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.

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Taoist temple

The Taoist temple, built in the island capital of Cebu in 1972, is located in the upscale urban neighbourhood of Beverly Hills, 6 km north of the city centre. The initiator of the construction of the temple was the Chinese community of Cebu, firml... read more

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Daanbantayan

Daanbantayan is a highly urbanised city in the province of Cebu. According to the 2008 census, it had a population of 73,000. The city territory also includes the island of Malapascua. Every year, it hosts the colourful Haladaya Festival in honour... read more

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Lapu-Lapu City

Lapu-Lapu City is a highly urbanised city Philippine province of Cebu, occupying most of Mactan Island, located a few kilometres off Cebu Island. The city's territory also includes Olango Island and several other small islets. According to the... read more

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Moalboal

Moalboal is a small town in the province of Cebu with a population of just 27,000 people. The city, located on the southwest coast of Cebu Island, 89 kilometres 89 kilometres from the island capital, it is bounded by the Strait of Tañon to... 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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