Kategorie: Architecture

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PERU: Machu Picchu – Archaeological Inca Site – New World Wonder & Cultural Heritage

The legendary Inca site Machu Picchu is located in Peru, in the South American Andes, about 75 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco, and has officially announcend one of the new seven wonders of the modern world since 7th July 2007. The historic cultural heritage sits on a mountain ridge at an elevation of approximately 2.430 meters above sea level. It lies between the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu and is surrounded by the Urubamba River, which flows deep through the mountains. The name Machu Picchu comes from the Quechua language and means “old mountain”.

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THAILAND: Chiang Rai – White Temple, Blue Temple & Golden Clock Tower

Chiang Rai is a city with around 70.000 inhabitants in the mountainous north of Thailand near the border with Laos and Myanmar. It is home to a number of culturally historic sights that are also magnificent architectural masterpieces by local artists, such as the Wat Rong Suea Ten aka Blue Temple by PHUTTHA KABKAEW or the Wat Rong Khun aka White Temple and the Chalermphrakiat Golden Clock Tower by CHALERMCHAI KOSITPIPAT.

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MONTENEGRO: Budva – Stari Grad – Historic Old Town – Architecture, Buildings & Alley Views

Budva’s Old Town, known locally as Stari Grad, is situated on a small peninsula along Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. Its history dates back more than 2.500 years. Archaeological findings indicate that an important settlement existed here as early as antiquity. Today, the townscape is characterised by narrow streets, stone houses, small squares and medieval defensive walls. Significant parts of the visible architecture date from the period of Venetian rule, which lasted from 1442 to 1797.

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SRI LANKA: Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena – Buddhist Hill – Magnificent Temple Paintings

The Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena temple offers interesting architecture and as well historic memorials. But here we focus on the intricately drawn murals on the walls inside the temple which are just wonderful. The front prayer hall is painted quite nicely, and then the main stupa hall is completely covered from floor to ceiling. Those artworks are not just beautiful drawings, they also tell important stories and convey information about historical events.

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VIETNAM: Dà Lat – Trúc Lâm Temple – Buddhist Monastery at Tuyền Lâm Lake

The Trúc Lâm Temple in Dà Lạt is one of the most beautiful Buddhist monasteries in Vietnam. Nestled in the green hills above Tuyen Lam Lake, the complex combines traditional Vietnamese architecture with a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. Visitors often reach the temple by cable car, enjoying impressive views of forests, lakes, and the mountain landscape of Dà Lạt along the way. The temple is particularly known for its well-tended gardens, bonsai trees, and peaceful atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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GERMANY: Urban Art Rüdersdorf – Old Phosphate Plant Coswig Rüdersdorf – Urbex Collection

The old animal feed factory with the disused phosphate plant of the VEB Coswig Rüdersdorf company is an abandoned place that nature is reclaiming piece by piece. Filmmakers have also discovered this fantastic scenario and the area has already been the backdrop for some great movies, including „Manifesto“, „The Monuments Men“ or „Enemy at the Gates“. A perfect place for creative projects and of course interesting graffiti gets done here. We have some photos of the old chemical plant, who knows how long it will be around.

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GERMANY: Architecture Herford – Contemporary Art Museum – MARTA – FRANK GEHRY

With its flowing and tilting walls, the MARTA MUSEUM in Herford, East Westphalia, is one of the most unusual museum buildings in the world. For the facade, the American star architect FRANK GEHRY chose dark red bricks, which contrast with the bright stainless steel roof and the white plastered core of the building. The development of the museum’s collection began with the construction of the MARTA, which opened in 2005. It comprises around 500 works by approximately 170 artists, many of them large-format pieces of contemporary art.

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SOUTH KOREA: Jeonju – Historic Hanok Village – Pungnam & Gyo District – Cultural Heritage

Jeonju Hanok Village is the largest Hanok Village in Korea, with about 700 Hanok buildings around Pungnam-dong. „Hanok“ is a traditional Korean house. The cultural site is the only Hanok complex in a downtown area in the whole country. The development history started in 1910, holding important cultural heritage including Gyeonggijeon shrine, Omokdae, and the Confucian School Hanggyo. About 20 other cultural facilities are dispersed in every corner of the Hanok Village. It’s a famous tourist site in Korea where all kinds of traditional Korean culture are showcased, including food, paper, songs, costumes and oriental medicine.

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GERMANY: Architecture Dortmund – Collection Subway Stations – Underground Geometry

The photos of selected subway stations in Dortmund were taken a few years ago and the focus in these images was on the symmetrical arrangement of the underground architecture and on its geometric brutality. You can attest to an artistic concept in some stations – just like the spray can works, but it is a visual and mathematical contrast. No freestyle, but the architectural interpretation of the linear, cold functionality of buildings. Still they are charming and definitly interesting creations in urban space.

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SRI LANKA: Matara – Temple Island, Monuments and Street Life

Matara is a town in southern Sri Lanka with around 43.000 inhabitants and famous for its historic monuments. The Parewi Duwa Temple is located on a small island in front of the city and is one of the most important sights, including the interesting bridge. Matara is also home to one of the largest educational centers in the country, the University of Ruhuna, an extensive complex with various faculties.

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