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Beylerbeyi Palace
Istanbul, Turkey
Beylerbeyi Palace was built by the Sultan Abdulaziz between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. The palace served as a venue for entertaining foreign heads of state. Guests included the future Edward VIII of England, Napoleon III's wife Eugenie, and Russia's Grand Duke Nicholas. It also served as the final residence of the last Ottoman Sultan....
Marino Casino
Dublin, Ireland
Marino Casino is not a casino in the modern sense. It is actually a small villa built in the mid-eighteenth century by Scottish architect Sir William Chambers. The name is derived from Italian, and means 'little house'. Completed in 1775, it is a striking example of Neoclassical architecture. The casino was part of the estate of James Caulfeild, the 1st Earl of Charlemont.&...
Heritage Centre and Museum of Pearl Diving
Bahrain, Bahrain
The Heritage Centre and Museum of Pearl Diving commemorates the culture of pearl diving. From ancient times, Bahrain’s pearls have been famed for their shine and wholesomeness; their sale brought capital to Bahrain till Japan took over the world market with their cultured pearls. The magnificent old court building, made in 1937 and turned into a museum in 1948, is definitely worth a visit. In addi...
Estadi Olympics
Barcelona, Spain
The Olympic Stadium was constructed in opposition to the 1936 Berlin Olympics; however, the plans were cancelled due to the Spanish Civil War. The stadium is home to the Espanyol football team. However, it was used in the 1992 Summer Olympics after being renamed Estadi Olympic Lluys Companys. ...