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The Taj Mahal (Hindi: ताज महल Persian/Urdu: تاج محل) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. But over and aove that the Taj is an icon of eternal love. A love story between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his begam (wife) Mumtaz Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.
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The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the world's tallest twin towers. At 58.4 meters is the sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 (floors). This unique double deck sky bridge stands 170 metres above street level and is supported by archs.
The towers are designed and created by the renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates. The geometric pattern of the islamic heritage was used to design the floor plates. The exterior is a combination of glass and stainless steel. http://www.klcc.com.my
Roof of the shopping arcade of Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The geometric pattern of the islamic heritage was used to design the floor plates. The exterior is a combination of glass and stainless steel.
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Taj Mahal. Each minaret is effectively divided into three equal parts by two working balconies that ring the tower. At the top of the tower is a final balcony surmounted by a chattri that mirrors the design of those on the tomb. The chattris all share the same decorative elements of a lotus design topped by a gilded finial. The minarets, which are each more than 40 metres (130 ft) tall, display the designer's penchant for symmetry.
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Rajasthani architecture as seen at Amber Fort near Jaipur, Rajasthan, RJ, India. Amber used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.
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Sri Laxmiramanaswami Temple is located within the Palace of Mysore. Exquisite carvings and stone work is done on the exterior of the walls
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Tomb complex of Ali Isa Khan Niazi which is within the Humanyun's tomb complex. The tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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Humanyun's tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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Humanyun's tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace is very well lit at night and on special occasions. Mysore is situated between Coorg and Bangalore. The Palace of Mysore (Amba Vilas) and the Museum is situated in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, Southern India. It was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).
The palace was commissioned in 1897, and its construction was completed in 1912. The Wodeyar Mahararaja's of the Mysore state used to reside in this. The original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt for the twenty fourth Wodeyar Raja in 1912. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.palacemysoreamba vilasmuseum karnatakasouthernindiaresidence royal family of mysoredurbarroyal courtwodeyar mahararajawoodburnt downindosaracenicbritisharchitecthenry irwincarvings08010126
Tomb complex of Ali Isa Khan Niazi which is within the Humanyun's tomb complex. The tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) located not far from Colombo, Sri Lanka is a world heritage site. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old ( 700 BC) which have been unearthed in this area at Ibbankatuwa near Dambulla cave complexes.
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Todas temple. The Todas tribals are the nature worshipping tribe living among the Nilgiri mountains in Southern India. They have their own language, rich arts and crafts and a unique way of community living.
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Tomb complex of Ali Isa Khan Niazi which is within the Humanyun's tomb complex. The tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply The Tower of Pisa (La Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and it is the third structure by time in Pisa's Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square).
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Beautiful Victorian architecture in Brisbane, Australia.
Boy on a cylce in front of the Palace of Mysore (Amba Vilas) which is situated in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, Southern India. It was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).
The palace was commissioned in 1897, and its construction was completed in 1912. The Wodeyar Mahararaja's of the Mysore state used to reside in this. The original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt for the twenty fourth Wodeyar Raja in 1912. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.boycyclepalacemysoreamba vilasmuseum karnatakasouthernindiaresidence royal family of mysoredurbarroyal courtwodeyar mahararajawoodburnt downindosaracenicbritisharchitecthenry irwincarvings08010183
View of Mumbai's Gateway of India with th Hotel Taj at the back. The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
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The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island also called Elephanta Island - a name given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of rock-cut architecture with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
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Buddha and buddhist statues and relics in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The kingdom of Ayutthaya (Thai: ??????????????) was a Thai kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767. King Ramathibodi I (U Thong) founded Ayutthaya as the capital of his kingdom in 1351.
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Rome, Italy, Europe
Colosseum, Rome, Italy, Europe. The Flavius amphitheatre is the biggest and most imposing in the Roman world, but is also the most famous monument in Rome and is known as the "Colosseum" or "Coliseum". Started by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavia family, it was opened by his son Titus in 80 A.D.
View from Amber Fort which is located in Amber (Jaipur). Amber used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. To add to its charm, Maotha Lake makes its foreground. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, on the still waters of the lake, seems to be a beautiful illusion. Amber Fort is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.
The outer appearance of the Fort, being rough and craggy is totally different from its core. The interior of the Fort provides a soothing and warm ambience, which is least expected from its outer appearance. The marvelous decoration of the Amer Fort is influenced by both, the Hindu and Muslim manner of ornamentation. Exquisite paintings of hunting scenes on the walls depict the temperament of the Rajputs.amberfortcapitalkachhwahaclanred sandstonemaotha lakeRaja Man SinghRaja Jai Singhhindumuslimrajputsjaipurrajasthanrjindiahindustanbharat05112996
Between Coorg and Bangalore is Mysore. The Palace of Mysore (Amba Vilas) and the Museum is situated in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, Southern India. It was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).
The palace was commissioned in 1897, and its construction was completed in 1912. The Wodeyar Mahararaja's of the Mysore state used to reside in this. The original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt for the twenty fourth Wodeyar Raja in 1912. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by the well-known British architect, Henry Irwin, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.palacemysoreamba vilasmuseum karnatakasouthernindiaresidence royal family of mysoredurbarroyal courtwodeyar mahararajawoodburnt downindosaracenicbritisharchitecthenry irwincarvings08010093panocrop
Duomo (Cathedral) Florence (Italian; Firenze, Florentia and Fiorenza) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany and has a population of approximately 364,779.
The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture.duomocathedralFlorenceItalianFirenzeFlorentiaFiorenzacapitalcityTuscanyprovincerenaissanceartarchitecture06091929
A fountain on the Place de la Concorde, Paris, France. Behind this fountain is the Hôtel de Crillon and to the left is the Embassy of the United States of America. The Place de la Concorde is one of the major squares in Paris and it is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.
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Decorated column at Agra Fort (Lal Qila). It is about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city.
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The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the world's tallest twin towers. Designed and created by the renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates. The geometric pattern of the islamic heritage was used to design the floor plates. http://www.klcc.com.my
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The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the world's tallest twin towers. At 58.4 meters is the sky bridge at levels 41 and 42 (floors). This unique double deck sky bridge stands 170 metres above street level and is supported by archs.
The towers are designed and created by the renowned architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates. The geometric pattern of the islamic heritage was used to design the floor plates. The exterior is a combination of glass and stainless steel.
http://www.klcc.com.my
Bhul Bhulaiya in Lucknow, UP, India.
It is called as the 'bhool-bhulaiya' meaning labyrinth. It was built by the fourth Nawab of the Awadh Province, Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula. It took fourteen years to complete this structure.
A labyrinth of about a thousand passageways, the Bhool Bhulaiya at Bada Imambara in Lucknow, has intrigued traveler as well as architects for the last two hundred years. The fourth Nawab, Asaf-Ud-Dowhala, commissioned the building during the drought year of 1784 AD to help the poor make a living.
Beheaded Buddha and buddhist statues and relics in Ayutthaya, Thailand. When Ayutthaya fell to Burmese attack in 1767, the Burmese army looted and stole the Buddha heads as they were gold plated.
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View of Amber Fort which is located in Amber (Jaipur). Amber used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. To add to its charm, Maotha Lake makes its foreground. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, on the still waters of the lake, seems to be a beautiful illusion. Amber Fort is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.
The outer appearance of the Fort, being rough and craggy is totally different from its core. The interior of the Fort provides a soothing and warm ambience, which is least expected from its outer appearance. The marvelous decoration of the Amer Fort is influenced by both, the Hindu and Muslim manner of ornamentation. Exquisite paintings of hunting scenes on the walls depict the temperament of the Rajputs, who were adventurous, revolutionary and self-indulgent.amberfortcapitalkachhwahaclanred sandstonemaotha lakeRaja Man SinghRaja Jai Singhhindumuslimrajputsjaipurrajasthanrjindiahindustanbharat05113059
Tomb complex of Ali Isa Khan Niazi which is within the Humanyun's tomb complex. The tomb was built (completed) in 1570 on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun's wife. Construction was started in 1562. The tomb is an UNESCO's designated world heritage site. The site is a complex of buildings. This is the first garden-tomb which inspired many architectural innovations.
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