Located just an hour away from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe fortress is one of the ancient cave towns in Georgia. Uplistsikhe is translated as “Lord’s fortress”. However, in pagan times Uplos was the local tribal leader and it is thought, that he built the fortress; as a demonstration of power. So, it has nothing…
At the crossroad of the San Jacinto mountains and the Coachella valley, California, artist Doug Aitken built an extraordinary house coated with mirrors. Mirage house was created as installation for the Desert X art festival, for which 16 artworks have been installed across the Coachella Valley. Mirage is a ranch-style suburban American house. The house…
2.4 acre island of Santa Cruz del Islote is located in the heart of the San Bernardo archipelago, near the coast of Colombia. This extremely small coral island has 1,200 inhabitants; considering its size, the density of the population here is four times bigger than that of Manhattan! The living conditions here are far from…
Japan is well known for its innovative ideas, while preserving its authenticity. Kayashima Station, in Osaca is no exception. The local engineers found an ingenious way of protecting nature. At the Kayashima Station, a giant tree cuts right through the middle of the station and out through its roof. The protected camphor tree is over…
Imagine walking through a park and suddenly seeing 20 massive colorful cubes raising from the ground. Or, seeing a red trumped-shaped object of a few dozen feet long placed at the top of a hill! Although, it feels very much like Alice in Wonderland, this place is as real as it gets and it’s right…
It seems like Paris has not much to offer, besides the Eiffel tower and romantic dinners. But, somewhere close to the Seine river, hidden between the buildings, a strange shape rises from the ground, that looks like an UFO has just landed on Earth. Although it may not seem anything like a cathedral, that’s exactly…
Iran is well known for its unique architectural style, as well as its historical buildings, which have been well preserved throughout the centuries. The Shah-e-Cheragh Mausoleum, which was built during the 12th century, holds the holy tombs of Mir Muhammad and Amir Ahmad, the brothers of Imam Reza. Historical documents revealed that Imam Reza is…
Located in the Black Hillsin Crook County of Wyoming, the Devils Tower is definitely among the most interesting sightseeing spots in USA. It is a giant volcanic rock, with a height of 1,267 feet above the ground and 5,112 feet above sea level. So what makes it so unique? The shape of the tower, which…