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WHEN a vacation to Thailand, try to stop at the Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest temple in Bangkok and the headquarters for the life of the nation’s largest monastic orders in Thailand. Historically, Wat Mahathat was built in the early eighth century before the founding of Bangkok (in 1782). However, newly renovated after the young Prince Mongkut became King Rama IV.
Wat Mahathat temple complex consists of a cell equipped with a convent, schools, offices and other buildings. There is also a quiet garden setting and a few palm trees in the back. Also a house that is actually the Vipassana Meditation Center at the University of Buddha, the most important centers for the study of Buddhism and meditation. Wat Mahathat also offers several courses in English.
It Was Spires Lubeck (Lubeck Tower) are listed in the Unesco World Heritage Site in the City of Hamburg, Germany. To get to this place, you can use a train or a car about 40 minutes. Here there are 1300 buildings Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Classical. From a row of old houses and is also surrounded by the River Trave Canal which empties into the River Elbe. But do not rush, because there are medieval churches.
Lubeck was founded in the 12th century, as a city that exudes the air itself. Maybe the city is also a maritime heritage product that serves as major Baltic port. Uniquely, in this place there is also a bunch of Turks and other immigrants who settled. Nuances of music, theater and various art became a dynamic life in Lubeck.
Although there are many entertainment venues and cafes, but the main attraction remains the architecture of the building. A good place to start is the Holsten Gate made ??to the 15th century. Later, ancient churches, like St. Mary’s Church (the third largest church in Germany), Lubeck Cathedral featuring about 400 feet high tower. Lubeck is known as Tower Seven Cities of gothic churches. From Hamburg main station, you can ride the train with a rate of about $ 21 to $ 28
MAY You often hear stories of strength and courage of a Greek hero named Hercules. He always tried to help the Greek people in the face of a monster or an evil act of the king. Well, for those of you who want to know more story continues visit to the Temple of Hercules Temple complex is located in Agrigento, Italy. This second largest temple in Agrigento with size 220 ??x 83 feet at the top of the stairs.
Uniquely, the temple has a Sicilian terrace located on the front and rear as well as the stone stairs that flank the temple door on the inside. But in antiquity, the Temple of Hercules was damaged by fire and rebuilt by the Romans. There were three small rooms for prayer are added at the rear of the temple and a statue of Asklepios was found in one room. Temple is also reported to contain a magnificent painting of Hercules that is strangling the baby snake.
Once the temple is famous for its statue Herculesnya almost stolen by an artist Caius Verres circa 73 BC. But the plan was known by the Roman army and eventually taken over by local residents.
San Agustin Church is one of the oldest churches in Manila, Philippines. The church was built in 1587-1606, also known as a place to hold a wedding ceremony.
San Agustin Church is the remains of buildings that remain intact after the attack on Intramuros (walled city) during the war in Manila in Manila (1945). In addition, this building is a European church built in the Philippines thanks to the design of a Spanish architect.
The church itself is also a heritage home of the Spanish conquerors, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, Juan de Salcedo and Martin de Goiti the three buried and laid in the tomb which is located under the church. In addition has 14 chapels, the roof of the Church of San Agustin using trompe-L’oeil concept created by the art techniques to create a visual illusion, making objects appear three dimensional. Read the rest of this entry »
Names such as the Giza pyramids and Bent is no stranger to tourists who vacation in the city of Cairo, Egypt. However, if you switch to Saqqara in the northwest city of Memphis, that there is a Pyramid of Djoser.
Pyramid of Djoser or kbhw-ntrw (offerings to the gods), built for the pharaoh Djoser by architect Imhotep. The building was founded during the 27th century BC at Saqqara nekropolis.
During the 3 Dynasty (2649-2575 BC) Djoser Pyramid was built. Djoser was the first Egyptian pyramid made ??of several mastaba and disusu are overlapping. This pyramid has a height at that time was 62 meters and covered by white marble. Multi-level pyramid (or proto-pyramid) is considered the first large-scale stone building that was built.