With new high-speed trains complementing old school diesels, Turkey’s once undervalued rail system is enjoying a ...
Discover how Gulf architecture combines tradition with innovation in landmark museums that reflect regional identity and ...
With more than 4.7 million hashtags, Notre Dame Cathedral in France ranks as the most Instagrammable religious landmark in ...
ALBANIA is becoming an increasingly popular destination among British holidaymakers due its budget and family-friendly ...
The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to ...
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9 Architectural Wonders in Africa
For some, Africa has an unfortunate reputation. Outdated stereotypes abound of poverty and people living in mud huts while ...
Colorful Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in the background. Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship.
Jeddah has a central place in Islam. As the gateway to Makkah, the birthplace of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed, the city has been a welcoming port to Muslim pilgrims for centuries. It has also been a ...
These had the additional purpose of signifying the function of the building as a mosque and were used by rulers and benefactors to elevate its grandeur. In contemporary times, mosques are not ...
As you wander through its lively streets today, you’ll uncover an exciting mix of historical depth and modern vitality. Whether you’re keen on ancient sites, outdoor spaces ... this magnificent mosque ...
Now, all that remains of Masjid Al Taqwa — the first mosque in the Altadena-Pasadena area — are soot, ash and charred twisted skeletons of chairs. A sign proclaiming the mosque’s name stands ...