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Mosque of the Prophet (Masjid Al-Nabawi)
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
This Masjid is the second mosque ever built in Islam after the Quba Mosque. It is so much more valuable to the Muslims because it was built by the Prophet and his Companions. It is the major attraction of Madinah and the only reason why so many Muslims around the world flock to this city. It is a Grand Mosque that is signified by its stately green dome and fine Islamic architecture. It is also the...
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Grand Mosque, as it is popularly known, is a visual delight and an impressive landmark of Abu Dhabi. It is arguably the third largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who was the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, and whose graveyard is in the same mosque. The Mosque was officially opened in the month of Ramadan in 2007. Non-Mus...
Al Omari Mosque
Beirut, Lebanon
The Omari Mosque is one of the oldest buildings in Beirut. The city’s original mosque was built on the site in the seventh century, after the Muslim conquest. Before that, archaeological evidence shows the presence of a Roman temple. In the twelfth century, it was converted into a church dedicated to John the Baptist by crusaders. After the Crusaders were finally expelled in 1291, the building...
Place des Vosges
Paris, France
The Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris. The square was laid out by Henri IV between 1605 and 1612. All the buildings surrounding the square follow the same design. Originally called the Place Royal, it was renamed in 1800 after Vosges, the first region of France to pay taxes under the new regime of Napoleon. Many famous Frenchmen lived in the houses surrounding ...