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National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
In the late eighteenth century, royal art collections across Europe were being nationalized and put on display for the public. The British were late to the party and calls for the establishment of a national art gallery went unfulfilled. The spectacular painting collection of former Prime Minister Robert Walpole wound up sold to Russia in 1777. Finally, in 1824, the National Gallery was establis...
Roman Arch
Damascus, Syria
The Roman Arch is located amidst the Christian quarters. This originally consisted of three arches of which only one remains at the entrance of the Christian quarters. Numerous Christian sects now reside here. Timings: Daily, throughout the day Admission: Free Address; Christian quarters, Old City Tel: none ...
Ensemble Khazret Imam
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ensemble Khazret Imam is the tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent. It has a library which displays some of the remaining pieces of the world’s first Quran, which was written 19 years after the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) death. ...
Town Hall
Mumbai, India
Town Hall, located in the Fort area has been influenced by Greek and Roman architecture and is one of the heritage buildings of Mumbai. The massive pillared edifice with eight Doric pillars is impressive. A flight of 30 steps leads to the portico. The building has wooden floors, spiral staircases, wrought iron loggias and exquisite marble statues of late benefactors of the island city. It houses t...