Little-known Historical Places in the World

 

Pamban Bridge

Pamban Bridge, also known as Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, connects the Rameshwaram island with the mainland. It is the longest sea bridge in India, nearly 2.2 km, and stands as a fine example of Indian architecture . The bridge was constructed with sufficient elevation and a beautiful scenery of the sea; adjoining islands and parallel rail bridge below can be viewed from the bridge.
 

Kanya Kumari island Temple, India

 

Hampi, King Krishna Devaraya Kingdom's Capital

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan

The Teotihuacan pyramids

The Teotihuacan pyramids are the most famous place in North America. This place contains some of the largest pyramids of the world. There pyramids were build in the pre Colombian Americas. They are also famous as the world largest residential complexes. It is almost a city, which was established in 100B.C. the culture and civilization of this place was also known as Teotihuacan. This place was considered as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
 

Burmese temples at Bagan

Some of the thousands of temples at Bagan, visited with Cosmos.

Lahore Fort

 

Moenja daro, Pakistan

Moenjo-daro was built around 2600 BC and abandoned around 1900 BC. It was rediscovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India. He was led to the mound by a Buddhist monk, who believed it to be a stupa. In the 1930s, massive excavations were conducted under the leadership of John Marshall, K. N. Dikshit, Ernest Mackay, and others. John Marshall's car, which was used by the site directors, is still in the Mohenjo-daro museum, showing their struggle and dedication to Mohenjo-daro. Further excavations were carried out in 1945 by Ahmad Hasan Dani and Mortimer Wheeler.

 Historical places in Alanya and Antalya, Turkey

The subtropical climate in Turkey are available all year round holiday makers can be found in Alanya. The golden sandy beaches, several bars and restaurants provide a friendly atmosphere. Like the attractive port and old town which is richly decorated with lights. According to the descriptions you find yourself here in Miami from Turkey!

Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad, India

Bibi Ka Maqbara is a masoleum built by the Mughal Prince Azam Shah, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani (the first wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb). The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a general ignorance of the monument. This monument is also called the Dakkhani Taj (Taj of the Deccan).

Maharajas' Express: The Most Expensive Train in India

Operating since January 2010, Maharajas’ Express is the newest luxury train of Indian Railways and easily one of the most expensive one in Asia. For 8 days this pan Indian train takes guests on a ride across the best and the most prominent destinations of the country - Taj Mahal, the Khajuraho temples, wildlife environs of Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and the holy bathing Ghats of Varanasi.

The cheapest rate per person per day is a whopping US$ 800 for a Deluxe cabin. The next two slabs are US$ 900 and US$ 1,400. And the Presidential Suite comes for US$ 2,500. The Maharajas' Express will have 88 passengers (a normal III AC coach packs in 72) living in suites fit for a prince. All food and drinks are complimentary.

 

The World's Largest Cruise Ship: Allure of the Seas

Taller than Nelson's Column, longer than four football grounds, owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International - MS Allure of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship.

Together with her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas, she holds the record for the largest passenger ship ever constructed. The Allure is just 50 millimeters (2.0 in) longer than the Oasis, making her technically the largest despite the fact that both ships have identical superstructures.