Sanghiji
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An ancient Jain temple which was completed in the 10th century AD, although started much earlier. Contains beautiful stone carvings.
Location, GPS coordinates:
26.8149 N 75.7862...
Atiranachanda Mandapam
Although the somewhat peripheral Atiranachanda Mandapam is overshadowed by many other famous stone cut temples of Mahabalipuram, it has several qualities making this rock-cut...
Round House in Fremantle
The oldest existing building in Western Australia, constructed in 1830 - 1831. Built as a prison.
Location, GPS coordinates:
32.0561 S 115.7413 E
Categories:
Fortifications and defensive walls,...
Varaha Cave Temple
Mahabalipuram (ancient name – Mamallapuram) was flourishing port city of Pallava dynasty during the 7th – 9th centuries. In many respects, Mamallapuram was the...
Taehungsan Fortress
An enormous castle - fortress with some 10 km of stone walls, built several millenia ago. Major part of walls collapsed and in ruins.
Location,...
Jogighopa Cave Temples
There are good proofs that ancient states in Assam belonged to cultural realm of Indian subcontinent. One of such proofs is unusual monument at...
Kushinagar
This is one of the most important Buddhist sites, it is here that Gautama Buddha died. It consists of numerous monuments, including Makutabandhana hill,...
Orvieto Cathedral
One of the highest achievements of Italian Gothic art and architecture is Orvieto Cathedral. Few buildings in the world are that ornate, and at...
Lohagad Fort
Amazing hill fortress, with a part of it built on narrow cliff summit. The impressive access to the fortress is called Vinchukata. Developed since...
Religious architecture
Outstanding religious architecture around the world
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Europe
France
Basilica of St.Denis - France,...