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Amsterdam's Canals
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With almost 25 perfect of its surface area covered with navigable waterways, Amsterdam is often known as the Venice of the East. Canal Cruises have hence emerged as a major tourist attraction in the city. For those who want to go on a canal cruise, boats can be taken on rent from various boat rental companies. There is a choice of pedal or electrically powered boat. Once popular, Houseboats are no...
The Tin Hau Temple
Hong Kong, China
The Tin Hau Temple is a protected monument and located on Causeway Bay. This temple is dedicated to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea. It still retains a lot of the original architecture and form. ...
The Sterkfontein Caves
Johannesburg, South Africa
The Sterkfontein Caves are the most productive paleontological and archeological site of the world and is the place where the world's first adult 'Ape-Man' remains were discovered. It is now host to an interactive new exhibition center and restaurant, and visitors are given guided tours along walkways inside the caves. Address: 50km (30 miles) west of the city on the R563 Telephone: +...
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
Istanbul, Turkey
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is housed in a grand palace that was a gift for Ibrahim Pasha from his close childhood friend, and father-in-law, Suleyman the Magnificent. It was designed by Sinan, Turkey's most famous architect, and completed in 1524. Pasha, who served as Grand Vizier, did not get to enjoy his palace for long, as he was murdered in 1536, accused of plotting aga...