Heritage Sites
Historic Places to Visit in Germany
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Germany has been a fascinating destination to many and attracts a lot of people from all over the world. There are many places of historic interest with a culture rich in tradition and legacy. There is the famous cologne cathedral that draws millions of visitors every day to its shrine. It is untouched by the [...]
Enjoy Historical Destinations of Belgium
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Everyone enjoys visiting Belgium because it is the home for many historical destinations. It is equipped with historical cathedrals and churches. Romanesque Collégiale Ste-Gertrude in Nivelles provides a complete picture of roman culture and heritage. The arches and building structure is awesome and people get amazed by the scenic presence of the monuments. Cathedral Notre-Dame [...]
The history of Greece
Saturday, September 18th, 2010Greece is a historically rich land with its earliest civilizations dating back to Palaeolithic era (11.000-3000 BC). Following this civilization, there came the Minoan (2600-1500 BC), the Mycenaean (1500-1150 BC) and the Cycladic civilizations. Greek history is then an endless journey of power and supremacy, through a maze of wars, invasions and battles. The Macedonians [...]
Modern Greece For a Glimpse
Thursday, August 19th, 2010If there is one country that is rich with ancient heritage it has to be Greece. One of the best places to visit id the national Archaelogical Museum which houses a replica of the Trojan horse, along with Agamemnon’s war mask and the armor of those times. Agora is famous as the assembly place of [...]
Delphi- An Archaeological Adventure
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Well known for being both an archaeological adventure and one of Greece’s most modern towns, Delphi has a very special place in every European tourist’s heart. Being home to the Oracle of Apollo, Delphi is said to be the meeting point of the two eagles set loose by Zeus in different directions. After this legend, [...]
Agra – the city of Taj
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009Agra, one of the most majestic cities of the medieval era is home to one of the greatest man made marvels of the modern world. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is about 200 km from the capital of India. The word Taj is synonymous to the city of Agra. You cannot imagine [...]