Tagged With "Humayun's Tomb"
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Walking in New Orleans
PHeymont walks through a week of unexpectedly-chilly weather in the Big Easy
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Monastery and Church of the Holy Cross (Santa Cruz), Coimbra, Portugal
Gumbo was visiting a historic church/monastery complex in the University city of Coimbra, in which the first two kings of Portugal are buried.
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Stunning Sculpture at Pere Lachaise
PHeymont offers a selection of unusual sculptures in Paris's most famous cemetery
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Nagore Dargah, Tamil Nadu
ProfessorAbe goes off the beaten track in search of some intriguing-looking towers
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PortMoresby's Stories
BLOGS November 10, 2013: The Tulou of Fujian Province November 17, 2013: The Worst Train in the World November 24, 2013: Buddhas of Bagan December 7, 2013: The Heart of Nyaungshwe December 12, 2013: Lawrence and the Pirates December 16, 2013: Walking the Buffalo January 23, 2014: Gallery: Fuli Town Market, Guangxi, China February 5, 2014: Gallery: A Beautiful Building in Bangkok February 12, 2014: Gallery: Details, Guangxi...
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Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China
The Terracotta Warriors were commissioned by the first emperor of China to guard his tomb and protect him in the afterlife.
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Cruising down the Nile (part 4)
And so we arrive in Aswan, the furthest navigable point before the High Dam. From here some courageous souls can continue to the beautiful temple at Abu Simbel which was relocated with fantastic precision prior to the construction of the High Dam. The...
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Feeling the 'Spirits' in Siem Reap
Jayita explores the temples of Siem Reap in Cambodia and listened to 'the songs of the stones in the silence of the forest.'
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Cruising the Nile: Arriving in Aswan
In the last part of this series, Mac's cruise arrives in the Aswan area, farthest point for navigation since the dam was built
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Jama Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur Sikri was once at the very centre of a large empire—and there is plenty to see, as ProfessorAbe reports
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Angkor Temple Sights, Siem Reap, Cambodia
We travelers are very familiar with all of the great travel sights around the world and certainly the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is amongst the very best known. However, perhaps less appreciated is that this much photographed and visited Angkor Wat temple is only one temple (albeit the best!) in the vast Angkor Temple Complex.
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Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi, India
DrFumblefinger visits Qutub Minar, a historic minaret built in Delhi during the beginning of Islamic rule in India.
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Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
Who would have guessed the most expensive real estate in Buenos Aires is found in a cemetery? Not only is it expensive, there's a line waiting to get in (seriously)!
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 11) Brú na Bóinne
There are many fabulous places to see in Ireland, such as Knowth and Newgrange.
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St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80
Gumbo was visiting St. David's Cathedral is one of the oldest and finest churches in all of Wales, well worth a visit!
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Iran: Friendliness, Culture, Modernity - So Far Away From The Clichés!
Iran is one of the cradles of our civilizations: the Persian Empire shaped the early history of mankind. It is famous for its craftsmanship, its architecture, tile work, its unparalleled Persian carpets and literature to name a few.
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New walking trail follows a doomed English king
A new walking tour follows the continuing revived interest in one of England's least-venerated monarchs
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 6, 2013: Taj Mahal - India’s architectual jewel
Just completely breathtaking and so beautiful. No matter how many times you may be lucky enough to see this beautiful white domed mausoleum, it is just one of the finest and most beautiful masterpieces in the world’s heritage.
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Tiananmen Square - Beijing China
Those who know me know that I really don’t like being on a tour. Usually I would rather stay home than be rushed from place to place with no time to really explore a city. This trip was an exception.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 8, 2014: Rural Tomb, Guangxi, China
On a walk along an isolated road in rural southern China, I came upon a wooded hillside dotted with tombs.
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Marburg, Germany
George G shares a visit to Marburg, a charming old city that played an important role in the Brothers Grimm fairytales.
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Journey to Jordan: Pt. 4, Petra Backroads and Little Petra
Here in Part 4 of 6, ProfessorAbe covers areas around the main sites of Petra.
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Paris: The Paradox of the Pantheon
The Pantheon's history reflects the twists and turns of a society that has often honored both sides of its struggles
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Passy Cemetery: Eiffel's Silent Neighbor
Paul Heymont continues his visits to Paris's most interesting cemeteries, this time in a rather fashionable neighborhood
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Vienna — Life in the Past Lane (part 1)
A look at some of the highlights of visiting the great city of Vienna.
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7 of many reasons to choose Bulgaria for your next trip
I'm honored to introduce you my charming and full of history home country - Bulgaria! Bulgaria is small but charming country in Southeast Europe. It is a European, Balkan, Black Sea and Danube country.
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Praha = Prague = Fantastic!!! (part 2)
This is a continuation and conclusion of my blog on Prague.
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Seville's Cathedral: Vast Spaces, Long History
The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and third-largest church—not only verifiable, it’s the first thing that strikes you on entering.
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Treasures of Central India, Pt.1: Gwalior
Professor Abe shares the magnificent sights of Gwalior, including some magnificent temples and palaces.
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Sudeley Castle, witness to England's turbulent past
Located in the small Cotswold village of Winchcombe near the city of Cheltenham in south west England, Sudeley Castle was built on the site of an earlier castle by Ralph Boteler, Baron Sudeley, using money he had 'earned' fighting in Europe in the Hundred Years' War