Architectural wonders
Temple of Luxor
The Temple of Luxor will always attract tourist attraction. It still has that mystery about it that is associated with all thing ancient Egyptian. Located in Thabes which was in ancient times called Waset and was the capital of the Egyptian empire in the 12th century.The huge temple complex runs parallel to the Nile and…
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is a famous landmark of Australia. It is almost synonymous with the country. It was first started in 1959. The famed Danish architect Jorn Utzon designed it. It took about 14 years to complete this superb structure but when it was completed people agree that was well worth its time taken.
Majestic Machu Picchu
The majestic city of Machu Picchu is located 7,000 feet above sea level. It lies nestled on top of a small hill that lies between the Andean Mountains. The city rises above the Urabamba Valley. The structure has been built by the Incans. It has been rightly deemed as one of the ‘Lost Cities’. It…
Red Fort in Delhi
Delhi is a strange mix of modernity and antiquity. Like now it is the capital of India, in ancient times it was the stronghold of the Mughals and changed hands many a times. It has been one of the strongest Islamic centers in Asia. Old Delhi is still reminiscent of that essential Mughal bazaar culture…
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is almost synonymous with all things romantic and beautiful. It is more than a beautiful structure in marble. It is almost haunting in its beauty. Located in Agra on the River Yamunna, its history is etched in love, betrayal, and blood shed. Though we get to hear only the romantic side of…
Tower Bridge in London
Along with the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Queens guards, Tower Bridge in London is synonymous with the city. It is in all probability the most popular bridge in the world. It was designed by Sir Horace Jones. The engineer appointed with this was Sir John Wolfe-Barry. The bridge…
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China was listed as an UNESCO site in 1987. This winding pathway over mountain, plateaus, grasslands and deserts is one of the most fascinating man made structure in human history. Its very breadth – 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) is unimaginable. Records of it go back to 2000 years. While some of the…
CN Tower Toronto
Located in downtown Toronto CN Tower Toronto, in Canada is one of the highest observation and communication tower in the world. It stands at a height of 553.3 metres and is surpassed only by Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the tallest independent structure on land. It is a signature of Canada and attracts about two…