UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
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Champaner-Pavagarh Archeological Park Gujarat India
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
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Skogskyrkogarden or Woodland Cemetery Stockholm
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.
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The Bahá’í Gardens Haifa Israel
Beginning at Mount Carmel’s base, the gardens extend almost one kilometre (0.6 miles) up the side of the mountain. These beautifully-landscaped gardens cover around 200,000 sq mt (or about 2 million sq ft) of land. - The Bahá'í Gardens Haifa Israel
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St Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, Moscow, Russia
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.
AFRICA
Le Morne Brabant Mauritius
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.
INDIA
A Taste of South in Central India
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.
COLLABORATIVE/GUEST POSTS
Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic
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
Cyprus – Beyond the Mediterranean Hues
Seeing more heritage gems from Cyprus, it increasingly became clear that over the centuries, Cypriots have demonstrated amazing talent. They not only showcased talent in their three-millennia old mosaics but also via the painted churches from the medieval Byzantine era - Cyprus - Beyond the Mediterranean Hues.
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