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Armémuseum
Stockholm, Sweden
What one often does not realize is that war has very real civilian consequences. This is one of the things this museum attempts to show through the medium of art: how war affects normal people. This museum highlights the dark side of human nature through art, weaponry and war scene reconstructions. A major attraction at the museum is the replica ‘sawhorse’, a medieval weapon of torture. Each floor...
Miksa Roth Memorial House
Budapest, Hungary
Beautiful on every level, this museum pays homage to Budapest’s famous art nouveau stained-glass maker Miksa Roth (1865-1944). This building is where he worked from 1911 until his death, creating many stunning technicolour panels which stand as a stark contrast to his almost bare living arrangements. Address: VII Nefelejcs utca 26 Tel: 341 6789 Times: Tues-Sat 2-6pm September to July Pr...
Dong Yue Miao
Beijing, China
This is one of the finest temples dedicated to Daoism. This was built in the early 1320s to honor the god Dong Yue thought to reside in the mountain known as Tai Shan. This god's duties entailed looking after the different levels of hell as well as after the over 70 departments each of which were dedicated to a specific cause such as accumulating wealth, pity/ sympathy, etc. Believers ...
Sidi Mahrez Mosque
Tunis, Tunisia
Named after the patron of Tunis, Sidi Mahrez Mosque has a very powerful presence in the medina. Depicting Turkish architecture at its peak, the mosque was made by the Ottoman rulers during the 17th century to give reverence to the pious saint and as a token of gratitude for his contribution in opening up ramparts and mosques in the city. As an ancient rule, only Muslim tourists are allowed to ...