Historical monuments

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue built to commemorate the successful defense of Rhodes city against a year-long siege by Demetrius Poliocretes. Standing approximately 108 feet tall, the tallest ancient statue is considered to be one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However, it didn't stand for long: build by Chares of Lindos in 280BC, the colossus lasted only 54 years and collapsed during the earthquake of 226 BC. In accordance with a certain oracle, the Rhodians did…

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As you land in Delhi, the first monument you visit is the tallest brick minaret in the world - the Qutub Minar! Read more about it here: https://expedition2india.com/information-on-india/monuments-of-india/qutub-minar#monuments-of-india #india #incredibleindia #qutubminar #delhi #usa #usatoindia #monumentsofindia #traveler

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The #Charminar is a magnificent monument & mosque and is perhaps the icon of Hyderabad.

The Pattadakal Group of Temples are a harmonious blend of North and South Indian types of temple architectures and a beautiful site to visit.

Badshahi Mosque, Chiniot | by Xubayr-Mayo

Safdarjung's Tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India. It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for the statesman Safdarjung, and was described as "the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture".[1] The monument has an ambiance of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red brown and white coloured structures.[2] Safdarjung was made prime minister of the Mughal Empire (Wazir ul-Mamlak-i-Hindustan) when Ahmad Shah Bahadur ascended…

Stop at some of the most important monuments and historic sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Sorbonne.