temple

This is a picture of the marble example of Antiquity architecture – the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.

The Temple of Hephaestus | Athens, Greece

Completed in the 415 BC, this marble building is of high architectural and archaeological significance. You may be surprised to find out that this marble example of fine Antiquity architecture has also inspired the design of buildings in other countries. Among them are: Vermont State House in the USA; Penshaw Monument in England; New Parliament House in Edinburgh.

A panorama view of Acropolis in Athens with Parthenon Temple.

Acropolis of Athens – panorama view with Parthenon Temple | Athens, Greece

The Acropolis view was the first one which greet us in Athens. This hill with remains of Parthenon temple is visible from almost every point of the city. The Acropolis of Athens is situated on a rock that rises around 150m above sea level. If you’ve been to the capital of Greece, you know how stunning it is to see it from anywhere, day and night.

Batu Cave near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Hindu temple in the morning sun

Batu Caves | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The limestone caves, Batu Caves, are located to the North of the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The Temple Cave is not only home to a number of different Hindu shrines, but is also the largest cave of the system with a ceiling height of up to 100 metres. The pictures shows one of those incredibly impressive Hindu altars, which is located in the very depth of the cave.