Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die by Jacqueline K. M Lau
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) Angkor Wat is without doubt one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world. Built by King Suryavarman II, Angkor was once the capital of the Khmer civilization, which lasted about 500 years ago here. For centuries this site was kept hidden from the outside world until the French explorer Henri Mahout found strangled in the jungle in 1860.
Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal) Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the world's romantic monument, built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1631 in the city of Agra in the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal love-always a Muslim Persian princess. Tourists from all pockets of the world take a trip to the historic city of Agra to capture the splendor view of the Taj Mahal. Some major attractions include Taj Mahal "Naggar Khana Masjid, verses of the holy Quran and exquisite sculptures of flowers inlaid with pietra dura mosaics of semi-precious stones.
St. Petersburg (Russia): Nothing compares to St. Petersburg in terms of beauty and architecture. The city is famous for its palaces and cathedrals. Some of the most popular among them are the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, Admiralty, the Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress and the Russian Museum.
Havana (Cuba): Havana is like a film set position love with some of the most interesting, which is not anywhere else in the world. Everywhere Americans find old vintage cars, Buick, Chevrolet and Dodge and cruise the streets that have undergone little change since the revolution. The city is known for its exotic nightlife, with cinemas, theaters, pubs, cabarets and music halls that can exhaust even the most experienced defender.
Wat Phra Kaeo (Bangkok, Thailand ): Wat Phra Kaeo offers the most unforgettable experience of life. Dating from 1972, Wat Phra Kaeo is a popular Buddhist monastery located inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok . It is built on the marble platform and is surrounded by the images of garudas aureate to ward off evil spirits. The interiors of the monastery is adorned with incredibly detailed murals depicting the life and teachings of Buddha. The most popular attraction is the Wat Phra Kaeo Emerald Buddha, which is 75 cm high.
