Unveil the breathtaking Meteora monasteries, perched atop towering cliffs in Greece. Explore ancient Byzantine art, discover the history of the monks, and find the perfect way to visit for an unforgettable experience.
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Qu'ils soient de construction récente ou qu'ils aient été bâtis il y a plusieurs siècles, ces lieux de culte sont d'impressionnants...
view of the New Synagogue in Berlin
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Puras is a creation by the artist Hengki Koentjoro. Category Construction, Edifice, Religious, Fine-Art, Surreal, Photography, Digital. . 4 distinctions, 7K views, 86 appreciations, 4 favourites, 2 group projects.
The remote settlement is found at elevations of 12,500ft and is home to over 40,000 monks, nuns and religious students. It is located in the Larung Valley, Serthar County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in China.
Religion as something “eminently social” as described by Durkheim finds its expression in the distribution of the major religious groups in the world. These have distinct geographical patterns to them, showing the regional influences that each of the groups define, … Continue reading →
Get to know the Finns with our abbreviated but thorough guide – a starter kit for keeping up with the Finnish culture.
Discover the best guided tours of Aveyron - a place so special you have to pinch yourself to make sure it's real and not a dream:
Germany, Colonia. View of cathedral and city (aerial photo). Postcard, photo Rudolf Barter. Postcrossing DE-22094, thank you Katja.
Rama Sethu, 18 miles long bridge between india and sri lanka was built by Rama during Ramayana time (1.2 million years ago) and was walkable until 1480 AD
Távol a világ zajától állnak a most bemutatott sziklára épült szentélyek (kolostorok, templomok). ...
Many German cities have their roots in the time of the Roman Empire. Find out more with our guide to the 12 oldest cities in Germany.
Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group in the world. Here are answers to some key questions about their public opinions, demographics and more.
One of the key thoughts about history as an educational discipline is the idea that humans, a species that puts so much focus on progress and improvement, could learn from the people and events of the past.
Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom Sankt Bartholomäus, St. Bartholomew's Imperial Cathedral) is the largest religious building in Frankfurt and a former collegiate church. As former election and coronation church of the Holy Roman Empire, the cathedral is one of the major buildings of the Empi ...
Religious Places of Satluj River Beyond its ecological significance, the Satluj River holds a sacred place in the hearts of many. Along its banks, a tapestry of religious diversity unfolds, wit
These mushroom-shaped houses have our full attention.
Utopia has inspired generations of thinkers and writers to imagine the good – and evil – humans might be capable of. China Miéville rereads a classic
The Paris World's Fair of 1900 (also known as The Exposition Universelle) was held in Paris between 15 April and 12 November. On display were many new inventions: matryoshka dolls, Diesel engines, talking film, and the telegraphone. But more importantly, the architecture and design of this World's Fair brought the…
The Wies Church or Wieskirche in German, is a rococo jewel that sits in a exquisite landscape. Come along to enjoy the view and explanations on its history.
