The Matala Caves are manmade Neolithic caves cut into the sandstone cliffs. The Matala Caves are located on the island of Crete, in Greece. These Caves were built in the Neolithic Period. Why they are special: Built into the cliffs overlooking the beach, these Caves are ancient. However, their uniqueness and intrigue grew through the […]
Frisky was a lamb always running about. He did not heed anyone.He did what he felt. Frisky lived with his parents. He never listened to what his parents said. He wasa disobedient lamb. His parents had made a rule for Frisky that he should be off to bed by nine at night. But, Frisky used
The Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings. This imperial complex is located in Beijing, China. The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420. Why it is special: Spread over 2.73 sq.km of land, are three main structures–The Hall of Prayers of Good Harvest, The Imperial Vault of Heaven and The
The Samaria Gorge is a National Park that is also the World’s Biosphere Reserve. The Samaria Gorge is situated on the island of Crete, in Greece. The National Park was established in 1962. Why it is special: A small river that ran between the White Mountains and Mount Volakias led to the creation of the
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is home to the world’s most active volcano and also the world’s largest sub-aerial volcano. It is situated on the island of Hawai’i, in the United States. This National Park was established in 1916. Why it is special: The Park serves a multipurpose function. It attracts visitors to come and
Gomateshwara is a monolithic statue dedicated to the Jain god Bahubali. It is located in Karnataka, India. Gomateshwara was built in 983 AD. Why it is special: 57 feet in height, the statue is one of the largest freestanding structures in the world. Commissioned by a minister in the Ganga Dynasty, this statue was considered
Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre. This distinctive building is situated in Sydney, Australia. It was constructed between 1959 and 1973. Why it is special: A unique structure that has become a symbol for all cultural events in Sydney, this building was designed using Expressionist style of architecture. Events from ballet to
Mittens and Snowball were little cats. Mittens loved cleanlinesswhile Snowball littered everywhere. “Snowball, throw this banana peel in the waste bin!” shouted Mittens angrily. But Snowball threw the banana peel on the floor. This angered Mittens. Snowball used to do this all the time. And Mittens, being a cleanliness freak, did not like this at
Nemrut Dagi is the mausoleum of Antiochus-I. It is situated atop a mountain in Southeastern Turkey. It was built around the 1st century BC. Why it is special: Nemrut Dagi was built as a tomb-sanctuary with 8-9 metres tall statues flanking the tomb. These statues comprised Greek style faces of the king himself, lions, eagles
Uxmal is a Maya city from the classical period. Uxmal is located in the Yucatán region, in Mexico. It is believed that Uxmal was founded in 500 AD. Why it is special: The buildings in Uxmal are one of the best preserved of the Maya sites. Uxmal means, ‘Three times built’, which is assumed to
Timbuktu is a historical city in West Africa that is still inhabited. It is located in Mali, 20 km north of River Niger, in Africa. The city was formed when seasonal settlements inhabited it permanently around the 12th century. Why it is special: Lying on the southern edge of the Sahara (Desert), the town flourished
Tikal is the ruin of a city that is probably the largest archaeological site of Pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the rainforest in Guatemala. Most of the architecture from the city dates back to the 4th century BC. Why it is special: One of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya, Tikal
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval closed-spandrel segmental stone arch bridge. The Bridge is located in Florence, Italy, across River Arno. It was first constructed in 996 by the Romans, but was rebuilt in 1333 and again in 1345. Why it is special: The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge that is renowned for the
Mount Fuji is an active volcano commonly referred to as Fuji-san. The Volcano is located 100 km to the southwest of Tokyo, in Japan. It is believed that the ‘Old Mount Fuji’ formed over the top of a basalt layer 1,00,000 years ago. Why it is special: Currently classified as an active volcano with a
Deception Island is a caldera of an active volcano, with one of the safest harbours in Antarctica. It is part of the South Shetland Islands Archipelago in Antarctica. The first recorded and authenticated sighting of Deception Island was in 1820. Why it is special: While it remains largely uninhabited, Deception Island has grown in popularity