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Temple Ruins inside the fort

Asia, Blog, Built Heritage, Heritage

Ajaygarh : A fortress lost in time

April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Ajaygarh, near the world famous Khajuraho, is a fort in ruins but with many sights and facts to reveal for the intrepid traveler; writes Supriyo.

The Chennakesava temple, Somnathpura

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Religious

Chennakesava Temple : Where time lies frozen in stone

Although close to Mysore, the very popular tourist destination, the Chennakesava temple in Somnathpura is not as well known. Built in the typical Hoysala style, with a central courtyard, surrounded on all sides with a colonnaded gallery, housing a series of small shrines and rooms, this temple is a must-visit writes Supriyo.

Segovia-tower

Built Heritage, Europe

Guadarrama mountain to the left and Roman aqueduct to the right! Welcome to Segovia

March 27, 2019March 29, 2019

Segovia is a much smaller, but spirited, historic, unique town. The history and the landmarks of this place will leave you speechless and the view from the terraces and towers breathless.

Built Heritage, Europe, World Heritage Sites

The Tower of London

February 4, 2019January 15, 2019

The Tower of the London, located on the north bank of the river Thames, was designated as a world heritage site in 1988. It is …

Asia, Built Heritage, Travel

Malot Fort

February 1, 2019January 15, 2019

Located west of Kallar Kahar at a height of 230 meters (757 feet), Malot is a village at the Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. Another village …

Asia, Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Public Spaces, Religious

Kalighat Temple – A Shakti Peeth and the oldest temple of Kolkata

January 25, 2019January 5, 2019

Kalighat Temple is probably the most prominent temple in Kolkata. It is the abode of Hindu Goddess Kali and situated on the bank of the …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation

Through the streets and Havelis of Roorkee

January 14, 2019January 5, 2019

Introduction India has a rich heritage, both tangible and intangible. Even in the city of Roorkee, there is a huge capacity to study the unique …

Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Europe, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, World Heritage Sites

Fountain Walking in Bern

January 11, 2019January 5, 2019

On the 16th December we decided to pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Bern, which is also the capital …

Asia, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Himeji Castle-Japan’s largest castle

December 7, 2018October 27, 2018

Very little is known about the land of the rising sun; Japan. I was fascinated by the fact that Himeji castle is the first Japanese World …