In the temple town of Melkote, near Mysore in Karnataka, is the Cheluvarayaswami temple and past it is an incomplete tower with four rising pillars called Raya Gopura. The pillars are thick and impressive and have carvings all around it. It is said to be built overnight, and with the huge pillars a... |
India Gate, an important monument of the city, is a memorial built in commemoration of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I. The monument is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens. India Gate was earlier named All India W... |
The Gateway of India is a monument in Mumbai. Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres high. While its design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the Gateway of India is a symbol of Hinduism & Islam. The ... |
The Puerta de Europa towers also called the Gate of Europe or just Torres KIO (Kuwait Investment Organization) are twin office buildings in Madrid. The towers have a height of 114 m and have 26 floors. They were constructed from 1989 to 1996. The Puerta de Europa is the second tallest twin towers in... |
The Rhodes Old Town is encircled by strong medieval walls. A typical example of the techniques of fortification of the 14th - 15th century. The massive was wall built by the Knights of St John that encloses Rhodes Old City. The walls of Rhodes are unique in Europe in their state of preservation and ... |
