The Christ in the Basilica dello Spirito Santo in Naples
On 11 November 1923, a fire broke out in the Basilica dello Spirito Santo brought down a precious crucifix, which shattered when it hit the floor. The… Read the rest
The church of St. Andrew: Christianity in Bombay (Mumbai)
The church of St. Andrew was built at the dawn of Christianity in Bombay (Mumbai). For over four centuries, it has withstood the fury of the Monsoons… Read the rest
Seth Banaji Limji Agiary in Mumbai
Seth Banaji Limji Agiary is Mumbai’s oldest surviving Zoroastrian fire temple. As one of the primary institutions of the city’s historic Parsi communi… Read the rest
The Irani Cafe Merwan & Co
The Irani Cafe Merwan & Co tantalizes the taste buds of middle class office goers and retired mill workers in the wee hours of the morning. Situat… Read the rest
Napoli | Palumbo Tower
Built for Ferdinando Palasciano by architect Antonio Cipolla, the extraordinary Palumbo tower that flanks a palazzo dating from 1868 is clearly inspir… Read the rest
Casa Zevola in Naples
Casa Zevola
The large apartment of Neapolitan painter, poet and philosopher Giuseppe Zevola offers a glimpse into his life. Family furniture, Baroqu… Read the rest
Gdansk – Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Gdansk – Stare Miasto (Old Town)
When visiting Gdansk, you may feel that you are carried back to the Middle Ages, and even though substantial parts… Read the rest
The Morskie Oko (Eye of the Sea) in the High Tatras
The Morskie Oko (Eye of the Sea). It is the largest mountain-lake in the High Tatras, lying on the Polish side of the mountains, under the peak of Rys… Read the rest
Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with construction of the mosque lasting for two years until 1673. The mosque is an impo… Read the rest
Pieskowa Skała
Pieskowa Skala is considered one of the finest examples of the Polish Renaissance architectural style, having been expanded and added to by countless… Read the rest