Both a New Seventh Wonder of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal is surrounded by an expansive courtyard that contains a mosque and a guest house. From personal experience, I can attest that it absolutely lives up to the hype. You can’t miss it whilebackpacking India!
Standing at 161.5 m, high Ulm minster located in the Ulm city of Germany is the tallest church in the world. This church has an internal area of 8260 square meters. It is also one of the great examples of Gothic church architecture. There are 768 steps to reach the top of the church....
In 1632 the emperor, Shah Jahan instructed to build a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal houses the tomb of the wife as well as a mosque and a guesthouse. The Taj Mahal has been built with white marble and the finest material sourced from all over Asia. It is ...
The capital city of the United Arab Emirates has plenty to offer in terms of culture and luxury destinations. The Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a majestic structure built as a testament to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan the first President of the UAE. The bright white marble...
From exquisite Buddhist cave shrines to a Maya sacrificial site, discover some of the world's most spiritual destinations.
5. Blue Mosque 6. Bosphorus Cruise 7. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts 8. Galata Tower 9. Taksim Square 10. Ortakoy Further Reading Eat A Fish Sandwich by the Bosphorus What to See and Do in Istanbul Visit a Harem in istanbul
Istanbul is a land of architectural wonders.Hagia Sophiais the most famous among them – a former Byzantine church and now a museum. It was built back in the 4th century. Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet imperial mosque, Galata tower and Ephesus are other famous architectural marvels of Istanbul....
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Here are the top 10 landmarks in the world, according to TripAdvisor travelers: 1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia 2. Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain 3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 4. St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City ...