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Amman Citadel
Amman, Jordan
It's easy to forget that Amman is an ancient city, settled for thousands of years. When it was capital of the Ammonite civilization it was known as Rabbath Ammon. During the Greek and Roman eras it was called Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. It was ruled by a succession of the Middle East's great empires. For most of that history, development was centered on the Ci...
The Sanctuary of Eleusis
Athens, Greece
This sanctuary is connected with Greek mythology. It was built to commemorate Demeter's daughter Persephone being abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades. The temple of Demeter [Telesterion] is located here along with the temple of Artemis and the triumphal Arches built in honor of the Greek goddesses. Tourists get a good sense of Greek mythology and its protagonists and antagonists. ...
Magnificent Mile
Chicago, United States
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago's answer to the Champs Elysees. This tower-lined stretch of Michigan Avenue runs from the Loop to the Gold Coast, Chicago's ritziest neighborhood. It is home to luxury retailers, upscale department stores, extravagant condos, and fine dining. Development began in the 1920s after the Michigan Avenue Bridge was constructed across the Chicago River. ...
Goethe Museum
Frankfurt, Germany
This museum is an extensive display of the Goethe Age and is in commemoration of the greatest German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It shows pictures and paintings from German artists belonging to various time periods, which depict changing traditions and cultures. It also has an extensive library of literature and historical texts. Adjacent to the museum is the Goethehaus, which was the home ...