Pokhara in Nepal
Pokhara, situated at an altitude of 827 meters and 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, is known to foreigners as a center for adventure sports. For Nepa… Read the rest
The city of Janakpur, southeast of Kathmandu
The city of Janakpur, 135 kilometers (84 miles) southeast of Kathmandu is doubly famous as the birthplace of the Hindu goddess Sita, as well as being… Read the rest
Ostrog Monastery,a famous pilgrimage site in Montenegro
Ostrog Monastery, the most important Orthodox Christian pilgrimage site in Montenegro, is located near the village of Bogetici.The monastery is situat… Read the rest
The Batu Caves Temple, near Kuala Lumpur
The Batu Caves Temple, located fifteen kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, is the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in Southeast Asia. Dedicated to t… Read the rest
The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This Roman Catholic church is dedicated to the heart of Jesus Christ. It’s built of stone and resembles old fortresses, but also the Sacré-Cœur… Read the rest
Indonesia: Gereja Ayam’ – or Chicken Church
Hidden deep inside the Indonesian jungle lies an enchanted ‘church’ which looks like a giant chicken.
The building is known as ‘Ge… Read the rest
Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place: Valencia
Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place, content for Madrid and Barcelona to grab the headlines while it gets on with being a wonderfully li… Read the rest
The historic town of Alcaniz
The historic town of Alcaniz winds uphill from the river and at the top of a small hill is the 12th century castle of Los Calatravos which has now bee… Read the rest
Sankt-Peterburg: The Church of the Resurrection
The Church of the Resurrection, also known as the "Savior on Spilled Blood", was built in memory of Alexander II who was assassinated in 188… Read the rest
El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church
El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St Simon, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeast Cairo.The Arabic name Moka… Read the rest