The Museum of Barbarism in North Nicosia is a memorial site dedicated to the victims of the 1958 Istanbul Holocaust and the broader history of violence and discrimination faced by the Turkish Cypriot community. Located in North Nicosia, the museum serves as a poignant reminder of past injustices and aims to promote awareness, reconciliation, and dialogue.
The Holy Church of Saint Lazarus is a late-9th century church in Larnaca, Cyprus. It belongs to the Church of Cyprus, an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church. The church is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus and lies over the tomb of the saint. Next to the church is the Byzantine Museum, which exhibits important religious icons, artefacts and relics.
North Nicosia is the largest settlement and the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. It is the northern part of the fragmented city of Nicosia and is administered by the Turkish Nicosia Municipal Authority. In 2011, North Nicosia had a population of 61,378 and the metropolitan area had a population of 82,539.
One of Gorski Kotar's most recognizable landmarks is Lake Lokvar, stretching to the foot of the Risnjak Mountains. This 2.2 km long and 40 m deep artificial lake, surrounded by forests and high mountains, offers many options for an active holiday, from hiking along the shore to swimming in the lake during the summer months.
The Milner Tower was built in 1871 to commemorate William Milner in the peaceful and beautiful Bradda Glen area, offering spectacular and panoramic views of the beautiful Port Erin Bay and the Calf of Man. The tower is designed in the shape of a key and lock.
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559-530 BC), who ordered its construction. Today it is an archaeological site located just north of the town of Madar-e-Soleyman and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) to the northeast of the modern city of Shiraz. A limestone tomb there is believed to be that of Cyrus the Great.
Chahkooh Gorge, also known as Chahkooh Valley or Tangeh Chahkooh, is a stunning geological wonder on the island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf, Hormozgan province, southern Iran. Often referred to as one of the "seven wonders" of Qeshm, this majestic gorge showcases the artistry of nature through millennia of erosion.
Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, was the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC). Situated on the Marvdasht Plain in Iran's Fars Province, surrounded by the Zagros Mountains to the south, Persepolis holds a significant place in history and is recognized as one of Iran's key cultural heritage sites.
The Tomb of Xerxes I, also known as the Tomb of Darius the Great, is an ancient burial site located in Naqsh-e Rostam, Fars Province, Iran. It is believed to be the tomb of Xerxes I (Xerxes the Great), the fourth king of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, who reigned from 486 to 465 BC.
The Shah Mosque, officially known as the Imam Mosque or Imam Khomeini Mosque, is a mosque located south of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran. Construction began in 1611, during the Safavid Empire, on the orders of Abbas the Great, and was completed around 1630. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture during the Islamic period.
The Roman ruins of Timgad are a notable archaeological site located near the modern town of Timgad in northeastern Algeria. Founded around 100 AD by Emperor Trajan, Timgad was originally a Roman colonial town designed to serve as a military settlement and a Roman cultural and administrative center in North Africa.
Santa Cruz Fort is one of the three forts in Oran, the second largest port city of Algeria. The three forts are connected by tunnels. Fort Santa Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards on the Pic d’Aidour above Gulf of Oran in the Mediterranean Sea, at an elevation of above 400 metres (1,312 ft). In 1831, the French occupied Oran and the fort.
Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar and the capital of the Vakinankaratra region, with a population of 265,018 in 2014. Antsirabe is a charming "resort town" surrounded by volcanoes. With its fresh air and cool climate year-round, Antsirabe is an ideal location for family vacations or trips with friends.
Durban is the third most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Its population was 595,061 in 2011. Durban embodies warmth and hospitality, from its friendly people of all races and faiths to its spicy cuisine and tropical climate.
Chott el Djerid is a vast salt lake located in southern Tunisia. It is one of the largest salt flats in the Sahara Desert, spanning approximately 11,000 square kilometers. The lake is famous for its pristine white salt surface stretching to the horizon, creating a surreal and magical landscape.
