Old Town – Annecy, France

Old Town – Annecy, France

Annecy’s old town is beautifully restored and a joy to stroll through. Colorful buildings house endless restaurants, bistros, and cafés with outdoor seating and pleasant views. Many are on the banks of the Thiou River and Vassé Canal that drain Lake Annecy. Much of the old town of Annecy has only very narrow streets and alleys that are open to pedestrians only

Monte Berico – Vicenza, Italy

Monte Berico – Vicenza, Italy

The Church of St. Mary of Mount Berico (Italian: Basilica di S. Maria di Monte Berico) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Vicenza, northern Italy. The church is a Marian shrine, and stands at the top of a hill which overlooks the city. The original basilica has been restored repeatedly during the centuries, sometimes with famous architects such as Palladio, Piovene and Miglioranza.

Seri Gemilang Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

Seri Gemilang Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

Seri Gemilang Bridge is a ceremonial bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It connects Heritage Square with Putrajaya Convention Centre. The bridge has a main span 120 meters long, with a 60-meter span at each end, for a total length of 240 meters. There are six traffic lanes, each 3.5 meters wide. The deck level above the water is 36.75 meters at the center of the bridge.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building – Kuala Lumpur

Sultan Abdul Samad Building – Kuala Lumpur

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located in front of the Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The structure takes its name from Sultan Abdul Samad, the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began. The building houses the offices of the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia.

Seri Empangan Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

Seri Empangan Bridge – Putrajaya, Malaysia

Seri Empangan Bridge, also known as the Putrajaya Pedestrian Footbridge, is a bridge located in Precinct 5 and can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists. It is specially designed for people to admire the scenic beauty of Putrajaya, and links one side of the Putrajaya Lake to the other. The Putrajaya Pedestrian Bridge is a 135 metre long butterfly arch bridge with curved deck.

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

Villa Cordellina Lombardi – Vicenza, Italy

Villa Cordellina Lombardi – Vicenza, Italy

The villa Cordellina Lombardi is one of the major works of Giorgio Massari. He was Carlo Cordellina Molin, a famous jurist of his day, commissioned by and created the Villa 1735-1760 neopalladianischen in style. Beginning of the 20th Century, fell into the site, which was used for sericulture even briefly. The Villa came into the possession of Count Gaetano Marzotto in 1955

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.

Chandragiri Fort – Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Chandragiri Fort – Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Chandragiri is a suburb located 14 km South of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Chandragiri is famous for the historical fort, built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal (Palace) within it. The palace is three storeyed, is an example of Indo-Sarcen architecture of Vijayanagar period and is now an archeological museum. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements.

Lalitha Mahal Palace – Mysore

Lalitha Mahal Palace – Mysore

The Lalitha Mahal is the second largest palace in Mysore. It is located near the Chamundi Hills, east of the city of Mysore in the Indian state of Karnataka. The palace was built in 1921 at the orders of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore for the exclusive stay of the then Viceroy of India. The palace was fashioned on the lines of the St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and is one of the imposing structures of the Mysore city.

Golconda Fort – Hyderabad

Golconda Fort – Hyderabad

Golconda , a ruined city of south-central India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda, is situated 11 kms west of Hyderabad. The 13th century Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya kings. The existing structure was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings. In the 16th century, Golkonda was the capital and fortress city of the Qutb Shahi kingdom, near Hyderabad. The city and fortress are built on a granite hill that is 120 meters (400 ft) high and is surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts.

Skeleton Coast – Namibia

Skeleton Coast – Namibia

The Skeleton Coast is the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean coast of Namibia and has been declared as Skeleton Coast National Park over much of the area, from the Ugab River to the Kunene. The northern half of the park is a designated wilderness area. Notable features here are the clay castles of the Hoarisib, the Agate Mountain salt pans and the large seal colony at Cape Fria.

Athirapilly Falls – Chalakkudy, Kerala

Athirapilly Falls – Chalakkudy, Kerala

Athirapilly Falls in Kerala has captured the imagination of quite a few Indian directors, but none has been a bigger fan of the place than Mani Rathnam, for songs from as high as 4 of his movies have been shot there – Kannathil Muthamittaal, Guru, Iruvar & Uyire (Dil Se).