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Ali Mosque
Isfahan, Iran
Address: Haruniyeh, near Dibai House Hote. Another one of the centuries-old mosques dotted around the city, this architectural gem echoes with impressive brickwork masonry reminiscent of the Seljuk period. Layers of brown bricks laid out in graceful geometrical designs might not stand out as prominently as the blue and green tile work of most other mosques, but they present a stunning visual ex...
Constitution Hill Museum
Johannesburg, South Africa
The newest museum to open in Jo'burg, the Constitution Hill Museum, is on the site of an infamous old prison complex known as Number Four. Closed off in 1983, it was home to some 2000 or 3000 black prisoners, most of which were arrested because they did not carry their pass books with them, and were kept in appalling conditions. Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi have also spent some time in this ...
The Kon-Tiki Museum
Oslo, Norway
This museum houses a number of materials and the original boats from Thor Heyerdahl’s famous expedition, which attempted to prove that South Americans could have inhabited the Polynesian Islands by raft thousands of years ago. The museum has several interesting features, among them a cave tour and a water exhibit with a ten meter shark. Open year round, this museum is worth a visit. Address: B...
The Palermo Gardens (Bosques de Palermo)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The (Bosques de Palermo) are beautifully situated and maintained and are worth a walk though. It contains a huge variety of native Argentine trees and flowering plants as well as three artificial lakes and some historical monuments. It is a good place for a rest from the rush of the big city. Jogging and bike-riding facilities are available and hiring a pedal or row boat can be a treat for the kid...