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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
This monument has been crowned the ‘World's Most Beautiful in 2025'
In a recent survey conducted by Time Out, India' Taj Mahal has been crowned the 'World's Most Beautiful in 2025'. The prestigious title bagged by Agra's white marble beauty once again proves why the world is crazy after the Taj Mahal, the monument of love. It is a stunning recognition of architectural beauty which has edged out 23 other global marvels on the planet. Let's have a closer look: Taj Mahal: A Monument Built from Love and Sorrow The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. It is a gorgeous piece of art that celebrates love and sorrow at the same time. The monument was built by the king for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during childbirth. It took some 22 years and around 20,000 artisans, labourers, and architects to build this masterpiece of love. Architectural wonder The Taj Mahal stands as a living example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It beautifully blends Persian domes, Islamic calligraphy, and Indian pietra dura inlays and the iconic ivory‑white marble dome reflects beauty like no other. Global recognition The Taj Mahal is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and one of the Seven Wonders of The World. The new ranking comes at a moment when it is already celebrated across the globe. The monument draws over seven million visitors every year which only shows its global popularity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The monument celebrates diverse architectural beauty from across the globe, including monuments in Asian countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Japan. But the Taj Mahal took away the title—a recognition largely attributed to its heritage value and architectural perfection. As per architectural critiques and romantic travellers, the Taj Mahal's crowning as the most beautiful building is a validation of its ever-beautiful soul—the eternal love story it narrates. Top 24 most beautiful buildings in the list include: The Taj Mahal, Agra, India Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Fallingwater, USA Ad-Dayr in Petra, Jordan Fondation Louis Vuitton, France Trinity College Library, Ireland Trinity College Library, Ireland Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, Iran The Twist, Norway Sagrada Familia, Spain Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Bangladesh Pantheon, Italy Palmenhaus at Schonbrunn Palace, Austria Bát Tràng Ceramic Community House, Vietnam Museum at Eldridge Street, USA Santuario de Las Lajas, Colombia Museum of Old and New Art, Australia Maggie's Centre, St James's Hospital, UK Baháʼí Temple of South America, Chile Futuna Chapel, New Zealand Komera Leadership Centre, Rwanda National Holocaust Monument, Canada Enryaku-ji, Japan
Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
'I've been drinking Guinness for years and just realised what the logo means'
Guinness isn't just any beer - it's Ireland most iconic export and a proud symbol of Irish heritage recognised all over the world. This famous dry stout, brewed in Dublin since 1759, is instantly recognisable by its rich, dark colour and creamy white head. Loved for its unique roasted malt flavour, over 10 million glasses of Guinness are enjoyed every single day across the world. But there's something even the most seasoned Guinness drinkers might not know - the famous logo you see on every bottle, can and pint glass isn't just a decoration. After years of drinking the legendary beverage, many people are only just realising what the Guinness harp really means, and it's deeply Irish story. The harp isn't just any harp. It's inspired by one of Ireland's oldest and most treasured symbols, the Brian Boru harp. This ancient 14th-century Gaelic harp, sometimes called the O'Neill harp, is kept safe at Trinity College Library in Dublin, where visitors from all over come to see it. Guinness explains: "Ireland was well-known overseas at the time for its rich culture and musical heritage. The harp was a significant emblem of this tradition and has been a heraldic symbol of Ireland from the 13th century. The Guinness Harp is based on the 'Brian Boru Harp', considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of the Gaelic harp, or cláirseach. "The mythology of the harp itself is that it once belonged to Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, who died at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. More recently, the harp has been dated to the 14th century but maintains its nominal association with Ireland's legendary king. The original creator of the harp remains a mystery. The harp was donated to Trinity College Dublin in 1782, where it continues to be on display today." The harp first appeared on a Guinness bottle label back in 1862 and while it has gone through several redesigns over the centuries, it's been synonymous with the brand ever since. In what might come as a twist, the Guinness harp actually faces the opposite way to the official Irish harp used by the government. Guinness said: "The Irish Free State chose the same Brian Boru harp as the official emblem on its founding in 1922 and it remains on the Republic of Ireland's national coat of arms. It appears on the Presidential seal, as well as coins and passports. As Guinness had already trademarked the logo, the Irish State were required to 'flip' the image harp faces in the opposite direction - compare the logo on an Irish coin to your pint glass!" This little detail has clearly surprised fans on social media, especially with the recent 'split the G' trend, where people have been dissecting and celebrating Guinness's logo like never before. One person wrote: "How am I just noticing that Guinness logo is a harp?" Another shared: "Am I the only one that is just realising that the Guinness logo is a harp?? I seriously thought it was just a weirdly bent piece of gold."
