Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, stands as a sovereign country encompassing the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and a multitude of petite islands. Boasting megadiversity, the country's expansive dimensions contribute to an array of terrains and climates, featuring central deserts, northeastern tropical rainforests, northern tropical savannas, and southeastern mountain ranges.

Australia

Sydney TV Tower

The Sydney TV Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world: the tallest in Sydney and the second tallest in Australia and the southern hemisphere. Built in 1975-1981, the tower is 305 metres tall. Inside is the main observation deck of the c... read more

Australia

Sydney Aquarium

The Sydney Aquarium is definitely one of the best aquariums in the world and is one of the must-see places to visit when in Sydney. It is is located on the east side of Darling Harbour near Pyrmont Bridge.

Australia

Chinese Friendship Garden

At the southern end of Harbour Bay, near Sydney's Chinatown, is the Chinese Friendship Garden, which is a stylised a traditional private garden from the Ming Dynasty (5th century AD). The garden was created was created by experts from Guangzho... read more

Australia

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is Sydney's oldest zoo and one of the Australia's most famous zoo. Its name means "beautiful view" in the local Aboriginal language, which is true enough - the Sydney suburb of Mosman, where the zoo is located, is qui... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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