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...
If you want to take a trip to the ancient past, then simply stroll down Islamic Cairo and you will soon find yourself surrounded by remnant buildings of medieval Cairo. Tourists are mainly attracted to this area because it is rich in historically Islamic monuments such as ancient mosques, 1,500-year-old markets, and medieval forts....
For a city with a shortage of public water supply, the old city area is pretty rich in horticulture. Almost every house has an attached courtyard garden, and scattered about the streets are hedges blossoming with colors more varied than those on a Photoshop palette. Larger gardens are situated close to mosques, as water is easier to come by. Some gardens are situated below the street, to catch any...
Shanghai's famed troupe frequently conducts acrobatic, circus and magic shows at this venue. These performances are excellent and often feature lions, elephants, pandas and tigers. Timings: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday performances-7:30 P.M Admission: Y 80- Y 600 Address: Gonghe Xin Lu 2266 Tel: 021-5665-6622 Website: www.circus-world.com ...