States of Splendor
Of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, six have already passed into the world of memory. Only one survives: the Great pyramid of Gizeh. There are, however, seven wonders of the present world existing today. Though many debates go on as to which of the present day’s world wonders would be classified as the…
One of the most visited national monuments in France today, the Sainte Chapelle is a medieval architectural jewel that is only partially visible to passers-by at street level. Indeed, one must enter the precincts of the Palais de Justice in Paris to gain access to it. This jewel of glass, stone, wood and metal was,…
Known in Javanese as the “Land of a thousand temples”, Sewu temple is a great marvel of buddhist architecture in Indonesia. For a very long period, it was praised as a wonder of perfection. For a long tme, the temple complex was shrouded in mystery. It’s origins were associated to a story relating it to…
A temple dedicated to Shiva stands in Cambodia as it has for the last millenium. Bantaey Srei is celebrated by Ankgorian enthusiasts worldwide. The ”Women’s citadel” is appreciated for it’s unique character, color and scale. It is thus radically different from it’s very famous regional counterparts. Patrick Hacikyan/ Numerous tourists, visitors and pilgrims regularly come…
It is well known, Paris is world renowned for it’s architecture. But beyond the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, there are countless other architectural wonders, big and small, to be found. One of the often overlooked hidden treasures among the magnificent buildings of Paris is the Petit…