Taj Mahal #4

Taj Mahal @ night looks a bit different.
I heard from the tour guide, the taj mahal opened at night when there is a full moon every month. But the tickets usually sold out fast. Maybe there will be my next visit~ Anyway, we just missed by few days.

Taj Mahal #2

When the main building of Taj Mahal was behind you (a.k.a you are standing in front of Taj Mahal) and the view will be... 

Unesco Heritage Site : Kasubi Tombs, Uganda

The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala district. Most of the site is agricultural, farmed by traditional methods. At its core on the hilltop is the former palace of the Kabakas of Buganda, built in 1882 and converted into the royal burial ground in 1884. Four royal tombs now lie within the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main building, which is circular and surmounted by a dome. It is a major example of an architectural achievement in organic materials, principally wood, thatch, reed, wattle and daub. The site's main significance lies, however, in its intangible values of belief, spirituality, continuity and identity.... more (Unesco, 2014)

I visited this Unesco Heritage Site on Oct 4th 2008 when i was on business in Kampala, Uganda. This unique architecture has amazed me with a big Wow~ especially the roof... 

Roof is using the hay and pillars are wooden to support 

No nail is used for building this tomb

Student were listening to the story of the 4 royal family members whom buried in this tomb

Outside look

In 2010, the Kasubi tomb has destroyed in the fire. When i heard about the incident, i was sad because i was amazed by its architecture of the tomb... It has been there for many years, hopefully the people can restore as its original. 

A highend Shopping Mall - Freyung Passage, Vienna

It's Thursday and I would like to present "The view from TZ's camera"
This week features Freyung Passage @ Vienna...

The passage

View from ground of the center of the building

The fountain

Unesco Heritage Site : Historical city of Malacca

I have a passion to visit as many unesco heritage site as possible and capture tons of shots with My Nikon 7000 DSLR camera. I would like to take the opportunity to share with all of my readers/visitors via my A PICTURE A DAY to sees from the eyes of TZ.

To me, those visits to the Unesco Heritage has broaden my knowledge about the countries, areas, cities and etc. So stay tune with my post every Monday as i will review one of the Unesco Heritage Site that i have visited until i finished the list...

Since Malacca is the nearest to where i stayed ... This Unesco Heritage Site will be my first site to share in this post...

July 7th 2008 - Historical City of Malacca has announced to be the Unesco Culture Heritage...

Malacca River

Sultan Palace of Malcca

Yummy~ Gula Malacca Durian Cendol

Stadhuys House (Red House)

Jonker Street

Ayutthaya - One of the ancient city in Thailand

Ayutthaya located 1.5 hours away from Bangkok. This city used to be the administration center for the kingdom of Thailand. Due to the king made a decision to move the capital city to Bangkok. Now Ayutthaya has become the ancient city.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

The head of Buddha in Wat Mahathat

Wat Yai Chaimongkol

Wat Yai Chaimongkol

Wordless Wednesday - The Hill is alive with the Sound Of Music

Tiananmen Square - World 2nd largest Square

I made a 10 days trip to Beijing to visit the greatest Chinese historical building and their cultures. Managed to have free and easy time to walk around the city in detail. One of the most amazing view in central beijing after the forbidden city is the Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen square is named after the building or a gate called Tiananmen... The front gate before you go into the forbidden city.

Front view of Tiananmen

Typical side view of Tiananmen (45 degree view)

Artsy View of Tiananmen

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

Administration building a.k.a parliament

Wordless Wednesday - Only Landmark in Earth that can be seen from space

Ancient Great Wall of China @ Badaling

Ancient Great Wall of China @ Badaling

Ancient Great Wall of China @ Badaling

Restored Great Wall of China @ Mutianyu

Restored Great Wall of China @ Mutianyu

Wordless Wednesday

Malacca River - Day & Night

The Malacca River has played a very important role in the history of Malacca. It was once an important port for the people from the east and west to trade their goods in Malacca. Today, the Malacca river has become a touristy river...

Malacca River - Day time

Malacca River - At night