Kazan Kremlin Complex; The Tatar Fortress
It is the only remaining Tatar fortress with traces of original town planning here and there. There is evidence in the complex of the existence of the Khanate. The Tatar and Russian architecture is well represented.
Read moreRussian Architecture As Represented By Trinity-Sergius Lavra Ensemble
The 14th to 18th century Russia was characterized by rapid development of urban centers. It imported and developed its own architectural styles to bring out to fore the Great Russian spirit. Many of the buildings built in the ensemble of Trinity-Sergius Lavra in sergiev Posad became prototypes for later developments.
Read moreExplore the Museum Island in Germany
The Museumsinsel is German for 'Museum Island'. It can be described as a social phenomenon that has its roots in the Age of Enlightenment that spread its tentacles to all Europe, and more specifically to the French People who initiated the French Revolution.
Read moreThe Awesome Shrines and Temples of Nikko
The natural surroundings and the shrines and temples of Nikko form a complex that will leave you thoroughly awed. The ensemble consist of 103 religious buildings and shrines in 2 Shinto shrines.
Read moreHiraizumi, the Buddhist Pure Lands
The four temples were a great reflection of wealth and power of the Oshi Fujiwara clan, but also have had a lot of influence on the subsequent construction of cities and temples in Japan. If not for anything else, visit Hiraizumi for its beauty.
Read moreBehold The Temple of Preah Vihear
The temple comprises a series of sanctuaries that are linked by an elaborate system of pavements and staircases over an 800 meter long axis. The axis dates back to the early 11th century AD.
Read moreCastel Del Monte, The Birthplace of Southern Renaissance
Unlike other major European castles, it also brought in some Islamic art and classical antiquity that set new standards in building castles.
Read morePotala Palace, The Mythical Abode of Dalai Lama
Until 1959 when the 14th Dalai Lama fled political persecution from Lhasa to India, the Potala Palace was the official residence of the spiritual leader. Today, the palace has been inscribed into the UNESCO world heritage sites and it serves as a museum for the Tibet region.
Read moreThe Most Selected Of Places; Karnak Temple
The Area surrounding the Karnak Temple in Egypt is referred to as Ipet-isut or the 'most selected of places'. It was the main worship area among the Egyptians of the old.
Read moreThe City of Temples and Pagodas ~ Bagan
Bagan was the capital of the Pagan Empire from the 9th to 13th century. It is to be found in the Mandalay region of Myanmar (formerly Burma). During the Empire's apogee, it constructed 10,000 monasteries, pagodas and temples.
Read moreThe Smoke That Thunders ~ Zambia's Victoria Falls
The Zambians refer to the Victoria Falls as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya'. This is translated to mean 'the smoke that thunders'. The local tribes’ folklore tried to explain away what the waterfalls of the mighty Zambezi River were all about.
Read moreThe Granduer of the Grand Canyon
The nature pulls many surprises around the world. How would you explain the towering mountains of the Himalayas or the icy slopes of the Alps? We all marvel at the sights of the Wildebeest migration in Kenya and the vastness of the Amazon Forests. And yet, nothing quite prepares you for the beautiful landscapes of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States.
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