Constructed in the 15th century the pagoda became the headquarters of the Tonkin Buddhist Association in 1934, and today it is headquarters for the Vietnam Central Buddhist Congregation. Quan Su Pagoda is also referred to as the Ambassador's Pagoda or Chua Quan Su, and is one of the main Vietnamese-styled temples in Hanoi. It houses many finely carved statues, some dating back to the 15th...
Yet another of London’s iconic landmarks, Trafalgar Square is situated at Charing Cross, London’s most important intersection. The square gets its name from the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. For the British, the victory over Napoleon’s forces was simultaneously flawless and Pyrrhic. Not a single British ship was lost, compared to 22 French/Spanish vessels. The b...
For centuries, the only crossing of the Thames was the London Bridge. By the nineteenth century, several other crossings had been built, but they were all in the wealthier west London neighborhoods. The densely packed East End had no bridges, and a simple journey across the river could take hours. By 1876 the problem could no longer be ignored. A committee was formed and th...
Mumbai’s Chowpatty Beach at the northern end of Marine Drive is where the citizens and tourists alike head to for an evening of fun and frolic. The many attractions here include numerous stalls selling a variety of snacks, the most popular being the famous bhel-puri, chat and pav-bhaji. One can also enjoy ferry rides and pony and camel rides too. The entire beach is abuzz with activity creat...