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Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
London, United Kingdom
What would become Hyde Park was purchased by Henry VIII in 1536 from Westminster Abbey (who had held the land since before the Norman Conquest). It was initially used as a private hunting ground until James I opened it up to British nobility. In 1637, Charles I opened it up to everybody, making it the first public park in London. The most prominent feature is the Serpentine, a cu...
Old Cairo (Masr al- Qadima)
Cairo, Egypt
Formerly known as Babylon by the Romans, Old Cairo is located on the southern tip and is considered the oldest part of the city. Old Cairo is also often referred to as “Coptic Cairo because the area reflects Cairo's Christian past. Old Cairo is a must see on anyone's itinerary....
Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat)
Rome, Italy
Fontana della Barcaccia ia a Baroque fresh-water fountain in Rome in the Piazza di Spagna, just below the Spanish Steps. Its shape resembles a half sunken ship with water spilling from its sides.The fountain is the work of Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Water flows out unhurriedly from this fountain, giving the visitor a sense of peace and tranquility. Legend goes that before t...
The Scientific Center
Kuwait, Kuwait
Located in Salmiya, The Scientific Centre in Kuwait serves as a hub for environmental education for the gulf region and also the largest aquarium in the Middle East. The three main attractions at the centre are the IMAX theatre, Discovery Place and Aquarium. Built with some of the most advanced technological equipment today, the center’s interiors are heavily influenced by Kuwaiti and Islamic art....