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Mausoleum of Saladin
Damascus, Syria
Saladin was a famous Sultan, most renowned for his role as leader of the Muslims during the bloody Crusades. He died in 1193 and his mausoleum is a low rise white building with a red dome. Contained within it is a walnut wood cenotaph containing Saladin’s body carved with intricate motifs representative of the Ayubbid Era. Also contained within, is a marble tomb gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II o...
Whitechapel Road
London, United Kingdom
Located in the East End of London, Whitechapel Road is home to a vibrant and somewhat chaotic street market. Buildings along the road date back to 1670, and the areas past residents include Joseph Stalin and George Orwell. Whitechapel Road today is heavily populated with Middle Eastern, Asian and African residents, so you’ll find market stalls selling food, fabric and jewelry fro...
The National Museum of Finland
Helsinki, Finland
This museum represents Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present times. All cultural and historical artifacts related to Finland are preserved, collected and displayed at this museum. The museum was inaugurated in 1905 and simply looking at its structure and style can take you back to the olden days. The exhibitions are divided in to permanent and temporary exhibits. The permanent ones are...
Kerameikos Cemetery
Athens, Greece
This is a very important cemetery and the most well known in Greece. Located just outside the city, this is where Athenian soldiers killed during the Peloponnesian War were buried along with others. The Oberlaender Museum is also located here which displays archaeological finds from this cemetery which include pottery, vases, and figurines. Ruins of the Dipylon Gate and the Sacred Gate also remain...