St. Mark’s Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdioceses. It is situated in Venice, Northern Italy. St. Mark’s Basilica was completed in 1092. Why is it special: This cathedral church is one of the most famous churches in the city. A classic example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, the church was originally a Chapel […]
These are two massive rock temples at a place known as Abu Simbel. The Temples are situated a village in Nubia, Southern Egypt. They were carved out of mountainsides in the 13th century BC. Why they are special: These famous Temples were carved during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses-II. They were built to commemorate
St. Basil’s Cathedral is a church. It is located in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Church was built from 1555-61. Why it is special: Ivan the Terrible ordered the Church to be built, to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. Today, the Church has been converted into a museum. What stands out
Delphi is an ancient town on Mount Parnassus. The town is situated in the south of Mainland Greece in Phocis. The town has its origins in Greek Mythology that state that the town was built during the classical period of Ancient Greece, between 510 and 323 BC. Why it is special: The town of Delphi
The Golden Pavilion is actually a Zen Buddhist Temple known as Kinkaku-ji. The Temple is located in Kyoto, Japan. The history of Kinkaku-ji goes back to 1397, when a villa called Kitayama-dai was purchased and transformed into the Kinkaku-ji complex. Why it is special: A World Heritage site, the Temple is given the designation of
Christ the Redeemer is an art deco statue of Jesus Christ. The Statue is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While the idea of building this statue was first brought up in the mid-1850, the final completion of the statue was in 1931. Why it is special: The 30-metre tall statue of Jesus Christ with
Uffizi is a world-renowned art museum that displays famous works from the Renaissance period. The Uffizi Gallery is located in the Tuscany region in Firenze, Italy. This Gallery was founded in 1581. Why it is special: Initially the building was created to accommodate Florentine Magistrates and was hence named Uffizi, meaning ‘Offices’. Its long narrow
Dubrovnik is an ancient city fronting the Adriatic Sea. The city is located in southern Croatia in the region of Dalmatia. The origins of the city have only been guessed, but it is assumed that the city was founded around the 7th century on a rocky island named Laus. Why it is special: A popular
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is located in Syria. The records of the first settlers in Damascus date back to the 2nd millennium BC. But the first mention of its name appeared in the 15th century BC. Why it is special: A strategically located city, Damascus was
The Mezquita of Cordoba is a mosque cathedral, known by different names including the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption. The Mezquita is located in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. This mosque-cathedral was built between 784 and 987. Why it is special: The Mezquita Cathedral (The Great Mosque) was originally built
It is popularly known as ‘Our lady of Chartres’; it is a catholic cathedral from medieval times. The Cathedral is located in Notre Dame, Chartres, France. It was built between 1194 and 1250. Why it is special: The Cathedral is a shining example of French Gothic art. Considered a masterpiece, the Cathedral has been exceptionally
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans across the Golden Gate strait. The Bridge is on the three-mile long channel built between the San Francisco bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge was built between 1933 and 1937. Why it is special: While the Bridge was built to link the
Klepty was a cunning fox. He loved to lift thingswhich did not belong to him! Klepty lived with his very rich parents in a big house. He had everything he wanted. But Klepty had a bad habit. He used to lift things which he liked. He did not think it to be a bad habit.
The Amalfi Coast is a 50-km stretch of coastline in the Campania region. It runs along the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy. From the 10th and 11th centuries the Duchy of Amalfi existed on the Amalfi Coast. The coastline developed over the years. Why it is special: A major tourist attraction, the
Khajuraho is a group of the Hindu and Jain temples. The Khajuraho temples are located south of Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, in India. These temples were built between 950 and 1050, during the reign of the Chandela Dynasty. Why it is special: The name itself was derived from Sanskrit. According to legend, two golden date palm