China

China (Chinese: 中国), formally recognized as the People's Republic of China (PRC), stands as an East Asian country. Encompassing an area equivalent to five time zones and sharing borders with fourteen countries by land, China boasts a vast expanse of nearly 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), ranking as the world's third-largest country in terms of total land area. Its territorial demarcation includes 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two semi-autonomous special administrative regions.

China

Huaisheng Mosque

Huaisheng Mosque in Guangzhou city started to be built back in 627. It is one of the oldest mosques in China. According to legend, it was founded by Saad ibn Abu Waqqas, the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad and one of his most famous companions. He w... read more

China

Temple of the Sacred Heart

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart is located in Guangzhou City, in its old part, on the banks of the Pearl River. It is the largest Roman Catholic temple in China. The height of its towers reaches sixty metres and the temple covers an area of 2,700 s... read more

China

Qingping Market

Qingping Market is one of the first "free markets" spawned by Deng Xiaoping's economic policies, where peasants could sell their produce. It is one of Guangzhou's most important and controversial landmarks.

China

Yuesyu Park

Yuesyu Park is one of the scenic spots in Guangzhou, China. Yuesyu is spread over an area of 94 hectares. It is the largest park in the city. Every spring and autumn, large exhibitions and chrysanthemum fairs are held here.

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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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