This tomb is the resting place of Gul Baba, an Ottoman Dervish who played a part in the capture of Buda in 1541. Known as the ‘Father of Roses’, this tomb is a pilgrimage place for Muslims. You must remove your shoes before entering. Address: II Turbe ter 1 Tel: +326 0062 Times: Mar-Oct 10am-6pm Prices: adult/child 500/250Ft ...
A thorough exploration of the Canterbury Museum is a must. With elaborate sections dedicated to the displays of Maori, Antarctic, Colonial and Natural history sections, the museum is an attraction to kids as well as adults and offers very interesting material to look at from vintage cars to historic personalities to the entire iced world of the Antarctic. Timing: Winter times: 9am to 5p...
The Xa Loi Pagoda is the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1956 and was said to contain ‘Xa Loi’ – sacred bones or rather fragments of them from The Buddha. The pagoda was the center of political protest in the 1960s, when monks and nuns inside were attacked, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Buddhists. Location: 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3 ...
Located in the heart of the city, along the Esplanadi street, is the first stage that Finland ever had. The Swedish theater was inaugurated in 1827 as a small wooden building. Through the years as interest in theater and film making grew in the Finnish, this small house had to expand and it became a beautifully constructed building in 1866 that could house hundreds of people. Location: Esplan...