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Dharavi
Mumbai, India
Dharavi, slated to be Asia’s biggest slum, lies on prime property right in the middle of Mumbai. Some travel operators offer guided tours through Dharavi showing the residential as well as the industrial parts. This area is home to a number of small scale industries and it is interesting to see how they operate from here. Some of these industries produce embroidered garments, export quality ...
Grand Bazaar
Istanbul, Turkey
The precursor to the modern mall, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (or Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest covered markets in the world. It has been an important trading center since the mid-fifteenth century. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent oversaw a vast enlargement of the bazaar in the 16th century. Today there are more than 5,000 shops attracting 250,000 visitors daily. Even if you...
The Sanctuary of Eleusis
Athens, Greece
This sanctuary is connected with Greek mythology. It was built to commemorate Demeter's daughter Persephone being abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades. The temple of Demeter [Telesterion] is located here along with the temple of Artemis and the triumphal Arches built in honor of the Greek goddesses. Tourists get a good sense of Greek mythology and its protagonists and antagonists. ...
Municipal Water Puppet Theater
Hanoi, Vietnam
Another water puppet theatre show in Hanoi is the municipal show, with performances held regularly, and popular with the locals. Address: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang, Hanoi Tel: +4 3824 9494 ...