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Republic Square
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: downtown Almaty Republic Square is the largest open public space in the city, flanked by impressive modern edifices on every side. The square is reminiscent of the tragic events of December 1986, when several Kazakh students were killed while protesting. Since the capital was shifted to Astana, the square has been largely renovated. It has been landscaped to a great degree, and new ...
Binbirdirek Cistern
Istanbul, Turkey
The Binbirdirek Cistern, also known as the Cistern of Philoxenos, is a subterranean reservoir near the Hippodrome. It was originally built in the fourth century AD beneath the Palace of Antiochus. The cistern was used up until the Ottoman conquest in 1453 when it was abandoned. In the 17th century it was rediscovered, though it has remained unused. The cistern is capable of...
Hamidiyyeh Clock Tower
Beirut, Lebanon
The Ottoman Clock Tower was built on the grounds of the Grand Serail in 1897. It marked the 10th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s coronation. The need was felt for a public clock that would indicate the Muslim prayer timings. The clock that stands 25 meters tall was the tallest structure in Beirut at the time of its completion. The Clock Tower houses a huge bell weighing 300 kgs on its third...
Place Mohammed V
Casablanca, Morocco
Place Mohammed V was originally known as Place de France when it was laid out in 1920 after which it was called Place des Nations Allies after WWII. This magnificent square is undoubtedly the heart of the city. It is in fact the seat of the administrative centre of Casablanca. It has the post office, Palace of Justice, the French Consulate and the bank of Morocco all set around a centr...