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Baha'i House of Worship
Chicago, United States
Technically located just north of Evanston in Wilmette, the Bahai House of Worship is the oldest Bahai house of worship in the world, and the only one in North America. The land was purchased in 1908 with Bahai contributions from around the world. The cornerstone was laid by Abdul-Baha himself in 1912, but construction did not begin until the 1920s. It was a protracted process, a...
Instituto Butantan
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The research center was established for the study for poisonous snakes and is now a main attraction among tourists. The center houses spiders, scorpions, frogs, other reptiles, and monkeys. Address: Av. Vital Brasil, 1500 Butantã, São Paulo Tel: 11-3726-7222 Timings: Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: Free ...
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Built in 1896 from lime-covered coral along Dubai Creek, this was the home of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. It was actually built by his father so he could observe the shipping lane from his balcony. The sheikh lived here during his rule, from 1921 to 1958. The whole complex has been completely restored and renovated. It is a national monument and a museum, with photographs, jewelry, artillery, and...
Larnaca Salt Lake
Larnaca, Cyprus
One of the most prominent natural wonders in the region, the Salt Lake district of Larnaca is made up of a network four salt lakes or different sizes, Aliki, Orphani, Soros and Spiro. The Larnaca Salt Lake forms the second largest salt lake in Cyprus, after the Limassol Salt Lake and covers an area of about 2.2 kilometer square. It is a popular tourist spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers, who ...