Petra Jordan
Its existence is on the edge of the Arabian Desert, the valley of the Dead Sea, as it glitters with archeological values. it was the capital of the nabataean empire of King Aretas IV. Labeled as Masters of water technology, this great tunnel constructions and water chambers were modeled of Greek-Roman prototypes with a 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade monastery and blends with the impressive Middle Eastern culture. Petra, means “stone” in Greek, survived through human civilization from its solid rock walls and also serves as royal tomb with believed hidden treasures and extended big arched doors yet to be discovered.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
Astonishing Neuschwanstein Castle built during the fortress and castles era. It is beautifully crafted, romantic composition of towers with perfect walls and Mother Natures setting of mountains and lakes. The extraordinary combination of various architectural styles from “Mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s, Neuschwanstein Castle means “new swan stone castle” in German. Covers 360 rooms, of 17 years and uncompleted, it still presents the fairy tale castle with extravagant interior of frescos, paintings, carvings, mosaic and ornaments. It is an unfinished legacy left behind by King Ludwig.
The Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral
The Kremlin was built as a residence for Ivan I, from Czars until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Directly across the Kremlin, it is the Red Square, one impressive and extraordinary plaza, rising alongside with St Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate Ivan the Terrible’s capture of the Mongol stronghold of Kazan. The Red Square, stands tall with its nine chapels perking out perfectly like mushrooms after the rain where it was named not because of the red bricks but from a Russian words krasnaya means “red” of “beautiful” (in traditional meaning).
Kiyomizu Temple
Sacred palaces and temples of Kyoto used to the residences of Japan’s emperors and shoguns for more than 1,000 years. Kiyomizu Temple, means themple of “clear waters” in Japanese, is the only one out of wood among the contestants. The main hall of the temple is supported by hundreds of pillars. Drinking water from the waterfall is believed to give health, a long life and success with studies.
The Great Wall of China
Everyone know this place, Great Wall of China has great history of a united defense system and keeping the invading Mongols out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever built over deserts, plateaus, grasslands and even mountains from the East to the West of some 6,700 km (4,163 miles). As 2,000 years later, some parts of the wall is still standing, some others has fallen apart. Yet, it is still the symbol of China until today. If you are like travel, this is one of the destination you must not to miss.
The Mysterious Easter Island
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui ‘Big Rapa’, from Chile, is a triangle-shaped island in the South Pacific Ocean. Covers around 3,600 km (2,237 miles) west of the continental Chile, it is the most isolated inhabited island in the world. The original name meant the the ‘navel of the world’. Discovered on Easter Sunday by Dutch explorer, this island has 887 Moai (statues with mysterious figures) carved from compressed volcanic ash founded still puzzles the world today.
Christ Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Art Deco-style statue of Jesus, Christ Redeemer was inaugurated in 1931, standing at 38 meters (125 ft) tall, atop of Corcovado (”hunchback”) mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Built with reinforced concrete it is coated with soapstone, which has the ability to handle extreme weather. It is a powerful symbol of Christianity; and became an icon of the city and symbols of the great warmth of Brazilian people.
Chichen Itza
Mayan name ‘Chich’en Itza’ means ‘at the mouth of the well of the Itza (people).’ This temple city was the political and economic center of Mayan civilization, marking the greatest and best of the Mayan temples. It has three natural sinkholes providing plenty of water all year. One of the most famous sinkhole is the ‘Cenote of Sacrifice,’ sacred to the Maya rain god Chaac, where offerings and sacrifices believed to have taken place centuries ago.
The Angkor Wat
What can you see in this Angkor Wat from Cambodia? Feel wow? This architecture built by Suryavarman II, it is seen as the masterpiece of Khmer architecture representing the south-east Asian Khmer Empire, signifying world’s larges sacred temple complexity. The temples spread out over around 64 km (40 miles) around the village of Siem Reap. Its water moats and concentric walls symbolize the Hindu cosmos, with its oceans and the Meru mountain at the center of its universe. This has inspired new kings to built temples to honor both the god and himself with eventually became his tomb after his death.
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