An energetic city offering the traveller a world of remarkable entertainment options, from hip nightclubs to fascinating attractions, Bangkok has earned a reputation for its exotic nightlife and amazing cuisine. As Bangkok's attraction list will no doubt impress even the most seasoned traveller, the local cuisine adds colour to the Bangkok travel experience. Providing the traveller with a balanced variety of offerings, Bangkok's...more
BPTP Gurgaon well-planned streets lined with canopied trees. BPTP Amstoria Gurgaon is over two hundred acres of fully built up township. BPTP Amstoria Country Floors Sector 102 Gurgaon - 200 acres of openness dotted with Luxurious Farm Villas and Country Floors. BPTP Amstoria strategically located on 150m proposed Dwarka expressway which is within 10 minutes of range from the (IGI) Airport and in close proximity to the upcoming Diplomatic...more
An interesting reminder of the Sassanian architecture, Nain Friday Mosque is one of the first mosques built in Iran. This is much before the original Islamic architecture found its root in the Muslim world. While traveling in Iran, you will be met by many intricately decorated mosques, but the structure of this building and the material used in this building is very different from the rest. Later additions were made by the Iranian architects who used the same kind of brick work and plaster work to adorn the interior of the mosque. Simple StructuringNain Friday Mosque was built prior to the Seljuk era and it includes very simple architecture. Though there have been several restoration work done through the years, yet the original easy design is quite noticeable to the eye. There is a huge courtyard in the mosque which you can reach by walking through the arcades. The different layers of work during the original Sassanian period and the later Seljuk era are evident in the varying styles of work. There are angled piers which are totally made in the initial times but the courtyard facade itself looks like reconstruction work. Different StylesGlimpses of the mosque designs which later...more
Kerman Friday Mosque is a prominent example of the Muzaffarid architecture, which was built by Amir Mobarezeddin-e-Mozaffari-e-Meybodi-Yazdi in 1350. Just after the death of Abu Sa'id of the IlKhanid dynasty in 1335, the Muzaffarids came to power and reigned over the country till 1393. Among the many works of art made by them, which you will...more
Agra is one of the most visited cities of India. It is known for wonderful historical monuments and structures that represent the architectural brilliance of the artisans and architects of the past days. Agra is home to world popular Taj Mahal and many other spellbinding monuments. Thousands and thousands of people visit Agra every...more
There are many monuments to see and architecture to be awed by you when you visit Kerman. Among the places which deserve special mention is the city of Rayen. Situated to the south-west of the city is a huge earthen structure which is only smaller than the Bam citadel. Known as the Rayen citadel, it finds its origin in the Sassanid era and is spread out over an astounding 20,000 sq.m area. The citadel has come into prominence in recent times after the destruction of the Bam citadel in an earthquake a few years ago. It is a fortress which consists of buildings belonging to the public and also to the privileged groups during the ancient times. Interesting ConstructionYour tour to Rayen will take you to the glorious castle with the Rayen citadel being the most interesting part of it. Sun-dried bricks or adobe has been used in the construction of the citadel. The castle itself is square shaped with 4 towers situated in each corner of the square. It is secured by walls on all sides which extend up to 10 meters in height. You can enter the huge structure in the eastern side. A huge door welcomes you inside and you get to witness the old-world charms of the Rayen citadel when you visit...more
The unique village of Kandovan is located in the Azerbaijan province of Iran and is a marvelous depiction of cave-houses. You can travel to this quaint village when you visit Tabriz as it is situated just 60 km from it. If you drive down to this...more
Visit Chogha Zanbil, an Elamite temple, when you travel to Iran and you will get to see the most renowned ziggurat existing today in the world. It was the first site in Iran to be considered a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. Although it was...more
If you opt for an Iran travel package, you will have the good fortune to visit Bisotun while traveling in Iran. This place had an old Persian name of Baghestan which translates to "place of the Gods". You will enjoy seeing the inscriptions which have...more
When you visit Pasargadae as a part of an Iran travel package, you will learn about the importance of this place in Iranian history. The Achaemenid dynasty was well known for its valiant rulers and Pasargadae was the proud capital of this dynasty...more
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