Also ranks #6onThe Weirdest Statues of Celebrities 1,023votes Would he still be a sex symbol today? 2 Gary Cooper Photo: John Springer Collection/CORBIS Getty Images Gary Cooper, born Frank James Cooper on May 7, 1901, was an iconic figure in the American film industry. Raised in Helena...
The monastery ofAgia Anastasia Farmakolytria(St Anastasia the Curer) stands near Vassilika of Thessaloniki, at the foot of Adrianos, one of Mount Hortiatis's summits. It is said to have been founded by Leon the 6th in the 19th century, but this has not been cross-checked. In all proba...
These fourCheonwang(king) statues, believed to be Buddha’s protectors and evil-fighters, are placed on either side – Jiguk Cheonwang (“King of the East”) with a sword, Damun Cheonwang (“King of the North”) with a lute, Gwangmok Cheonwang (“King of the West”) with a tower...
There is much speculation about the creation, purpose, and transportation of the statues, and the mystery is part of what adds to the allure of visiting this enigmatic place. Due to its remote location, Easter Island is expensive to visit, though it’s still possible to find ways tocut you...
Want to learn more: Read more here Easter Island – Mysterious Statues in the Pacific Island 22. Alhambra, Spain One of the most recent and best historic sites we’ve visited is the amazing Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Alhambra is not only the biggest tourist destination in Granada, but it...
The Taj Mahal, the Giza Pyramids, the statues on Easter Island… these are just a few of the many sites around the world that are shrouded in culture, history, and (of course) a hefty dose of mystery! Indeed, archeologists are still on the fence about how several of these sites came ...
The Left Youth of Finland took its inspiration from other international monument removals, noting that “[w]ith the antiracist Black Lives Matter human rights movement around the world, statues of slave traders, colonialists and warlords alike have been moved out of the street scene” (Nurmi ...
The three-story museum houses a variety of artefacts, including traditional costumes, jewellery, weapons, paintings and statues.The place is built in an ancient architectural style and is worth paying a visit. The most amazing feature of this wooden structure is that no nails were used in its ...
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues By sydneysider48 Beside the harbour in Bicentennial Park, the memorial is of a simple but striking design and is surrounded by many co... See tours 11. Nawurlandja Lookout 20 Lookouts By joniquelife This is a very short walk to...
As it was winter, the garden fountains were not on, most statues in the gardens were covered and nothing was in bloom. Accordingly, when our guide left us we did not spend much more time on the grounds.The benefit of going by train (vs coach) is that you could stay on the grounds ...