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Chapel of Ananias
Damascus, Syria
Within the Old City are the Muslim, Jewish and Christian quarters. Within the Christian quarter is this small chapel which is located inside a cellar of an old house that belonged to Ananias, dating back to early Christianity. Timings: Daily; all day Admission: none Address: Sharia Hanania, Eastern Old City Tel: none ...
Westminster Abbey
London, United Kingdom
Sometime around 1045, Edward the Confessor began building Westminster Abbey as part of a new palace. A church had occupied the site for many years prior, but little is known about it. Westminster Abbey was consecrated in 1065, and the next year held the coronation ceremony for both Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon king, and William the Conqueror. The modern abbey began to take...
The Dutch Period Museum
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This museum, housed in a colonial building dating back to the 18th century, showcases material and artefacts from the Dutch colonial rule, such as wood and ivory furniture, documents from the era, maps and photographs of the Dutch in Sri Lanka, and even crockery. Closed Fridays and all public holidays. 9AM-5PM. No 95 Prince Street, Pettah, Colombo 11. Phone: 0094112 448466. ...
Bagh-e-ibn-e-Qasim and Beach Park
Karachi, Pakistan
Constructed along 3.7 kilometers of coast, and spread over 80 acres of land, this park is reputed to be the largest park in Asia. Needless to say, it adds considerably to the beauty of the beach. Its attractions include unique rose bushes, lush green lawns, tall trees, beautifully crafted fountains, well placed wooden and stone benches, well maintained restrooms, clean paved pathways, children's p...