Visiting tombs and memorials may seem a little spooky, but it's a great way to learn about the history and culture of a place that you're touring. When visiting tombs and mosques remember to show proper respect to the local customs and traditions, and not offend anyone. Which of these sacred memorial sites would you most like to visit for yourself.
When you're touring about the planet, it's sometimes nice to take a moment to reflect on the impermanence of life, and commune with the dearly departed. There are lots of amazing tombs and monuments to the deceased to be found all around the globe. Which of these amazing memorial locations would you most like to see for yourself some day?
It seems that you can’t turn around in Europe without bumping into a castle. Europe is the heart of pomp and circumstance, and every country holds amazing stories about their palaces and fortresses. But, if you can visit Europe only once, the following castles are on the “must see” list for your trip. Once you see them, you’ll realize that photographs don’t do justice to the sheer size and luxury that were bestowed on these current and former residences.
Maps for Chinese castles are few and far between, but this country’s marvelous architectural structures are beginning to enjoy global attention. Korea also holds a number of castles. Most of these buildings were created as fortresses with entire cities built within their enclosures, but many ‘castles’ in this region consist of temple-cities as well. The castles of Japan are well documented and easy to find.
There are many awe-inspiring castles in North America. Canada holds the largest castles on this continent, but there is something to be said about a castle that’s small enough to serve as a fishing camp. The following five castles represent a handful of approximately one hundred castles scattered throughout this continent.
The following castles aren’t as grand as those found in Europe or even in the Middle East or in Asia. But, for their owners and inhabitants, they represented all that was powerful, protective, and princely. And, the castle in Colombia, South America, would rival many European castles in sheer size. Many of the ‘castles’ located around the Caribbean were forts that housed a city complex complete with soldiers. On the other hand, some of the castles shown here were meant as private homes. Yet, these latter buildings are spacious enough to host large functions.
Mexico's Oaxaca Valley was once the home to the Zapotec people, prodigious builders of megalithic architecture. It contains many examples of their striking craftsmanship. Which of these long-abandoned cities would you most like to visit?
A tomb or memorial is history solidified. Commemorating important events or people and hopefully offering a window onto a life or event and a place to think and remember. Around the world you can find many sites commemorating tragic and heroic loss of life. Which of these great memorials would you most like to visit and see for yourself?
Vietnam was once the name associated with a horrible bloody savage conflict and the resulting lost of innumerable lives. However, in the modern world, Vietnam is a thriving south east Asian economy and a beautiful and much loved country full of happy and hospitable locals. Where in this tropical wonderland would you most like to visit on your next trip?
As the home of the Vatican See, Italy has more amazing church buildings than any other country. The landscape is dotted from north to south with amazing historical houses of worship. These great Italian churches make great destinations for business and pleasure travelers alike. Which of these great Italian churches would you most like to visit the next time you are in Italy?
