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Sainte-Chapelle
Paris, France
Located in the heart of Paris along the Ile de la Cite, the Sainte-Chapelle is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. Construction started sometime between 1239 and 1243, and it was consecrated on April 26th, 1248. Sainte-Chapelle was connected to the royal palace and housed the relic collection (including Jesus’ crown of thorns) of French King Louis IX, later beatified Saint Louis. ...
Sarkis Cathedral
Tehran, Iran
built in the late 1960s, this is a very conspicuous non-Islamic building in Tehran. It is surrounded by the Armenian quarter and a few other church buildings. Telephone: 8889 7980 ...
Palais Garnier
Paris, France
The Palais Garnier, also known as the Paris Opéra, was the inspiration for the Phantom of the Opera. When you’re inside, it’s not hard to see how one could be inspired. Construction on the Palais Ganier, named for its famed architect, Charles Garnier, began in 1862. It was one of the many civic projects instituted by Napoleon III. Because of political strife and constructio...
Riffa Fort
Bahrain, Bahrain
This magnificent sandstone structure was constructed in 1812, by Sh.Salman Bin Ahmed ( al fateh) Al Khalifa, the Qal'at ar-Rifa' (Riffa Fort) has now been renamed after its patron. The king ruled Bahrain from here in the years 1869-1932. The whole of the Hunanaiya valley can be seen from here and the sight is beautiful to behold.Timings: Sun-Tues: 8am-2pm, Wed-9am-6pm, Fri: 3pm-6pm Phone: +973 ...