Golden wander
Nigel Thompson is dazzled by Earth’s most celebrated shimmering sights
All that glisters is not gold — Often have you heard that told.
Students of Shakespeare’s The Merchant Of Venice will know the phrase – said by the Prince of Morocco as he tries to win the hand of the clever and quick-witted heiress
Portia – means the attractive external appearance of an object does not necessarily reveal its true value or worth inside.
But that does not stop us admiring glorious golden sights around the world.
Here’s our pick of the planet’s most awesome auric attractions…
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Also known as the Harmandir Sahib and the holiest gurdwara (place of worship) for Sikhs, it was completed on a man-made pool in 1589 but badly damaged by invaders several times and then rebuilt. The 1809 marble and copper structure was overlaid with gold leaf back in 1830 and it has become more familiar as the Golden Temple.
The illuminated night view with the reflection in the lake is particularly striking.
More info: incredibleindia.org