Riquewihr -- Most Enchanting Village -- Attraction in France

Riquewihr, France

Riquewihr, located between the Plain of Alsace and soaring peaks of the Vosges mountains, it is a fine medieval town in the center of the lovely Alsatian vineyards, categorized among France's most beautiful villages.

This exquisite town has for centuries succeeded in mixing the superb quality of its fine architecture with the quality of its globally renowned wines, from which it takes its nickname, "The Gem of the Alsace Vineyards."

Riquewihr, which should not be overlooked while visiting Alsace, stands out as an open-air museum. Moreover, it has done a wonderful job at preserving its genuine character within its city walls, today besieged just by the vines.

Riquewihr, an ancient town, comprises half-timbered houses that go back from 15th to 18th centuries, constructed rather close together, the Dolder, or a very old defensive gate, all contributing to an extraordinary architectural whole.

The Alsatian house sort takes on in Riquewihr its highest level of expression by providing all the necessary declinations of sculpted oriel windows, half-timbering, and inner courtyards decorated by old fountains and wells.

These museums will allow you to learn about the cultural and historical heritage of the Ribeauvillé as well as Riquewihr Region:

• the Thieves' Tower (previous prison of Riquewihr),
• the Winemaker's House (dating from the sixteen century),
• the Dolder Tower (ancient ex defensive gateway)

Beautifully adorned with flowers from spring to summer, the town assumes Christmas-like colors in the Advent period, and in a special aura that mixes the holiday magic of Christmas along with the enduring Alsatian traditions.

Take a stroll anywhere here and you'll discover historical gems everywhere you go. 

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Harmandir Sahib -- Golden History & One of India's Best Attractions

 Harmandir Sahib, Delhi

Harmandir Sahib's seeds were laid in 1570, when the third Guru Sahib began excavating a sacred tank and constructing a town settlement there. The 5th Guru Sahib of Sikhs conceived a main site of worship, who designed the building and then started the construction in the year 1588. Both the layout and architecture symbolize accessibility to everyone regardless of race, class or belief. During the next couple of decades, the temple underwent attacks and damage, which was finally repaired. The 6th Guru Sahib developed further the temple complex, adding the Akal Takht. Maharaja Ranjit Singh who initially decorated the gurudwara, with his liberal contribution, the gold plating was finished by 1830.

The actual temple complex which lies in the center of the city, is surrounded by a lively market area and narrow lanes. Different from other temples, the golden temple has four entrances on four sides, symbolizing its spirit of welcoming everyone who wants to enter. Along the central gate stands the peripheral structure, which runs throughout the whole complex, and is home to varying dining halls, administration offices, and dormitories.

In the midpoint of the outer structure lies a fake body of water called the Sarovar, which is thought to have holy healing powers; accounts of this sacred water healing people from their sicknesses are inscribed in the walls surrounding the tank. In the heart of the body of water sits the enchanting gurudwara, linked by a causeway functioning as the waiting section for visitors waiting in the line to gain entry to the main temple.

The interior, or inside Harmandir Sahib, the three-floored house of God happens to be excessively ornamented with a big amount of gold and stones. The sacred scriptures of Sikhism are put right here and read during the day together with other suitable hymns and even musical instruments. Though the marble floors have elaborate carvings and inlay work, the ceiling and walls are thoroughly studded with precious stones and metal. The Akal Takht which came into existence later and was utilized to address temporary issues, is now thought of as the pinnacle of earthly authority.

Today, Hamandir Sahib receives more visitors than the famous The Taj Mahal. It's open 6:00 am to 2:00 am daily.

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Kek Lok Si Temple -- Greatest Tourist Attraction in Malaysia

 Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia

Kek Lok Si Temple, or called the "Temple of Supreme Bliss," constructed back in 1891 on terraces that go into the Penang Hill's side in Penang Island, Malaysia, and is one of Southeast Asia's biggest and most beautiful temple complexes, which consist of seven floors in all; an elevator can take you up but with a small fee.

With literally millions of stunning images of Buddha as well as hundreds of exquisite meaningful murals, carvings, and sculptures in the exterior and interior of the archways, temple halls, and pagodas, make Kek Lok Si Temple not only a center for Buddha education and Chinese culture but also distinctive heritage treasures which are rooted with traditional Chinese rituals and Mahayana Buddhism combine into a consonant whole, in the architecture, and even in worshipers' daily activities.

Inside, see the Kek Lok Si Statue, or the statue of Kuan Yin, who is the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, stands 30 meters tall and has been added to the complex rather recently. The large pavilion, which was built in 2009, is situated in the higher portion of the complex. A Sky Lift can be used to gain access. Then, there's a mega complex that houses elaborate gardens as well as ponds filled with live tortoises.

Thousands of worshippers and tourists visit every year making the pilgrimage and to tour this amazing temple.

The public can tour the entire complex from 8 to 5:30 daily.

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