Articles related to "Mausoleum"

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was a tomb built for Mausollos, a Persian governor, by his wife Artemisia II from 353 to 350 BC.

One of the grandest tombs in all of history, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was well deserved of its place as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Gümüskesen is an elaborate Roman tomb that is a miniature version of the tomb of King Mausolus at Halikarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was an opulent tomb for a king who loved all things Greek.

The Taj Mahal attracts around three million visitors a year, all deeply moved by its romance and beauty and the amazing skills of 17th century Mughal craftsmen.

One of the remotest Silk Road cities, less well-known than Samarkand, Koyne-Urgensh rewards the adventurous traveler with some of Central Asia's most striking monuments.

Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.

Low-cost and charter airlines offer the best cheap tickets and deals when flying to Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (INN) in Tyrol, Austria.

Hadrian's rise to power, his lifestyle, achievements and legacy are explored. New evidence challenges traditional concepts and myths surrounding this complex personality.

We can't go back to the Russia of the 1980s, but reading Christopher Hope's great book Moscow! Moscow! gives insights into perestroika and the old way of visiting Moscow.

Queen Victoria, whose expansive family ruled Europe, played an active role in British government, lived a full life and influenced the world.

Most people know that a list of seven wonders of the ancient world exists, but very few can name them. What, and where, were they?

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a group of classical buildings, outlined by a list written by Philo in 225 BC. Only one of the seven remains standing today

Most ancient civilisations kept the living and the dead separate. But houses in Ugarit were designed to accommodate both.

Beijing, China has a number of sites from historical palaces and market shopping to dining and the Arts, that are a must-see for any traveler to this ancient Asian city.

Beijing has a list of attractions that visitors simply must see before returning home. They are Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Summer Palace.

Whether touring Rome, Italy, or far-flung Britain, one is amazed by the contributions Hadrian made for generations to enjoy, providing inspiration for over two millennia.

Afghanistan is a country torn apart by war. Undeterred, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture is quietly rebuilding the country's urban landscapes and restoring hope

Located just 15 miles north east of York England, Castle Howard is known for its large art collection and beautiful gardens.

The French influence is still apparent in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, an elegant and once beautiful city of boulevards and lakes which has avoided the excesses of HCM City.

With its congested lanes and alleys, narrow shops and street traders, Hanoi may not seem a spiritual place, but it is here that the beating heart of Vietnam pulses.

Despite being laid to rest, Clifton Webb, Virginia Rappe, Rudolph Valentino and the Lady in Black do not rest peacefully at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

The speaker in "The Traveller-Heart" dramatizes burial in the ground as a means to a metaphorical continued existence.

With rising real-estate prices and 35% of the city's population living below the poverty level, the dead help the living poor in the Philippine's Capital city, Manila.

The eight churches of Ravenna contain Europe's - perhaps the world's - finest collection of Byzantine mosaics, important enough to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Founded by the Phoenicians, Sabratha was one of three major Roman cities on the Libyan Coast

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.

Sightseeing highlights in Innsbruck, Austria, include the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), the Mausoleum of Maximilian, the ski jump at Bergisel, and Schloss Ambras Castle.

The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability.

Havana's Columbus Cemetery is one of the largest in the world with over 500 mausoleums, chapels and tombstones. Its memorials tell the story of the people of Havana.

Malacca truly is a picture perfect stress relieving holiday, with appreciation of history and nature, with the cultural experience of a lifetime.

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.

Many visit New Orleans to experience the supernatural attractions first hand. These are some of the most popular to visit. They're low cost, too!

Edinburgh in Scotland has many a ghost story to tell. Take a guided ghost tour to hear tales of the supernatural.

Hanoi's social life centers around cafés. From young and stylish to aged and wise, everyone kicks back with a cup to see the city's sites, and to be seen.

Hammond Castle is a fascinating museum of medieval art and architecture, with a dark side - a history of seances, occult investigations and hauntings.

The crowning glory of the Comminge region in SW France is the mighty architectural masterpiece of the cathedral of St Bertrand de Comminges.

Damascus, Syria is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and home to the Umayyad Mosque, one of the great holy sites of Islam.

Tian'anmen Square is known for a bloody student revolt, but it's much more than that. It is the heartbeat of a city. The Chinese flock there when anything major occurs.

Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.

In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains

Key West is a stunning vacation spot to soak up the sunshine, but when the sun goes down, tourists can enjoy the city's darker side with its famous ghost tours.

Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.

The definition of the glossary term Antipater of Sidon

The top 5 sites within the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

No Moscow visit is complete without seeing St Basil's Cathedral near Red Square. This multicolored, architect-gone-mad church is something travelers to Russia can't miss.

Heading to Buenos Aires and you don't know where to start your sightseeing? This list will give you a rundown of the places and activites you just shouldn't skip.

Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday during which Chinese clean their ancestors' graves and offer prayers for the dead.

As substance abuse in the United States soars, many are unaware of the systemic destruction that is perpetuated by illicit drug sales.

Hollywood's five star-studded cemeteries give every visitor a chance to get up close and personal with the gravesite's of their favorite celebrities.