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Alleppey

The northernmost gateway to Kerala’s backwaters.

Lotus Temple

The Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi was completed in 1986 and has won several architectural awards.

Fort Cochin

Quaint streets in colonial Portuguese, British and Dutch style.

Kusum Sarovar

Located near the town of Govardhan, not far from Mathura, lies this place of special significance to Lord Krishna.

Pushkar Lake

Pushkar is one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites in Hindu religion.

Rishikesh

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the Ganges, Rishikesh lies just north of the holy city Haridwar.

Assi Ghat

Varanasi, considered a Holy city for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, is the oldest city in India. The Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi.

Centro Cívico do Estreito de Câmara de Lobos

Built on a hilly outcrop in the centre of the town, this is an interesting example of contemporary Portuguese architecture. The glass facades are protected from the sun by spaced timber cladding, a theme which is continued in the surrounding urban design. Its geological positioning provides panoramic views of the surrounding towns, [...]

MACFunchal

The Museu de arte contemporânea de Funchal is located in the historic São Tiago Fort, at the edge of the historic centre. Although the exhibition spaces themselves are small, the MACFunchal is worth a the trip to explore the architecture of the fort- cavernous stone passageways, watch-towers and a rooftop terrace overlooking the [...]

Casa Madeirense

Casa Madeirense is strategically located on the main road from Lido to the city center of Funchal. From the street, it may look a bit dark and rustic inside, but there is also a covered outdoor seating area which is quite pleasant. The food is delicious, although not cheap, but definitely worth it [...]