Since the beginning of the human life on the lovely planet, the man has raised numerous synthetic improvisations in different patterns. Architecure and engineering both have attained the key importance in every era and this has resulted the construction of many radical and state of the art buildings. The designs of the architecture and the styles of the elevations have gone through tremendous developments and modifications with the passage of time. However, the sense of the conservation of the common heritage has also been equally developed, because the architecture of different ages is the main source of understanding the life styles, customs and cultures of their respective nations.

In the middle ages, in different parts of the world, especially in Europe the royal class started the tradition to raise a fortified construction in order to protect their personal properties. These type of constructions are usually called as castle and  timber, clay and stones were the basic raw materials used in their constructions. In the following, we have tried to bring before you some wonderful images of the lovely castles of the lovely planet ;

1- Royal Palace of Brussels in Belgium

The Royal Palace of Brussels in Belgium ( Joachim Thieren's Image )

2- Windsor Castle of Berkshire, England

Windsor Castle of England. Jussi Kangasharju's Image

 3- Limousin Castle of France

Limousin Castle of France ( An Image by Quim Bahi )

 4- Quaitbay Castle in Alexandria, Egypt

Quaitbay Castle in Alexandria, Egypt ( An Image by Ahmed Samir Habib )

 5- Templar Castle of Ponferrada in Spain

Templar Castle of Ponferrada, Spain ( Image By ribizlifozelek )

 6- Ranikot Fort in Sindh, Pakistan

Ranikot Fort in Sindh, Pakistan ( Image: Tanwir Jogi )

 7- Gulbarga Castle in Karnataka, India

Gulbarga Castle in Karnataka,India ( Image: Mejroxy )

8- Bangalore Castle of India

Bangalore Castle of India ( Image By Nina Maaninka )

9- Rayen Castle of Iran

Rayen Castle of Iran ( Photo by Mahdi Kazzazi )

10- Karak Castle of Jordan

Karak Castle of Jordan in Amman

11- Sorooca Castle of Moldova

Soroca Castle of Moldova ( Am Image by Groundhopping Merseburg )

12- Mongol Castle in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongol Castle in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ( An Image by Ariunbold P )

 13- Duwisib Castle of Namibia

Duwisib Castle of Namibia ( Image : Bill Dutfield )

14- Doorwerth Castle in Gelderland, Netherlands

Doorwerth Castle in Gelderland, Netherlands ( Image: Toon van den Einde )

 15- Akershus Castle in Oslo, Norway

Akershus Castle in Oslo, Norway ( Image by Don César )

16- Masyaf Castle of Syria

Masyaf Castle of Syria ( Image: Richard Avis )

17- Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, Mexico

Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, Mexico ( Image: Pulpolux )

18- Nuovo Castle in Naples, Italy

Nuovo Castle of Italy Castel ( A Flickr Image by ScubaJo)

19- Rumelihisarı Castle in Istanbul, Turkey

Rumelihisarı Castle in Istanbul, Turkey ( Image By Rob.Mcgonigle )

 20- Hohenzollern Castle of Germany

Hohenzollern Castle of Germany (An image by til213 )

21- Hame Castle in Hameenlinna, Finland

Hame Castle in Southern Finland ( Image By MEhokie04 )

 22- Ivangorod Castle in Narva, Estonia

Ivangorod Castle of Estonia ( Image By t.devinney )

23- Old Castle of Tripoli, Libya

Old Castle of Tripoli in Libya ( Image: By aymen_tawil )

24- Egeskov Castle – Funen, Denmark

Egeskov Castle - Funen Denmark ( Image: Jim Trodel )

 25- Taman Sari Water Castle of Indonesia

Taman Sari Water Castle of Indonesia ( Image : Fazlie Shamsuddin )

Sunset has its own appealing philosophy in nature. Clouds, mountains, streams, rivers, seashores, trees, fields even man made architecture becomes fascinating at the time of sunset. For poets, lovers, thinkers and meditators the time of sunrise and sunset is so ravishing. Every evening, the sun vanishes below the horizon in the west and the twilight starts. The atmosphare becomes full of  amazing colors at the time of sunset and it has different shades in different parts of the world in accordance with the existing seasons. Somewhere it is blazing orange, somewhere it is pearly pinkish and somewhere it is magnificent purple. Following are some of the beautiful images of the sunset around the world;

1- Camel Caravan in Sunset, Australia

Camel Caravan in sunset ( A Symoto Image )

2- Sunset : Chakri Punjab, Pakistan

The super Sunset ( Chakri Green Fields, Punjab Pakistan ) Image: By Abeer J. Chaudhri

3- Sunset : Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada

Exquisite sunset: Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada ( By: dmclean1450 )

4. Sunset : Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

A fantastic image from Croatia - Dalmatian Coast Sunset ( By: Darrell Godliman )

5. Amboseli National Park, Kenya ( Amazing Sunset )

Amazing African Sunset: Amboseli National Park, Kenya ( Image: Maulik Eye )

6. Sunset in North Tunisia ( Tabarka )

Fabulous Sunset in Tabarka, North Tunisia ( Image: Alexandre Moreau )

7. French Architecture in Sunset

Elegant image of the French Architecture in Sunset ( Image: Ellinas_n* )

8. Sunset View of the Franklin Mountain, El Paso, Mexico

Sunset View of the Franklin Mountain, El Paso, Mexico ( mogew image )

9. The monument of Egypt during a glorious Sunset

The monument of Egypt during a glorious sunset ( KAROLOS TRIVIZAS IMAGE )

10. Spectacular Sunset:   Playa de S.juan, Valencia, Spain

Spectaculat Spanish Sunset, Valencia ( Image : Ricardodaforce )

11. Splendid Sunset View from Norway

Sunset View from Norway ( Image: Berit on flickr )

12. Taj Mahal, Agra, India ( A magical view of Sunset )

Taj Mahal, Sunset, Agra, India ( Michele Falzone's Image )

The construction of the Raudonė Castle of Lithuania was started in the sixteenth century. This fabulous historic castle is located in Jurbarkas district of Lithuania. The name of the castle is also associated with the city Raudonė and the Raudonė castle is one of the most famous architectural structures in Lithuania.

Raudonė Castle of Lithuania

The present formation of the castle is actually the developed construction done by Jeronimas, who was a governor and the secretary of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy Treasury in the middle of 17^th century and he made the Raudonė castle his main residence. Actually, this was the time, when the Raudone Castle was looked after and maintained properly. During the 18^th century, it was occupied by Olendskiai family who rebuilt the Raudonė castle several times according to classicism style. Later, Raudone castle was sold by Olendskiai to Zubovai family due to a fire broke up. Zubovai family entirely remodeled and completed the reconstruction in 1877.

During the First World War and the Second World War, the German armed forces destroyed the castle a lot. The Great Tower of the Raudone castle was also damaged and much of the construction was badly affected. After the Second World War, the Raudonė caslte was rebuilt and a primary school was here established which works till nowadays and is the only one school located in the castle in Lithuania. Today, the building of Raudone castle of Lithuania is considered as an example of 19th century neo-Gothic architecture.

Minar-e-Pakistan is a monument which keeps tremendous significance in the political history of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This tall and star shaped monument was constructed to commemorate the Pakistan Resolution of 23^rd March , 1940 in Iqbal Park Lahore. This impressive monument is situated in the most attractive area of Lahore which grabs the attention of the most of the visitors of this historic city.

Minar-e-Pakistan reminds us about the Lahore Resolution or Pakistan Resolution (Qarardad-e-Pakistan) which was the first official declaration by the people of this area for demanding a separate homeland. This session and the demonstration was executed on the call of All India Muslim League which was carrying the massive support by the Muslims of Indian Sub Continent. In 1960, after 13 years of the independence, the leaders of Muslim League expressed a desire to build a memorial in this area. The authorities started acting upon this demand and an appeal was made for the donations for its construction before the general public. Minar-e-Pakistan was designed by Nasereddin Murat Khan who was a Turkish architect. On 23^rd March, 1960 , the foundation stone was laid by the then Governor of West Pakistan and the construction was started.

Minar e Pakistan ( Image: SM Rafiq )

 It took almost eight years for the construction of this fabulous monument. The base of Minar-e-Pakistan is kept about 8 meters above the ground. The tower rises about 62 meters on the base, thus the total height of minaret is about 92 meters above the ground. The beautiful flower shaped bases of the opened petals are 9 meters high and the diameter of Minar-e-Pakistan is about 9.75 m. Minar-e-Pakistan is surrounded by two crescent-shaped pools which are four feet deep and lined with green and red marble. The dome of Minar-e-Pakistan is made up with stainless steel inlaid with fine glass pieces. There are four stages and 162 stairs that lead up to the dome. Whole building is a fantastic blend of Mughal and Modern architecture and the white marble has enhanced the beauty of its structure. For reaching the top the elevator facility is also provided and the visitors can view the amazing panoramic view of the Walled City of Lahore. In the adjacent park, the marble fountains and an artificial lake also increase the beauty of this wonderful tower. The visitors can also read the admirable inscriptions which are engraved on different levels of Minar-e-Pakistan. These include the text about the history of the Pakistan Resolution and Islamic Calligraphic Art.

A night view of Minar-e-Pakistan

As it is described earlier that the whole area around Minar-e-Pakistan, a memorial to the Pakistan Resolution is actually a cluster of many other magnificent historic monuments. The need of the day is to establish a complete buffer zone in the entire area to safeguard the delicate constructions of these monuments. Eco Watch which is a local pressure group, working for the environment and sustainable development has highlighted this issue through their famous complaint before the Environmental Protection Tribunal Punjab. In the detailed judgment of this complaint, the instructions were issued to the local authorities to establish this area as a buffer zone and adopt the suitable measures to prevent the air pollution and other environmental threats. But still no implementation has been made upon the instructions issued by the Tribunal.

Morocco is an important country of Africa. Officially named as The Kingdom of Morocco, it is a constitutional monarchy, headed by The King of Morocco. Moroccan flag displays a green start on red ground. The motto is: God, Homeland, King.

Flag of Morocco

Morocco is also known as Marrakesh, meaning Land of God.

Morocco has a diverse culture inherited from Roman, Arab and European influences.

People of Morocco , Image by © Jed Share and Kaoru/Corbis

The history of Morocco dates back to Paleolithic period (200,000 BC). The earliest well-known independent Moroccan empire was the Berber Kingdom of Mauretania under King Bocchus I. The ruins of Chellah in Rabat speak of the ancient heritage of the country.

Ruins of Chellah

Barbary Lion is the national emblem of Morocco.

Barbary Lion of Morocco

The present day Morocco is a modern and forward looking kingdom of North Africa ruled by the present king Mohammad VI. Morocco assumed independence from Spain on April 7, 1956 after 44 years of occupation.

King Mohammed VI

Morocco is known for its Islamic liberalism and openness towards the West. The kingdom is a Major non-NATO ally of the United States and is in agreement on free trade agreements with the US and the European Union. Morocco is also part of Organization of the Islamic Conference. The population of Morocco consists of Arabs, Berbers, Jews and other minorities of different origins, and speaks Darija or Berber language.

Old Moroccan City

Because of its diverse cultural influences, Moroccan culture is a beautiful blend of different customs and traditions which is visible in its art, literature, food and culture. Moroccan food is a tasteful blend of Arab, European and Mediterranean cuisine.

Food Culture of Morocco

Morocco architecture is majorly inspired by Turkish and Arab traditions. Moroccan art is second to none in its elegance, detail, colors, beauty and grandeur.

Moroccan Architecture, Hassan II Mosque, Image by Ewa Serwicka (www.dalekoniedaleko.pl)

Morocco has Mediterranean climate and beautiful landscape bordered by Atlantic Ocean that reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar in to the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco is also known for its beautiful Essaouira beach and coastline.

Coastline of Essaouira

Major cities of Morocco are Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh. Morocco has a stable economy based majorly on its oil exports.

Marrakech Railway Station

Morocco has a rich heritage of music and literature. Moroccan players are also well known in the arenas of athletics, swimming, tennis, polo and soccer. Morocco will be hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2015a t Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Marrakesh.

Marrakesh Stadium

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