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Dive deep into the art and architecture of Pagan, one of the richest sites in Southeast Asia.
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Explore Thailand's vast legacy of art and architecture in its three historical capital cities: Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Bankgok.
Explore the rich artistic heritage of fresco painting in Florence with our Guide and Walking Tour of the Last Supper Frescoes of Florence.
For visitors to Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, which stands regally atop the first hill of Constantinople, is an iconic sight. The church redefined religious architecture and served as a source of inspiration for countless religious structures that followed, both Christian and Islamic. Use our downloadable travel guidebook to Istanbul to explore the church's enduring legacy.
One of the most striking characteristics of a Christian icon is the depicted sacred figure's steady outward gaze, which engages the faithful in a ritualistic exchange. Use this guidebook to explore St. Catherine's Monastery, the home of the greatest collection of Christian icons, including many dating from the 6th century – these are oldest icons in the world.
In Central Java, two massive temples rise as witness to the greatness of two empires –- one Buddhist and one Hindu. Use our downloadable travel guidebook to Java to explore the temple sites of Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) in detail and understand the importance of each site and draw linkages between these seemingly disconnected architectural landmarks.
Newly updated! Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer civilization in central Cambodia, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Southeast Asia. Use the detailed site reviews in our guide to the temples of Angkor in Siem Reap, to explore the historical and architectural significance of Angkor’s famous temple structures: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including the Bayon) and Banteay Srei.
Explore the art, architecture, and cosmology of the Maya with our Guide to Maya Art and Architecture, covering over 12 sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Discover the amazing Buddhist cave sites of Ellora (with its stunning Kailasa temple) and Ajanta (with its incredibly well-preserved 5th century paintings). Our travel guide ebook to the ancient Buddhist caves of India and China provides detailed reviews of each site and explains how Indian Buddhist cave architecture influenced later manifestations in China.
The worlds greatest ancient mosaics are integrated part of a site’s architecture and therefore, seeing them is uniquely a travel experience. Our travel guide to mosaic sites in the Mediterranean explores the long history of mosaic art and how styles ebbed and flowed across Italy (Sicily, Venice, Ravenna, Rome and Naples), Turkey (Istanbul), Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.