Perhaps there aren’t many travelers who would like to spend their holidays in Tallinn – and probably most of them are not even aware of its existence. However, the Estonian capital has much to offer to those who are passionate about history, art and architecture Continue reading
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10 incredible architectural masterpieces inspired by nature
The Highest Road in The World
Russian audiovisual artist (Tundra) and director Aleksandr Sinitsa had a mad trip to Manali-Leh Road, the highest one in the center of the world Continue reading
Panoramic View of Athens Cityscape
(Composition Center – Lykavittos Hill) Athens, Greece
Shigatse, Tibet
Shigatse, also named Xigatse, means ‘the fertile land’. Covering an area of over 3875 square kilometers (about 1496 square miles), this frontier city is the second largest in Tibet. It sits in the plain at the confluence of the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu Rivers, where Tibet’s most fertile land is to be found. With some thirteen ethnic groups including Tibetan, Hui and Man, it is a typical living area for minority nationalities. The population of Shigatse City is 98,700 about 97% of which are Tibetan. The city has a history going back more than 600 years and it is this ancient holy city that is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, one of the spiritual leaders in Tibet. The city is also the cultural, economic and political center of Tibet.
Herald Square, New York, 1903
Herald Square, New York. With Times Square in the distance, and the New York Times building going up at center, Macy’s, the New York Herald newspaper building, Sixth Avenue elevated tracks and Hotel Astor, 1903…