Sentences with phrase «most ancient architecture»

Churches too play a large part in the country's architectural identity and some of the world's oldest can be found on the islands of Lake Tana, while at Axum (home of the Queen of Sheba), the giant, granite obelisks prove even the most ancient architecture is phenomenal.

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For centuries, the overgrown landscape has protected most of the remains of the Maya who once tamed it — yielding slowly to modern scientists seeking to learn more about the ancient civilization known for its sophisticated hieroglyphic script, art, architecture and mathematics.

L'eclisse has his signature combination of modern and ancient Italy, architecture, desire, sports cars, and alienation, and perhaps the most photogenic of all screen couples, Monica Vitti and Alain Delon.

(Examples: because Athens» architecture is linked with Greek mythology, or because Athens is located in a beautiful place, or because famous ancient Greeks lived in Athens, or because most of the monuments are in ruins, etc.) This assignment will take at least one week to complete.

Hacienda Benazuza elBullihotel is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world and boasts two strong attractions: firstly, the charm of its ancient architecture with exquisite and recognized service and, secondly, the live, colourful, delicious gourmet offerings.

Boasting almost 2,000 km of stunning coastline, its own language and a variety of ancient architecture, Sardinia is one of the most interesting and picturesque holiday destinations.

With their location at the crossroads of trade, religion, language and the arts, these countries are home to fascinating modern cultures as well as some of the world's most ancient and timeless architecture.

As a former capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto is filled with ancient history and a wealth of incredible architecture, including the Kinkajuki temple, a beautiful traditional Japanese building set on a calm pond and decorated in gold leaf, and the Gion district, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto.

Venture into the heart of the city, where you'll discover ancient architecture alongside modern construction in one of the most charming area of Barcelona.

I think the most impressvie things of Myanmar is ancient architecture and amazing beach (Ngapali beach).

Perhaps one of the most romantic cities in Europe, it offers visitors a rich combination of inspiring possibilities spanning from ancient architecture, history and art to modern fashion, opera, sporting venues, and an abundance of Italian culinary delights.

The region is rich in cultural history, as demonstrated by the Greco Ruins at Empuries, the rustic architecture, the Tossa de Mar's ancient castle and the Salvador Dali Museum, which exhibits the work of the Costa Brava's most famous resident.

Chichen Itza is considered to be the most important ancient city of the Mayan Culture and has the most amazing examples of architecture in Mayan society.

Bali is home to an endless array of ancient temples, with several of them being the island's most iconic landmarks thanks to their magnificent centuries - old architecture set against exotic backdrops.

Starting with the rather camp and flowery Tulip Garden (the end of route «A» we managed to complete); Metropolis - an awesome, fictional mix of various European city landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Nelson's Column with streetlights illuminating the gorgeous night sky; Ancient Ruins - the second stage we didn't get to see unfortunately; Imperial Avenue - a jaw - dropping sunset scene with Romanian architecture and coliseums; and finally the toughest stage of them all we don't even know the name of, since we couldn't reach Ghost Forest, the only stage from which the this final and most challenging mystery section is accessible.

The iPad has its redemptive moments — most notably a sobering and engrossing timeline of surveillance that ranges from spies in ancient Egypt to the surveillance architecture of the panopticon to fingerprinting, and on and on.

It features about 60 paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, most representing views of ancient architecture within the city and in the surrounding countryside.