Parthenon the Greece History Architecture

The Parthenon is a temple in the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to of the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their protector. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Partheno

The Hanging Temple of Hengshan

A 5th-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff in Datong, china

The Largest Ancient Temple in the World

The Luxor temple is one of the two grandiose temples of ancient Thebes. It’s complex architecture and colossal statues seem to make anyone feel puny at the sight of it (especially at night – when the beautifully illuminated walls seem to rise even hig

The Largest Ancient Temple in the World The Karnak

The Luxor temple is one of the two grandiose temples of ancient Thebes. It’s complex architecture and colossal statues seem to make anyone feel puny at the sight of it (especially at night – when the beautifully illuminated walls seem to rise even hig

The Shrines and Temples of Japan: Nikko

Nikko is located in the mountains in central Honshu surrounded by Japanese cedar forests. The first temple was established in 782 by the high priest Shodo as the forests around the area had always been sacred to the Shinto religion. The town of Nikko even

The Amazing Snake Temple of Penang

Probably the only one of its kind, in the world, the Snake Temple, in Penang, Malaysia, is home to bothe people and some of the most dangerous snakes on Earth.

Thailand tiger temple

The Tiger Temple practices a different conservation philosophy than in the west

The Might and Majesty of the Karnak Temple

A high resolution photo of Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Temple of Boom!

A Temple with the most amazing sculptures. The Khajuraho temple complex is a fascinating monument to the sanctity of human sexuality.

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan – Wonders World

Among 20 locations short listed for the worldwide vote is the The Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan. Kiyomizu refers to several Buddhist temples but most commonly to Otowasan Kiyomizudera in Eastern Kyoto, Japan and one of the best known sights of the city.

8000 Year-old Sun Temple Found in Bulgaria

The oldest temple of the Sun has been discovered in northwest Bulgaria.

The Daily Life of Shaolin Kung Fu Masters

I think all of you may know the Shaolin temple. Shaolin temple is the most famous temple in China. The origin of martial arts, the origin of kung fu surround the vague mysteries of the Shaolin Temple and the shaolin monks.

India’s Richest Temples

famous pilgrim centre of Shri Saibaba temple in Shirdi, one of the richest temples

Yercaud – the drive to Greenery

... station near Salem, Tamil Nadu, India in the Servarayan range of hills (anglicized as Shevaroys) ... hill area is called Shevaroy Hills. The town gets its name from ... highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is situated at a height of 5326 feet. ...

Monkey helping 2 blind devotees drink water

Two blind persons wanted to drink water at the RagiGudda temple, Bangalore. When they were unable to operate the tap, this mother monkey opened the tap for them, allowed them to drink water, drank some water herself and then closed the tap before leaving

Place for Snake Lovers

In all probability the only a single of its sort, inside globe, the Snake Temple, in Penang, Malaysia, is residence to both equally individuals and a few of the most harmful snakes on Earth. Situated at Sungai Kluang, on Penang Island, the Snake Temple ca

Crazy Japanese Baby-cry Sumo Contest

No mother likes it when her toddler starts crying, but at the held every year, at the Sensoji Temple, in Tokyo, the baby crying festival is a 400-year-old tradition, believed to keep rug-rats in good health.

Top 10 Forgotten Child Stars

Every decade Hollywood produces a new crop of child actors. Some are remembered; most are forgotten. We know the Shirley Temples, the Tatum O’Neals, the Corey Feldmans, the Dakota Fannings and the Abigail Breslins. We remember Linda Blair’s inspired (

Elephant's Head or Cow

Noah Robin sent in what appears to be a Hindu motive obtained from the ceiling of the Rameshwaram Temple in Rameshwaram, India. Noah was right when he presumed this one seems to be along our lines. My question to you is whether the head portrayed below be

The Sacred Temples of Angkor, Cambodia