Tag: UNESCO

Once on the roof, I figured why they called it Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris). It almost seems to be watching over the city of Paris. I also realised the gargoyles were ornamental decorations for rain spouts. - Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris France - Travelure ©

As we entered the palace, the first significant chamber we saw was the Royal Chapel. Corinthian columns, gold accents, and an intricate ceiling mural gave it grandeur... Château de Versailles Near Paris France - Travelure ©

Kumbh conjures up an image of an ocean of humanity. Rightly so as an estimated 150 million people will visit Prayag for 2019 Ardh Kumbh. That is, one in every nine Indians. - Our Planet's Landmarks Series #17

Amsterdam is regarded as the Venice of the North. It is hardly surprising as the city has 165 canals. With a combined length of more than 100 km. Plus 90 islands. And, 1280 bridges! That is three times more bridges than Venice!

Bet Guvrin and Maresha caves lie scattered over a large area of 1250 acres in Judean Lowlands. The locals call it the Land of the Caves and Hiding Places (Official Name: Bet Guvrin National Park). There are over 500 caves containing more than 3500 rooms. The distance is about 60 km from Jerusalem. - Bet Guvrin-Maresha Caves Israel - Travelure ©

The symbolism of how a kingdom shows its domination hasn't changed over the millennia. Ancient Egypt demonstrated their domination by building pyramids; the Qin Dynasty in China did so by building the Great Wall; and the Pallava kings from South India, by building Shore Temple. - Shore Temple Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu

As one of the more popular tourist attractions of Vienna (over 3,800,000 tourists visited it in 2017), its sprawling gardens offer a healthy competition to the brilliantly manicured gardens in Chateau Versailles near Paris.

Here, dressing up Buddha happens 3-4 times a day as worshippers from far and wide bring 1100-feet long cloth and drape the Dagoba along its circumference. Since the belief is that Buddha's relics are inside the Dagoba, this ritual is symbolic of treating the Dagoba as Buddha and dressing it as a Buddhist monk - Sri Lanka's Ancient Capital Anuradhapura - Travelure ©

Join me on this photo tour and check out some of the iconic architectural structures of this archeological park that have survived the ravages of time from as early as the 8th century CE. - Champaner-Pavagarh Archeological Park Gujarat India

The clever use of the natural landscape created an extraordinary environment of tranquil beauty at Skogskyrkogarden. So much so it has had a profound influence on cemetery design throughout the world.

When it was being built, red bricks were a new construction material. The masons were so fascinated with bricks that they kept the brickwork exposed wherever they could. They essentially used bricks as a decorative material.

There are two recognisable natural tourist spots in Mauritius - Crystal Rock and Le Morne Brabant. While Crystal Rock is just a fossilised coral reef, Le Morne Brabant Mauritius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for an unfortunate reason. Read on for details.

After cruising a few kilometres on a newly laid concrete highway, we soon found ourselves on a disastrous stretch that was still being built. To boot, it passed through a locality inhabited by people with negligible traffic or civic sense. That is when, somewhere near Suket, a small town just 16 kms from Jhalawar, we spotted a dhaba.

Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic is a collaborative post covering 17 heritage gems from Czech Republic. Perhaps, that makes it the most comprehensive post on Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic. All the contributors were in Czech Republic in July 2018 for TBEX Europe 2018 (Ostrava, Czech Republic). So, the content is literally fresh off the press!

Cyprus is replete with both scenic beauty and advanced infrastructure. As a nation, it takes pride in upholding its traditional cultural practices. It also houses the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite - the Greek goddess of love. Discover all this and more in the photo essay – Postcards from Cyprus. #PostcardsFromCyprus #Cyprus #Postcards #CyprusPhotoEssay

Ever since I started posting an-image-a-day on Instagram, I have posted many series on different destinations. Here is one of those AGAIN. This time, it is Paris Instagram Roundup - a city arguably considered the most romantic city in the world and a destination with plenty of heritage.

Some unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Natural, Architectural, Prehistoric, etc. Photo essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged. Read more.

Tough trek in Kerala through the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site... Travel Photographer Meets Serious Trekkers - Travelure

A UNESCO site that is the nucleus of Akko's Economic activity. You may dine here like Royalty. Akko Crusader Fortress – Designed Repurposing of Space

Important religious centre for Jews, Christians, Muslims. 5000 years of history. Read more for why I say 'Do Not Die Without Going To Jerusalem' - Travelure

Windmills of Kinderdijk. Day trip from Amsterdam. Kinderdijk UNESCO site. Travel Photography of Windmills. Kinderdijk - A Day Trip From Amsterdam

There is more to Agra than just Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Read on to find out! - Agra and its surroundings - The unknown and the unusual

Taj Mahal. Seven Wonders of the World. UNESCO Heritage Site. A Teardrop on the Cheek of Time. Rabindranath Tagore. First-Glimpse-Taj-Mahal-Agra - Travelure

London. Sightseeing. Attractions. Big Ben. GMT. 4 UNESCO Sites. Zillions of Museums. Good Old Thames. And more! Good-Time-Visit-London-Now - Travelure