Vietnam

Vietnam (Vietnamese: Việt Nam), stands as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam), nestled on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of 331,700 square kilometers (equivalent to 128,100 square miles).

To the north, Vietnam is connected by land borders with China, while its western boundaries neighbor Laos and Cambodia. Along its maritime borders, Vietnam shares proximity with Thailand through the Gulf of Thailand and the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia through the South China Sea.

Vietnam

The Tomb of Emperor Ty Duc

The Tomb of Emperor You Duc consists of 50 structures and is surrounded by a large park. The tomb was built between 1864 and 1867 for use both before and after his death.

Vietnam

The Palace of Supreme Harmony

The Palace of Supreme Harmony is part of the Imperial Citadel in Hue. Built at the very beginning of the 19th century, Thai Hoa, which means Palace of Supreme Harmony, was intended to be a gathering place for the emperor's closest subjects. Th... read more

Vietnam

Zac Vien Pagoda

Zac Vien Pagoda is a unique architectural ensemble from the mid-18th century. It is located in a quiet outskirts neighbourhood of Ho Chi Minh City, near the Sen Lake Dam.

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Vietnam

Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre Dame Cathedral has been called both Ho Chi Minh City's calling card and a piece of Paris in Asia, as well as the city's main architectural landmark. It is located in the quiet centre, opposite the central post office.

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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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