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Monday, January 3, 2011

Sign of love Taj mahal

Location: On the banks of river Yamuna in Agra
Year of Construction: 1631-1653
Built By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Spread Over: 42 acres
Significance: One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance leaves one mesmerized.

Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. It is believed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan wife Mumtaz Mahal and means "Crown Palace". The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make Taj Mahal travel gain a place amongst the most popular ones. However, unless and until, one knows the love story behind the Tajmahal of India, it will come up as just a beautiful building. But, the love behind this outstanding monument is what has given a life to this monument.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica

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Vatican City is the smallest state in the world indeed but it attracts one of the highest numbers of tourists from around

the world. One of its major attractions is the Basilica of Saint Peter. It occupies a unique position as one of the holiest

sites and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom". St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage, for its liturgical

functions and for its historical associations. It is associated with the papacy, with the Counter-reformation and with

numerous artists, most significantly Michelangelo. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of

its age. Contrary to popular misconception, Saint Peter's is not a cathedral, as it is not the seat of a bishop. It is properly

termed a basilica.

Christ The Redeemer

Christ The Redeemer

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One of the largest countries in the world and the largest country in South America is Brazil. One of its major tourist

attraction and one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the world, especially among Christians is the statue

of Christ the Redeemer. It is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's former capital. This famous statue

stands 38 meters (120 ft) tall weighs 700 short tons (635 tons), and is located at the peak of the 700 meters (2,300 ft)

Concovado Mountain in the Tijauca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is the tallest of its kind in the world. A

symbol of Christianity, the statue has become an icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil