Located at the mouth of the Ciliwung river, this market area bustles with activities related to the sea. The Museum Bahari situated at the harbor, is housed in restored Dutch warehouses dating back to the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies. Address: Jl. Pasar Ikan 1 Jakarta, Java 14440 Indonesia Tel: 62-021-669-3406 Address: Sunda Kelapa Harbor Old Batavia Jakarta, Java ...
Gamle Aker Kirke is Oslo’s oldest building, built in 1080. It is located north on the city center and provides Lutheran services on Sundays. The Church is associated with a mythical dragon and has quaint and historically relevant views to behold within its walls. Taking the bus is the easiest way to get here. Address: 2702 St. Hanshaugen, 0131 Oslo Tel: +47 23-62-91-20 Website: http://w...
Tashkent TV Tower: The TV Tower has an observation deck offering spectacular views of the city, and was built in 1981 is the highest building in Central Asia. It is 375 m high. It is the 10th highest building in the world and has a revolving restaurant 110 meters above the ground. ...
Chora Church dates back to the early fifth century AD and is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. It was built just outside of Constantinople's original walls, but was brought inside the city's defenses when Emperor Theodosius II built a new wall. The church was rebuilt between 1077 and 1081, and again renovated after an earthquake in the twelfth century. Most of...