General Travel News
King okays landmark exhibition
July 7 - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has issued a royal decree for a landmark Saudi heritage exhibition to tour a number of European capitals and US cities after the show at Paris' Louvre museum.
The Chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) Prince Sultan bin Salman expressed his gratitude to the king for the gesture, describing the "Archaeology Masterpieces of Saudi Arabia Through the Ages" exhibition as a way to introduce a historical dimension of the Kingdom's culture to the world.
Prince Sultan also pointed out the importance of the Kingdom's historical values and archaeological masterpieces in history. He added that the Kingdom was, for the first time, exhibiting a large number of its archeological masterpieces outside the country, reflecting its outstanding international position as an Islamic country that hosts the Two Holy Mosques, its economic role and its impact on human relations.
The exhibition opens on July 12 in Paris.
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Östermalm
Stockholm, Sweden
Östermalm is an affluent commercial and residential area. The part closest to the city center, around the Stureplan square, is the place for upmarket shopping as well as nightclubs and bars for the jet set and those who seek their company. ...
Museum of the City of Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
See how Prague looked before the walls were pulled down and St Vitus Cathedral was completed take a look at this museum. The biggest attraction is a model of the city circa the 19th century city but there are other displays that show how Prague looked from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Address: Na porici 52 + 420 224 816 773 Opening Times: 9am – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday ...
Old Windmill and Observatory
Brisbane, Australia
One of the oldest buildings in Brisbane, this windmill was originally unable to turn due to a design flaw (the sails were unable to turn as they were too heavy). A convict-powered treadmill was introduced before the mill was eventually abandoned. Today it stands as a meteorological observatory. Location: Southeast of Parkland Boulvard, on Wickham Tce ...
What to do with kids in tow?
Lahore, Pakistan
Fantasy Land Located within a shopping complex, this play area caters to toddlers and younger children. Apart from swings, slides and trains, there are also arcade games, a 3D cinema and a car racing track. Timings: Daily, 11 A.M- 11 P.M Admission: Free entry, PKR 5 per ride Address: PACE, M.M Alam Road Tel: +92-42-111-111-603 Jallo Park This is a popular picnicking s...