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Attan Park
Sanaa, Yemen
A large green space for the public, located close to the Expo Apollo on al-Jazair Road. Splendid landscape, rich variety of flowering shrubs, and shaded sitting areas positioned strategically to give magnificent views, this is the place you would want to retreat to after a long, tiring walk in the Old Town. &...
Temple of Literature
Hanoi, Vietnam
The Temple of Literature founded in 1070, is a temple dedicated to Confucius. Today only parts of the sprawling complex dates from this earliest period; most of the architecture that we see comes from the Ly and Tran Dynasties. Also known as Van Mieu, the Temple of Literature has undergone numerous restorations and stands as one of the few remaining examples of later Ly Dynasty (1009-1225) archite...
Jerash
Amman, Jordan
Jerash (or Gerasa as it used to be known) is one of the best preserved Roman cities outside of Rome. The area has been settled since prehistoric times, but it did not become significant until General Pompey conquered the region in 63BC. Under the Romans the city prospered due to its position on the Via Nova Traiana, a highway between Aqaba and Damascus. The population reached 20...
Musée Marmottan Claude Monet
Paris, France
The Musée Marmottan was originally a hunting lodge of the French nobility. It eventually was purchased by Jules Marmottan. In addition to being the former mayor of Paris, he was also a passionate art collector. His son Paul carried on the tradition after his father’s death. When Paul died in 1934, he left the home and the art collection to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. ...