Historical Sites Missed by Tourists Who Visit Athens

By Seif Kamel
   In a city like Athens, with history extending for more than 5
millenniums, there are quite many interesting ancient sites that grab the
attention of tourists who travel to Greece. Around the 8 th century BC,
Athens was the capital of Attica, the first place where the concept of
democracy was acknowledged.
   A great example of monuments commonly missed by tourists who spend
their vacations in Athens is the Kerameikos. This interesting historical
site was the hub of tiles and ceramics’ production in ancient times.
Afterwards, it was transformed into a large necropolis. There are many
remains and ruins to be explored there.
   There is also the huge impressive temple of Zeus. Constructed over a
long period of time of more than 700 years beginning at the 5 th century
BC, the Temple of Zeus still preserves a marvelous 15 marble columns.
The hub of commercial activities of ancient Athens, Agora, still has
some magnificent chapels, temples, and various structures. Founded
around the 3 rd century BC, this was where the Greeks traded salt, wheat,
and many other commodities.

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The National Railway Museum of Delhi

By Seif Kamel
  Many countries around the world, like Egypt for example, host
an interesting railway museum, especially those countries who
began making usage of trains in early times.
   The National Railway Museum of Delhi is an interesting
example of railway museums around the world. This is where
travelers who tour India view and admire royal carriages and
some quite old trains’ engines.
  The collections at the National Railway Museum of Delhi
include more than 25 various locomotives from different types.
This is in addition to more than 15 dissimilar carriages.
   There is, for instance, the marvelous carriage of Maharaja
Baroda, that was coated with gold. This is in addition to the
silver ornamented carriage of Mysore. This is in addition to
some samples of old tickets and the first train engine to be
manufactured in India.

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The Museum of Islamic Art

By Seif Kamel
   Cairo hosts a huge number of museums. A city with such a long diverse
history surely has a lot to display. Among the interesting, there is the
Museum of Islamic Art. Many tourists who travel to Egypt are fond of
its history, monuments and museums.
   After richly restored for several years, the Museum of Islamic Art was
reopened in 2012 and now welcomes hundreds of tourists spending their
vacations in Egypt.
   With a large variety of displays from different periods of the Egyptian
history, there are several Mashrabeya screens, one of the most
distinctive types of Islamic art. There are also many pieces of Minbars’
decorations gathered from many mosques around the country. There are
also many collections of cloth, wooden works, rare versions of the
Quran, tiles, carpets, and lamps.
   There are also a large number of Turkish and Persian ceramics and tiles,
a selection of manuscripts and books, and a large number of rugs and
carpets.

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The Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun in Delhi

By Seif Kamel
   Exploring a city like Delhi, with a long rich history and a large array of
monuments, tourists who visit India should carefully design their trips
according to the places they wish to visit.
   However, there are some major highlights all tourists are recommended
to visit. A good example is the Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun.
Constructed around the end of the 16 th century, the mausoleum is a
wonderful masterpiece of architectural art.
   The complex is famous for being the first garden tomb to be established
in India and the first with the extensive usage of red stones in
construction. Perhaps this was among the reasons why the Mausoleum
of Emperor Humayun was included in the list of the UNESCO World
Heritage Sties.

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The Temple of Universal Happiness in China

By Seif Kamel
   Located at the Shuangqiao District on the East Shore of the Wulie River,
the Temple of Universal Happiness was erected around the end of the
18 th century when the Mongolian Buddhism began spreading around the
country.
   Constructed with layout and design that is partly similar to that of the
popular Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the Temple is now one of the
famous historical monuments visited by tourists who travel to China.
The Pavilion of the Brilliance of the Rising Sun, the main section of the
temple is distinctive for its wooden works and Mongolian motifs and
decorations. Other interesting elements of the temple include the walls
with the pagodas with its various statues.

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Atik Valide Mosque in Istanbul

By Seif Kamel

Istanbul is one of the most charming touristic destinations in Turkey.
There are numerous monuments and historical sites to explored in
Istanbul. Perhaps, the Ottoman mosques are among the most spread in
the city.

Some mosques like the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed are largely
visited by tourists who travel to Turkey. However, there are numerous
other mosques that are always worth a visit. The Atik Valide Mosque is
among the impressive examples.

Situated on top of a hill, the Atik Valide Mosque was established in
1583 and it was dedicated to the Mother of Sultan Murad III. Designed
by the famous architect, Sinan Pasha, the mosque is popular for its
marvelous domes and semi domes.

Other elements that grab the attention of travelers who spend their
vacations in Turkey and explore the mosque include colorful tiles,
marbles, and the charm decoration of the Minbar of the mosque.

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The Jewish Quarter Fes in Morocco

By Seif Kamel

The Jewish Quarter of Fes is in fact the first to be established in
Morocco. It was first founded in the old section of Fes, or Fes Al Bally,
during the 15 th century. Over centuries, the kings and rulers of Morocco
promised to provide protection to the Jews living in the country.

The quarter, like many other similar examples in Morocco, is divided
according to the crafts carried out by the people. There is also a
historical synagogue that grab the attention of many tourists who spend
their vacations in Morocco.

The Jewish Quarter is popularly named Al Mallah, or the salt springs.
This is because there was an ancient source of salt in the area. There are
many interesting places to explore around the quarter including
distinctively constructed Jewish houses and other establishments.

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