Situated at the confluence of the Klang River and the Gonbak River, where Kuala Lumpur was founded, the Masjid Jamek is the oldest mosque in the city. Before 1965, it was the city’s main mosque. It was designed by British architect Arthur Benison Hubbock, who also designed the city’s former railway station. The architecture is inspired by the mosques of Mughal India, where Hubbo...
This is the area where the Prophet (PBUH) along with his companions dug the trenches to prevent the enemy, the non-Muslims, from entering Madinah. Although the trenches have been replaced by a metal road which may turn out to be a little disappointing we still recommend that you at least visit the location. ...
Though located a little west of Tunis, Le Bardo is a suburban settlement considered as a very integral part of Tunis because it is a cultural, social and religious hub of the country. The Bardo Museum is a must visit for all travelers to Tunis because of its cultural importance to Tunisia and its extended collection of Tunisian acquisitions especially the Roman Mosaics which have been arranged by ...
The Galata Tower was for a long time the tallest building in Istanbul at more than 65m. The Genoese built the circular tower in 1348 as part of their fortifications in Galata, just across the Golden Horn from the heart of Constantinople. It was built in the medieval style, capped with a conical roof. The Ottomans used it as a watchtower to spot fires. The cone on top collapsed in...