Kazakhstan is a country with a predominantly Muslim population but after years of religious suppression under Soviet rule, people are now openly expressing their religious belief. Masjids are overflowing and bad weather and snow notwithstanding, people pray in the streets. In December 1991 Kazakhstan became an independent country and after twenty years Muslim revival is quite evident every Friday.
The Central Mosque of Almaty is an example of the efforts being undertaken to provide prayer facilities to the people but despite the building of new mosques, a large number of worshipers have to offer their prayers in the snow covered streets outside.
Kazakhstan is a landlocked country and has
bitterly cold winters but a pleasant climate from April to October - although summer temperatures may reach a slightly uncomfortable 30C between July-September.
Ca' Rezzonico is a beautiful palace on the Grand Canal and is most famous for being the final home of English poet Robert Browning, after the death of his wife Elizabeth Barrett Browning. It was reopened in 2001 after a complete restoration. This museum shows the general public the lifestyle in a luxurious Venetian home in the concluding years of the Venetian Republic. Initiated by Baldassare Long...
The Royal palace is situated in the heart of the city on the island of Riddatholmen. The palace, among the largest surviving ones in Europe, is the official residence of the royal family of Sweden and forms the chief venue for official state events. Built in baroque style, the palace has been designed by Nicodemus Tessin from a 1692 design. Some parts of the older medieval Castle of Three Crowns, ...
Among high rise grey communal buildings is this small refreshing oasis in the eastern side of Bucharest. Titan Park is a small quite piece of land that serves as a breather for the locals after they come back from work. The park also has a small wooden church in its premises together with small lake side clubs. ...
Located peacefully on this island, the Open Air Museum is surrounded by a park that is free for all tourists. The ride from the main city center can be either by water or road from the Erottaja. There is also a small comfortable café at the top of a nearby hill for hungry visitors. ...