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Constructed By Qutab-ud-din Aibak Year of Construction 1193 Location 15-km South Of New Delhi Highlights Highest stone tower in India Best Time to Visit October to March Timings Sunrise to Sunset  The
famous Qutab Minar of Delhi is a tower that claims the distinction of
being the highest stone tower in the country. Said to be a tower of
victory, it soars to a height of 73 m. Qutab-ud-din Aibak, after
defeating Delhi's last Hindu kingdom, started the construction of this
tower in the year 1193. Although Qutab-ud-din Aibak started the
construction of the tower, he could not complete the monument during his
lifetime. Later on, additions were made by his successors. Three stories
were constructed by Iltutmush, while the fifth and the l
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Although most people know that a list exists of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them. The list of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World was originally compiled around the second century BC. The first reference to the idea is
found in History of Herodotus as long ago as the 5th century BC. Decades later, Greek historians wrote about the greatest
monuments at the time. Callimachus of Cyrene (305BC-240BC), Chief Librarian of the Alexandria Mouseion, wrote "A
Collection of Wonders around the World". All we know about the collection is its title, for it was destroyed with the
Alexandria Library. 
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Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one had a practical use in addition to its architectural elegance: The Lighthouse of Alexandria. For sailors, it ensured a safe return to the Great Harbor. For architects, it meant even more: it was the tallest building on Earth. And for scientists, it was the mysterious mirror that fascinated them most... The mirror's reflection could be seen more than 50 km (35 miles) off-shore. Location History |
From its building to its destruction lies a time span of merely 56 years. Yet the colossus earned a place in the famous list of Wonders. "But even lying on the ground, it is a marvel", said Pliny the Elder. The Colossus of Rhodes was not only a gigantic statue. It was rather a symbol of unity of the people who inhabited that beautiful Mediterranean island -- Rhodes. Location History |
Similar to the Great Pyramid, we are now visiting the burial place of an ancient king. Yet the Mausoleum is different - so different from the Pyramid that it earned its reputation - and a spot within the list - for other reasons. Geographically, it is closer to the Temple of Artemis... And it was the beauty of the tomb rather than its size that fascinated its visitors for years. Location History |
This is the statue of the god in whose honor the Ancient Olympic games were held. It was located on the land that gave its very name to the Olympics. At the time of the games, wars stopped, and athletes came from Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, and Sicily to celebrate the Olympics and to worship their king of gods: Zeus. Location History |
Is it simply a temple? How could it take its place among other unique structures such as the Pyramid, the Hanging Gardens, and the Colossus of Rhodes? For the people who actually visited it, the answer was simple. It was not just a temple... It was the most beautiful structure on earth... It was built in honor of the Greek goddess of hunting and wild nature. That was the Temple of Artemis (Diana) at Ephesus. Location History |
Fruits and flowers... Waterfalls... Gardens hanging from the palace terraces... Exotic animals... This is the picture of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in most people's minds. It may be surprising to know that they might have never existed except in Greek poets and historians imagination! Location History |
It is the one and only Wonder which does not require a description by early historians and poets. It is the one and only Wonder that does not need speculations concerning its appearance, size, and shape. It is the oldest, yet it is the only surviving of the Seven Ancient Wonders. It is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Location: History |
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Constructed By Shah Jahan Year of Construction 1638-1648 Location Old Delhi  The
Red Fort of Delhi is a massive monument built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan. It took approximately 10 years to complete the Red Fort of Delhi
that was started in the year 1638. Situated on the embankment of river
Yamuna, the fort was constructed during the zenith of Mughal Empire. The
Red fort was supposed to be the fortress of the Shah Jahan's new capital
at Delhi, Shahjahanabad. Today, the Red fort serves as the venue for the
Prime Minister's Speech that is given on the Independence Day of the
country.Lal Quila of Delhi is surrounded by a moat, now dry, and walls that stretch on for approximately two km. The width of the wall varies from 18 m on the riverside to 33 ... Read more » |
