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Murabba Palace (Qasr al-Murabba)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Murabba Palace (Qasr al-Murabba), (next to National Museum). (6-9 PM Sun-Fri). This is Riyadh's second old mud-brick palace, built by King Abdul Aziz after he conquered Masmak Fortress because he wanted a more strategically powerful fort. This two-story structure does have an intimidating look and feel to it, but permits are no longer needed to venture inside, where you can find interesting items ...
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Encompassing more than 20 art galleries in its premises the place is known to have played an instrumental role in preserving the art, culture, heritage and traditions which are the epitome of Australian civilization. This novel approach towards the promotion of art has motivated a number of people to showcase their work and has encouraged others to explore this talent within them. The place also a...
Les Invalides
Paris, France
L’Hôtel National des Invalides is a massive complex in the 7th arrondissement dedicated to France’s military history, as well as an operating retirement home for war veterans. Construction began in 1670 and finished in 1676. Louis XIV intended the complex be used as a military hospital. The signature dome was added later on and is a triumph of Baroque architecture. The complex is home to...
Gibran Museum
Beirut, Lebanon
Located in the picturesque town of Besharre (or Bsharri), about 120km from Beirut, the Gibran Museum is dedicated to famed Lebanese poet, philosopher, painter, and author Gibran Khalil Gibran. He was born into poverty in 1883 and received no formal education – priests taught him how to read and write. In 1895, after their land was confiscated, Gibran moved to the US with his family. ...