Baalbek is perhaps Lebanon’s greatest treasure. During Greek and Roman times it was known as Heliopolis, or City of the Sun, though the area had been settled for thousands of years prior. It was made part of the Roman Empire in 64BC as General Pompey conquered the region. Construction of the Temple of Jupiter began shortly thereafter, and the city began to grow because of its location on import...
The historical museum built in 1929 consists of a wide collection of artifacts depicting over 2,000 years of Vietnamese history from ancient dynasties to independence. Location: Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1 Tel: (08) 829 8146. ...
the symbol of Berlin and definitely the most photographed monument in the city. Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans in 1791, it was a symbol of power and prestige (note its similarity to Grecian architecture) but was used as a division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Now however, it is seen as a triumphant icon of reunification. ...
Helsinki is an Olympic city. Having hosted the 1952 Olympic Games at this renowned stadium, today the place stands as a big tourist attraction. It now serves as a sports museum and venue for live entertainment events since it has a capacity of over 40,000 people. There are soccer fields next to the stadium and the biggest attraction is the Uimastadion that is the largest outdoor pool in the city. ...