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Ellis Island Museum
New York, United States
More than 100,000,000 Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. One million people per year entered the United States through here at its peak. On April 17, 1907, 11,747 immigrants arrived in a single day. All told, twelve million people came to America through Ellis Island. New arrivals generally spent between two and five hours here, answering quest and get...
Nucleo Arqueologico
Lisbon, Portugal
A network of tunnels underneath the Banco Comercial Portuguesa, they are believed to be the remnants of a Roman spa circa 1st century AD. Guided tours are offered by the Museu da Cidade; phone ahead of your intended visit to book. Tel: +213 211 700 Address: Rua dos Correeiros 9 Opening Times: 10am-noon and 3-5pm Wed and Sat Admission: tours free {loadposition up...
Sayyida Ruqayya Mosque
Damascus, Syria
This mosque was built in memory of Ruqayya who is considered a saint by the Shiite Muslims. She was the daughter of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The mosque was constructed recently in the 1980s around Ruqayya’s mausoleum. The interior comprises of numerous mirrors, the exterior is relatively simple and elegant. As with other mosques visitors must be dressed appropriately an...
Union Station
Washington DC, United States
As soon as you step into the station you literally collide with ambling visitors, tourists, office workers. You actually step into the heart of ‘Washington Life’. Located with full view of the Capital, this was the largest train station in the world when it opened in 1907. It was designed by noted architect Daniel H. Burnham who based his designs on the Baths of Diocletian and arch of Constantine ...