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  Tallest Twin Towers The tallest twin towers in the world from the year 1998 to 2004, named the  Petronas Twin Towers  rule the Kuala Lumpur skyline and have become a part of the local history and given Malaysia its well-deserved global identity. The Petronas Twin Towers, which are the base for the Malaysian oil and gas company, flaunts a sky bridge that gives unbelievable views of the city. The Twin Towers were planned and executed by Cesar Pelli and it took 3 years to build and the groundwork itself took 12 months to finish. The towers started building on April 1, 1994, and concluded with 88 floors on March 1, 1996. The 88-storey twin skyscrapers are one of the most iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur and of Malaysia, alongside the equally majestic KL Tower. These buildings are known as one of the highest manmade structures in the world. They symbolise the concept of unity, harmony, stability and rationality. The twin towers of Kuala Lumpur are a national and cultural icon and are cons
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  The Heart of Italy There is a particular shade of pink in the marble that makes  Milan Cathedral  a unique one. It is this marble, from Candoglia quarries, that inspired Milan Cathedral Remixed to take a fresh look at the iconic Duomo. The Duomo has stood in the centre of Milan for 635 years, a proud spiritual and architectural reference point for a city in constant evolution. With the street view, you can now see every corner of the Cathedral in 360 degrees, from the highest peak, the Madonnina, down to the Crypt, an underground place of meditation and prayer. In the year 1965, the Milan Duomo was finally completed and was ready for restoration work to begin.  This beautiful Roman Catholic Cathedral is an example of   Italian Gothic Architecture . Milan’s Duomo has 135 spires and you can get a closer look at them plus the facade’s buttresses and flying buttresses by taking a tour of the roof. The entirety of the facade is covered with carved architectural elements portraying flowers
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  The Most Beautiful Castle The eight-floor tall bright white coloured with its golden ornaments and the greenish copper roof is a stunning sight. It is one of our favourite castles popularly known as  Osaka Castle , or Osaka-jo, as it is called in Japanese, is one of Japan’s most famous attractions and well worth a visit. More than 2,5 million people visit Osaka Castle every year. General  Toyotomi Hideyoshi  (1537 – 1598) constructed the castle in 1583 as a centre of the newly unified Japan. The castle only took three years to complete as over 100,000 workers contributed. During the Tokugawa conquest, Osaka Castle was burnt to the ground. Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, reconstructed Osaka Castle in 1620. Osaka Castle got hit by lightning in 1660, which ignited the gunpowder warehouse, resulting in an explosive fire that burnt down much of the castle. It got repaired in 1843, just to be burned down again in 1868 in a civil conflict. The Osaka Castle that
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  The Industrial Hub of Modern-Day Rajasthan Offering you panoramic views of greenery, two swimming pools, a landscaped garden, a spa, and a fitness centre is the  Neemrana Fort Palace . It is a 15th-century reconverted fort. Neemrana Fort Palace is just 2.2 mi from the local Bus Station. It is 25 mi from Rewari Railway Station and 39 mi from the magnificent  Vijay Mandir Palace . The Sariska National Park is 47 mi. The Indira Gandhi International Airport is 68 mi while the Bhangarh Fort is 89 mi. Neemrana Fort Palace takes a lot of pride in being a premier heritage hotel of Rajasthan and also a unique hotel in India. This 15th-century heritage hotel in Rajasthan is among the most popular resorts near Delhi for weekend breaks and is ideal to invent your own past at the dream site of history. The Neemrana Fort Palace is a stunning property in the village of Neemrana, Rajasthan. The Neemrana Fort Palace was built in 1454 and much of the original fort is still standing today. It’s now one
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  An Immortal Symbol of Creativity Hey! Are you looking for a place to explore architecture? Then, you are on the right path. We have gathered all the information that you would love to know about the place known as  Agra Fort . The Agra Fort is a beautiful fort with a history of its own. It was formerly known as Badalgarh. The Agra Fort was built by  Raja Badal Singh  who was a Rajput king. The fort has been owned by various dynasties at different periods. The months of November to February are the best ones to visit the Agra Fort as the weather is dry and less hot during these months. Most part of the fort is made of red sandstones as Akbar had a sort of thing for red walls. Around 1,444,000 workers worked to build this monument. This is one of the first monuments to be declared as heritage sites in India. Today, the Agra Fort is one of the best forts in India and is a popular tourist destination in Agra after the Taj Mahal. In 2004, the Agra Fort won the  Aga Khan Award for Architec
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Confusing The Wind: The Burj Khalifa, Mother Nature, and the Modern Skyscraper What a mesmerizing building! Stunning architecture! Attracted to perfection!   The Burj Khalifa   wins all hearts. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building, not only showcasing brilliant modern architecture but also a wonderful imagination. The bottom of this mighty building is nothing but a vibrant hub of dining and entertainment. This is often one of the foremost famous monuments attracting tourists from everywhere on the planet. Burj Khalifa is a mega-tall skyscraper in the newly developed town proudly known as Dubai.  What a sight it is, glistening in the morning sunshine before a backdrop of deep blue sky with only a smattering of white, wispy clouds floating by. It took six years to build, finishing in 2010.  The Burj Khalifa is an unparalleled example of a symbolic beacon of progress and a new, dynamic and prosperous middle eastern emblem. It is also concrete proof of Dubai’s growing role in the changing
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                    ISKCON Temple: A Religious Organization Dedicated To Lord Krishna   Lord Sri Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead according to all the evidences of the Vedas. (Srimad-Bhagavatam3.2.10 Srila Prabhupada)  Hindu religious group International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON as it is more commonly known, has temples set up both domestically and abroad. The group, also known as the Hare Krishna movement, adheres to the Gaudiya Vaishnavism school of Hinduism, a monotheistic tradition. For devotees and visitors seeking a break from the rush of city life, the stunning ISKCON temples dispersed around the nation provide wonderful attractions. Looking for additional information on the ISKCON movement? Everything you need to know about the group, including its history, architectural style, tenets, and a list of significant ISKCON temples in India, is available on this blog. Abhaya Caranaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami (born Abhay Charan De) established ISKCON i
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