QutabMinar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak,celebrating his victory over Delhi’s last Hindu Kingdom. The tower has five distinct floors, each marked by a projecting balcony with intricate designs and inscriptions. The first three are made of red sandstone; the fourth and…
An immense mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife MumtazMahal, the TajMahal is the jewel of Muslim architecture in India and one of the universally admired pieces of art. With striking symmetry and elaborate designs, it is undeniably one of the most fascinating and breathtaking…
The Grand Palace is a complex of impressive buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. It’s a striking place filled with numerous temples, including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which houses the 15th-century Emerald Buddha. Nearby Wat Pho is famous for : a larger-than-life golden reclining Buddha…