Munneswaram Temple
An important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE.
Structures Gallery
A collection of structure photographs from the archive.
Munneswaram Temple
Symbolize omniscience, multifaceted attributes, and the ability to view the universe from all directions simultaneously..
Munneswaram Temple
A depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as a four-armed cosmic dancer performing the Tandava. He symbolizes the cosmic cycle of life, dancing upon the demon Apasmara, representing the destruction of ignorance.
Thumulasoma Maha Pirivena
Historic Buddhist monastic institution and educational center. Its rich history stretches from ancient times up through the modern day, serving as a vital spiritual and educational pillar for the local community.
Brazen Palace
Is an ancient, historically significant site built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BC.
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha`s relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere. It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu in c. 140 B.C., who became king of Sri Lanka.
Pillers of Thuparamaya
Located within the sacred precinct of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed on the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).
Khai Dinh Mausoleum
Known for its intense, opulent mixture of Vietnamese, European, Roman, and Gothic styles, featuring intricate porcelain/glass mosaics and 127 steps, completed in 1931.
Mandarin Soldiers
24-statues stone collection consists of 4 military mandarins, 4 literature mandarins, 12 soldiers, and elephants/horses located in the Honor Courtyard. Arranged in two rows displaying detailed, realistic features, symbolizing the emperor`s loyal guardians within a blend of Eastern-Western, concrete-based, and ornate mosaic architecture.
Khai Dinh Tomb
Khải Định worked closely with the government of France, he was considered to be nothing more than "a salaried employee of the French government". Due to close collaboration, he was very unpopular amongst the people of Vietnam.
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
It is built for the Nguyễn Emperor Tự Đức and took three years to build, from 1864 to 1867. It is divided into a Temple Area and a Tomb Area.
Tu Duc Tomb
Emperor Tu Duc enjoyed the longest reign of any monarch of the Nguyễn dynasty, ruling from 1848 to 1883.
Tu Duc Tomb
Although teh Emperor had 104 wives and concubines, he was unable to father a son (possibly he became sterile after contracting smallpox).
Tu Duc Tomb
Thus, it fell to the Emperor to write his own epitaph on the deeds of his reign. He felt this was a bad omen, but the epitaph can still be found inscribed on the stele in the pavilion just to the east of the Emperor`s tomb..
Garden Structure
Inside of the Imperial Palace also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty.
Phuoc Duyen tower
This iconic seven-story Phước Duyên pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the city.
My Son Sanctuary
Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam.
Long Son Temple
Temple was erected on another hill in 1886 and after a large cyclone which destroyed the temple, the temple had to be moved from the hill to its current location.
Po Nagar Temple
A stele dated 781 indicates that the Cham King Satyavarman regained power in the area of "Ha-Ra Bridge", and that he restored the devastated temple.
Thich Ca Mau Ni
Budhha statue on top of the hill with 150+ steps.
Po Nagar Temple
A stele dated 781 indicates that the Cham King Satyavarman regained power in the area of "Ha-Ra Bridge", and that he restored the devastated temple.