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Umm Qais
Amman, Jordan
During Roman times, Umm Qais was known as Gadara. It was a city of the Decapolis, a loose confederation of cities in the Roman province of Syria. Other members included Philadelphia (Amman), Gerash, and Damascus. Gadara thrived under the Romans, but quickly declined after their empire fell. It was a small village when Islam arrived in the seventh century, and abandoned soon...
Gammeldok
Copenhagen, Denmark
Tourists who are interested in architecture should make it a point to visit the Gammeldok at least once during their stay at Copenhagen. Located at Strandgade 27B in Christianshavn, the Gammeldok is a forum where architects and other interest groups can gather and appreciate contemporary as well as historic architecture. It holds daily exhibitions from 10 am to 5 pm. Address: Strandgade 27B...
Fisherman’s Bastion
Budapest, Hungary
The Fisherman’s Bastion is a medieval looking stronghold that offers impressive views of the city, fitting as it was built as a viewing platform in 1905. The name comes from a medieval guild of fishermen who were responsible for defending that part of the wall. The seven white turrets represent the Magyar tribes that first entered the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century. In front of the basti...
Lahore Fort
Lahore, Pakistan
This fort is a magnificent structure and was crucial to the military strength of the Mughals who used it as their military headquarters. The Sikhs too, who ruled Lahore briefly, used the fort as part of their defense strategy. Inside the fort is a small museum showcasing the Mughal rule of Lahore with artifacts dating back to the era. Another gallery is dedicated to the Sikh rule of Lahore. There ...