Category Archives: Sacred Place

The Temple of Heaven-China

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

The Temple of Heaven, founded in the first half of the 15th century, is a dignified complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and surrounded by historic pine woods. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, … Continue reading →

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The Yungang Grottoes-China

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

The Yungang Grottoes are divided into three zones: east, west and central and numbered from east to west. Grottos No.1 and No. 2 are located in the east zone. Statues and sculptures inside these caves have been severely damaged by … Continue reading →

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The Longmen Grottoes-China

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

The Longmen Grottoes (simplified Chinese: 龙门石窟; traditional Chinese: 龍門石窟; pinyin: lóngmén shíkū; lit. Dragon’s Gate Grottoes) or Longmen Caves are one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples, … Continue reading →

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The Alhambra-Spain

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin

The Alhambra was extended by the different Muslim rulers who lived in the complex. However, each new section that was added followed the consistent theme of “paradise on earth”. Column arcades, fountains with running water, and reflecting pools were used … Continue reading →

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Christ the Redeemer-Brazil

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

  Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world as well as the second largest statue of Jesus Christ, a title it … Continue reading →

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The Salt Lake Temple-USA

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

The Salt Lake Temple is the largest and best-known of more than 130 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The location of the Temple is in downtown Salt Lake City, with several mountain peaks close by. … Continue reading →

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Adam’s Peak: The Sacred Mountain for all Religion

Posted on March 27, 2011 by admin

Adam’s Peak is one of the major eco tourism destinations in the hill country of Sri Lanka. It is a 2,243 metres (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. Beyond the mountain itself, it has a great significance for … Continue reading →

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