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).

United Kingdom

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the main square of London and the country, embodying its former glory. Here Churchill announced to Londoners on 8 May 1945 about the victory in the Second World War, here at Christmas the country's main tree is put up, here... read more

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British Museum

The British Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. Founded in 1753, it reflects human history from its origins.

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British Library

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is located London, and its branch archive and reading room are located in the town of Boston Spa in West Yorkshire. It is the largest library in the world by number of items, wi... read more

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The Eye of London

The Eye of London, or as it is also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a giant Ferris wheel installed in London on the banks of the Thames. The wheel is 135 metres high. It was installed in honour of the Millennium celebrations. The architects are... 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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