The Old Town Hall was built in Prague, Czech Republic, in the 14th century. The Old Town Hall is considered an extremely odd historical work, because while the original magnificent building with its Gothic stone portals and mouldings was bought by the councillors of the Old Town; constant additions of smaller houses and reconstructions have […]
Once, Chandaka, a superstitious man, saw a banyan tree. He thought, ‘This is a Kalpavriksha (tree). I am sure this banyan tree will fulfil my wishes.’ He prayed to the banyan tree, “If my wish comes true, I promise to sacrifice an animal as an offering.” One day, Chandaka’s wish came true. It was a
Once, a bhikshu (monk) decided to behead a goat in a yogic ritual offering to his god. When the goat was being bathed, it started to laugh. The next moment, it started to cry. The bhikshu was confused. He asked, “Why are you laughing and crying?” The goat said, “Many births ago, I was a
Once, a lion and a tiger lived in a faraway forest. They had met when they were cubs and remained good friends. One day, they had an argument. The lion said, “The weather is becoming cooler. This is because of the moon fading and turning from a full moon to a new one.” The tiger
The Krzywy Domek, meaning the ‘Crooked Little House’ in English, was built in Poland in 2004. The Krzywy Domek is part of a shopping centre and an iconic symbol for Poland, combining business with art and culture. Considered on the strangest buildings in the world, this structure was inspired by fairy tale illustrations and drawings
Once, a fawn joined a school to learn tricks in order to survive in the forest. One day, he was caught in a trap. The teacher said to the crying mother of the fawn, “While the others played, your son listened to my lessons attentively. He has ‘Chitta’ which is conscious mind. He will surely
The Hanging Gardens were built in the ancient city of Babylon, which is possibly located in Iraq around 605 BC. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are supposed to have towered hundreds of feet into the air. Considered to be one of the wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one for which there
The Victoria Memorial was built in Kolkata, India, between 1906 and 1921. The Victoria Memorial is built entirely of white marble in dedication of Queen Victoria. 103 metres in height, the monument is a blend of Mughal and European styles of architecture. With its dome, four subsidiaries, portals, terrace and octagonal domed chattris, the monument
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as the Victoria Terminus, was built in Mumbai, India, between 1878 and 1887.The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is an iconic historical railway station that was built in Victorian Gothic style of architecture; the construction of this structure with its turrets, pointed arches and eccentric ground has a mixture of
The Shore Temple was built on the shore of the Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram, India, between 700 and 728 AD. The Shore Temple complex consists of 3 temples built of granite on a common platform. Its structure is pyramidal and is 18 metres in height. Similar to the Pancha Rathas, the roofs have finials
The new Mahabodhi Temple was built in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, in the 5th-6th century. The Mahabodhi Temple is approximately 11 metres in height, built in traditional Indian temple style of architecture. A diamond throne was constructed at the temple to mark the exact spot of enlightenment. Small statues of the Buddha adorn the four
The Leh Palace was built in the town of Leh, India, in the 17th century. The Leh Palace is a 9-storey structure where the upper levels housed the Royal family and the lower levels were used as store rooms and stables. The Palace houses a museum that holds a opulent collection of jewellery, crowns, ceremonial
The Lake Palace, also known as Jag Niwas, was built in Udaipur, India, between 1743 and 1746. Located on an island in Lake Pichola in Udaipur, the palace gradually fell into decay by the 19th century, until it was converted into a luxury hotel. Known as the most romantic hotel in the world today, the
The Palace of Mysore was built in Mysore, India, between 1897 and 1912. The Mysore Palace was the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, as well as their official residence, from the 14th to the 20th century. A 3-storey grey granite structure, the palace is a beautiful amalgamation of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles
The Hawa Mahal is a palace built in Jaipur, India, in 1799. A 5-storey monument built in the shape of a pyramid; the Hawa Mahal is 15 metres in height. The highlighting feature of this monument is the honeycomb-like façade built right at the front of the palace in red and pink-coloured sandstone. The interior