Country: France | Type: Cultural | Theme: Medieval, Urban Landscape Introduction to Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs Situated in the Ile-de-France region in the north central part of the country, Provins is one of 125 communes in the Seine-et-Marne department of France. It is the seat of the arrondissement though it is not the largest city in the area, measuring 14.72 square kilometers …
Country: China | Type: Cultural | Theme: Burial Introduction to Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties During the era of feudalism China, dynasties ordered the construction of ornate mausoleums in order to show respect to the ancestors. These tombs were built for deceased emperors and their kinsmen. The mausoleums reflect the religious beliefs, aesthetics, and political thought of the period. …
Country: China | Type: Cultural | Theme: Burial Introduction to the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor In 1961, three peasant workers from the tiny Yangeun-west village stumbled upon a pit containing statues of terracotta warriors. The commencement of excavation began shortly thereafter. The site is named after Ying Zheng who was the ruler of the State of Qin at the time of …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Buddhist, Religious Structure Introduction to Borobudur Temple The Borobudur Temple Compounds are a collection of three Buddhist Temples located in Central Java, Indonesia. They are located about 40km north of Jogjakarta in an elevated area between the two volcanoes, the Sundoro-Sumbing and the Merbabu-Merapi and between the Progo and the Elo Rivers. . The spectacular temples …
Country: Portugal | Type: Cultural | Theme: Cultural Landscape, Human Activity Introduction to the Cultural Landscape of Sintra Sintra is a picturesque town which isn’t far from Lisbon and, as such, is a popular day-trip from the city. One of its most spectacular sights is Quinta da Regaleira, a sprawling mansion estate which contains a gothic palace, chapel and fountains within four hectares of …
Country: Australia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Education, Secular Structure Introduction to Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens The Royal Exhibition Building has been said to be the most beautiful building in Melbourne, Australia. The building and the accompanying Carlton Gardens were designed by the architect Joseph Reed for the great international exhibitions in Melbourne in the 1880s. The building is constructed from …
Country: Bangladesh | Type: Cultural | Theme: Archaeological, Buddhist, Religious Structure Introduction to the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur Situated 5 km west of Jamalganj and close to Jaipurhat and Bogra in the Greater Rajshahi District, the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur village was once the biggest Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas. It is also one of only two historic sites in Bangladesh with UNESCO World Heritage …
Country: United States | Type: Cultural | Theme: Education, Secular Structure Introduction to Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello is the home that Thomas Jefferson designed for himself at the heart of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson is known for his writing of the Declaration of Independence and United States presidency, but he was also …
Country: Indonesia | Type: Cultural | Theme: Hindu, Religious Structure Introduction to Prambanan Temple Prambanan Temple is situated 18km east of Yogyakarta city in Central Java. It is the largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia and is dedicated to Trimurti, the three highest gods in Hinduism. It is known locally as the Loro Jongrang temple, after the nearby village, or the temple of …
Country: Guatemala | Type: Cultural | Theme: Colonial, Urban Landscape Introduction to Antigua Guatamala The Kingdom of Guatemala started in Chiapas and stretched to Costa Rica, and Antigua was once its capital. The city was founded in 1543 after a flood in 1541 devastated nearby Ciudad Vieja. Like Lima and Mexico City, Antigua served as a judicial and administrative center for the Spanish …
