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Summer Palace
Beijing, China
When the Hailingwang Emperor of the Jin Dynasty moved the capital back to Beijing, he needed a new palace to escape the sweltering summers. The site he chose was on Gold Mountain (now Longevity Hill), about 12km northwest of Beijing. The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty renovated the palace and the gardens in the 18th century. Kunming Lake was expanded to resemble the famous West Lake in Ha...
Pihlajasaari Recreational Park
Helsinki, Finland
This park is multipurpose. It has sandy beaches, lush green parks, jogging tracks, bird watching sites, restaurants and a café on the park premises. This island is a summer retreat for the Finns who enjoy the sun to its fullest before winter takes its toll over the country. Opening Time: It is open 24 hours a day and is reachable by boat from the main city. Entry fees are 4 Euros for adu...
The Slave Lodge
Cape Town, South Africa
This lodge was built in 1670 during the period of colonization as an abode for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company. A great way to learn of the slave trade that occurred in Cape Town; this lodge now home to the South African Cultural History Museum gives an even better understanding of South African history. Paintings, sketches, drawings and photographs depicting Cape Town during the era of...
Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts
Sanaa, Yemen
Address: north corner of al-Tahreer Square Timings: 8am to 5pm Located near al-Mutawakkil Mosque, inside the former abode of a revered religious scholar, this museum focuses more on the culture rather than the history of the region. You will find costumes, accessories, domestic décor, jewelry, items of everyday use, and quite a number of other displays that provide a delightful insight int...