Famous In The World

Mount Olympus (Όλυμπος, Ólympos) is the highest and most majestic mountain in Greece, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. More than just a geographical feature, it…

The Holy, Royal and Stavropegic Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos, commonly known as Kykkos Monastery, is the most famous, wealthiest, and most lavish monastery in Cyprus. Nestled high in…

Othello Castle, also known as Othello’s Tower, is a formidable medieval fortress that guards the entrance to the historic harbour of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Originally built by the Lusignans…

Bellapais Abbey (Αββαείο Μπελαπάις) is the spectacular ruin of a 13th-century monastery located in the Kyrenia mountain range of Northern Cyprus. Its name translates to “The Abbey of Peace” (Abbaye…

Paphos Castle (Κάστρο της Πάφου) is a historic fortress located at the western edge of the picturesque Paphos Harbour in Cyprus. With a history marked by repeated destruction and reconstruction,…

Larnaca Castle (Κάστρο Λάρνακας), also known as the Larnaca Fort, is a medieval stone fortress located at the southern end of the Foinikoudes (Finikoudes) promenade in the heart of Larnaca,…

Kolossi Castle is a well-preserved medieval military fortress located in the fertile plains of southern Cyprus. Originally built in the 13th century, this former Crusader stronghold is a fine example…

Kourion (or Curium) was one of the most important and powerful ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus. Perched dramatically on a limestone promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this sprawling archaeological site is…

The Kato Paphos Archaeological Park is a vast, open-air museum and one of the most important historical sites in Cyprus. Located adjacent to the Paphos Harbour, the park contains the…

The Tombs of the Kings is a large, ancient necropolis located in Paphos, on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. Despite its regal name, the site was not the burial place…

Suleiman-Too (Сулайман-Тоо, Solomon’s Throne) is a sacred mountain that rises dramatically from the heart of the city of Osh in the Fergana Valley of southern Kyrgyzstan. For over 1,500 years,…

Tash Rabat (Таш Рабат) is a remarkably well-preserved 15th-century stone caravanserai located in a remote, high-altitude valley in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Its name translates to “Stone Fortress,”…

The Burana Tower (Бурана мунарасы) is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley of northern Kyrgyzstan and one of the oldest architectural constructions in Central Asia. It is the most…

Jeti-Oguz (Жети-өгүз) is a stunningly beautiful gorge and nature resort located on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan. Its name translates from Kyrgyz as “Seven Bulls,” a direct…

Ala Archa National Park is a spectacular alpine national park located in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Established in 1976, it is a sanctuary of pristine wilderness just a…

Song-Kul (Соң-Көл, Song-Köl) is a stunning alpine lake located high in the Tian Shan mountains of central Kyrgyzstan. Its name translates to “Following Lake,” and it is a place of…

Issyk-Kul (Ысык-Көл, Ysyk-Köl) is a vast, endorheic (meaning it has no outflow) lake in the northern Tian Shan mountains of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Its name means “Warm Lake” in the Kyrgyz…

The Mount of Temptation, known locally as Jebel Quruntul, is a rugged, limestone peak overlooking the ancient city of Jericho in the West Bank. It is revered in Christian tradition…

The Old City of Nablus is the historic heart of one of Palestine’s largest and most culturally significant cities. With a history stretching back millennia to the Canaanite city of…

The Ibrahimi Mosque, also known to Jews as the Cave of Machpelah or the Tomb of the Patriarchs, is an ancient and deeply sacred site located in the heart of…

The Old City of Jerusalem is a one-square-kilometer walled area that constitutes the historic and spiritual heart of the modern city of Jerusalem. For millennia, it has been a focal…

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a major pilgrimage site in Christianity, located within the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church contains, according to traditions…

The Church of the Nativity, located in the heart of Bethlehem, is one of the oldest and most sacred sites in Christianity. It is built over the cave, or grotto,…

The Shiseido Gallery is a prestigious, non-profit art space located in the heart of Tokyo’s luxurious Ginza district. Opened in 1919, it is believed to be the oldest art gallery…

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (Arabic: برج العرب, “Tower of the Arabs”) is a global icon of Arabian luxury and one of the most famous hotels in the world. Opened…

Fuwairit Beach is one of Qatar’s most beautiful and popular natural beaches, celebrated for its soft white sand, clear turquoise waters, and serene, undeveloped coastline. Located on the northern tip…

Dahl Al Misfir is one of Qatar’s most spectacular and accessible natural wonders, offering a glimpse into the geological world hidden just beneath the desert’s surface. As the largest and…

The Al Thakira Mangroves represent one of Qatar’s most surprising and precious natural treasures. In a nation renowned for its vast desert landscapes, this large expanse of dense, green forest…

In the stark, beautiful desert landscape of western Qatar lies the Ras Abrouq peninsula, an area famous for its otherworldly limestone rock formations. Among the most iconic of these are…

The Singing Sand Dunes of Qatar are a rare and captivating natural phenomenon located in the country’s vast desert interior. One of only about 30 such places in the world,…