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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Named after the 28th sultan, this mosque is considered to be the symbol of Islamic culture within Brunei and is an impressive example of Islamic architecture. Opening in 1958, the mosque is open to visitors when it is not being used for prayers. As with any mosque, you must remove your shoes before entering. If dressed inappropriately you will be given a robe upon entry. Tel: +637 222 2623 ...
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
The first iteration of Hagia Sophia was built in 306AD to serve as Constantinople's Cathedral, but burned down in 404. Version two also burned down too, though several marble slabs remain. Construction on the current version began in 532 and lasted five years. It was built during the apogee of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian and you can really tell they went all out....
Highly Carved Colonnade
Beirut, Lebanon
This highly carved colonnade was discovered in the 1940’s between Nejmeh Square and the Great Mosque. They were once a part of the Roman Basilica. This group of five columns was moved and erected across from the National Museum in the 1950’s. ...
Zurichhorn
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurichhorn is a public park along the western end of Lake Zurich (or the Zurichsee). It's located at the small delta where the Hornbach stream flows into the lake. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, wealthy Zurichers built new homes outside the city walls in what is now the Seefeld district. In the mid-nineteenth century, the area became a hub of sh...