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Blue Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey
The Blue Mosque (aka the Sultanahmet Mosque) is a defining part of Istanbul. It was built in the 17th century by Sultan Ahmed I to ease the pain of a string of military defeats in Persia. Whereas past imperial mosques were paid for with the spoils of war, the Blue Mosque was built with money borrowed from the treasury. Construction began in 1606 and was completed in 1616. ...
The Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art is worth a visit while you are here. It boasts a large collection of art and is situated on the main street of San Telmo: 350 San Juan Avenue. Entry is free. Website: http://www.museodeartemoderno.buenosaires.gov.ar/ In the nighttime, this area comes alive with an underground dancing, restaurant and club scene. Some good Tango bars where they offer free cl...
Zoological Garden
Singapore, Singapore
The zoo houses a wide variety of caged animals some of them for conservation purposes due to their alarmingly diminishing number which includes species of polar bear and pygmy hippos. Special area for children has also been designed where they are able to interact with tame animals and serve them with different edibles at the same time. 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore Telephone: +95 ...
Istanbul Military Museum
Istanbul, Turkey
The power of the Ottoman Empire was largely based on war and conquest. The military was its most important institution. The Istanbul Military Museum puts that on display. The museum originally opened in 1950 and housed in an old church. In 1993, it moved to its current location in the old Ottoman imperial military academy. As one would expect from a military museum, it...