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The kallio Church
Helsinki, Finland
This towering Church is the most prominent landmark in the Kallio district. It was built about 100 years ago on the blueprints laid by Lars Snock. It depicts Finnish romantic architecture. The building is built in strong grey granite and so the church has a tough look to it but it softens by its serene location at the end of Siltasaarenkatu. Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 12am to 6pm; Satu...
Hippodrome
Istanbul, Turkey
The Hippodrome was at the center of Greek and Roman civic life. Here citizens of all classes would gather to watch chariot races. Istanbul's dates back to the start of the third century AD, when it was still called Byzantium. When Constantine moved the capital here, one of his first acts was to expand the Hippodrome. For the next millennium it was a crucial part of the city...
Wasat Al Balad
Amman, Jordan
It may look dirty, sketchy, and chaotic, and indeed it is dirty, sketchy, and chaotic, but downtown Amman, also known as Wasat Al Balad (center of the nation), is the beating heart of the city. It's easy to get lost in the winding and hilly streets, lined with shops selling just about everything. While most of Amman is peaceful and orderly, downtown is awash in humanity. Despite ...
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States
The Adler Planetarium was built in 1930 by philanthropist Max Adler and is part of Chicago's Museum Campus. It was the first modern planetarium in the western hemisphere. Though it has since become a little dated, there is still a lot to see here. The StarRider Theater takes visitors on a ride through our universe. The Atwood Sphere dates from 1913 and displays the night sky...