UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Bet Guvrin and Maresha caves lie scattered over a large area of 1250 acres in Judean Lowlands. The locals call it the Land of the Caves and Hiding Places (Official Name: Bet Guvrin National Park). There are over 500 caves containing more than 3500 rooms. The distance is about 60 km from Jerusalem. - Bet Guvrin-Maresha Caves Israel - Travelure ©

The symbolism of how a kingdom shows its domination hasn't changed over the millennia. Ancient Egypt demonstrated their domination by building pyramids; the Qin Dynasty in China did so by building the Great Wall; and the Pallava kings from South India, by building Shore Temple. - Shore Temple Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu

As one of the more popular tourist attractions of Vienna (over 3,800,000 tourists visited it in 2017), its sprawling gardens offer a healthy competition to the brilliantly manicured gardens in Chateau Versailles near Paris.

Here, dressing up Buddha happens 3-4 times a day as worshippers from far and wide bring 1100-feet long cloth and drape the Dagoba along its circumference. Since the belief is that Buddha's relics are inside the Dagoba, this ritual is symbolic of treating the Dagoba as Buddha and dressing it as a Buddhist monk - Sri Lanka's Ancient Capital Anuradhapura - Travelure ©

Join me on this photo tour and check out some of the iconic architectural structures of this archeological park that have survived the ravages of time from as early as the 8th century CE. - Champaner-Pavagarh Archeological Park Gujarat India

The clever use of the natural landscape created an extraordinary environment of tranquil beauty at Skogskyrkogarden. So much so it has had a profound influence on cemetery design throughout the world.

Beginning at Mount Carmel’s base, the gardens extend almost one kilometre (0.6 miles) up the side of the mountain. These beautifully-landscaped gardens cover around 200,000 sq mt (or about 2 million sq ft) of land. - The Bahá'í Gardens Haifa Israel

When it was being built, red bricks were a new construction material. The masons were so fascinated with bricks that they kept the brickwork exposed wherever they could. They essentially used bricks as a decorative material.

There are two recognisable natural tourist spots in Mauritius - Crystal Rock and Le Morne Brabant. While Crystal Rock is just a fossilised coral reef, Le Morne Brabant Mauritius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for an unfortunate reason. Read on for details.

After cruising a few kilometres on a newly laid concrete highway, we soon found ourselves on a disastrous stretch that was still being built. To boot, it passed through a locality inhabited by people with negligible traffic or civic sense. That is when, somewhere near Suket, a small town just 16 kms from Jhalawar, we spotted a dhaba.

Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic is a collaborative post covering 17 heritage gems from Czech Republic. Perhaps, that makes it the most comprehensive post on Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic. All the contributors were in Czech Republic in July 2018 for TBEX Europe 2018 (Ostrava, Czech Republic). So, the content is literally fresh off the press!

Seeing more heritage gems from Cyprus, it increasingly became clear that over the centuries, Cypriots have demonstrated amazing talent. They not only showcased talent in their three-millennia old mosaics but also via the painted churches from the medieval Byzantine era - Cyprus - Beyond the Mediterranean Hues. #WorldHeritageSite #UNESCOWorldHeritageList #CyprusUNESCOSites #Mosaics #ByzantineChurches

Cyprus is replete with both scenic beauty and advanced infrastructure. As a nation, it takes pride in upholding its traditional cultural practices. It also houses the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite - the Greek goddess of love. Discover all this and more in the photo essay – Postcards from Cyprus. #PostcardsFromCyprus #Cyprus #Postcards #CyprusPhotoEssay

Iceland blew my mind with the diverse facets of nature it offers. I hope you enjoy Instagram Roundup – Iconic Iceland as much as my other Instagram roundups. - Travelure © #instagramroundupiconiciceland #þingvellirnationalpark #iconiciceland #iceland

This post is likely to be useful for my magazine editorial friends as it arms them with a possibility of myriad stories I could share. 8 countries, many cities and countless tales. - Travelure Travels in 2017 - An 8-Country Photo Roundup

Historically, it is not one, but 7 cities from different eras. As I call it my hometown now, I have covered the various attractions over the years. These images were shot while doing slow-travel (!) through my hometown. - Instagram Roundup - Classic Delhi - Travelure ©

This garden isn’t for VIPs. In fact, it is the centrepiece of Singapore's famed orchid diplomacy. The flora here is named after visiting dignitaries of the world. Alongside Margaret Thatcher, Lady Diana and Emperor Akihito, orchids named after Ricky Martin, Jackie Chan and our very own Shah Rukh Khan cohabit here.

Ever since I started posting an-image-a-day on Instagram, I have posted many series on different destinations. Here is one of those AGAIN. This time, it is Paris Instagram Roundup - a city arguably considered the most romantic city in the world and a destination with plenty of heritage.

Most photography enthusiasts travelling to New York City (NYC) would face a challenge - the challenge of plenty. It is the largest city in the US in terms of population. Spread over 784 SQ km, New York City has five boroughs - Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn. NY.com lists 89 museums, of which 32 are in Manhattan (see the complete list HERE). There’s Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty (a UNESCO site), Grand Central, Times Square, and a whole lot more! And then, there is the famed Manhattan skyline that may be viewed from a few unique vantage points, e.g. Empire State Building observation decks, Brooklyn (both, from the Bridge and from across the bridge), Top of the Rock, etc. What to shoot in NYC, Cool places in NYC for photography, NYC Best Photo Spots, Cool Photo spots of NYC - First-Timer's Photography Guide New York. Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series.

Some unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Natural, Architectural, Prehistoric, etc. Photo essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged. Read more.

Buddhist Relic. UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2nd Capital of Sri Lanka... POLONNARUWA - HOUSE OF A HOLY RELIC, SRI LANKA - TRAVELURE

Tough trek in Kerala through the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site... Travel Photographer Meets Serious Trekkers - Travelure

A UNESCO site that is the nucleus of Akko's Economic activity. You may dine here like Royalty. Akko Crusader Fortress – Designed Repurposing of Space

Important religious centre for Jews, Christians, Muslims. 5000 years of history. Read more for why I say 'Do Not Die Without Going To Jerusalem' - Travelure