Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world that has been a center of learning and civilization for over 3,000 years. Some important sites in Varanasi include the Ganga Ghats along the river, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which has a gold-plated spire, and the 8th century Durga Temple built in the Nagara style.

1. Varanasi
• Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world.
• Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older
than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old
as all of them put together“
• The city is a center of learning and civilization for over 3000
years.

2. Varanasi
• Varanasi Ghats
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• St. Mary's Church
• Durga Temple
• Nepali Temple
• Benares Hindu University.

3. Varanasi Ghats
The Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept
of divinity.

4. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Gyanvapi Mosque
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has earned the name of
Golden Temple due to the gold plating done using one ton of
gold donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh on its 15.5-m high
spire.

5. Durga Temple
The 8th century Durga temple is built in Nagara Style and is
one of the most important temples of the city. The 'shikhara'
of the temple consists of several small spires layered one on
top of the other.

6. Nepali Temple
Built in Nepali style by the King of Nepal on Lalita Ghat, it is also known
as the Kathwala temple because of the magnificent woodwork.