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Umm Qais
Amman, Jordan
During Roman times, Umm Qais was known as Gadara. It was a city of the Decapolis, a loose confederation of cities in the Roman province of Syria. Other members included Philadelphia (Amman), Gerash, and Damascus. Gadara thrived under the Romans, but quickly declined after their empire fell. It was a small village when Islam arrived in the seventh century, and abandoned soon...
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...
The Buenos Aires Zoo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Buenos Aires Zoo is also located in Palermo and is a good place to visit. Entry is ARS22 and it is open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily. Address: Corner of Av Sarmiento and Las Heras Telephone: 4011 9900 Website: http://www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar/ ...
Place du Palais de Justice
Nice, France
This square has recently been renovated. The highlights of the square are the restored courts of law which add to the architectural splendor. The cafes and terraces are the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere. Located in the same area is a bell tower with beautiful archways running along it. 1 Place du Palais-du-Justice Rue de la Prefecture Fax: +33 4 92 14 46 49 ...