I never tire of looking at the iconic architecture in Bhutan. Buildings have outer walls that are white, but the windows, rooftops and railings are intricately detailed with paintings. Sometimes you’ll see tiny repetitive geometric designs stretched foot after foot on the building. Others paintings are beautiful flowers. Both are equally eye catching.
This is actually the side doorway leading into the monastery above.
This is the detail of an archway leading into an elementary school. Would you have loved to attend school in a building with such an inviting entrance?
Travel Well,
Beth
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Amy @ The Q Family says
Beautiful building!
jackie says
Lovely shots!
Tim Marks says
Buildings in Asia are so different than what we’re used to. Old stuff here in the states is interesting, in Europe it brings visions of medieval fantasies, but in Asia it is so different that you just want to gaze at it and explore.
Saddly most of our schools (even the old ones) are just boring.
marina villatoro says
Hi,
I would have loved to go to school there, maybe I would have had more respect for it. I went to school that was designed for a prison, literally!
Gorgeous shots!
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jessiev says
that is just so beautiful, esp the colors. thanks for sharing!
Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfish says
Stunning. I love all of the details and the colors.
Carolina says
I would love to teach at a school with that entrance. These are so beautiful.
Monna says
Beth, I know very little about Bhutan so I am going to read through your other posts to learn more. Thanks for the gorgeous shots.
Dominique says
I love taking photos of architectural details. These are especially nice!