The most amazing religious places around the world: Meteora Greece
Meteora Greece: Most likely built started around the late 11th century, this group of masteries perched on top of the meteora rock formation in greece, for a long time, used baskets and ropes, long latters or nets to get goods and even people up the rocky faces. In the early 1920s steps were cut into the rocks and a bridge erected to access the monasteries from the adjacent plateau. Previous #Europe
The most amazing religious places around the world: Historical monuments of Kyoto temples
Kyoto Japan: Kyoto Japan is a beautiful ancient city, that served at one time as the capital of japan. Has some of the most beautiful temples in the world, in the spirit of Japanese sense of aesthetics. The beauty of these temples is very unique: Kiyomizu Dera temple: Founded in 778, part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, It has one of the most beautiful pagodas in Japan Fushimi Inari Taisha: Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, sitting at the base of Mount Inari, is the sh
The most amazing religious places around the world: The white temple
Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai Thailand: Known as the white temple, was opened in 1997 as an exhibit of Asian style temples, in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Wat Rong Khun does not come with as much historical or spiritual weight, but the intricate art display it represents is a stark exhibit of temple architecture in Asia. Previous Next #Asia
Tokyo Japan, how to navigate the giant Japanese megalopolis.
This huge metropolis is home to some 38 million people, more than any other metropolitan area on earth. To say that it is modern is an understatement, but don;t let that fool you, Tokyo might be a modern city but it is dotted with landmarks that showcase Japan's rich history of the countries history. This old early 17th century fishing village survived earthquakes and war alike, and continues to wow visitors with its modern flare, yet maintains its heritage, and has somethin
The most amazing religious places around the world: Tigers Nest, Bhutan
Tigers Nest, Bhutan: The legend goes that in the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours, In the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave, in Bhutan. This was later the sight on which this beautiful temple was built in 1692, now Known as the Tigers Nest temple. The site continues to attract visitors from around the world whom enjoy the mysticism that shrouds it since its inception, and the beauty of t
The most amazing religious places around the world: French cathedrals
Europe and its long standing history of religious strife, triumph, and reformation, is home to some world renown centers of religion, and worship. Landmarks of different architectural styles pepper the European landscape and show the extent to which kings, nobles, states, and religious leaders went, to beautify places of worship in the European continent. These religious places continue to tell a story, and are a witness to a bygone history... We will look at some of Europe's
The most amazing religious places around the world: Asia
Across the continent of Asia, edifices of unparalleled beauty dot the landscape. From Myanmar, to Cambodia, to China japan and India, not to forget the Himalayan states with a remarkable religious tradition, Asia has some of the world's most beautiful temples. We will start this list with random collage. Make sure you check out the rest of the series for more specific regional examples of some of the most beautiful buildings of worship the world over. Harmandir Sahib is an i
The most amazing religious places around the world: Europe
Europe and its long standing history of religious strife, triumph, and reformation, is home to some world renown centers of religion, and worship. Landmarks of different architectural styles pepper the European landscape and show the extent to which kings, nobles, states, and religious leaders went, to beautify places of worship in the European continent. These religious places continue to tell a story, and are a witness to a bygone history... We will look at some of Europe's
Ireland, secrets of the Emerald Isle.
To many in America, a visit to the land called Ireland offers a deep ancestral connection. To the many millions of vacation goers that make the trip, it is a dive into a rich cultural heritage spanning over millennia, and glorious sometimes turbulent past. From the glacial neolithic times, to the Celtic era, through the viking and Norman invasions, to the occupation and the separation. Ireland today is a testament to its people's indomitable spirit. A land full of fascinating
The vestiges of a millennial empire, Japan's most beautiful places to visit.
Its a country of sweet contradictions, very modern yet very routed in tradition. The "Land of the Rising Sun" as it is usually called is a country where past meets future. Tradition and heritage are preserved in a land of talking robots, and high-tech gadgets on the cutting edge. it is also a land of natural beauty. The group of islands is small, yet the people have created so much from a limited amount of resources. The cities are modern yet full of landmarks that date back
