The first palace in Tibet, was built for the first Tibetan King by Bon believers in the 2nd century. Nyingchi, the Switzerland of Tibet Nyingchimeans "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in the language of Tibetan. The
Located in Switzerland on the shores of the wonderful Lake Geneva in the Alps, not far from the French border, Geneva is a city full of charm. Both a business and a tourist city, dynamic, young and ideally situated between lake and mountains, the city is packed with some ofSwitzerland’s...
Now often used for cultural exhibitions, the castle tells the story of a whole part of Swiss history, with the takeover by Bern in 1536 and the Vaudois in 1798. With over 400,000 visitors every year, it has become the most visited historical landmark in Switzerland, captivating visitors w...
The Chapel Bridge is a 204 meter (670 foot) long bridge crossing the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne inSwitzerland. It is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, and one of Switzerland’s maintourist attractions. The covered bridge, constructed in 1333, was designed to help protect ...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s major tourist attractions. The freestanding bell tower of the Pisa Cathedral was built over almost two hundred years and was finished in 1399. The original hight of the tower was 60 meters/196ft, but as it is leaning, the lowest side is now...
It is one of the best places to stay in Samarkand. It is among the top Samarkand tourist attractions. Nestled next to the walls of the Bibikhanum mosque, this hotel offers vibrant blue domes of the mosque from its balconies. There are plenty of prominent attractions near this hotel that ...
Nyingchi city is one of the lowest lying cities of Tibet which has become favorite among tourist because of its pleasant climate. Nyingchi City is called the 'Switzerland of Tibet' because of attractions like the Yaluzhangbu Grand Canyon, Sacred Sejila M
First automobile highway in the world. Begun in 1925, it is part of Italy's Milano-Laghi set of expressways, from Milan to Como on the border with Switzerland. Avenida Nueve de Julio (9 de Julio Avenue)• Argentina – Buenos AiresThe avenue's width spans an entire city block. Started...
Mouskouri spent her early years and received her education in Chania before moving to Athens with her family at a young age. She maintained strong ties with the island and frequently visited during her childhood and later years. Mouskouri currently resides in Switzerland but has not permanently ...
He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout Europe, India, and America. Dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities, Le Corbusier was influential in urban planning...