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Edinburgh, view from the Castle by Giulia Falovo

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories, Urban, World Heritage Sites

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh:a balance most desirable

September 3, 2016November 14, 2016

Edinburgh, the?capital of Scotland since 1437, is one of the most visited cities in the United Kingdom. Stunning sceneries, well-preserved historic architecture, and a thrilling …

Stories

Culture and nature beyond modernization: Yuyuan Historical Gardens in Shanghai

September 2, 2016September 5, 2016

Yuyuan’s Historical Gardens are one of the oldest areas of Shanghai, an oasis of peace in a vibrant, modern metropolis. The contrast with the technological, …

Built Heritage, Conservation

The Bangalore Palace: A European-Classical Marvel

September 1, 2016April 19, 2019

In an era (the late 18th century) when the other cities such as?Madras (now Chennai) and Hyderabad, stuck to the Indo-Sarcenic style architecture for public …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Religious

Dharmarajika: The Great Stupa of Taxila

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

The Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by Emperor Ashoka. Among the six …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions, World Heritage Sites

Manifestation of Vernacular Architecture in South Indian Temples

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

Temples in South India The glorious history of Tamilnadu temple and shrines manifests the architectural brilliance of the bygone centuries. Exotic creative skills and construction …

Community, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories, Religious, Traditions

Dargahs of Delhi: Hazrat Qutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki

September 1, 2016October 9, 2016

There are few places in a city like Delhi where various faiths merge so seamlessly. The ?dargah? is more than just a saint?s mausoleum. It …

bangalore heritage market An old picture of Johnson market

Blog, Discover, Photo Stories

The Heritage Markets Of Bengaluru

September 1, 2016October 9, 2016

The origin of the city of Bangalore occurred as a trade centre. Kempegowda,the visionary founder of the city,established the Bangalore Pete(city) area in 1537.A.D around …

Food Heritage

The Street Food Heritage Of Bengaluru

September 1, 2016January 24, 2017

In the recent past, Bangalore may have evolved into a modern city adopting a lot of western ideologies, but the people of this city have …

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Rome’s great Mosque: A symbol of cultural integration

August 31, 2016October 1, 2017

The Italian capital is known as one of the greatest open air museums in the world. The continuous conservation of archaeological sites, dramatic monuments and …