This Palace was built in the 1740s by the Governor of Syria, Asad Pasha Al Azem. It incorporates the traditional architectural styles visible around the city of Damascus- that of striped stonework- alternately layered limestone and black asphalt. The interior is much more extravagant. The ceilings of the rooms are painted beautifully with intricate tile work on the floors and wood paneling on the ...
Named after the famous Russian writer Pushkin, this museum unlike Tretiakov Gallery is home to Russian art in addition to paintings and pieces from around the world. Its internationality means that every visitor will find something worthwhile here. Italian, Greek, French and Egyptian art pieces have been exhibited here. The art of Da Vinci, Remembrandt, Ruben, Van Gogh, Daumier and Renoir in parti...
It is one of the very popular plant, though scarce species of Plant kingdom on the globe. Egyptians have associated a part of their history with this plant. It’s believed that this plant was burned when Mosses communicated with God. A lot of tourists, Muslims and non-Muslims both visit this plant to see what it’s like. If you’re interested in history, you must to....
The main public square in Caracas, dedicated to the man whose relentless struggles bought the nation independence. The plaza is large open space used frequently by the citizens for public gatherings, political processions, open-air festivals and concerts, and as the starting point of numerous annual parades. The plaza contains impressive monuments, including statues of Bolivar, and is surrounde...