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Quan Su Pagoda
Hanoi, Vietnam
Constructed in the 15th century the pagoda became the headquarters of the Tonkin Buddhist Association in 1934, and today it is headquarters for the Vietnam Central Buddhist Congregation. Quan Su Pagoda is also referred to as the Ambassador's Pagoda or Chua Quan Su, and is one of the main Vietnamese-styled temples in Hanoi. It houses many finely carved statues, some dating back to the 15th...
Niederdorf and Oberdorf
Zurich, Switzerland
Niederdorf and Oberdorf is the neighborhood located on the right bank of the Limmat River. The atmosphere here is more casual than the rest of central Zurich. Instead of banks and upscale shopping there are cafes, art galleries, and boutiques. Many of the city's best restaurants are located here too. Limmatquai and most of the side streets are closed to automobiles, so walki...
Umm Al Jimal
Amman, Jordan
The town of Umm Al Jimal was likely founded by the Nabateans in the first century BC. It was incorporated into the Roman Empire in the second century AD, but soon after was destroyed in a revolt. During the Byzantine Period, the city prospered as a military outpost and trading center. It's heyday was during the sixth and seventh centuries, before war and a devastating earthquake ...
ChangGyeong-gung Palace
Seoul, South Korea
It was built in 1104 for the kings of the Koryo Dynasty as a summer palace and became one of the main palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is connected to the Jongmyo Shrine which was used for sacrificial rites in the Joseon Dynasty. The palace faces east to west, instead of the usual north to south. Admission: Adults (19 to 64 years old): 1,000 won; Groups: 800; Children (7 to ...