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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick's Cathedral is named for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the island in the fifth century. His holiday on March 17, the date of his death, is a celebration of all things Irish. The site of the church is supposedly where a well that St. Patrick used to baptize converts was once located. The current iteration of the cathedral was const...
Badshahi Mosque
Lahore, Pakistan
The Badshahi Mosque is arguably the most famous of Lahore’s mosques. This magnificent red sandstone structure was built during the Mughal era in the 1600s by the emperor Aurangzeb who was famous for his religiosity and intolerance. The mosque’s four minarets soar into the sky and are visible from afar. Tourists must not wear shorts, women must be modestly dressed and shoes must be taken off before...
Smart Museum of Art
Chicago, United States
The Smart Museum of Art is named for David and Alfred Smart, the founders of Esquire Magazine and the museum's benefactor. It was founded in 1974 and is the art museum of the University of Chicago. There are more than 8,000 works on display, split into four different collections: Asian Art, Contemporary Art, European Art, and Modern Art and Design. The Asian Art collection include...
Gangaramaya Temple
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Built in the 19th century, with decorations of stone carvings, brass work and paintings, the Gangaramaya Temple also houses a library and a museum. It is run by monks and is located next to Beira Lake. ...