Masroor Rock Cut Temples (Masrur Temples)

A group of 15 ornate structures made from live stone in the second half of the 8th century in the shape of steep-sided pyramids.

Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

This group of nine churches was constructed in 1555 – 1561 to commemorate the victories of Ivan the Terrible. This building has left much influence on Russian and world architecture.

St. Etienne Cathedral, Meaux

Comparatively huge and ornate Gothic cathedral. Construction started in 1175 – 1180 and lasted until 1540. Left unfinished.

Winchester Cathedral

Impressive building, one of the largest cathedrals in the United Kingdom, longest (169.5 m) Gothic cathedral in Europe. The present cathedral was constructed in 1079-1093 in Norman style, rebuilt into a Gothic structure in several periods until the 16th century.

Mawjymbuin Cave

209 m long cave – a Hindu shrine.

Hindu shrines

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Hindu shrines Category Hindu shrines Described Hindu shrines What is included in this category? Hinduism is one of the oldest religions – possibly the oldest one among contemporary religions. Sometimes it is disputed whether the diverse religious traditions of enormous and diverse India form this single religion. Some other Indian religions […]

Rock-cut architecture and sculptures

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Rock-cut architecture and sculptures Category Rock-cut architecture and sculptures Described rock-cut architecture and sculptures What is included in this category? Category includes outstanding rock-cut architecture and large rock cut sculptures. In order to be included in this category, landmarks should be made of a single piece of natural stone without moving this […]

Adivaraha Cave Temple

This rock-cut temple contains beautiful sculptures representing some of the highest achievements of South Indian art. Constructed around 630 – 668 AD.

Aurangabad Caves

12 rock-cut Buddhist temples from the 2nd – 7th century AD with some of the best sculptures of the classical Indian period.

Ravana Phadi, Aihole

A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.