Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, stands as a country situated within the western expanse of Central Europe. Positioned amidst the Baltic and North Sea to the northern border and embraced by the grandeur of the Alps in the southern precinct, Germany spans an amalgamated territory covering 357,600 square kilometers (138,100 square miles). Its boundaries intertwine with Denmark to the north, while the eastern periphery is demarcated by Poland and the Czech Republic. Austria and Switzerland form the southern boundaries, and to the west lie France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Germany

New City Hall in Munich

The neo-Gothic building of the New Town Hall is located in the very centre of the Old Town on Marienplatz. Its construction took more than 40 years (1867-1909). Many Munich residents were dissatisfied with the height of the Town Hall tower (85 met... read more

Germany

Old Town Hall in Munich

The Old Town Hall is located in the central square of the Old Town. The building was built in the late 15th century, but was badly damaged during World War II and was almost completely rebuilt.

Germany

St Peter's Church in Munich

St Peter's Church is located very close to Marienplatz. It is the oldest church in the city. The modern church dates back to the 14th century and was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century, but a Christian church has long stood on this site.<... read more

Germany

Azamkirche Church

It's easy to miss the small church of St John of Nepomuk among the shops and cafés on Sendlinger Straße in the centre of Munich. Built as a private church by the Azam brothers, it is more impressive for its Baroque frami... 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

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

Mali

Niono

The city of Niono is known as the "Venice of Mali" because of its system of canals and channels that criss-cross the entire city, and the local brick mosque is almost as famous as the famed Djenné Mosque.