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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul, Turkey
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art opened in 2004 in a former customs warehouse near the cruise ship docks. It displays works from the 1960s to the present, mostly from Turkish artists. That might sound like something that would only appeal to a small niche, but the collection is quite engaging. The upper floor houses the permanent collection, as well as a gift shop and restaurant...
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick's Cathedral is named for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the island in the fifth century. His holiday on March 17, the date of his death, is a celebration of all things Irish. The site of the church is supposedly where a well that St. Patrick used to baptize converts was once located. The current iteration of the cathedral was const...
Museum Embankment
Frankfurt, Germany
More of a festival, this event is held for promoting the various museums in Frankfurt and entry fees have been reduced to attract tourists. It has various different arts and crafts exhibitions. Opening hours: Friday, 27. August 2010, 15:00 – 01:00 hours Saturday, 28. August 2010, 11:00 – 01:00 hours Sunday, 29. August 2010, 11:00 – 24:00 hours ...
Longhua Temple
Shanghai, China
This temple dates back to the Song Dynasty. This is a very important temple and the largest of its kind in Shanghai. The four halls contain statues of Buddha, his disciples and other protagonists. Do not miss the over 3 tonne bell which is rung 108 times at New Year's to rid the world of all its problems and diseases. Timings: Daily 7 A.M- 5 P.M Admission: Y 10 [+ Y50 for a chance...