Travel Photos by Tag Name: historical

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   1. Front Gate of Red Fort

   2. Submitted by fuaiss | 09/21/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: New Delhi | Landmark: The Red Fort
   4. The Red fort is the largest piece of Mughul architecture in Agra, and its history is intimately linked to the Mughul emperors. Picture from: www.indianholiday.com [more]
   5. Tags: fort, india, architecture, historical

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   1. The unique landmark in Jakarta

   2. Submitted by fuaiss | 09/21/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Jakarta | Landmark: Monas
   4. The tower high is 137 meters (450 feet), the fire flame is made from 14.5 tons bronze and covered with 35 kilograms (1125 troy ounces) gold plate, the square plate base is 45 X 45 meters wide and 17 meters tall, and the National History room in the inside has 8 meters height. Picture from:travel... [more]
   5. Tags: historical, sightseeing, tower, square

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   1. Ancient Archaelogical sites of Thailand

   2. Submitted by jingvvvv | 09/25/07 | Comments(2)
   3. City: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Landmark: Wat Phra Si Sanphet
   4. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, is one of the most striking ruins in Ayutthaya Historical Park. Picture from:www.trekearth.com [more]
   5. Tags: historical, temple, thailand, ancient

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   1. The graffiti-decorated Berlin Wall

   2. Submitted by fuaiss | 09/27/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Berlin | Landmark: The Berlin Wall
   4. Berlin Wall, the totem of the Cold War that came down in 1989, pushing the end of the Cold War. picture from upload.wikimedia.org [more]
   5. Tags: historical, sightseeing, germany, berlin

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   1. White Heron Castle

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Himeji | Landmark: Himeji Castle
   4. Himeji Castle, also called Shirasagijo (White Heron Castle) due to its white outer walls, is the best preserved castle in all of Japan. japan-geographic.tv [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Inside Himeji Castle

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Himeji | Landmark: Himeji Castle
   4. www.firewatching.com [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Matsumoto Castle

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Nagano | Landmark: Matsumoto Castle
   4. Matsumoto Castle (Matsumotojo) is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is also a good example of a so called "hirajiro", a castle built on the plain rather than on a hill or mountain. commons.wikimedia.org/ [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Todaiji Temple

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Nara | Landmark: Todaiji Temple
   4. The headquarters of the Kegon School of Buddhism, Todaiji was first established as Kinshoji Temple, said constructed by Emperor Shomu in 728AD on Mt. Wakakusayama. www.digital-images.net [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Big Buddha

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Nara | Landmark: Todaiji Temple
   4. Big buddha of Todaiji Temple. www1.cs.columbia.edu [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Five-storied pagoda

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Goju no to pagoda
   4. Kofukuji Temple's Goju-no-to is about 50m in height and is Japan's second tallest wooden tower. (The tallest being Toji Temple's Goju-no-to in Kyoto.) commons.wikimedia.org [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Golden Pavilion

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Kinkakuji temple
   4. Kinkakuji reflected in the calm waters of its garden lake. www.sacred-destinations.com [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. KInkakuji Temple with Snow

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Kinkakuji temple
   4. www.panoramio.com [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Nijojo castle

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Nijojo castle
   4. Nijo castle has many nice buildings, with the dark-wood and white plaster look.The main palace also has the "nightingale floor" that squeeks when you walk on it. oberdorf.org [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Sanjusangendo temple

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Sanjusangendo temple
   4. "Sanjusangendo" means a hall with 33 bays. The number 33 is sacred in Buddhism, for it is believed that Buddha saves mankind by disguising himself in 33 different forms. The 33 bays hold 1,001 statues of Kannon-Bosatsu! Each small image is 5 1/2 feet tall, carved out of wood and leafed in gold. I... [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. The hall

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Kyoto | Landmark: Sanjusangendo temple
   4. www.galenfrysinger.com [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Osaka Castle during Cherry Blosson period

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Osaka | Landmark: Osakajo castle
   4. Osaka Castle is a castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. Originally called Ozakajo, it is one of Japan’s most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. travel.3yen.com [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Osakajo castle

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/15/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Osaka | Landmark: Osakajo castle
   4. http://paramate.net/ [more]
   5. Tags: castle, historical, architecture, japan

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   1. Victory Column

   2. Submitted by fuaiss | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Berlin | Landmark: De Siegessäule
   4. The Siegessäule, with its golden statue of Victory, is one of the most imposing landmarks in the city, and reflects the city's history in remarkable fashion. hsivonen.iki.fi [more]
   5. Tags: statue, column, historical, germany

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   1. Close-up of the statue

   2. Submitted by fuaiss | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Berlin | Landmark: De Siegessäule
   4. www.mygaygermany.com [more]
   5. Tags: statue, column, historical, germany

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   1. Prophet's Mosque

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Medina | Landmark: Prophet's Mosque
   4. The Mosque of the Prophet was built in 622 by the Muslim community after they reached the city of Yathrib, which would later be called al-Madina al-Muanwara. The mosque was situated next to the Prophet's house, and it consisted of a square enclosure of thirty by thirty-five meters, built with pal... [more]
   5. Tags: mosque, historical, architecture, medina

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   1. Interior of the Prophet's Mosque

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Medina | Landmark: Prophet's Mosque
   4. muslim-canada.org [more]
   5. Tags: mosque, historical, architecture, medina

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   1. Night view of Salt Lake City

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Salt Lake City | Landmark: Salt Lake Temple
   4. Salt Lake Temple is a Mormon temple located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It was the fourth Mormon temple to be dedicated and stands on a site selected by the Mormon prophet Brigham Young. messengerandadvocate.wordpress.com [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, attraction, us

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   1. Salt Lake Temple

   2. Submitted by jessica | 10/17/07 | Comments(0)
   3. City: Salt Lake City | Landmark: Salt Lake Temple
   4. www.theconglomerate.org [more]
   5. Tags: temple, historical, attraction, us