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- 24 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 Heritage sites to see in India
The mighty Taj Mahal as its finest ©sandeepachetan.com travel photography/flickr
India for me is a gorgeous land. It’s so ancient that makes this whole destination one of the most intriguing experiences that you can ever have. Because of India’s ancient background and diverse culture, it has a strong sense of religion, morality and tradition.
- 18 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 8 Heritage Sites to see in Russia
Vyborg, Russia ©Dmitry Volkov/flickr
Russia is the land of multiplicity. A paradox of Europe and Asia, it is the largest country in the world by territory. Because of its many ethnic groups and diverse landscape, it gives you different kinds of tastes and makes the whole nation impressive and exciting.
- 10 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Istanbul, The Striking Light of Bosphorus
Hagia Sophia ©Clay Gilliland/flickr
In Istanbul both European and Oriental traditions can be sensed.
If we could choose a city filled with contrasts, we would choose Istanbul, the city that divides Europe and Asia by the Bosphorus strait, yet at the same time, unifying them in a paradoxical. Occidental life is generally accepted on the Asian part, and the Oriental traditions remain strong on the Golden Horn, which is European Land.
- 05 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Kathmandu, A Place with Many Gods
Stupa Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal ©Brandon/flickr
The capital of Nepal is filled with a wonderful world temples
Kathmandu is surrounded by a mysterious air when the morning fog comes from the cold and frozen valleys of the Himalayas. The temples and statues of deities are covered with snow and the strong wind blows the gongs while you can smell the cold smoke of a burning rotten wood. The Newar locals believe the fact that this atmosphere brings spiritual purification, all the bad thoughts and sins being taken far away by the smoke. This is Kathmandu, traditional yet extremely beautiful in its own way.
- 03 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Seoul With Its Last Palaces
One of Seoul’s Temples
A city with prime rank boosted after the devastation of the Korean War
What was mighty in Seoul suddenly disappeared, and what was little has become immense. An example is the Namdaeumun which is now the largest traditional market in Seoul. It was built with numerous grey cobble stones crowned by two big roofs which represents the glory and pride of the capital, being a road to the royal residence. Now this symbol is guarded by a fence, giving an impression that it’s an island in the middle of a crossroad. It’s a little construction compared to its skyscraper neighbors.
- 29 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Bangkok, The City of Angels
Colorful buildings ©Thangaraj Kumaravel/flickr
The sophisticated palaces and colorful neighborhoods make Thailand an ideal example of Southeast Asian culture.
Approaching the Gulf of Thailand on the last part of the road where the Chao Phraya River flows between rice fields, mango arbor fields and beautiful plantations. After this, less than 35 km from the sea, at the turn of the river there are beautiful sacred altars with spiky towers and golden roofs and at the same time big skyscrapers and hotels. It is the capital of Thailand with a population of 7 million, Krung Thep ( The city of Angels in Thai Language).
- 28 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Uniform Moscow
Fascinating buildings of Moscow
The Capital of Russia survived the winds of history, and it shines again
Coming from the airport, the enormous city appears suddenly. Everything is bigger than anywhere else: the buildings, the churches, the cathedrals and boulevards. However, the grandiose architecture of the city does not put in the shadows the numerous old buildings which date back to centuries which the lively capital of Russia protects.
- 25 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Hong Kong, The Coveted Wife
The former British colony was left alone by China.
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong ©Ryan Li/flickr
If you watch the Hong Kong region at night, with its islands and gulfs, from the 554 meter high altitude Victoria Point, the view from there is undoubtedly exceptionally and catchy.
The heliport from the skyscrapers being illuminated by projectors are outstanding. Also along the room lights from hotels, the building of the Bank of China, covered in light and easily recognized after the facade being split in immense squares and triangles.
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Singapore – Amazing Place
Singapore Cityscape ©William Cho/flickr
The Island state Singapore is a classic example of a multicultural life
First encountering Singapore is one of a kind. The high and business skyscrapers at both sides of the river are all identical that can be seen in most big metropolises, but neither of them has the hygiene and cleanliness like Singapore.
- Adam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Forbidden City
Some symbols of Beijing and basically of China
The people from Beijing were forced to keep distance from the Imperial Palace and from the “center of the world”.
An enormous task was given even in Chinese standards: 100.000 workers, craftsman like painters, carpenters, sculptors, bronze and golden smiths were all brought to construct a new residence for the emperor Yung-lo of the Ming dynasty on the flat grounds of Beijing. The work started in 1407 and it was finished in 1420, resulting in an exemplary city filled with palaces, pavilions, receipt halls and interior yards all covered with water ditches.
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