The Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort welcomed three new members – a pair of Chilean flamingos and a white bellied bustard. The resort is home to 4,300 members of the animal kingdom. The Chilean flamingos were born to a first time mother in the park one month ago and are in good health. The birds grow to between 110 cm and 130 cm in height and their colors range from pale pink to dark pink, depending on their diet. They are listed as “near threatened” because of pollution and loss of habitat.
The white bellied bustard chick was born weighing less than 60 grams and can be seen with its mother in the aviary with the grey parrot, near the gibbon exhibit. This bird is similar to the endangered Houbard bustard in the UAE, Central Asia, and North Africa. The chick has black facial markings unusal for a female, and a distinctive white belly and blue grey neck.
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...
Situated in the vaults underneath the Royal Palace, The Royal Armory Museum is truly a historical treat. The museum’s collection spans over 500 years of royal history replete with sagas of love and murder, weddings and death, victory and defeat. While at the museum, you can enjoy everything, from royal costumes, weapons, armors and carriages to preserved stomach contents of conspirators and assass...
Tashkent TV Tower: The TV Tower has an observation deck offering spectacular views of the city, and was built in 1981 is the highest building in Central Asia. It is 375 m high. It is the 10th highest building in the world and has a revolving restaurant 110 meters above the ground. ...
Assembly Hall was built in 1883 and has since changed names and functions. A chapel originally, it later became the venue for musical performances open to the public. Its fine acoustics and attractive building graced by traditional red tile roof, make it a popular place for visitors. Rue Bliss, Hamra Tel: +961 1 350 000. Website: www.aub.edu.lb ...