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Founded in the 17th century, Wat Pho in Rattanakosin is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. It houses the impressive Reclining Buddha, which is 46 metres long and 15 metres high. The temple…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris
Almost 600 years after its completion, Notre Dame de Paris continues to inspire the masses that flock there annually. Begun in 1160 by Bishop de Sully, the cathedral was completed in 1345, the…
Rising out of the flat, biscuit-baked outback, Uluru, Australia's most enduring symbol, is a giant monolith 9.4km in circumference and 345 metres high. It's thought to be the tip of a…
The Colosseum offers an unrivalled insight into life in ancient Rome. This stadium, which seated 50,000 people, dominates the historic centre. Crowds came to watch brutal gladiatorial…
The fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in the snow-capped Bavarian Alps lives up to most people's childhood fantasies with its idyllic location and soaring towers. Climb the 165 steps to the top…
The Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna's Innere Stadt was a city unto itself during the Habsburg heyday, until 1918. Marvel at the opulent State Apartments and majestic Silver Collection…
The giant London Eye wheel on the Thames riverbank is a magnet for visitors to the capital. A ride provides panoramic views over the river, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral and even the distant…
Situated inside the Vatican City in Rome, the marble-floored St Peter's Basilica is amongst the largest churches (with the largest brick dome) ever constructed. It features the works of some…
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo, was begun in 1296 and still today dominates the city centre, topped by Brunelleschi's iconic dome. The vast interior features…
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the American President. Completed in 1800, the building has always been termed the "Presidential Mansion" and has been home to every…
The famous dome of St Paul's Cathedral, in the City, is a London icon. Test the acoustics in The Whispering Gallery and visit the tombs of Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral's…
Nestled amidst the pine forests and rocky crags of the holy mountain of Parnassus are the exceptionally well-preserved ruins of Delphi. Rich in myth, bound up with the mysteries of…
Moscow's Red Square may conjure up images of Soviet military parades and commemorations to leaders of the Communist Party, but it is also the site of some of Russia's cultural and historical…
The last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World, Giza's three immense pyramids, Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, built over 4000 years ago, were the pharaohs' necropolis. Check out Solar…
Rotorua has been described as one of the geothermal wonders of the world. Centuries of intense volcanic activity has created the ideal environment for hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some…
Bursting with Gothic façades, the Grand'Place is one of Europe's largest city squares. Don't miss the gloriously asymmetric Town Hall and adorned guild houses. This is the historic heart of…
The exquisite Alhambra, once centre of the Moorish universe, unveils Spain's deep-rooted history under 700 years of Moorish occupation. The palace, its Alcazaba (fortress) and extensive…
Agra's Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel and a global icon. Beauty, balance and peace come together in a white marble masterpiece, from the coloured stone inlaid into intricate designs and…
The Holy Feet of Sri Gomatheswar
The tallest monolithic statue in the world, a great statue of Sri Gomatheswar built in AD 981, is also one of the oldest and most important Jain pilgrimage sites.
Numerous myths surround Stonehenge - that sacred circle of standing stones on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. They are always fascinating to visit - although the day of the Summer Solstice has…
