Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
Lumbinī is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved…
Lower Valley of the Omo River
The Lower Valley of the Omo is home for many tribes, including the Hamers, Mursis, Turkana, Karos, Surmas, Bume, Galeba, Dassanetchs, Berber,…
Longmen Grottoes
“The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and…
Lolei near Angkor
“Dating late 9th Century, Lolei consists of four brick temple towers grouped together on a terrace.” More on Wikipedia.
Lhasa – Kathmandu Road
“The Friendship Highway is a route connecting Lhasa to Katmandu. It crosses three passes over 5,000m before dropping to 1,750m at the…
Leshan Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, carved out of a cliff face. It is the largest stone Buddha in…
Les Invalides
“Les Invalides is a complex of buildings containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as…
Land of Frankincense
“The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori…
Lamu Old Town
“Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and…