The Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley to Spiti and Lahaul. It lies on the Pir Panjal Range The NH-21 passes through Rohtang Pass. The Pass also serves as a connection…
Type: Landmarks
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Darling Harbour in Sydney, just like its name, is ‘the darling of the visitors’. Tourists, vacationers, and local residents cannot resist visiting the Darling Harbour in Sydney. It is one…
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Rising magnificently over the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the KL Tower ranks among the tallest telecom towers in the world. This sky-scraping tower with a bulb resting upon its apex…
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Established as a part of the expansionist program of the Genoese colony in Constantinople, the nine-storey Galata Tower is, presently, one of the most visited destinations in Istanbul. The majestic…
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The Pyramids of Giza, situated near Al-Jizah, are a popular site in Egypt. This archeological site is located on the west bank of the Nile River and comprises the Great…
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The Merlion Park located in the city-state of Singapore is a beautiful park installed with the unique Merlion structure. This statue of a creature that is half-mermaid (or fish) and…
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The Giant Swing is one of the most-enjoyed religious sites in Bangkok. The Giant Swing is also known as Sao Ching Cha. Located in front of the Wat Suthat temple,…
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Cleopatra’s Needle in London is a granite obelisk, which is all of 68 feet and weighs 180 tons. This obelisk originally dates back to 1500 B.C. and was built for…
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Wellington Arch which is also popularly referred to as the Constitution Arch is the creation of Decimus Burton. The magnificent monument is located at London’s Hyde Park corner and towards…
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Taipei 101 is the landmark of the Taipei City. It is a 508-meter-tall tower with 101 stories above and five below the ground level. Taipei 101 is named 101 because…
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Nelson’s Column happens to be one of London’s most legendary monuments. The monument was built as a befitting tribute to Lord Nelson who was instrumental in Britain’s hard fought victory…
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The Big Ben in London has its own historical charm. The Big Ben is the colloquial name given to the clock tower of the Westminster Palace. On 16 October 1834, Palace…
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The place where the two houses of Parliament in the UK, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, meet – the Palace of Westminster – is an iconic…
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The British Airways London Eye is a massive Observation Wheel, which is located strategically on the picturesque south bank of the legendary River Thames. The ethereal joy of soaring high…
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The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most important landmarks in Germany. For generations the Gate has served as an entry point to Germany for travelers. It is considered as…
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The Sydney Opera House is a unique and distinctive work of architecture that serves as an opera house as well as a venue for performances by celebrated musicians and other…
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The adventure at John Hancock Observatory begins when visitors enjoy the 40-second ride up the fastest elevator in the whole of North America. The 1,000 feet tall building shows people…
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A symbol of unity and freedom, the Lincoln Memorial was built in Washington DC to honor the 16th president of the USA, Abraham Lincoln. This historical monument is not only…
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The Washington Monument is an obelisk at the National Mall in Washington, USA. It was built in memory of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The site…
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The Empire State Building was officially opened on May 1, 1931, as the world’s tallest building. It remained the tallest building in the world for 41 years. The building was…
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A fine example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the Gateway of India is the second landmark of Mumbai, after the ‘Film City’. The construction of the Gateway of India…
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In 1198 AD, Qutub-ud-din-Aibak built the Qubbat-ul-Islam Mosque to the northeast of the present Qutub Minar. Around 1202, Qutub-ud-din Aibak constructed the Qutub Minar. The reason for the construction of…
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A symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty stands in the New York Harbor, welcoming newcomers to the United States. In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was added to the…
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Glorious in the morning and gorgeous by night, the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is perhaps the best thing that ever happened to Paris. The 986-ft tall tower, which…
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Noble. Eternal. Sublime. Taj Mahal – a 17th-century mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra – is a gleaming symbol of love, devotion, and craftsmanship. Erected by…
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About Great Wall of China There is a Chinese saying that “He who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” Built in 220–206 BC to…
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The Holy Trinity Column is a Baroque style monolith in the city of Olomouc in the Czech Republic. Constructed from 1717 to 1754, the column was intended to honor and…
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is a bell tower, famous for its dramatic tilt to one side. Located adjacent to the Cathedral of Pisa, the tower has become…
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A larger-than-life statue of Jesus Christ perched on the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is inspiring, to say the least. The largest Art Deco statue of Jesus with his…
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The Holsten Gate, also known as Holstentor, is one of the important tourist attractions in Germany. Built sometime in the 15th century, the Holsten Gate is considered as one of…
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Colleoni Monument is one of the most remarkable tourist attractions in Venice, Italy and this monument is one of the best places to get a glimpse of the rich past…
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The Theatre of Marcellus is one of the most spectacular sights in Rome which depicts the rich past of the two thousand years of Roman history. Every year thousands of…
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Intramuros
by adminIntramuros is a unique ancient city in Manila that draws millions of tourists. The word “Intramuros” means inside the walls. Intramuros is a European-style medieval fortified city. It is also…
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The Heritage Village is one of the favorite tourist spots in Abu Dhabi. The village takes the visitors back to the old days when there were no mega malls and…
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Ca’ Foscari a renowned University in Venice is one of the premier tourist attractions in this Italian city. The Ca’ Foscari is situated on the banks of the Grand Canal…
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They say as long as the Colosseum stands, so will Rome and rest of the world. Commissioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian, it’s a massive three-tiered Roman amphitheater. With…
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Mother Motherland or the Motherland Calls or the Mamayev monument in Russia is a statue of a woman raising her sword to the sky commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad. The…
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There are a few landmarks you never want to miss while at Boston. One of them is the citadel of the state government: the Massachusetts State House. The Senate and…
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The history of the Acropolis of Athens dates back to the time when democracy and art were just flourishing. The word Acropolis means “upper town” and the Acropolis of Athens…
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The oldest surviving triple-arched Roman triumphal arch is the Arch of Orange, France. Originally constructed between 10 and 27 AD, during the reign of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, the…
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Spanning over an area of 1,347 acres, the Devils Tower is a monolith – an igneous intrusion of phonolite in Crook County, Wyoming in the Unites States. The Devils Tower…