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Tavel House
Geneva, Switzerland
This is an old residential building in Geneva that was destroyed by a massive fire in the early 14th century, but has been restored and converted into a cultural museum. It has on display articles of daily use in Geneva, dating back from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century. The attic has a miniature model of an ancient Geneva when the rampart walls were still in place around the city. &nbs...
The Plaza Italia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Plaza Italia is the focal point of the suburb, surrounded by the zoo and the botanic gardens, and holding the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi As it is the largest barrio in Buenos Aires, there are several sub sections such as Palermo-Viejo, Palermo-Chico, Palermo-SoHo and Palermo-Hollywood. ...
Chora Church - Kariye Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
Chora Church dates back to the early fifth century AD and is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. It was built just outside of Constantinople's original walls, but was brought inside the city's defenses when Emperor Theodosius II built a new wall. The church was rebuilt between 1077 and 1081, and again renovated after an earthquake in the twelfth century. Most of...
Baha'i Temple
New Delhi, India
Otherwise known as the Lotus Temple, the modern Baha'i Temple has often been compared to the Sydney Opera House. Giant white petals of Rajasthani Macrana marble open out from nine pools and walkways in the shape of an unfolding lotus, symbolising the nine spiritual paths of the Baha'i faith. The crouched yet upright stance and upturned, opening petals hint at the human form in ecstatic prayer. Th...