HISTORICAL PLACES

This is credible to inform to all of you that now we are going to presents most excited article for those who like to visit whole world at a glance.Here we show you ‘Top 10 Historical Places’ which is most Popular and most visited Places and also gives our knowledge about our old traditional culture. Someone likes to visit world but some of less knowledge about that places they loss that places.

 Here we presents Top 10 Historical Places these are as follows:

10^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Taj Mahal’

10 .Taj Mahal

Significance: Seventh Wonders of the World

Location : Agra, India

Architect : Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

Visitation : More than 3 million per year

Year of Construction :1631- 1653

Spread Area : 42 acres

Built By: Mughal Emperor ‘Shah Jahan’

Taj Mahal also known as ‘Symbol of Love’ .This is most popular historical place in world , its history is so in-trusted . Taj Maahal  built by Mughal Emperor ‘Shah Jahan’  in around 22 years for his wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum). For Building Taj Mahal around 20.000 workers labored and 32 crore rupees were spent during the construction of the monument and it was built according to Islamic architecture.

It is dedicated for Mumtaz Mahal.It is one of the  UNESCO  world heritage site.

9^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Alhambra – Spain’

9. Alhambra – Spain

Location:Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Architect : Unknown
Year of Construction :1338-1390
Visitation : 3 million per year
Spread Area : 142,000 square metres (1,530,000 sq ft)
Date of Inscription: 1984
Cost: General ticket €12; concessions €6-€9; under 12s free; Gardens €6
Time:15 Mar-14 Oct: daily 8.30am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10pm-11.30pm; 15 Oct-14 Mar: daily 8.30am-6pm; Fri & Sat 8pm-9.30pm

The Alhambra, its name comes from an Arabic root which means “Red or Crimson castle”.

There is no reference to the Alhambra as being a residence of kings until the 13th century, even though the fortress had existed since the 9th century. The first kings of Granada, the Zirites, had their castles and palaces on the hill of the Albaicin, and nothing remains of them. The Nasrites were probably the emirs who built the Alhambra, starting in 1238.

The Alhambra became an UNESCO World Heritages site in 1984.

8^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Easter Island’

8. Easter Island

Location: Located out in the Pacific Ocean
Architect : Early Rapanui people
Year of Construction : Estimates ranging from several hundred to more than 100 years ago
Spread Area : 163.6 km square

Easter Island is one of the island in the word which have his own unique identity. Its name Easter Island is given by first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer ‘Jacob Roggeveen’.It is a  a special territory of Chile.Archaeological evidence, however, indicates discovery of the island by Polynesians at about 400 AD – led, according to legend, by Hotu Matua.

 A special territory of Chile that was happening in 1888, Easter Island is most famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called ‘moai’, created by the early ‘Rapanui people’. It is a World Heritage Site (as determined by UNESCO) with much of the island protected within Rapa Nui National Park.

7^th  Top Historical Place – ‘The Parthenon’

7. The Parthenon

Location : Athens, Greece
Year of Construction : 488 – 480 B.C.E
Spread Area :102.9 ft. x 252 ft. (31.39 m x 76.82 m)

The Temple was opened to the public the moment it was finished, and was formally dedicated to the Goddess during the Panathenaic Games of 438 B.C.E.

The Classical Parthenon seems to have been damaged by fire but the exact date of the fire and subsequent repairs is debated, with suggestions ranging from 488 to 480 B.C.E. (during the invasion of the Herulians). it repairs included the exact reconstruction of the colonnade of the eastern cella, a new statue base and repairs to the capitals on the columns of the western porch.The Parthenon was converted to a Christian church ca. 600 C.E., and in 1687 a small mosque was built in the cella.

6^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Colosseum/Forum-Rome’

6. Colosseum Rome

Significance: Sixth Wonders of the World

Location : City of Rome, Italy

Visitation : More than 3 million per year

Year of Construction : 70–80 AD

Spread Area :188m by 156m and reaching a height of more than 48 meter (159 ft)

Built By: Vespasian, Titus

Colosseum Rome is a symbol of best one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. It is presents in center of the Rome city which is in Italy ,the largest ever built in the Roman Empire.This great arena could seat 55,000 spectators and was the largest Roman amphitheater in the world.

Between warriors in the stadium for the bloody battles that lasted for mere entertainment. Warriors also had to fight animals. Gladiators used to fight tigers. It is estimated that approximately 5 million animals in these performances of the stadium and 10 million people were killed.

5^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Petra – Jordan’

5. Petra

Significance:Second Wonders of the World

Location : Ma’an Governorate, Jordan

Spread Area : 810 m (2,657 ft)

Year of Construction : 7000BC–1200BC

Visitation : 580,000 (in 2007)

Governor :Petra Region Authority

Petra is a very old city which is in the Jordanian governorate of Ma’an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system.Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.Petra is known as the most famous and gorgeous location in Jordan located about 262 km south of Amman and 133 km north of Aqaba. This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it.

It is one of the seven world wonders.

4^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Angkor Wat’

4. Angkor Wat

Proper name: Prasat Angkor Wat

Country: Cambodia

Location: Angkor, Siem Reap Province

Spread Area : Total area 8 km ,In size 2.3km

Year of Construction : 12th century (ruled 1113 – c. 1150)

Built By : King Suryavarman II
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. It contains the magnificent of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th centuries.Angkor Archaeological Park, located in northern Cambodia, in South-East Asia. Angkor Archaeological Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992.

3^th  Top Historical Place – ‘The Great Wall of China’

3. The Great Wall Of China

Significance: First Wonders of the World

Location : China

Spread Area : 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi)

Other dimensions :

–Actual wall: 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi)

–Trenches: 359.7 km (223.5 mi)

–Natural barriers: 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi)

Year of Construction : 5th century BC

Built By : Qin Shi Huangdi

The Great Wall of China was built mainly during the three dynasties – Qin Dynasty (221 B.C to 206 B.C), Han Dynasty (206 B.C.–220 A.D ) and Ming Dynasty (1368 A.D – 1644 A.D).

According to new servey the walls measure 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi).This is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) sections of actual wall, 359.7 km (223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.This is most visited historical place of the world.

2^th  Top Historical Place – ‘The Great Pyramid of Giza – Egypt’

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza

Significance: Oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World

Location :Giza

Spread Area :Height -146.5 metres (481 ft),Base 230.4 metres (756 ft)

Year of Construction : c. 2540-2560 BC

Other Name : the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops

Ancient Name : Khufu’s Horizon

The Pyramids of Giza are over 4500 years old. They were built as the burial places for Khufu, Khfare, and Menkaure, three Pharaohs during the Old Kingdom.The angle of incline was decreased from 54º 31′ 13” to 43º 21′.

The Great Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks with most believed to have been transported from nearby quarries. The Tura limestone used for the casing was quarried across the river. The largest granite stones in the pyramid, found in the “King’s” chamber, weigh 25 to 80 tonnes and were transported from Aswan, more than 500 miles away. Traditionally, ancient Egyptians cut stone blocks by hammering wooden wedges into the stone which were then soaked with water. As the water was absorbed, he wedges expanded, causing the rock to crack. Once they were cut, they were carried by boat either up or down the Nile River to the pyramid. It is estimated that 5.5 million tons of limestone, 8,000 tons of granite (imported from Aswan), and 500,000 tons of mortar were used in the construction of the Great Pyramid.

An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 workers built the Pyramids at Giza over 80 years. Much of the work probably happened while the River Nile was flooded.

1^th  Top Historical Place – ‘Machu Picchu – Peru’

1. Machu Picchu

Significance: Fourth Wonders of the World

Location :Cusco Region of Peru, South America

Spread Area : In 1981 Peru declared an area of 325.92 square kilometers surrounding Machu Picchu as a “Historical Sanctuary”

Year of Construction :Pre-Columbian 15th century

Site : located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level

Visitation : 660,000 people

Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire.It was abandoned just over 100 years later, in 1572, as a belated result of the Spanish Conquest.This fascinating city lies on top of a mountain that’s only accessible by train or 4-day trek. It was an important cultural center for the Inca civilization, but was abandoned when the Spanish came. It is famously referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas.” The location was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It was also named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Ancient Historical Place to See in Greece

Sculptures outside the Corfu Museum in Greece.

Corfu Museums

Crystal clear azure ocean waters are famous in Corfu. Unique architecture here is a star point of visiting. Much of the architecture takes cues from Venetian-Roman styling. Due to its strong historical connection with Europe, this was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kassiopi and Acharavi are nice tourist areas on the northern side of the island, while the inland is dotted with lovely villages and many attractions. Apart from the wonderful beaches, the highlight of the island is the Old Town with a characteristic Venetian style. There are dozens of churches and museums in Corfu which highlight the history of the area with architecture, artifacts, texts, and more. Achilleion is a fairy palace built among cypresses and myrtles by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who wished to escape from the Austrian court. In Corfu you can also visit the historically significant City Hall or see Mon Repos palace. Mon Repos Palace is situated on top of Analipsis hill in the area of Kanoni. The remains of the ancient town of Corfu, which have been found opposite to the palace, make archaeologists believe that Mon Repos was built right on the site where the ancient city of Corfu used to be. The palace is surrounded by magnificent park where thousands of tourists visit each year.

Panoramic view on Meteora in Trikala, Greece.

Meteora

Many people come here and claim that being in Meteora is like being on another planet entirely. Rock pillars shoot up into the sky (up to 1200 ft) from the otherwise flat landscape. Monasteries here are perched delicately atop high cliffs where monks and nuns worship. There were originally 24 monasteries, but only six have stood the test of time. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. Access to the monasteries was originally (and deliberately) difficult, requiring either long ladders lashed together or large nets used to haul up both goods and people, but now thousands of tourists visit each year. The rock pillars were formed approximately 60 million years ago by earthquakes and weathering. This is a very popular hiking spot for those who want to see the monasteries while also getting exercise. Architecture here compliments the dramatic landscapes. Meteora is a massive historical site and on the UNESCO list.  The summer months can be brutally hot, while winter months are very cold. Visit here in the early summer, spring or late summer as temperatures drop.

Crypt is the vaulted tunnel leading into the Olympia Stadion, Olympia, Greece.

Olympia

If the name sounds familiar, that is because the Olympics started here. The archeological sites here are all full of the ancient Greek history. Ilia is home to Mt. Kronion, the most sacred spot in all of Olympia. The Olympics are an important part of world history, and visiting here will allow to see just how it all began. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became the top place for the worship of Zeus. The Altis (the sanctuary to the gods) has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the ruins of all the stadiums built for the Olympics, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C. The Temple of Zeus was the largest and most important building at Olympia and was one of the largest Doric temples in Greece.  The statue of Zeus within the temple was by Pheidias (who had worked on the Parthenon and its statue of Athena) and was a solid gold and ivory representation of Zeus seated on a throne. It is was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece with the Parthenon temple.

Athens

Athens is a major historical site with an urban vibe. All of the top tourist spots are located in Athens.

In this city travelers can find:

-The Acropolis
-The Parthenon
-The Agora
-National Archeological Museum
-Syntagma Square
-The Plaka
-Cape Souniou
-The Temple of Poseidon

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The Parthenon is the one of the most significant structures in the world. Built in 440 BC, the architectural features and size of this ancient temple is a must-see. The Agora was the open-air market of Athens, and remains of the most visited sites in Greece today. In addition to being a place where people gathered to buy and sell goods, it was also a place where people assembled to discuss important topics: business, politics, current events, or the nature of the universe and the divine. Syntagma Square (also known as Constitution Square) is the city center of Athens and all areas meet back at this central location. It has a long and storied history through war, rebuilds, and democracy. Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, situated around the slopes of the Acropolis, and features labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Cape Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the ‘god of the sea’ in classical mythology. The remains are perched high on a hill, surrounded on three sides by the sea.

A look inside the Cave of the Apocalypse, Patmos, Greece.

Cave of the Apocalypse

This sacred grotto in Patmos, Greece is the ancient place where St. John had visions and is located halfway up the mountain on the island. These visions led to the Book of Revelation. Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse on foot through the historic trail that bridges Skala and Patmos Island. Inside the cave is a sacred site; a foundation of the Christian tradition, the rock is ragged with three small fissures which symbolize the Holy Trinity, and the voice of God was heard and dictated to Saint John the text of the Revelation. The cave entrance is decorated with a mosaic and inside you’ll find a small grotto. There are also writings about the visions in the cave area.

Visiting Greece is a historical journey through early human history. There are dozens of important sites to see. Spend your time at each one, but be sure to balance your schedule to include as many as possible. A longer vacation may be beneficial to enjoy more of the historical places in Greece.

Scenic view in Rhodes Island, Greece.

Rhodes Island

This is an island in Greece that is known for it’s beautiful shores that are part of the Aegean Sea. Historically relevant sites are scattered throughout this island including Temple of Apollo, Acropolis of Rhodes, and Acropolis of Lindos. Additionally, Rhodes has a vibrant nightlife with clubs and restaurants. You can museum stroll by day and go clubbing at night. The Colossus of Rhodes was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This giant bronze statue was documented as once standing at the harbor. It was completed in 280 BC and destroyed in an earthquake in 224 BC. No trace of the statue remains today. Rhodes Greece is the largest and most popular island of Dodecanese. With 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes Island is mostly famous for the romantic Old Town. The Old Town is among the best-preserved Medieval Towns of Europe, with strong walls, an impressive castle, paved paths and elegant stone mansions. The Acropolis of Lindos is overlooking the picturesque village and dates from the Hellenistic period.

Temple of Apollo in Corinth, Greece.

Corinth the Ancient City

Visiting the ancient city of Corinth is a short 48 mile trip from Athens. This coastal city was home to the Corinthians, who were some of the best problem solvers in ancient Greece as they solved complicated issues such as population growth, money exchange, and schooling. It was a wealthy locale that controlled sea trade in the area. It holds religious and spiritual significance – Apostle Paul was known to live here. Temples of Apollo, Aphrodite and Octavia are also located in Corinth. The Temple of Apollo, especially, is regarded as a prime example of Doric architecture. The remains of other temples, villas, a theatre, shops, public baths, pottery factories, a gymnasium, a large triumphal arch, and other buildings dot the site, which since 1896 has been extensively excavated. Corinth was also famous for its pottery, and you can see a comprehensive collection of Corinthian pottery showing all stages of development. The Temple of Aphrodite has little remaining, while the Temple of Octavia, dedicated to Emperor Augustus’ sister, has barely a foundation remaining after centuries of earthquakes. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth contains a number of artifacts of religious interest, including inscriptions of Gallio and Erastus, both mentioned in religious texts.