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Souk Waqif
Doha, Qatar
Though it has been built relatively recently, the Souq Waqif is the best place to go if for a glimpse of traditional Qatari culture. Builders utilized traditional building materials like mud and wood to give it an authentic feel. Lots of traditional Arab goods are sold here, including spices, perfume, and clothing. There's also an Art Center that features art galleries, and sells...
Rockefeller Center
New York, United States
Rockefeller Plaza (or Center) was the brainchild of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller. Originally intended to house an opera house for the Metropolitan Opera, the 12 acre site was eventually built out with fourteen Art Deco towers between 1930 and 1939. Four additional towers were built in the International style along Avenue of the Americas in the 1960s. Today the plaza is on the ...
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Named after the 28th sultan, this mosque is considered to be the symbol of Islamic culture within Brunei and is an impressive example of Islamic architecture. Opening in 1958, the mosque is open to visitors when it is not being used for prayers. As with any mosque, you must remove your shoes before entering. If dressed inappropriately you will be given a robe upon entry. Tel: +637 222 2623 ...
Isdhoo
Maldives, Maldives
This is the site where Buddhist remains from the Maldives' pre-Islamic past have been impressively excavated. Isdhoo or Isd? is one of the inhabited islands of Haddhunmathi Atoll, Laamu. Located on this island are important ruins from the historical Maldivian Buddhist era. These ruins include one of the largest stupas (a structure with Buddhist relics) found in Maldives to date. L?m?f?nu, which ar...