Momente din Seul 26. Jongmyo / Seoul Moments 26. Jongmyo Shrine

Built in the proximity of the Gyeongbok Palace, in 1392, Jongmyo Shrine is dedicated to the preservation of royal family sacred tablets. When a king or a queen died, they were mourned in the palace for 3 years. Then, the … Continue reading

Momente din Seul 24. Biwon sau Gradina Secreta ? / Seoul Moments 24. Buwon or the Secret Garden?

The question mark in the title stands for the names of this garden, during the time: The North Garden, The Forbidden Garden or the Secret Garden? The last one is not very much liked by the authorities (as I read … Continue reading

Momente din Seul 23. Palatul Cheangdeokgung / Seoul Moments 23. Cheangdeokgung Palace

The Cheangdeokgung Palace, included among the UNESCO’s treasures, was built between 1405-1412, during the reign of the King Taejong, The entrance fee is less than 2 euros and you may visit any day, except on Mondays, between 9-18.30. The access … Continue reading

Povestiri din Rajahstan 4. Turn al victoriei sau minaret? Qutub Minar, Delhi

Complexul Qutub se afla in partea de sud a orasului Delhi, pe Aurobindo Marg, la 14 km de Piata Connaught si constituie pentru locuitori un loc de plimbare si relaxare. Cel mai cunoscut monument din acest spatiu este turnul  cu … Continue reading

O dată în viață, China ep. 23 Orașul interzis, Beijing

Am ajuns la sfarsitul relatarii calatoriei mele in Beijing. Am lasat la urma descrierea Orasului Interzis (Gu Gong) deoarece acesta este o adevarata emblema a orasului si a suscitat, de-a lungul timpului, curiozitati, dispute, controverse. Multi au scris despre el, … Continue reading