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

Japanese Museum and Japanese Tunnel

The Japanese Museum, sometimes called the Japan-Philippines Museum, is located in the Matsuo district of Davao City. The museum's collections contain a variety of exhibits dating back to different historical periods and telling visitors about... read more

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Ramon Magsaysay Park

Ramon Magsaysay Park, one of the most famous Davao City landmarks, is named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who died in 1957 in a plane crash on Cebu Island. The park is often compared to Rizal Park in Manila. It is home to seve... read more

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San Pedro Cathedral

San Pedro Cathedral is the oldest church in Davao City, dedicated to the city's patron saint, the Apostle Peter, and is located right in front of the City Hall. The church was built in 1847 during the Spanish colonisation of what is now Davao... read more

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Philippine Eagle Breeding Centre

The Philippine Eagle Breeding Centre, located in the Malagos district of Davao City, is a paradise for these birds of prey, as well as other animals representing the incredibly diverse forest ecosystems of the Philippines. Every year, the number o... 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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