Articles in Historic Destination

Hagia Sophia of Constantinople is also known as the Church of Holy Wisdom. Hagia Sophia is a former church belonging to the Byzantine era. It served as an Ottoman mosque in the city of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia is presently a museum. It is considered as one of the fine monuments in the world. Presently, the original Hagia Sophia is completely destroyed. Constantine the Great undertook the construction of this monument in the fourth century. Constantine served as the first, Catholic emperor. He founded the city of Constantinople. He called this city ‘new Rome’. Hagia Sophia of Constantinople is a premier church, located in an important city. When the church was eventually destroyed, the emperor’s son, Constantius, and the then emperor Theodosius, undertook the construction of a second one.  [...]

Exactly meaning the Mound of the Dead, Mohenjo Daro refers to an ancient civilization that once was the pride of the Indus valley. However, even today this lost city of the Indus valley is continuing to be the most visited site in Pakistan for two reasons – archaeology and tourism. Also known as the Ancient Indus Valley Metropolis, the Mohenjo Daro civilization is now in ruins, but is designated as a World Heritage site. We all have read about it in our history books, but what is more interesting about it is the fact that it is among the largest city-settlements adorning the Sindh Province in Pakistan. The archaeologists are of the opinion that the Mohenjo Daro civilization was set in 2600 BCE and that it was considered as among the early urban communities on the planet. As per the excavation,  [...]

If you were to talk about Peru and lost civilizations that are visited by people the world over, the first name mentioned by anyone worth the stamp on their passport is that of Machu Picchu. The tragedy, however, is that no one knows of the “other” Machu Picchu that far many hikers are now preferring. We are talking about Choquequirao, literally meaning “The Cradle of Gold” and this is a trail that is wild and feral, untamed by time and loved by hikers for its remoteness and distance from the commercialism and popularity of Machu Picchu, its more celebrated cousin. Located in Southern Peru, this Incan city’s remoteness is its strength as the few that do make it here are treated to a world trapped in time and far from the madding crowd. In structure and style, it bears a markedly  [...]

Reach to the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, which is in Peru and get fascinated with the alarming beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You would have never seen a beauty filled with greenery and ruins, making Machu Picchu one of the most stimulating destinations on the planet. So get prepared to embark on a virtual tour that offers activities and spectacular views and scenery all over the sight. Machu Picchu has a height of 7,000 feet above the sea level and is situated on the small hilltop between the Andean Mountain Range. From the top of the hill, you can take breathtaking glimpses of the majestic city. The wonder Machu Picchu boasts the glory of vicalamba Valley that lies at a distance of 80 kilometres towards the northwest of Cuzco. From this site, the Urubamba River could be  [...]