4221. Allport Library And Museum Of Fine Arts - A Gift Of Henry Allport To The People Of Tasmania
September 22, 2011
Seated comfortably at the feet of Mount Wellington and along the southern coast of Australia, Hobart is a beautiful laid back city. The town has a rich colonial heritage and many of the buildings have a natural charm and spirit in them. The locals enjoy spending their day either on or beside the ...
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4222. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Unravel the heritage of Vietnam
September 22, 2011
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is one of the premier attractions in the country. Presenting a wealth of information on the country’s 54 ethnic groups, it is of tremendous importance to the locals and is considered to be a valuable educational centre. Built with the intention of preserving the he...
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4223. Suzhou Shopping - A Unique Type of Retail Therapy
September 22, 2011
Suzhou is known to be a city brimming with Chinese Gardens. It was once said that Marco Polo the famous explorer declared Suzhou to be the most beautiful city in all of China. Over a thousand years ago there were hundreds of Chinese Gardens; although today only a handful remains. The dumplings ar...
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4224. Discovering the Exotic Wildlife in Seychelles
September 22, 2011
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and made up of 115 islands, the Seychelles offers visitors an idyllic holiday destination amidst pristine beaches. This island nation is also home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely the Aldabra atoll and Vallee de Mai with its famous ‘coco de mer’, a nut that is...
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4225. St Joseph's Cathedral - An Outstanding Place of Worship
September 22, 2011
The St Joseph’s Cathedral, locally known as the Nha Tha Lon, is a famous church in Hanoi. Dating as far back as 1886, this stunning structure is the oldest church in this city. Due to its size and significance it is known amongst local Vietnamese as the ‘Big Church’. The Bao Thien Pagoda which wa...
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4226. Entertainment In Hobart - A Cacophony Of Sounds And Sights
September 22, 2011
Hobart is one of the most spontaneous cities in Australia, its beauty boundless and appeal beyond borders. Packed with extraordinary diversity, this city is blessed by the generous hands of nature from the vast expanses of the River Derwent to the impressive city skyline formed by the splendid Mt...
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4227. Visiting The Grand Mosque - Valued By Muslims World Over
September 22, 2011
Makkah, the religious capital of the Islam world is of high significance, for both religious and historical reasons to Muslims all over the world. This destination which attributes to the initiation, establishment and growth of Islam was initially an important trading centre in the early 7th cent...
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4228. Temples In Tokyo - Long Before The City Was Born
September 22, 2011
From the beautiful cherry blossom trees to the glistening skyscrapers, Tokyo is a masterful blend of the old and the new. It features all the right ingredients for a prosperous future and a blessed after life. Irrespective of its fast paced nature, the city has its feet planted firmly on the grou...
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4229. Celebrate the End of Holy Ramadan with Eid Al-Fitr Festivities in Makkah
September 22, 2011
Renowned as the Festival of Fast-Breaking the holy Eid Al-Fitr Festival marks the end of Ramadan which is observed by Muslim communities the world over. During Ramadan Muslims worldwide observe a strict fasting period devoted to various meritorious activities and piety with charitable endeavors a...
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4230. Wang Hai Lou Catholic Church - The Witness of a Turbulent History
September 22, 2011
Taking pride in its imposing concession-era architecture which lends exceptional nobility, Tianjin is a dual-core city, rich in culture and tourist attractions. Having joined in the frenzy of development taking place in rest of the country, the city is gradually transforming into a vibrant metrop...
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