Monday, November 11, 2019

The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Brazil

By Seif Kamel
   Located in the city that holds the same name, the Niterói
Contemporary Art Museum is one of the interesting places to
explore during a tour to Brazil.
   Established in 1996, the museum is in fact the landmark of the city
of Niterói. Featured with its matchless design carried out by Oscar
Niemeyer, the layout of the building of the museum consists of a
huge dome that has a diameter of 50 meters.
   Consisting of three floors, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
displays various collection of contemporary Brazilian arts. This is
in addition to some historical collections. Many travel packages to
Brazil would include a visit to the museum.

Link to Brazil: https://www.righttravel.info/country/brazil-10.html

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Poznan in Poland

By Seif Kamel
   Poznan is perhaps among the most distinctive historical cities in
Poland. Situated at the Central Western section of the country, it
was established during the 11th and 12th centuries. Today Poznan
is one of the most important commercial and industrial hub in
Poland.
   Many tourists who travel to Poland give special attention to
Poznan. This is due to its historical significance, its culture and
various sites. There are numerous places to explore and visit.
The most impressive historical sites of Poznan include the Poznan
Town Hall, Poznan University Library, the apse of St. Florian's
Church, and the Poznan Cathedral, the oldest in the country dating
to more than 1000 years ago.

Poland link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/poland-25.html

Monday, November 4, 2019

Mystra in Greece

By Seif Kamel
   The ancient town of Mysta is among the most distinctive monuments for
tourists to visit in Greece. Located in Peloponnese, it was an important
Byzantine stronghold in the Middle Ages. Today, it is one of the
interesting historical sites of the country.
  Included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Mystra was deserted
during the Ottoman rule of Greece. Afterwards, many historians
believed that it was the remains of the ancient town of Sparta. However,
historical records afterwards asserted that it this ancient settlement
established by the Byzantine around the beginning of the 14 th century
AD.
   The most notable places to explore during a tour to Mystra include the
Metropolis, the Monastery of Peribleptos, the Evangelistria's church, the
Hodigitria church, and Despot's Palace. Many travel packages to Greece
today offer a tour of this ancient magnificent town.

Greece link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/greece-5.html

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The Sumela Monastery in Turkey

By Seif Kamel
   The Sumela Monastery is factually among the most distinctive
historical sites in Turkey. Perhaps its unique location, historical
significance, or its outstanding design and layout, many reasons
make travelers who tour Turkey visit the monastery.
   Dedicated to Virgin Mary, the monastery is located at the Mela
Mountain in the Trabzon District, near the shores of the Black Sea.
Originally constructed by the Romans in the 4 th century AD,
nevertheless, the structure we view today dates back to the 13 th
century.
   The Sumela Monastery consists mainly of the Rock Church. This
is in addition several chapels, kitchens, students’ rooms, and many
other sections. There are many travel packages to Turkey that
include a visit to the Sumela Monastery.

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Kunstkamera Museum in Russia

By Seif Kamel
   The Kunstkamera was the first museum to be established in
Russia. Peter the Great founded this marvelous establishment in
1727. Afterwards. In 1879, the Russian Museum of Anthropology
and Ethnography. Today, many tourists who travel to Russia are
keen to explore the museum.
   The museums boasts a large collection of more than 2 million
items that illustrate various periods of the Russian history. Many
travel packages to Russia include a visit to the famous Russian
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography.
   Among the most impressive displays, there is the head of Willem
Mons. There is also a wonderful collection of portriats that date
back to the middle of the 19 th century and created by the renowned
famous artist; Pancho Fierro.

Russia link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/russia-29.html

Monday, October 28, 2019

The Orvieto Cathedral in Italy

By Seif Kamel
   The Cathedral of Orvieto is one of the most impressive Christian
monuments of Italy. Located in Orvieto in central Italy, the cathedral
was constructed during the 14 th century. Today, many tourists who spend
their vacations in Italy would explore this distinctive cathedral.
   Dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the cathedral is
perhaps the most important historical site of Orvieto and the whole
region. The façade of the cathedral is considered an open-air museum of
Christian styles of construction with elements dating to various periods
of time.
   The interior of the Orvieto Cathedral is featured with two magnificent
chapels that were extensively painted by some of the most skillful Italian
Renaissance artists. Although situated relatively away from the touristic
route of the country, a visit to the cathedral is a must for travelers who
are fond of art and history.

Italy link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/italy-3.html

Friday, October 25, 2019

The National Museum of Alexandria

By Seif Kamel
   Alexandria is a city of rich and long history. Established by Alexander
the Great during the 4 th century BC, Alexandria served as the capital of
Egypt for centuries. This is why the city hosts a large number of various
monuments and historical sites.
   Many of the findings explored all over Alexandria are displayed at the
National Museum of Alexandria. There are more than 2000 exhibits
dating to different periods of the history of Egypt. Several tours to
Alexandria include a visit to the National Museum.
   There are exhibits dating back to the Pharaonic, Greco, Roman,
Byzantine, Islamic eras. The latest of the museum dates back to the reign
of the family of Mohamed Ali.

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