The 1000 years old brick bell tower is 325 feet tall, excluding the angel. It suddenly collapsed in 1902, crushing with it Jacopo Sansovino's 16th century marble loggia at the foundation. The loggia was immediately restored, and the tower was rebuilt according to the old plan and was opened for public in 1912. In the 15th century this tower was used to punish clerics found guilty of immoral behavi...
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...
Irma Stern is arguably South Africa’s most celebrated artist. The museum opened in her house pays homage to her by exhibiting her work depicting African people and their lives the continent over, and her collection of African artifacts from the same region. Timings: Tues- Sat 10 A.M- 5 P.M Admission: R 10 Address: Cecil Road, Rosebank Tel: 021-685-5686 ...
This district is famous for its Christmas Collectors Fair that takes place every year. ...