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Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
Not many cities can match the archaeological heritage of Istanbul. The Istanbul Archaeological Museum is dedicated to that heritage. The complex in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace actually consists of three museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The museum was founded in 1891 by Osman Hamdi Bey in order to preven...
Ground Zero
New York, United States
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 left a gaping wound in downtown Manhattan that still remains to this day. The twin towers of the World Trade Center were the tallest buildings in New York City. Several new buildings are under construction on the site, including One World Trade Center. Construction was delayed over concerns about cost and security, but the tower is scheduled to be comple...
Baharestan Square
Tehran, Iran
Another busy thoroughfare with shops and tourist attractions. ...
Hasan II Mosque
Casablanca, Morocco
The Hasan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Casablanca. It was designed by French architect Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygeus. It stands on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor with room for 25,000 worshippers. A further 80,000 can be accommodated in the mosque's adjoining grounds for a total of 105,000 worshippers present at any given time at ...