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Grand Bazaar
Istanbul, Turkey
The precursor to the modern mall, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (or Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest covered markets in the world. It has been an important trading center since the mid-fifteenth century. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent oversaw a vast enlargement of the bazaar in the 16th century. Today there are more than 5,000 shops attracting 250,000 visitors daily. Even if you...
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 ...
Xa Loi Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Xa Loi Pagoda is the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1956 and was said to contain ‘Xa Loi’ – sacred bones or rather fragments of them from The Buddha. The pagoda was the center of political protest in the 1960s, when monks and nuns inside were attacked, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Buddhists. Location: 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3 ...
Distillery District
Toronto, Canada
The distillery district was founded in 1832 and is therefore rich in history. This 45 building complex belonged to Canada’s largest distilling company in Victorian times and includes a wind mill, grain mill and the red-brick mill buildings. The Historic Distillery District holds events all year round- including a blues festival, jazz festival, and an outdoor art exhibition Admission: Free ...