Akrotiri Lighthouse – Santorini, Greece

Akrotiri Lighthouse – Santorini, Greece

The Akrotiri Lighthouse is among the oldest lighthouses in this part of the world and was constructed way back in 1892. It stands like a sentinel towards the on the southern peninsula of Santorini island. The lighthouse of Akrotiri is conspicuous by its square shaped tower that looms above 10m from the lighthouse warden’s house. Initially, the lighthouse was operated by petrol fuel

Elliot’s Beach – Besant Nagar, Chennai

Elliot’s Beach – Besant Nagar, Chennai

Elliot’s Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore and is named after Edward Elliot, Governor of Madras. It has the Velankanni Church and the Ashtalakshmi Kovil nearby. The beach, one of the cleanest beaches in the city, is a prominent hang-out zone for most of the college-going crowd in Chennai.

Napier Bridge – Chennai

Napier Bridge – Chennai

The Napier Bridge is a bridge in Madras, India. It is one of Chennai’s most iconic landmarks. The bridge was built in 1869 by Francis Napier who was the Governor of Madras from 1866 to 1872. The bridge is built over the Coovam River connecting Fort St. George with the Marina beach. The nearest bus stop to the bridge is the Anna Square bus stop from where one can easily walk

Culture and Convention Centre – Lucerne, Switzerland

Culture and Convention Centre – Lucerne, Switzerland

The KKL Luzern, Lucerne’s Culture and Convention Centre, ranks as one of the most spectacular modern buildings in Switzerland. Its cuttingedge design and aesthetic have helped it become the city’s new trademark. Its centrepiece is the Concert Hall, whose acoustics help bring out the fine detail of the music, inspiring leading conductors, orchestras and soloists to perform at their best.

St. Paul’s Cathedral – Dunedin, New Zealand

St. Paul’s Cathedral – Dunedin, New Zealand

The Cathedral Church of St Paul has occupied its site in the heart of the Octagon, since the first parish church of St Paul was built in 1862-1863. This first St Paul’s was built of Caversham stone and could accommodate up to 500 people. Unfortunately, construction methods used were not very good. The stone weathered badly and the tall spire was removed after just a few years.

National Stadium – Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

National Stadium – Bukit Jalil, Malaysia

Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, located in the National Sports Complex to the south of the capital city of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, is a 87,411 capacity all-seater, multi-purpose stadium that was built in 1998 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The Bukit Jalil’s capacity makes it the 25th largest stadium in the world and the 10th Biggest Football Stadium.

Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore

Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is one of India’s premier management institutes. It was established in the year 1973 and since its inception, it has been a cradle of top-management talent and its students have reached great heights both in Government as well as in Corporate sector. It has been consistently ranked among the best in Asia.

University of Otago Registry Building – Dunedin, New Zealand

University of Otago Registry Building – Dunedin, New Zealand

The University of Otago Registry Building, also known as the Clocktower Building, is a Victorian and later structure in the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It stands next to the banks of the Water of Leith and is constructed from contrasting dark Leith Valley basalt and Oamaru stone, with a foundation of Port Chalmers breccia. The building houses the administrative centre of the university

Dunedin Railway Station – Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin Railway Station – Dunedin, New Zealand

Possibly the best-known building in the southern half of New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin Railway Station is a jewel in the country’s architectural crown. Designed by George Troup, the station is the fourth building to have served as Dunedin’s railway station. It earned its architect the nickname of “Gingerbread George”. The station was opened by Ward, by then Prime Minister, in 1906.

MSC Splendida Cruise Ship

MSC Splendida Cruise Ship

MSC Splendida is Fantasia-class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She entered service in March 2009, as a sister ship to MSC Fantasia. She was to be named MSC Serenata, but the name was changed in May 2007 to MSC Splendida “to reflect the ship’s beauty and elegance”. MSC Splendida was delivered to MSC Cruises on July 4, 2009. She embarked on her maiden voyage on July 4, 2009

Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona – Spain

Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona – Spain

The Plaza Monumental de Barcelona is a bullring in the city of Barcelona. Opened in 1914 under the name of Plaza de El Sport , was immediately expanded and renamed in 1916 under the name of “Monumental.” It is situated at the confluence of the Gran Via and Calle Marina, in the Eixample district of Barcelona. Style neomudéjar and Byzantine, it has a capacity of 19,582 locations.

Western India Plywoods Guest House – Kannur, Kerala

Western India Plywoods Guest House – Kannur, Kerala

Kannur, also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. This is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its Portuguese name Cannanore. This is the largest city of North Malabar region. Kannur Municipality was established in 1867 and is one of the oldest municipalities in Kerala.

National Monument – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Monument – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tugu Negara, literally the “National Monument” in Malay, is a sculpture that commemorates those who died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency , which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Houses of Parliament is situated near the monument.

Chalice Sculpture – Christchurch, New Zealand

Chalice Sculpture – Christchurch, New Zealand

Chalice is a permanent sculpture located in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square. Chalice celebrates the new millennium and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury by the Canterbury Association. The official lighting ceremony was held 10 September 2001 and Chalice will be lit at night with one floodlight situated inside the base of the cone

Southgate Pedestrian Bridge – Melbourne

Southgate Pedestrian Bridge – Melbourne

Built in 1989 the Southgate pedestrian bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne provides the main pedestrian link for thousands of workers and tourists between Flinders Street Station and the Southgate business and entertainment precinct. The bridge was originally finished with traditional Merbau timber decking but has since been replaced with the prefabricated “OmniTreads”

Brighton Beach Huts – Victoria, Australia

Brighton Beach Huts – Victoria, Australia

Brighton is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 12 km SE from Melbourne’s CBD. The Dendy Street Beach, just south of Middle Brighton, features 82 colourful bathing boxes, which are one of the tourist icons of Melbourne. The boxes share a uniformity of size and build, and a regular arrangement along the beach, and are the only surviving such structures close to the Melbourne CBD.

Seri Wawasan Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

Seri Wawasan Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

The Seri Wawasan Bridge is one of the main bridges in Putrajaya, the Malaysian federal administrative capital. This futuristic cable-stayed bridge which has a sail ship appearance, connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island to the residential area of Precinct 8. The concrete bridge is a combination of cable backstays and structural steel tie back.

Sunway Lagoon – Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Sunway Lagoon – Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Officially opened on April 29, 1993, Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia’s Premier Theme Park and has become the most visited tourist destination in the country. Sunway Lagoon is strategically located in the township of Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya. Spanning 80 acres, the Lagoon draws fun seekers from all over with its reputation as a fascinating land of fun and excitement.

Mykonos Windmills – Greece

Mykonos Windmills – Greece

The windmills of Mykonos are the trademark of the whole island. They can be seen from every point of Chora village and they are the first thing to see when the ship gets close to the harbour, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. There are 16 windmills today on Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century and till the early 20th century, they were used to grind the wheat.

Corinth Canal – Greece

Corinth Canal – Greece

The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former an island. The canal is 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi) in length and was built between 1881 and 1893.