April 15- Israeli travellers were asked to leave Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, last night because of kidnapping threats issued by militants.
In this regard, the Israeli counter-terrorism bureau issued issued a travel advisory, warning tourists from travelling to Sinai and saying that the threat was based on "concrete intelligence".
Sinai is a popular holiday destination for Israelis, who flock to its beach resorts despite repeated travel warnings by the Israeli government. The counter-terrorism bureau advised Israelis not to travel there for the recent Passover holiday, but according to media reports, tens of thousands of Israelis crossed into Egypt anyway.
Süleymaniye Mosque is the second largest mosque in Istanbul. The eponymous sultan commissioned the mosque in 1550 and construction was completed in 1558. The famed Sinan Pasha, who also designed the Blue Mosque, was the lead architect. The mosque is located just north of the University of Istanbul, on one of the city's original seven hills. The layout is based on Hagia Sop...
This museum, located only half an hour away from Tokyo, is delightful. It showcases the architecture of the past rural Japan. The setting is beautiful; historic/traditional houses are perched amidst or atop of wooded hilly areas. The houses are simple and often comprise of thatched roofs. Interesting features of this museum include a gate to the home of a Samurai, a Kabuki stage and a water wheel ...
Address: located right next to the al-Sabeen Square off 45 Meters Road. This large, gently rolling landscape marvel is the venue for frequent local fairs and events. It is Sana'a’s largest public park, and houses a colorful assortment of flowering plants, offering locals and tourists alike a relaxing environment to let go after a long day. ...
Consisting of four palaces in close proximity of each other, the Amalienborg Palace is the accommodation of the Danish royal family during the winters. Overlooking a courtyard, there is a square monument of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V. at the centre. Address: Chr VIII's Palæ ,1257 København K Telephone: +45 33 12 21 86 Transport: Metro Kongens Nytorv + five minutes walk ...