Swayambunath in Kathmandu
“The Swayambhunath complex, dating back to the 5th century atop a hill west to Kathmandu, consists of a stupa, a variety of…
Sun Temple in Konârak
“On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a…
Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
“The Summer Palace in Beijing – first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original…
Stone Town of Zanzibar
“The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban…
Stone steles in Tiya
“Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis…
Stone Forest of Shilin
The site includes “tower karst, pinnacle karst and cone karst formations, along with other spectacular characteristics such as natural bridges, gorges and…
Srah Srang in Angkor
“Dug in the mid-10th century, Srah Srang measures 700 by 350 m and is still partially flooded. The landing-stage is cruciform, flanked…
Speyer Cathedral
“Speyer Cathedral, a basilica with four towers and two domes, was founded by Conrad II in 1030 and remodelled at the end…
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
“Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot of international significance. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests…