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Europe, Travellers, World Heritage Sites

Florence – The birth place of Renaissance

April 26, 2019April 23, 2019

Florence is rightly called the “Cradle of Renaissance”, famous for its monuments,churches and buildings of great architecture writes Manisha.

Asia, museum heritage

The Art of Curating

April 23, 2019

Meet art curator and designer Masooma Rizvi. Besides being a designer, Masooma Rizvi is a true connoisseur of India’s heritage and culture.

Asia, Cultural Identity, Cultural Routes, Immigrant Heritage

A slice of Greek history in Kolkata

April 18, 2019April 15, 2019

A dilapidated cemetery is a piece of Greek history in Kolkata, a connection that is more than 2000 years old. A cemetery with some very interesting tombstones.

Sufi Celebration by ?Raquda Foundation in Alexandria, Egypt

Africa

Sufi Celebration at Raquda Foundation (Alexandria)

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

Details of Sufi Celebration by ?Raquda Foundation in Alexandria, Egypt. Al-Sufia had a vital role in Alexandria history; as considered the gate for Moroccan communities who lived and left a trace in Alexandria.

Europe, Stories, Travel

How the “Salt Fortress”? became Austria’s Most Inspiring City

April 12, 2019April 10, 2019

When you think of Salzburg, the first thing that usually comes in mind is The Sound of Music. But Salzburg is so much more than just a filming location of The Sound of Music writes Shreya…

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Religious

Chennakesava Temple : Where time lies frozen in stone

April 10, 2019

Although close to Mysore, the very popular tourist destination, the Chennakesava temple in Somnathpura is not as well known. Built in the typical Hoysala style, with a central courtyard, surrounded on all sides with a colonnaded gallery, housing a series of small shrines and rooms, this temple is a must-visit writes Supriyo.

Europe, Travel, Travellers

Ice Hotel – Sweden

April 8, 2019

How would you like to visit an art exhibition made out of ice in the Swedish village of Jukkasjarvi?Well don’t be surprised as today i …

Asia, Travellers

Sensing the Garden of Five Senses in New Delhi

April 4, 2019March 29, 2019

The Garden of five senses in Delhi is located close to public transport but away from hustle and bustle. Excellent provides an architectural perspective of this public garden.

Built Heritage, Europe

Guadarrama mountain to the left and Roman aqueduct to the right! Welcome to Segovia

March 27, 2019March 29, 2019

Segovia is a much smaller, but spirited, historic, unique town. The history and the landmarks of this place will leave you speechless and the view from the terraces and towers breathless.