Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, stands as a captivating archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Spanning the vast expanse of the western Pacific Ocean, this enchanting land is composed of a staggering 7,641 islands, collectively covering an area of 300,000 square kilometers (186,411 square miles). The country's topography is intricately divided into three distinct geographical regions, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Philippines is embraced by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east, and the Celebes Sea on the south. Its maritime boundaries extend gracefully, connecting with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest.

Philippines

Enchanted Kingdom amusement park

The Enchanted Kingdom Amusement Park is located in a 15.5 hectare area in the southern part of Manila. Opened in 1995, the main objective of the park is to provide all visitors with entertainment for all tastes. Here you can ride the breathtaking... read more

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Ocampo Pagoda

The unusual architecture of the Ocampo Pagoda, located on Paterno Street in Manila's Quiapo neighbourhood, catches the eye of everyone who happens to be in its vicinity. Built in 1935, it resembles a Chinese temple with a tower, which in turn... read more

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Mashhid al-Dahab (Golden Mosque)

Masjid al-Dahab, or the Golden Mosque, located in Manila's Quiapo neighbourhood, is considered the largest mosque in the capital of the Philippines. It got its name because of its huge dome covered in gold. The mosque was built in 1976 specifi... read more

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San Sebastian Church

The Little Basilica of San Sebastian, more commonly known as San Sebastian Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Manila. It houses the parish of St. Sebastian and the national shrine - the statue of the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. The chu... 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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