Not many cities can match the archaeological heritage of Istanbul. The Istanbul Archaeological Museum is dedicated to that heritage. The complex in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace actually consists of three museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The museum was founded in 1891 by Osman Hamdi Bey in order to preven...
This name is usually referred to the range of several Mountains near Sharm El Sheikh. These mountains are termed as the ‘Holy Mountains’ by several religious sects. A peak of this range is held is deep reverence by Monks because they believe that Mosses received ten messages from God there. Muslims respect the same peak because their beloved Prophet’s horse progressed to Heavens from there. ...
These two commercial complexes are home to restaurants and shops. A good time to visit is Sunday when there is a craft market. There are ferry terminals at both ends. ...
Fontana della Barcaccia ia a Baroque fresh-water fountain in Rome in the Piazza di Spagna, just below the Spanish Steps. Its shape resembles a half sunken ship with water spilling from its sides.The fountain is the work of Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Water flows out unhurriedly from this fountain, giving the visitor a sense of peace and tranquility. Legend goes that before t...