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Heritage Quiz, Religious, World Heritage Sites

Solve this quiz on the rich cultural heritage of India

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

India has had a rather colourful past and has been witness to many interesting events. The stories we hear about India are fascinating, and the …

Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

A visit to Avila in Spain is like returning to the Middle Ages

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017

Avila is the most famous World Heritage Site in Spain with a wall surrounding the city. It?s wall, almost without reconstructions.?In 1982, the old town …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Underwater

Yonaguni Island Submarine Landform of Southern Japan

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016

This platform or partially-stepped pyramid – also described as a stone ziggurat – is a monolithic rock formation similar in structure to those found in …

Arts and Crafts, Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories

Shahjahanabad: The Dilli that Delhi can never be!

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

“The palace at Delhi is, or rather was, the most magnificent palace in the East?–?perhaps in the world.”? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? …

Best From Our Students, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

Tahrir Square: A Public Space That’s Made History

October 15, 2016December 27, 2016

According to the contributions of Mr. Marc Treib in UNESCO World Heritage manual, public spaces are each open destination that to be accessible for the …

Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories

Dilly-dallying in Delhi: Public spaces in the Capital

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016

Public spaces are spaces?that are accessible to the general public, such as — roads, streets,?public squares, parks and beaches. Public spaces are great when?celebrations are …

Blog, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

The One too Many Attractions of Islamabad

September 20, 2016October 22, 2016

Islamabad in Pakistan is mostly famous for its Margalla Hills and a milder climate compared with?the rest of the cities. The non-residents of the …

Discover, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

Charming Hyderabad Paints a Royal Picture

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

When people settle in new towns and cities, it takes a while to become the true denizen of the place. The city of Hyderabad?presents a …

Built Heritage, Experts, Heritage, Photo Stories, Religious, Traditions, World Heritage Sites

The Cradle of Temple Architecture: Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

Renowned for art and architecture, the quiet villages of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal house rich history from our past. These places were once?capitals cities of …