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Château de Chantilly

Château de Chantilly, 60500 Chantilly Built from the XIVth to the XVIIIth century, Chantilly is a perfect example of the Renaissance style. Which means esthetics are going to be present! As soon as you arrive, you are welcomed by the statue of Anne de Montmorency riding his trusty steed, guarding the majestic entrance of the fortress. All around the castle, a wide moat and an esplanade give the feeling that the residence dominate the area. A breathtaking view ! One of the strong points of Chantilly: Les Grandes Ecuries. With a 28 meter high dome and the potential to hold 240 horses, they are the biggest stables in all of Europe. Many demonstrations and shows take place there, with the possibility to go behind the scenes and learn about the lifestyle of the horse riders. You will also find the horse museum there; if you are more interested in the history and representation of horses in our civilization, be sure not to miss this unique experience! Feel like a royal by visiting the Doma...
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Heer Ranjha

Heer Ranjha was written by Waris Shah. Some historians say that the story was the original work of Shah, written after he had fallen in love with a girl named Bhag Bhari.[2] Others say that Heer and Ranjha were real personalities who lived under the Lodi dynasty and that Waris Shah later utilised these personalities for his story. Shah states that the story has a deeper meaning, referring to the unrelenting quest that man has towards God.[3] One of the popular origin stories for the tale is that it was a story from the times of Emperor Akbar. About six centuries old now, it was first narrated in verse by one Damodar Arora during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Damodar was a native of Jhang where the story is broadly based and he had heard it from one Raja Ram Khatri who is supposed to be an eyewitness to all that happened. Since then it has been narrated variously and in various languages, both in verse and prose.[4] Rag Heer Ranjha. The invocation at the beginning,[5] in one version:Aw...
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Satapara Lake

Satapara Lake Satapara Lake is on the way of Deosai Plains. Raja Ali Khan is credited with the construction of an embankment around Satpara Lake to provide water to the settlements in Skardu and 2,636 meters from sea level. Satpara Lake is situated at a height of 2,636 meters 8,650 feet above sea level and is spread over an area of 2.5 km². Satpara Lake also called “Sadpara Lake”. Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, which supplies water to Skardu Valley. It is fed by the Satpara Stream. Since 2003, Satpara Dam is being constructed downstream of the lake and, upon completion, will enlarge the size of Satpara Lake. How To Reach Satpara Lake is natural lake situated about 9 kilometers 5.60 miles north of Skardu the capital of Baltistan, in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Situated at a height above sea level of 2,635 meters 8645 feet the lake is reached almost 20 minutes of jeep drive from Skardu. This lake is feed by the Satpara Stream which act...
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Ayesha Mosque Makkah

Masjid e Taneem is a mosque in the Al-Hil area about 5 miles away from the Holy Kaaba, in Taneem, which is near Mecca and acts as Miqat (a station for putting on pilgrims' garments) for people living in Mecca.This mosque is also known as Masjid -e- Ayesha since Prophet Mohammed 's wife Ayesha had put her Ihram (restriction on Pilgrimage) from this place once. If someone is living in Mecca and wants to perform Umra(pilgrimage to Mecca) then he should go to this place, enter into the state of Ihram (in part by putting on pilgrim's garments) and then return to Mecca so that the condition of traveling for the pilgrims is also fulfilled. The Prophet has said: “Part of the worship of Hajj and Umra is to travel in the way of Allah and to go out of the city.”[1] This is quite a big mosque with superb facilities for baths, ablution and changing, available for pilgrims and those who come to offer regular prayers. Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid at-Tan’eem marks the place where Um...
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Kul Sharif Mosque

The Kul Sharif Mosque, built in place of the old mosque of the Khanate of Kazan that was destroyed in 1552, is the great symbol of Kazan and the Republic of Tatarstan. The mosque was named after Kazan's last great Imam before Ivan the Terrible invaded and seized the city. It is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin, the historic and architectural ensemble of Kazan that is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kul Sharif Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Europe and the principal mosque of Kazan. It is the largest Muslim place of worship in Europe, serving as home to a rich collection of ancient books. It was named after a legendary Kul Sharif, the Imam of Khanate of Kazan and the hero of the Tatars, who lived in the 16th century.Originally, about 4 centuries ago, a legendary many-minaret Kul Sharif Mosque stood decorating the capital of Kazan Khanate. It was magnificent, graceful, beautiful and encompassed a rich library. The mosque carried the name of its last Ima...
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Shahi Mosque, Chitral

Shahi-Masjid The Shahi Mosque is the main mosque in the town of Chitral. It is located on the bank of the Chitral river adjacent to the Chitral Fort. It was the principal mosque of Chitral at the time of the existence of the State of Chitral.[4][5] The mosque was built on the orders of His Highness Shuja ul-Mulk in 1924.[1][6] Shahi Masjid, a piece of magnificent architecture. The Shahi Masjid was built by Shujaul Mulk in 1924 A.D. Shujaul Mulk was the Mehtar of Chitral or more to say the ruler of Chitral from 1895 to 1936. The building of the Masjid is truly an amazing piece of architecture with pure white marbles and engraved art. The architecture truly represents the culture and tradition of Chitral aristocrats. The Shahi Mosque is the main mosque in the town of Chitral. It is located on the bank of the Chitral river adjacent to the Chitral Fort. It was the principal mosque of Chitral at the time of the existence of the State of Chitral.[4][5] The mosque was built on the orders of ...
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PAMUKKALE (TURKEY)

These terraced mineral pools seem positively otherworldly, and the views from these pools are incredible.Located to the west, along the Aegean coast, where, in addition to beautiful beaches, hidden coves and interesting cities, there are many ancient treasures to admire, Pamukkale is by far the most important treasure in the world. Translated, Pamukkale means "cotton castle". When you see this place, you'll soon realize that Pamukkale has truly earned that name. Views that blow us away - that's what we want on vacation, is not it? Maybe you're thinking about the view from the Empire State Building or the French Alps. But today I would like to introduce you to a place that blew me away: the city of Pamukkale! Located to the west, along the Aegean coast, where, in addition to beautiful beaches, hidden coves and interesting cities, there are many ancient treasures to admire, Pamukkale is by far the most important treasure in the world. Translated, Pamukkale means ...
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