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Indian Weavers & The art of weaving

May 2, 2019

Weaving is an ancient traditional craft in India with a considerable number of practiioners still present. Prashant describes in detail in this article.

#makeheritagefun, Discover, World Heritage Sites

Petra -The Rose City

April 30, 2019

Petra, made famous by the scenes shot in a Indiana Jones movie, is an ancient, archaeologically rich World Heritage site in Jordan, writes Manisha.

Asia, Sports, Travel

Experience history and heritage on Go Heritage Run runcations

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

Go Heritage Runs are the best way to experience heritage and history across India. They are untimed (you can walk too), family friendly destination marathons organized at heritage sites across India. Also rated as the most scenic marathons in India by CN Traveler and Outlook magazines!

Europe, Travellers, World Heritage Sites

Florence – The birth place of Renaissance

April 26, 2019April 23, 2019

Florence is rightly called the “Cradle of Renaissance”, famous for its monuments,churches and buildings of great architecture writes Manisha.

Asia, Cultural Identity, Cultural Routes, Immigrant Heritage

A slice of Greek history in Kolkata

April 18, 2019April 15, 2019

A dilapidated cemetery is a piece of Greek history in Kolkata, a connection that is more than 2000 years old. A cemetery with some very interesting tombstones.

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Religious

Chennakesava Temple : Where time lies frozen in stone

April 10, 2019

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.

Cultural Identity, My UNESCO Trip, World Heritage Sites

Amer Fort-Royal Grandeur-Pink City

April 1, 2019April 8, 2019

Amer fort is one of the most famous forts in the state of Rajasthan and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Manisha exerienced the forts grandeur and explains it.

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 …