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The kallio Church
Helsinki, Finland
This towering Church is the most prominent landmark in the Kallio district. It was built about 100 years ago on the blueprints laid by Lars Snock. It depicts Finnish romantic architecture. The building is built in strong grey granite and so the church has a tough look to it but it softens by its serene location at the end of Siltasaarenkatu. Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 12am to 6pm; Satu...
Kerameikos Cemetery
Athens, Greece
This is a very important cemetery and the most well known in Greece. Located just outside the city, this is where Athenian soldiers killed during the Peloponnesian War were buried along with others. The Oberlaender Museum is also located here which displays archaeological finds from this cemetery which include pottery, vases, and figurines. Ruins of the Dipylon Gate and the Sacred Gate also remain...
Sharjah Heritage Museum
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Probably the best out of Sharjah’s museums, the exhibit details local customs, traditions, and arts and crafts before the discovery of oil. Phone: 568 0006 Opening Times: Sat-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 4-8pm Fees: Adult AED5, Child free, Family Pass AED10...
Baha'i Temple
New Delhi, India
Otherwise known as the Lotus Temple, the modern Baha'i Temple has often been compared to the Sydney Opera House. Giant white petals of Rajasthani Macrana marble open out from nine pools and walkways in the shape of an unfolding lotus, symbolising the nine spiritual paths of the Baha'i faith. The crouched yet upright stance and upturned, opening petals hint at the human form in ecstatic prayer. Th...