Harmandir Sahib

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar, India

The holiest site for Sikhs, originally built in 1574 and rebuilt in 1588 – 1604. It is a gold-covered temple, surrounded by a manmade lake.

Dwarkadhish temple

Dwarkadhish temple, Dwarka

One of the main Krishna temples existing, according to legend, since around 400 BC. The current temple was built in the 16th century. It is 51.8 meters high and very ornate.

Geysers of Iceland

Geysers of Iceland on the map

Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Geysers of Iceland Publication Geysers of Iceland   In short Some of the world’s most popular geysers are located in Iceland. But few know about ALL active geysers in Iceland. According to Wondermondo currently (2019) in Iceland could be around 20 – 29 active geysers. It is not easy to count all of them: […]

Gangaikonda Brihadeeswarar Temple

Gangaikonda Brihadeeswarar Temple

The only remaining and usable structure in the past capital of powerful Cholas. The ornate temple was built in 1035 and contains some of the most beautiful sculptures in South India.

Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar temple

Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Big temple

One of the highest achievements of Indian art and architecture – a gorgeous Hindu temple that was built from granite in the 11th century. 70 meters high tower.

Aihole Temple City

Durga Temple in Aihole

Group of more than 125 Hindu temples from the 7th century in various styles. Considered to be a laboratory of architectural and artistic experiments where the glorious Chalukyan style was created.

Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh

Ancient fortifications with 13 km long walls enclose an area 280 ha in size. Structures have been built in dramatic natural settings with tall cliffs. Constructed in the 7th century AD.

Marlong Arch

Marlong Arch

Delicate, impressive natural arch that has a quite narrow middle part. Sandstone at the arch is adorned with Aboriginal petroglyphs and hand prints.

Carnarvon Gorge

Carnarvon Gorge

Spectacular, some 30 km long gorge that is up to 600 m deep. A sacred place, rich with Aboriginal art and ancient burial sites.