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

St James's Palace

St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London. Although British monarchs have not lived in it for over two centuries, it continues to be considered the official residence of the Queen, and foreign ambassadors are accredited "to... read more

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St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral named after the Apostle Paul, is built at the highest point in London, at the top of Ludgate Hill. There is speculation that Christian churches have existed on this site since the Anglo-Saxon conquest... read more

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Sherlock Holmes Museum in London

The museum of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes is located, as it is easy to guess, at 221-b, Baker Street. The number 221-b was assigned to the house by a special resolution of the city authorities - in fact, this house is located between 237... read more

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Westminster Abbey

The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, is the traditional coronation and burial place of the kings of Great Britain.

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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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