This unique house in Ambleside, in the Lake District, was put on a bridge to avoid land tax! Bridge House is probably the most photographed building in the Lake District. The tiny building, originally an apple store for nearby Ambleside Hall, was built over Stock Beck in the 17th century to avoid land tax! An influential family, The Braithwaites, built Bridge House to … [Read more...] about The Lake District Bridge House in Ambleside
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The Magnificent Marvel: Exploring The Theater Of Pergamon
The Theater of Pergamon, located in the ancient city of Pergamon (modern-day Bergama, Turkey), stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Hellenistic period. This magnificent amphitheater, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance, draws visitors from around the world. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history, design, and … [Read more...] about The Magnificent Marvel: Exploring The Theater Of Pergamon
Chicken Church: Indonesia’s famed building was built by a man with a dream more than 30yrs ago
Visitors passing by often wonder what a massive, chicken-shaped, stone building is doing standing perched in the middle of a forest in Indonesia. The strange building in the hills of Magelang in central Java province — known locally as Gereja Ayam, or "Chicken Church" — is actually neither a chicken nor a church. The family who constructed and now manage the peculiar … [Read more...] about Chicken Church: Indonesia’s famed building was built by a man with a dream more than 30yrs ago
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
The Kailasha (IAST: Kailāśa) or Kailashanatha (IAST: Kailāśanātha) temple is the largest of the rock-cut Hindu temples at the Ellora Caves near Sambhaji Nagar in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved from a rock cliff face, it is considered as one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment, … [Read more...] about Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Scola Tower: Fortress Rising From the Sea
Every corner in every town in Italy breaths history. So, there is no surprise, that there is always something to see in every province. The Scola tower showcases history, tradition and architecture, like many other local monuments. Located in The Gulf of Poets, La Spezia Italy, the Scola Tower stands over 42 feet tall in the sea. Built in the 17th century, the tower was … [Read more...] about Scola Tower: Fortress Rising From the Sea