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The Conservatoire de Musique
Geneva, Switzerland
The Conservatory of Music is a relic from the Byzantine Empire. Decorated with muses of civilizations long gone by, the Conservatory hosts a modern academy of music consisting of several classrooms, in addition to a spacious hall for concerts and performances. Location: Place Neuve Telephone: 022 311 7633 ...
Dilli Haat
New Delhi, India
If you only have time to visit one shopping area in Delhi, then the Dilli Haat must be the shopping locale of choice. This bazaar hosts several craft stalls, with most of them rotating every two weeks. The best part of Dili Haat, however, is that you can buy goods directly from the craftspeople themselves, rather than buying these items at an inflated price from brand name stores. Aurobindo Mar...
Forbidden City
Beijing, China
No trip to China would be complete without a visit to the Forbidden City. The imperial palace built by the Ming dynasty is the symbol of China. When the Yongle Emperor moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, he ordered the construction of a massive 180 acre palace complex. Construction began in 1406 and lasted 15 years. One million laborers and 100,000 artisans worked on the F...
The Diplomatic Quarter
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Diplomatic Quarter, or DQ as it is popularly known, is home to foreign embassies and international organizations, as well as residential structures and malls. With lush gardens and numerous sports facilities, it is also one of the city's greenest areas. It is especially known for its fine architecture, and is considered a model for other Islamic cities around the world. Despite its name, the s...