These are the devils that were cast into stones. As part of Hajj, pilgrims have to throw seven stones on the 10th, 11th and the 12th of Zil Hajj. They are located around 1.2 km outside Mina. A new super structure consisting of three floors have been placed around the small, medium and large devils, or Jamarats. ...
Rumeli Fortress, also called Rumelihisarı, was built by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II (aka the Conqueror) for the final siege of Constantinople. Its position on a bend in the Bosphorus, at its narrowest point, meant no ships could get in from or out of the city to the Black Sea. Construction began in April 1452 and lasted four months. Constantinople finally fell in April of the next y...
Established in the late 18th Century, the Copenhagen City Hall is quite famous for its blend of Italian and Danish architecture. The hall is not only used for political meetings and events but is also devoted to organize civil weddings. The entire place is decked out with various paintings and sculptures of famous political figures and monuments. A striking feature of the city hall is the huge ast...
The Treille Promenade, near the southern part of the Old Town, offers scenic views of the city from a breathtaking height. ...