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History Museum
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan. It contains artifacts from Buddhist times and the Zoroastrian times. Location: Sharaf Rashidova 30, Tel: 2391779. Opening Times:Tue to Sun 10AM until 5PM, closed Mon. ...
Ottomon Military Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon
This military hospital right beside the Serail was built in 1865 by Sultan Abdul Aziz. From the period of the French mandate till the 1960’s it served as a courthouse. It was later converted into the of the Lebanese University but most parts of it were destroyed in the war. Completely renovated, it now houses the Council for Development and Reconstruction. ...
The oldest Hindu temple in Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam with shrines dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, is the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo. Located behind the Fort Railway Station, this Kovil (Hindu Temple) is devoted to the war god Skanda. It is the starting point for the annual Hindu Vel Festival. Vel is a procession where Vel (trident) chariot is dragged by devotees to the kovils on Galle Rd in Bambalapitiya. ...
Monastère de Cimiez (Cimiez Convent)
Nice, France
Lying within the convent is a church that contains the leading paintings by the locally famous artists, the Bréa brothers. Works of art from the 15th to the 18th centuries can also be seen here. There is a chapel dating from the 17th century that is also a must see. There are panoramic views of the city from the beautiful gardens. Place du Monastère Timings: Museum Monday to Satur...