United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, stands as a country nestled in Northwestern Europe, situated off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. Encompassing England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, its territorial expanse includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and the majority of the smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland, forming a border with the Republic of Ireland, represents the lone land connection, while the rest of the United Kingdom finds itself encircled by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea. The aggregate land area of this esteemed kingdom measures 243,610 square kilometers (94,060 square miles).

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Newcastle Bridges

As the name suggests, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is located on the River Tyne. Newcastle is on the north bank, while the town of Gateshead is located on the south bank. Naturally, the two cities are linked by a number of bridges, amongst them... read more

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Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey is a dilapidated abbey in the town of Battle, near the town of Hastings, in the county of Sussex, United Kingdom. It was built on the site of the famous Battle of Hastings.

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Church in the Wood

Church-in-the-woods is located in Hollington, a suburb of Hastings, in southern England. It is officially called St Leonard's Church, but originally it was St Rumbold's Church.

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All Saints Cathedral in Derby

All Saints Cathedral in the city of Derby is the smallest Anglican cathedral in the UK. The first church was founded on the site in 943 by King Edmund I, but no trace of it survives. The modern cathedral began construction in the fourteenth centur... 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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