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Kerepesi Cemetery
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest’s version of London’s Highgate cemetery or the Pere Lachaise of Paris, this cemetery was established in 1847. Spread across this 56 hectare space has some 3000 graves and mausoleums which are the last resting places of national heroes and some celebrities such as actress Lujza Blaha and poet Endre Ady. Southeast of the main entrance is plot 21 which has the graves of those who died in the...
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul, Turkey
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art opened in 2004 in a former customs warehouse near the cruise ship docks. It displays works from the 1960s to the present, mostly from Turkish artists. That might sound like something that would only appeal to a small niche, but the collection is quite engaging. The upper floor houses the permanent collection, as well as a gift shop and restaurant...
Holzhausen Castle
Frankfurt, Germany
This charming castle surrounded by water is set in the middle of Holzhausenpark. Originally a castle with a moat when it was built in 1398, Holzhausen Castle was transformed into a Rococo palace in 1727. Today it is used for concerts, lectures and readings and is a great place to relax and enjoy park’s greenery. Address: Justinianstraße 5, Frankfurt am Main 60322 Phone: +49 69 5577...
Sohar
Muscat, Oman
Though a bit removed from the city, this destination is worth a visit for tourists interested in naval history. It is located just around the corner from the Al-Bustan Palace Hotel. Sohar is a replica of a boat that sailed from Oman to Guangzhou, China under the command of 8th century sailor Abdullah bin Gasm. The boat is an incredible feat of architectural design, as not a single nail was used in...