Singapore

Singapore, recognized officially as the Republic of Singapore, is a an island country and a city-state situated within maritime Southeast Asia. Positioned just over a single degree of latitude (equaling 137 kilometers or 85 miles) to the north of the equator, it resides off the southern coast of the Malay Peninsula. It shares borders with the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the expansive South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The nation's territorial expanse encompasses a primary island, accompanied by a collection of 63 satellite islands and islets, as well as an isolated outlying islet.

Singapore

Istana

Istana is a palace complex surrounded by parkland. It was formerly the site of an extensive nutmeg plantation. Istana means "palace" in Malay. Its construction was completed in 1869 by British colonists. At first, the mansion was owned b... read more

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Singapore Zoo

Opened in 1973, Singapore Zoo is one of the country's most attractive attractions. A variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects can be found here. The zoo staff aims to create the most natural conditions suitable not only for... read more

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Singapore

Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre, a unique attraction in Singapore, presents not only an extensive scientific and educational programme, but also a wide range of recreational activities. The Centre was officially opened in 1996.

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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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