world heritage travel Archives - Page 36 of 141

Arts and Crafts, Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Public Spaces, Student Program

Byblos Souks: Tradition, Architecture, Leisure and Culture

October 13, 2016May 22, 2018

Built during the Ottoman’s era, Byblos old souks have been a destination for tourists and locals. When the Turkish invaded Lebanon, they built a souk …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

The Forgotten Tomb of Nadira Begum

October 13, 2016October 16, 2016

Right next ?to the ‘Mazar’ of Saint Mian Mir is the tomb of Nadira Bano, who was the wife of Mughal Prince ?Dara Shikoh. Being …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Oldest Built Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

The Public Houses of London

October 12, 2016January 17, 2017

There are many different types of place which are classified as Public Spaces as defined by UNESCO (2016), from squares to parks and museums to …

Intangible Heritage, Nature, Travel

A travelogue: Topi Rakh Ayub National Park

October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

I have visited Ayub National Park several times in childhood and until recently in 2012. Locally called Ayub Park, it covers a large area housing …

Arts and Crafts, Discover, Heritage

Chitra Art Gallery- a rendezvous with the southern enchantresses from Kerala

October 8, 2016October 9, 2016

Established in the year 1935 Sree Chitra Art Gallery is situated on the northern side of the Napier Museum premises in the city of Trivandrum …

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories

A Trip to Bangalore’s 148-year Old Government Museum

October 8, 2016October 9, 2016

Museums are institutions that collect and preserve artifacts and other items of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. Bangalore is blessed with many such museums …

Community, Discover, Heritage, Interviews, Travellers

Delhi’s Inner Circle: a meeting with historian, Sohail Hashmi

October 8, 2016October 9, 2016

Historian Sohail Hashmi is a true ?Dilliwalah.? An academic, historian, academician and filmmaker, Hashmi is well-known for immersive heritage walks that he conducts around the …