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Süleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey
Süleymaniye Mosque is the second largest mosque in Istanbul. The eponymous sultan commissioned the mosque in 1550 and construction was completed in 1558. The famed Sinan Pasha, who also designed the Blue Mosque, was the lead architect. The mosque is located just north of the University of Istanbul, on one of the city's original seven hills. The layout is based on Hagia Sop...
OMR
Mexico City, Mexico
Address: Plaza Río de Janeiro 54, Col. Roma Phone: +52 55 5511 1179 Fax: +52 55 5207 1080 Admission: Free for all A small museum that displays works from an upcoming Mexican artist each year. ...
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon
The American University of Beirut (AUB) was founded in 1862 and opened in 1866 by American missionaries. It is one of the best universities in the Middle East. The beautiful campus is located along the north shore of Beirut’s peninsula. There are lots of trees and shrubs, and it has even been declared a bird sanctuary. A visitor’s center is located in the Main Gate House on Bliss Street. Here...
Golestan Palace and Gardens
Tehran, Iran
is a beautiful complex of monuments built by the Qajar ruler Nasser al-Din Shah in the Imam Khomeini Square area. Also known as the palace of Roses, it houses some of Iran’s oldest buildings; serving primarily as a museum and home to ancient artefacts. There are several museums in the complex, and tickets must be bought for each separately. The marble throne verandah, Shams-Al Emarat (the palace o...