Ajanta Caves - India
These are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Dating from 2nd Century BC, the caves include paintings and sculptures described as "The finest surviving examples of Indian art".
Sedlec Ossuary - Czech Republic
Sedlec Ossuary is a small Catholic church located underneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Sedlec, Czech Republic. The Church contains the remains of between 40,000 and 70,000 humans. The skeletons have been artfully arranged to create the decoration and furniture for the chapel. The church is one of he most visited tourist attractions in the Czech Republic, attracting over 200, 000 visitors annually.
Leshan Giant Buddha - China
Aurora Borealis - Northern Hemisphere
The Aurora Borealis or 'Northern Lights' is a natural light display which can predominantly be seen in Northern regions such as Norway or the Arctic and are caused by charged particles entering the atmosphere causing ionisation to occur.
Petra - Jordan
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan.The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system dating from as early as 312 BC.
The Phi Phi Islands - Thailand
The Phi Phi Islands are a group of islands consisting of huge limestone rocks located between the island of Phuket and the Western Strait of Mallaca of the mainland. The islands were also the filming location for The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Saint Basil's Cathedral - Moscow
Saint Basil's Cathedral is a museum located in Moscow's famous Red Square. It was built from 1555-1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and was the city's tallest building until the completion of Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600.
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