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The National Martyrs' Memorial is the national monument of
Bangladesh. Located in Savar, near the capital city Dhaka, it is one of the nations most iconic structures. The monument represents the sacrifice made
by those who laid down their lives to liberate the country in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. The National Martyrs' Memorial is one of the most beautiful structures in the country. It is a fascinating structure as it changes its form when viewed from different angles.
Designed by renowned architect Moinul Hossain, the monument is composed of seven triangular planes. Each of the panes are of varying in size, with the middle one being the tallest. It is a triangular pyramid shaped structure and the highest point of the monument is 150 feet. The project of the National Martyrs’ Memorial was completed in three phases. The initial construction work began in July, 1972 and the construction completed in June, 1988.
The National Martyrs Memorial park is a great attractive destination for tourism. After the National Parliament building of Bangladesh, the National Martyrs Memorial is most safe and clean tourist location around Dhaka. It is a wonderful location far from hustle and bustle, where you can breath a bit fresh air compared to Dhaka city. Pleasantly laid out, with a beautiful water feature, gardens and trees, the monument is a nice thing to see. It looks nice at evening time but its full of people.
Designed by renowned architect Moinul Hossain, the monument is composed of seven triangular planes. Each of the panes are of varying in size, with the middle one being the tallest. It is a triangular pyramid shaped structure and the highest point of the monument is 150 feet. The project of the National Martyrs’ Memorial was completed in three phases. The initial construction work began in July, 1972 and the construction completed in June, 1988.
The National Martyrs Memorial park is a great attractive destination for tourism. After the National Parliament building of Bangladesh, the National Martyrs Memorial is most safe and clean tourist location around Dhaka. It is a wonderful location far from hustle and bustle, where you can breath a bit fresh air compared to Dhaka city. Pleasantly laid out, with a beautiful water feature, gardens and trees, the monument is a nice thing to see. It looks nice at evening time but its full of people.
Emirates Palace Hotel is a seven star luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, overlooking its own private bay, it is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Emirates Palace Hotel is the most iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi, showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest. It is one of the most expensive hotels ever built in the world.
Emirates Palace Hotel was built in 2005, on 1.3 kilometer stretch of private beach, with a cost of about 4 billion US dollar. Set in 1,000 hectares of beautifully decorated landscape, the external architecture of the seven star luxury hotel boasts 114 impressive domes that are 80 meters high. Emirates Palace Hotel has 302 grand rooms and 92 suits and is operated by the Kempinski Hotel Group.
Located in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur, Chand Baori is one of the most remarkable landmarks in India. Built between the 8th and 9th century by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty, it is a famous step well. Chand Baori is possibly the largest, deepest and oldest step well in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also one of the oldest, deepest and largest step wells not only in India but also in the whole world.
Chand Baori is an incredible square structure with 3,500 narrow steps in 13 stories lined along the wall on three sides of the well that extend 100 feet into the ground. The steps are arranged in perfect symmetry and descends to the bottom of the well. Chand Baori is an excellent example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past in the Indian subcontinent. The step well remained overlooked for years and lost its old glamor in course of time. Recent renovation has turned this old step well into one of the most popular tourist attractions in India.
The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid. King Chanda built Chand Baori to conserve as much water as possible for his subjects. It provided the surrounding areas with a dependable water source for centuries before modern water supply systems were introduced.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as the Lion Rock, is an amazing archaeological site in the central Matale District in North Central Sri Lanka. The main attraction of the site is a nearly 200-meter high massive column of granite rock. At the summit of the massive rock is a fortified palace built during the 5th century by King Kasyapa. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka and has become a popular tourist destination in the country.
King Kasyapa built his palace on the top of the massive granite rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. There are the two moats of the lower city at the foot of the rock surrounding the palace complex. The moats are defended by a massive wall and are decorated with terraced gardens and various pools. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a world heritage site and the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.
The palace is accessible through a stone stairway leading from the base to the top of the rock. There is giant pair of lions paws about half the way to the top and the evidence shows that the lion structure was originally much larger and extended. The royal palace was abandoned after the king's death in 495 and the ruins of various chambers, stairways and pools remain today.
Bangkok is a beautiful city in Thailand. It is possibly one of the most beautiful and sought after destinations in Asia. Bangkok's attractions include the dazzling temples, spectacular palaces, world-famous floating market and the colorful Chinatown. The city is home to some of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Asia.
1. The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is considered as Thailand's most majestic and recognizable landmark. The palace used to be the main residence of precious monarchs. Today, it has become a regular venue for important state and religious functions in Bangkok.
2. Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The temple of the Emerald Buddha is an exquisite and sparkling structure with golden stupas. Located within the Grand Palace compound, the temple houses Thailand's the most holy relic, the 75-centimeter tall Emerald Buddha. It was built in 1782.
3. The Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine is a popular shrine, built in honor of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. It draws devotees daily from every corner of the globe seeking blessings and good fortunes through dances, incense-burning and floral offerings.
4. Temple of Dawn
Temple of Dawn is another famous temple in Bangkok. Built during the Ayutthaya era, the temple is found across the Chao Phraya River. It got its name after a dawn visit by King Rama I. The most interesting thing about the temple is that it glows at sunset.
5. Vimanmek Mansion
Vimanmek Mansion was built as the royal residence of King Rama IV. Built in 1901, it is the largest golden teak structure in the world. Today, the mansion functions as a museum for royal memorabilia.
6. Marble Temple
The Marble Temple is another beautiful Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It was built in 1901 during the reign of King Rama V. The temple differs from other Buddhist temples of the time because of its European ecclesiastic design.
7. Royal Barge Museum
The Royal Barge Museum houses a fleet of royal barges. The barges are used occasionally for special royal ceremonious on the Chao Phrya River. They are long and ornately decorated.
8. Temple of the Golden Buddha
Temple of the Golden Buddha is the home to the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world. It image weighs more than five tons. Located near Chinatown, the temple is one of Bangkok's top tourist attractions.
9. City Pillar Shrine
City Pillar Shrine was erected to mark the founding of Bangkok more than two centuries ago. The shrine draws a daily flock of devotees in colorful costumes who come to present offerings and perform dance rituals.
10. Temple of Reclining Buddha
The Temple of Reclining Buddha is among the most attractive Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It is home to the famous Reclining Buddha. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok.
Osaka is a beautiful city spotted at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay. The city is located in the Kansai region of Japan's prevailing island of Honshu. Osaka is one of Japan's biggest cities. It is, in fact, the third biggest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and Yokohama. It was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.
Osaka is a beautiful city with a blend of modern and traditional architecture. The city is also blessed with many beautiful natural sights. The most important sights in the city include Osaka Castle and its encompassing park, Osaka Aquarium with its huge whale shark, and the glorious Open Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses. However, the city has more to offer than its particular sights.
Asia is home to hundreds if not thousands of amazing temples as the continent is the birthplace of most of the world’s mainstream religions as well as many other beliefs. A number of these religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Taoism, were the inspiration for some of the most famous and beautiful temples in the world. These amazing temples are architecturally as diverse as the religions are different from each other.
1. Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a vast temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century, the temple stands on a raised terrace above the rest of the city. It was first a Hindu temple, dedicated to Vishnu. It became a Buddhist temple in the 14th or 15th century as Buddhism swept across Asia. Angkor Wat is the largest temple in history and the inspiration to countless novels.
2. Temple of Srirangam
The Temple of Srirangam is considered the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. Located in the Indian city of Tiruchirapalli (also known as Trichy) in Tamil Nadu, this massive temple complex encompasses an area of over 150 acres. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, one of three Gods in Hinduism.
3. Borobudur
Borobudur is a gigantic temple located on the Indonesian island of Java. Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, it is the largest and most famous Buddhist temple in Indonesia. This amazing temple has nearly 2,700 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. It remains a mystery as no one knows for sure why it was built, nor the reason for its complete abandonment in the 14th century.
4. Golden Temple
The Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple, is the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar, in the Indian state of Punjab. The Temple itself is decorated with marble sculptures, gilded in gold, and covered in precious stones. The Golden Temple is a stunning temple and remains crowded with thousands of pilgrims from all over India.
5. Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a Taoist Temple located in southern Beijing, the capital of China. It is the largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings in China. The Temple's architecture is quite interesting. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven – the human world and God's world.
1. Angkor Wat
2. Temple of Srirangam
The Temple of Srirangam is considered the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. Located in the Indian city of Tiruchirapalli (also known as Trichy) in Tamil Nadu, this massive temple complex encompasses an area of over 150 acres. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, one of three Gods in Hinduism.
3. Borobudur
Borobudur is a gigantic temple located on the Indonesian island of Java. Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, it is the largest and most famous Buddhist temple in Indonesia. This amazing temple has nearly 2,700 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. It remains a mystery as no one knows for sure why it was built, nor the reason for its complete abandonment in the 14th century.
4. Golden Temple
The Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple, is the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. It is located in Amritsar, in the Indian state of Punjab. The Temple itself is decorated with marble sculptures, gilded in gold, and covered in precious stones. The Golden Temple is a stunning temple and remains crowded with thousands of pilgrims from all over India.
5. Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a Taoist Temple located in southern Beijing, the capital of China. It is the largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings in China. The Temple's architecture is quite interesting. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven – the human world and God's world.
Located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, in the capital city Dhaka, the National
Parliament Complex is the house of the National Parliament of Bangladesh. Designed by world renowned architect Louis I. Kahn, it is an architectural masterpiece. The National Parliament House is regarded as one of the most remarkable buildings in the world. Covering an area of 200 acres, it is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It is one of the majestic public buildings and
an architectural masterpiece of the country.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh was designed by the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. It was a modernist design based on the aesthetic heritage of the country. Construction of the complex began in 1961 and was completed on 28 January, 1982. The parliament complex was officially opened on 15 February for the eighth session of the second parliament of Bangladesh and has since operated as the sole complex for the National Assembly.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh is the finest architecture of the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. Robert McCarter, author of the book Louis I. Kahn, described the National Parliament of Bangladesh as one of the twentieth century's most significant buildings. The building was featured prominently in the 2003 film My Architect, detailing the career and familial legacy of its architect, Louis I. Kahn.
The National Parliament Complex of Bangladesh is one of the major tourist attractions in Dhaka. The complex is open to the visitors. However, entrance to the Main Building is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff. The Crescent Lake and Chondrima Uddan are two important attractions of the complex. The Complex can be accessed using any of the four roads surrounding it, however, the Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road are the easiest approaches. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh was designed by the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. It was a modernist design based on the aesthetic heritage of the country. Construction of the complex began in 1961 and was completed on 28 January, 1982. The parliament complex was officially opened on 15 February for the eighth session of the second parliament of Bangladesh and has since operated as the sole complex for the National Assembly.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh is the finest architecture of the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. Robert McCarter, author of the book Louis I. Kahn, described the National Parliament of Bangladesh as one of the twentieth century's most significant buildings. The building was featured prominently in the 2003 film My Architect, detailing the career and familial legacy of its architect, Louis I. Kahn.
The National Parliament Complex of Bangladesh is one of the major tourist attractions in Dhaka. The complex is open to the visitors. However, entrance to the Main Building is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff. The Crescent Lake and Chondrima Uddan are two important attractions of the complex. The Complex can be accessed using any of the four roads surrounding it, however, the Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road are the easiest approaches. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
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