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    Al Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
    The Al Aqsa Mosque, also known as El Eksa or the “Distant Mosque” is one of Jerusalem’s most important mosques. The mosque is placed on the Temple Mount, or the Haram esh-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). After Mecca and Medina, the Al Aqsa Mosque is the third most significant site for Muslims. The temple is the focal point for the Islamic community of Jerusalem, and organizes prayers daily, and sermons on Fridays, both visited by large crowds. The Al Aqsa Mosque slopes from the north to the south. The mosque is located at the south of the Temple Mount or the Haram esh Sharif. The main façade and entrance is located on the north side of the mosque, and faces the Dome of the Rock directly. The dome is located at the south end, over the mihrab. Site Information Names - Al Aqsa Mosque; Masjid Al-Aqsa; Al – Masjid al –  [...]
    Posted at August 17th, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Dargah Sharif, Ajmer
    Dargah Sharif, or the “Holy Shrine” is among the most significant Muslim shrines in India. Dargah means a shrine built over the tomb of a revered saint. The Dargah Sharif is considered sacred by both Muslims and Hindus, and is the tomb of Khwaja Moin – ud – din Chisti, who was a Sufi saint from Persia and worked hard for the upliftment and service of the downtrodden and poor. The Dargah is home to a huge entrance that has silver doors. The Mughal Rulers revered the Dargah and rulers from Humayun to Shah Jahan had participated in its architecture. The actual tomb of the saint is covered by a marble screen and a solver railing. The tomb itself is made of marble and has a gold plated dome. The annual Urs, or the death anniversary of the saint is observed for six days in the memory. When he was a hundred and fourteen years  [...]
    Posted at June 22nd, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Tarsus, Turkey
    Tarsus, Turkey is famous for its biblical association. It is the birthplace of St Paul the Apostle. The town is visited by a number of tourists and pilgrims. It is situated in the Cilicia prefecture, and is situated about twenty seven kilo meters from Mersin, which is in the east. St Paul the Apostle is said to have declared his pride for the city. At the time of his arrest in Jerusalem, he proudly said, “I am a Jew and a citizen of the city of Tarsis, Cilicia.” Tarsus has been a major trading port ever since 2300 BC. The city was home to none other than Cleopatra and Mark Antony in the 1st century BC. The city is a significant location for not only Christians, but Muslims as well. Apart from the archaeological significance, Tarsus is also known for being the once home of several cultures, including Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman. Tarsus  [...]
    Posted at June 1st, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Tanah Lot
    Tanah Lot is a religious destination in the island of Bali, Indonesia. “Tanah Lot” is a phrase that is the Indonesian equivalent of “Old land”. The tourist location is one of the most popular in the country not only because of its religious significance, but also for the amazing natural beauty of this region. The Tanah Lot is situated in Tabanan regency, which is located close to thirty kilo meters from the Denpasar Town. The place has a temple built, which goes by the name “Pura Tanah Lot”. The rock temple is situated atop a rock that has sea water continuously washing it. The Pura Tanah Lot Temple can be seen only when the tide is low, as when it rises, a large rock blocks the temple. The temple dates back to the 15th century and was erected by a monk of the name of Niratha. The monk came across the beautiful area  [...]
    Posted at May 18th, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Pergamon museum
    The Pergamon Museum is located in the Museum Island in Berlin Germany. It is one of the most unique museums in Germany, if not Europe. The museum took close to twenty years to complete building; it was constructed between nineteen ten and nineteen thirty. The design for the museum was created by Alfred Messel, who was a well known architect. The project was supervised by Ludwig Hoffmann. The site for the museum was originally home to a smaller building which was here from nineteen one till it was torn down in nineteen nine to be replaced by a new building. This museum building housed the major findings that were part of the excavations conducted by Berlin Museums. The findings included a number of important excavated objects, such as the frieze of the Pergamon Altar, which was found in the period between eighteen seventy eight and  [...]
    Posted at March 2nd, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Faisal Mosque
    The Faisal Mosque is also referred to as the Shah Faisal Masjid. It is the national mosque of Pakistan. The mosque is one of the grandest and most unique mosques in entire Pakistan, if not the world. The size of the mosque is another uncommon aspect, and it was the largest mosque in the world for quite some time till it was finally overtaken. The Masjid was completed building in the year nineteen eighty six. The mosque is a marvel of architecture, and was designed by world famous architect Vedat Dalokay from Turkey. The architect had competed with a huge number of applicants around the world in a competition to select the architect. He was chosen in nineteen sixty nine. The mosque is shaped in a most unique way. In fact it is shaped like a Bedouin Tent. The mosque has attracted rave reviews from all over the world for its unique  [...]
    Posted at March 1st, 2011 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Hagia Sofia: A Byzantine Marvel
    Hagia Sofia or Aya Sofia was earlier a Byzantine church that later became an Ottoman mosque. In earlier years, it was a cathedral in Constantinople until 15th century. From 1935, it has been a museum. Hagia Sophia was the third church in the series of construction. The first one was built by Constantine the Great but was destroyed. A second one was built by his son but that too got burned in fire. The present structure was built under the guidance of the king Justinian I. After the fall of the city of Constantinople, The Turkish conquerors looted Hagia Sofia and converted it into a mosque. The Turks renovated the structures by adding additional supports to the mosque. Two minarets were added to the structure to give it an appearance of the mosque. The mausoleums of a number of Islamic rulers were built later on. Some of the other  [...]
    Posted at December 11th, 2010 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Pantheon Paris : information
    the pantheon means every god. This is a church which was originally built as something that looks like a church. The Pantheon Paris is dedicated to st Genevieve this is a housing reliquary chases which contain relics . There are many changes now that functions as secular mausoleum. There is a classical facade that owes some of the character to bramantes tempietto , this place is located on the fifth the pantheon gives you an awesome evening vie of all of paros. This is done with the intention of combining the lightness and brightness of the Gothic Catherine with principle that lie in the realm of classic. This also happens to be one of the largest architectural achievements of its time. This is when the entire neoclassical monument even began. This is the overall design of a large Greek cross. This place also has a massive portfolios  [...]
    Posted at November 29th, 2010 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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    Sultan Ahmet Camii: Simply Stunning
    Sultan Ahmet Camii is also known as the Blue Mosque. Sultan Ahmet Camii comprises of cascading domes and six slim minarets. It dominates Istanbul’s skyline. During the 17th century, Sultan Ahmet I desired to construct a place of worship for Muslims that could rival the Hagia Sophia. The mosque was named after the Sultan himself. Both the Sultan Ahmet Camii and the Hagia Sophia are architectural wonders located in the main square of Istanbul. You can decide for yourself which structure is more beautiful. The construction of the Sultan Ahmet Camii was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I, when he was aged 19 years. Sultan Ahmet Camii was situated next to Hagia Sophia. It was constructed over the ancient hippodrome and the imperial palace of the Byzantine Empire. Some of its mosaics are situated in the Mosaic Museum, which lies nearby.  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2010 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
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