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Norway
Norway has glaciers, waterfalls, rugged mountains, pristine forest wilderness and of course its famous fjords (a glacial valley inlet).
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11 likes | The Miracle of Borobudur: Famous Wonders
The temple of Borobudur (the word means “the monastery on the hill”) was built around a natural hill. More than two million cubic feet of stone was worked by craftsmen to create a giant symbol of the universe. The symbolism can be fully appreciated only from the air – a view none of the builders could ever have had…But in 1973 UNESCO launched the Borobudur Restoration Project. At cost of $25 million, 700 men worked for 10 years to restore the temple to its former glory.
The Mysterious Origins of Trulli
Trulli; a unique type of dwellings located exclusively in Apulia, a southern Italian region. They are a remarkable excample of drywall construction, while their origins remain unknown until today.
Urbino the Picturesque
The capital of Marche region in Italy is a picturesque Renaissance hill town named Urbino. Just let yourself wander around its beguiling narrow streets…
Five Amazing Places to Visit Before It’s Too Late
Some of the world’s most beautiful and historically important sites are under threat – learn about them before it’s too late.
Vacation in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto has been the capital city for more than ten centuries before the Emperor of the Japan decided to move the government to Tokyo. But there was one thing the Emperor could never move; Kyoto has over 2,000 temples and shrines. Further more, during your vacation in Kyoto you will come across on 14 major sites in the city with UNESCO World Heritage status and another three near the city.
Romania’s Painted Monasteries
Unique to Romania, these elaborately decorated buildings are world-renowned gems of art and architecture.
World’s Best Heritage Sites (With Pics)
The best sites around the world that are protected by UNESCO.
