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Old Stone House
Washington DC, United States
Built in 1765, the Old Stone House is the oldest standing building in the city and was also Washington’s last Pre- Revolutionary Colonial building on its original foundation. Local folklore preserved the house from being demolished. The house was constructed in three phases during the 18th century and since then it has been a boarding house, tavern and shop. The small garden along with the hous...
Al Jalali Fort
Muscat, Oman
This twin-towered fort, which sits atop a gigantic rock, was built in the 1580s when Muscat was occupied by the Portuguese. It served as a bastion to protect the harbor from invaders and also served as a prison for many decades. It is currently a museum showcasing Omani culture, history and heritage. It is not, however, open to the general public. Only foreign dignitaries and heads of state are al...
Lal Quila (Red Fort)
New Delhi, India
The Red Fort is a massive curtain wall which dominates the skyline of New Delhi. It was built in 1648 and became the living quarters of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who mandated the construction of his other palace the Taj Mahal. The Red Fort is particularly spectacular in its design because of its flawless balance and proportion followed by its intricate decoration. Such beauty is further...
Museum Nasional (National Museum)
Jakarta, Indonesia
The museum houses vast collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts, including one of the world's largest collections of Southeast Asian ceramics and Hindu Javanese art. The museum was opened in 1868. http://www.museumnasional.org/ Address: Jl Merdeka Barat 12 New Jakarta Jakarta, Java Indonesia Tel: 021 381 2346 ...