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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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Around Trg Oslobođenja, or in English Liberation Square, busts of prominent national writers and poets serve as a reminder of the rich literary heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The figures immortalized here have shaped the country’s culture through their novels, poems, and stories, while also telling the story of its diverse history. Metal busts are mounted on marble blocks and depict authors who embody the power of literature to preserve a society’s experiences, traditions, and identity.
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In Kathmandu and Patan, you often see small stone or terracotta tiles with religious motifs placed near house entrances. These elements are part of traditional Newar architecture and are generally referred to as religious relief panels, protective tiles, or small outdoor household shrines. The handmade artworks often depict deities such as Krishna, Shiwa, Ganesha, Hanuman, Saraswati or Buddha, as well as protective symbols, mandalas, and mythical beings. Besides the numerous tiles, you can also find paste up works, wooden boards or wall paintings around the entrance doors.
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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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The abandoned Myloi train station is located in the Argolis region of the Peloponnese, not far from the city of Nafplio. It was opened around 1886 as part of the expansion of the Peloponnesian narrow-gauge railway network. With the progressive decline of regional rail traffic from the 1970s onwards, the station increasingly lost its importance and the operations were finally discontinued in the early 2000s. Since then, the site has been considered a “lost place”. Particularly striking are the stationary, partly heavily weathered carriages and locomotives that still stand on the tracks, also numerous graffiti cover the walls and parked vehicles.
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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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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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Can you imagine a city that breathes music, history, and passion at every step? Rosario is just that! This Argentine gem, the cradle of tango and Rosario’s trova, surprises us with a unique mix of culture, sports, and natural beauty. Hop on this journey and discover why Rosario is a must-see destination! We already have a whole streetart map for the city with numerous pages, but this article is especially about the archtecture and sights of Rosario.
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The small town of Shumen is located in the north-east of the country and has around 9700 inhabitants. It may be a small town, but an important and artistically impressive memorandum was erected here in 1981. A huge sculputer complex in honor of „1300 years of Bulgaria“ or also titled „Founder of the Bulgarian State“. The oversized monument in a cubic construction was erected on a plateau above the city and designed by the Bulgarian sculptors KRUM DAMYANOV and IVAN SLAVOV.
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The VÖLKLINGER HÜTTE is a former ironworks founded in 1873 in the Saarland town of Völklingen. The plant was shut down in 1986 and announced World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1994, as the only preserved ironworks in the world from the heyday of the steel industry. On an area of ??over 600,000 m² an exciting theme and adventure park has developed over time with huge lost place buildings and heaps of art, from graffiti to murals and installations or sculptures. Since 2011 as well the great URBAN ART BIENNALE takes place in regular intervals with numerous artists from all around the globe.
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