Historical sites

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Stop at some of the most important monuments and historic sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Sorbonne.

There is no denying that Pakistan is rich in cultural history and diversity. It is home to a myriad of United Nations World Heritage sites and also a hotbed of natural and archaeological sites. Here is a brief look at some of the historical places in Pakistan that you shouldn’t miss.

Historic Red Fort, UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi, India

Which are the best historical places to travel to in India? Undoubtedly, the Pattadakal temples in Karnataka, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Beautiful and sublime, these temples represent the height of Chalukya art and architecture. Click to see for yourself and get enthralled. #CultureTravelWithSoumya #Pattadakal #Karnataka #IndiaTravel

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue built to commemorate the successful defense of Rhodes city against a year-long siege by Demetrius Poliocretes. Standing approximately 108 feet tall, the tallest ancient statue is considered to be one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However, it didn't stand for long: build by Chares of Lindos in 280BC, the colossus lasted only 54 years and collapsed during the earthquake of 226 BC. In accordance with a certain oracle, the Rhodians did…

🕌 #AgraFortSunrise 🇮🇳 Agra Fort - Historic red sandstone fort of medieval India also known as the Red Fort Agra at sunrise. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Agra, India.

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Though Jordan is a country steeped in history, Petra Jordan is by far its most famous attraction. Aptly-named, Petra means "stone" in Greek.