Izmir's largest and oldest city mosque, Hisar Mosque, was built in the 16th century and restored several times in the 19th century. built in the 16th century and was repeatedly restored in the 19th century. Its Its interior, particularly the pulpit and the altar. The dome is supported by 8 columns, around the perimeter of the prayer hall. Nine small domes covering part of the annexes to the main prayer hall, give the building an original appearance. original appearance.
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
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
