One of the most famous corners of Bucharest is the revolution square where majority of the most important monuments are located. The square is home to the Art Museum, Royal Palace and the Romanian Athenaeum. Revolution square has also been a meeting point during wars and major regimes and therefore has a very significant historical presence in the country. One the other side of the square is also ...
Located in Bur Dubai, the Bastakia Quarter is a look into the old Dubai. The homes date from the 1900s and are built with limestone and coral. You can also see the wind towers which kept residents cool before the advent of air conditioning. In addition to Dubai’s heritage, the neighborhood also has lots of small shops and cafes. The Dubai Museum is located here, as well as ...
Another majestic building from the British era. This market was constructed on a demolished execution site. It is another fine example of British/Gothic architecture. It was built in 1890, to mark the silver jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria.The building itself contains four identical galleries, a large central atrium, and a 140-ft high elegant clock tower (whose clock no longer functions).As...
The Walt Disney Concert Hall has a stainless steel exterior and took 16 years to build under the watchful eye of Frank Gehry, who was the architect behind this masterpiece. It is home to one of the world's most developed acoustical system and can seat upto 2,265 people. If you go on the tour of the Hall, make sure you get a peek of the huge organ that contains over 6,000 pipes. ...