17 places to discover
Chitragupta Temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, located in the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Khajuraho Group of Monuments built by the Chandela dynasty, it faces east and is noted for its 2.1-metre standing Surya image, seven-horse chariot, and richly carved exterior with intricate sculptures.
The Deogarh Jain Temples are a group of 31 Jain temples located within Deogarh Fort on the banks of the Betwa River in Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh. Constructed mainly between the 8th and 10th centuries during the Gupta and Chandela periods, with additions until the 17th century, the complex is renowned for its extensive collection of Jain sculptures and architectural styles. The Shantinath Temple is the most prominent, housing a 4.3-metre monolithic image of Lord Shantinatha.
The Elliston Coastal Trail is a cliff-top walking trail in Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The trail follows the coastline above Waterloo Bay and Anxious Bay, offering views of rugged limestone cliffs, sandy coves and the Southern Ocean. It is notable for its series of large coastal sculptures, interpretive signage and lookouts overlooking Little Bay and Waterloo Bay.
Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park (GASP) is a contemporary public art park on the Elwick Bay foreshore at Montrose in Glenorchy, Tasmania, about 8 km north of Hobart. Opened in stages from 2011, it features a distinctive coloured glass pavilion, boardwalks and wetlands linking Montrose Bay to Wilkinsons Point. The park displays rotating contemporary sculptures and installations by Tasmanian artists, integrating art, architecture and restored coastal landscape for visitors.
Krishna Mandapam is a rock-cut cave temple in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Excavated in the 7th century during the Pallava dynasty, it is renowned for its detailed bas-reliefs depicting the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill and realistic pastoral village scenes with cowherds, cattle and rural life.
Lake Ballard is a large ephemeral salt lake located about 51 km west of Menzies in Western Australia's Goldfields-Esperance region, within the Shire of Menzies. It is internationally renowned for 'Inside Australia', an installation of 51 black steel sculptures by British artist Antony Gormley spread across the white salt plain. Created in 2003 from casts of Menzies residents, the vast, flat lake bed creates a striking outback landscape.
Lakshmana Temple is the oldest and one of the largest temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, located in the Western Group of Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 10th century by Chandela ruler Yashovarman, it is dedicated to Vaikuntha Chaturmurthy, a four-faced form of Lord Vishnu. The sandstone temple exemplifies early Nagara architecture with intricate sculptures, a sanctum, mandapa, and subsidiary shrines.
Mahishasuramardini Cave is a 7th-century rock-cut cave temple located in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Excavated during the Pallava dynasty under Narasimhavarman I, it is renowned for its finely carved sculptures depicting Hindu deities. The cave features mandapa-style architecture with pillared veranda and sanctum, showcasing early Dravidian rock-cut art and iconography.
McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery is a 16-hectare outdoor sculpture park and indoor gallery located in Langwarrin, within the City of Frankston, Victoria. Established in 1971 on bushland donated by Harry and Nan McClelland, it displays more than 100 sculptures by leading Australian artists set among lakes, bushland and landscaped grounds, complemented by pavilion galleries hosting rotating contemporary exhibitions. It is recognised as one of Australia's foremost centres for sculpture.
Mengler Hill Lookout is a popular scenic viewpoint on Mengler Hill Road at Bethany in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Perched above the valley floor, it offers expansive panoramic views across vineyards, the towns of Tanunda and Nuriootpa, and the surrounding ranges. Notable for its accessible viewing platform, adjacent Barossa Sculpture Park, and picnic facilities, it serves as a key orientation point for visitors exploring the Barossa wine region.
Mogalarajapuram Caves are a group of five rock-cut cave temples located in the Mogalrajapuram area of central Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Dating to the 5th century during the Vishnukundina dynasty, they are among the earliest rock-cut temples in South India. Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, the caves feature notable sculptures of Nataraja, Vinayaka and Ardhanarishvara and are protected as a centrally protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Ravana Phadi Cave Temple is a 6th-century rock-cut cave temple located on a rocky hillock in Aihole, Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Excavated during the Early Chalukya period, it is one of the oldest rock-cut temples in Aihole and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is notable for its early Chalukyan architecture, elaborate sculptures of Shiva as Nataraja, Ardhanarishvara, and other deities, and its significance within the historic Aihole temple complex.
Sandridge Bridge is a heritage-listed former railway bridge spanning the Yarra River between Flinders Street and Southbank in central Melbourne, Victoria. Built in 1888 to carry the Sandridge railway line to Port Melbourne, it was converted to a pedestrian and cycle bridge in 2006. Notable for its preserved bluestone abutments, steel structure and The Travellers sculpture series, it offers river and city views and links major Southbank attractions.
Seawinds Gardens is a 34-hectare public garden located on the northern slopes of Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Managed by Parks Victoria, it offers panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne. Notable for its landscaped native and exotic plantings, extensive sculpture collection, and network of walking tracks, the gardens combine horticultural displays with natural bushland and provide picnic areas and lookouts within Arthurs Seat State Park.
The Silappathikara Art Gallery is a cultural gallery in Poompuhar, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, on the Coromandel Coast. Established by the Government of Tamil Nadu to illustrate the ancient Tamil epic Silappathikaram by Ilango Adigal, it houses sculpted panels, stone carvings and dioramas depicting the story of Kannagi and Kovalan. The two-storey building with seven galleries is noted for its narrative sculptures and traditional architectural design.
Varaha Cave Temple is a 7th-century rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Located on a small hillock near Arjuna's Penance, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar. Notable for its finely carved Pallava-era sculptures, pillared mandapa and early Dravidian architecture, it exemplifies the artistic achievements of the Pallava dynasty under Narasimhavarman I.
William Ricketts Sanctuary is an outdoor sculpture sanctuary set in a ferny mountain forest on Mount Dandenong in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, about 40 kilometres east of Melbourne. Created by potter and sculptor William Ricketts between the 1930s and 1990s, it displays more than 90 kiln-fired clay sculptures integrated among ferns, rocks and mountain ash. The site is managed by Parks Victoria and is noted for its Aboriginal-inspired figures and tranquil bushland setting.