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Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark's Basilica)
Venice, Italy
The design and the architectural style for Basilica di San Marco, complete with five mosque-like domes, was inspired from Constantinople. To honor the patron saint of Venice, from a small chapel, through the centuries, predominantly the 11th c., wealthy Venetian merchants and politicians have been donating gifts to expand and enhance the beauty of this church, the saint's final resting place and h...
Hasht Behisht Palace
Isfahan, Iran
Address: south of the Chili Sutun palace, city center, Isfahan Timings: 8am to 8pm Tickets: IRR 3000 A rather impressive geometrical monument that sits majestically amidst the beautifully landscaped Bagh e Bulbul (Garden of the Nightingale), the Hasht Behisht displays subtle influences trickled down from contemporary Timurid architecture. The pavilion was built by the Safavid ...
Musée Marmottan Claude Monet
Paris, France
The Musée Marmottan was originally a hunting lodge of the French nobility. It eventually was purchased by Jules Marmottan. In addition to being the former mayor of Paris, he was also a passionate art collector. His son Paul carried on the tradition after his father’s death. When Paul died in 1934, he left the home and the art collection to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. ...
Jumeirah Beach Park
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Covering 30 acres, Jumeirah Beach Park is Dubai’s best beach. The sand is smooth – if it’s not too hot you can easily walk around barefoot – and the water is warm. If you get hungry, there is a fast food restaurant and barbecue pits. Past the beach are grassy areas for playing cricket or football. There’s also a picnic area. Jumeirah Beach Park is a great place to r...