Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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.

Morocco link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/morocco-21.html

Monday, June 10, 2019

The Coptic Museum in Cairo

By Seif Kamel

Established in 1947, the Coptic Museum in Cairo displays a huge
collection of various Coptic items and arts. Almost all the exhibitions
date to the early Coptic era in Egypt with some distinctive Pharaonic
exhibits. Many tourists who travel to Egypt love to explore the museums
of Cairo.

The building that hosts the Coptic Museum is a masterpiece of
architectural arts itself. It is famous for its wonderful Mashrabeya,
carved wood, and richly decorated ceilings. Many guests who visit the
museum admire the marvelous building with its several details and
ornaments.

Among the most interesting sections in the Coptic Museum, there is the
collection of stone capitals and columns gathered from various old
churches and monasteries all over Egypt.

There are also several wooden displays, cloth, glass, copper,
manuscripts, icons, Coptic paintings, and rare versions of the holy bible.
Many travel packages to Egypt include a visit to the museum and the
Area of Coptic Cairo where many historical churches and chapels are
located.

Egypt link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/egypt-1.html

Saturday, June 1, 2019

The Bridge of Marco Polo in Beijing

By Seif Kamel

Beijing is perhaps the largest city in the whole world in terms of
population. There are many various places that are worth visiting by
tourists who travel to China.

Among the places that are popular in Beijing, there is the Bridge of
Marco Polo, one of the oldest bridges in the world. It was constructed in
1192 during the ruling period of the Qing Dynasty. Today, it welcomes
many tourists who visit China.

Consisting of 11 stone arches, the Marco Polo Bridge was the main royal
passageway between ancient Beijing and the area around central China.
With the famous 450 stone made lions, the bridge is among the most
distinctive structures in the world.

China link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/china-17.html

Friday, May 31, 2019

The House of Wonders in Zanzibar

By Seif Kamel

Zanzibar is one of the most remarkable islands in the whole
world. Famous for its marvelous beaches that grab the attention
of numerous tourists to spend their holidays in Tanzania,
Zanzibar also hots some wonderful historical buildings.
The House of Wonders, situated in the oldest section of
Zanzibar, the Stone Town, is one of the distinctive places to
explore in the island. The building was established around the
end of the 19 th century, in 1883.

The National Museum of Zanzibar illustrates the history and
heritage of Zanzibar throughout time. There are also many
displays from the Swahili tribes and many civilizations that
flourished in the island and the Indian ocean. The large doors of
the museum are said to be biggest in the whole region of Eastern
Africa.

Tanzania Link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/tanzania-34.html

Thursday, May 30, 2019

The Fortress of Europe in Istanbul

By Seif Kamel

Istanbul is one of the interesting cities all over the world. Isn’t it enough
that the city is located on the lands of two continents; Asia and Europe?
It also hosts numerous interesting touristic sites.

Commonly missed by many tourists who visit Turkey, the Fortress of
Europe is a remarkable historical site. Established at the middle of the
15 th century, Sultan Mohamed Al Fateh, or the conqueror constructed it
when the Ottomans took control of Turkey at the time.

Situated on the West Banks of Bosporus, the Fortress was founded to
guard the European part of the city, while the Fortress of Asia, located
on the East Bank protected the Eastern part. Today, the Fortress of
Europe welcomes hundreds of tourists who travel to Turkey.

Turkey link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/turkey-11.html

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Historical Monastery of Saint Antony in Egypt

By Seif Kamel

Copts, in the ancient Greek language is actually derived from a word
that means Egyptian. It was during the 1 st century AD, when Saint Mark,
one of the Apostles, came to spread Christianity in Egypt. Since that
time, and until today, the Egyptian Copts had many remarkable
establishments that still grab the attention of tourists who travel to
Egypt.

The Monastery of St. Antony was the first to be established in Egypt.
Situated inside the Eastern Desert of Egypt, the Monastery of Saint
Antony is located around 100 kilometers to the South West of Al Ain El
Sokhna and around 200 kilometers to the North East of Cairo.
The monastery was founded by Saint Antony who lived in that exact
location all by himself when he became an orphan before he was 16
years old. Several followers of Saint Antony continued operating it until
today. Famous for its wonderful 13 th century original motifs and
ornaments, a visit to the monastery is a must for anyone interested in the
distinctive Coptic monuments of Egypt.

Egypt Link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/egypt-1.html

Saturday, May 25, 2019

The Most Amazing Attractions of Vietnam

By Seif Kamel

Many travelers around the world wonder what is it in Vietnam that is
worth visiting. The answer is that the country hosts many several ancient
sites dating for more than 20 centuries.

A significant touristic attraction of the capital of Vietnam is the old
quarter of the capital, Hanoi. With history extending back to the 12 th
century AD, there are several historical sites like the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, the Temple of ­Literature, and some interesting museums as
well.

Another great monument to explore by tourists who visit Vietnam is the
historical site of the Citadel of Long. Constructed around 1000 years
ago, it is one of the finest examples of the architecture of South Eastern
Asia in this period of time. A visit to the Long Citadel is included in
almost all travel packages to Vietnam.

Vietnam link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/vietnam-23.html