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The Great Wall
Beijing, China
Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon, or even Earth’s orbit. Nevertheless, it is one of mankind’s great engineering achievements. The various kingdoms of ancient China had been no stranger to walled fortifications, and when the Qin Dynasty was established in 221 BC, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered several existing walls to be merged together. ...
Solidere Clock Tower
Beirut, Lebanon
Located in Nejmeh Square (nejmeh means star, and is so named because the six roads converging on the square resemble a star) in Downtown Beirut, the Solidere Clock Tower is an iconic symbol of Beirut. It dates from the French Mandate and is one of the few historic structures that remain intact in Downtown. The tower managed to survive the civil war relatively unscathed. Other than the clock...
Metropolitan Museum
New York, United States
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly referred to as the Met, is a world class museum. First opened in 1870, it has one of the finest and most comprehensive art collections in the world, with over 2,000,000 pieces. The Met is the most visited museum in the United States and one of New York City’s most popular attractions. The museum is split into 17 curatorial departments, and ...
The Botanical Gardens
Oslo, Norway
The Botanical Gardens are a large oasis in the middle of Oslo. The gardens collect plants from around the world and are said to have more than seven thousand plants inside. The gardens, with waterfalls and other soothing features, are also home to several near-extinct plant species native to the city. Address: Sers’ Gate 1, 0562 Oslo Tel: +47 22-85-17-00 ...