Khor Al Adaid Photos

Khor Al Adaid

Khor Al Adaid, known to English speakers as the Inland Sea, is one of Qatar’s most remarkable natural wonders and a UNESCO-recognized natural reserve. It is a unique tidal embayment…

Pearl Island in Doha Photos

Pearl Island in Doha

The Pearl Island is a monumental man-made island in Doha, Qatar, renowned for its opulence and Riviera-style living. Spanning nearly four square kilometers of reclaimed land, it was the first…

Katara Cultural Village Photos

Katara Cultural Village

Katara Cultural Village, often referred to simply as Katara, is a purpose-built development in Doha, Qatar, dedicated to celebrating and promoting global arts and heritage. Opened in 2010, its name…

Souq Waqif Photos

Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif (Arabic: سوق واقف, “the standing market”) is the historical and cultural heart of Doha, Qatar. A vibrant marketplace that feels like an anachronism against the city’s futuristic skyline,…

National Museum of Qatar Photos

National Museum of Qatar

The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) is an architectural marvel and a cultural institution that tells the story of Qatar and its people. Through its innovative design and immersive exhibits,…

Museum of Islamic Art Photos

Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is one of the world’s leading institutions dedicated to the art of the Islamic world. Housed in an architectural masterpiece, it sits…

Yerevan Opera House Photos

Yerevan Opera House

The Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, commonly known as the Yerevan Opera House, is a cultural cornerstone and an architectural marvel in the heart of Armenia’s capital….

Saint Stepanos Monastery Photos

Saint Stepanos Monastery

Saint Stepanos Monastery (Armenian: Սուրբ Ստեփանոս վանք, Surb Stepanos Vank; Persian: کلیسای سن استپانوس, Kelisā-ye San Estepānus), also known as Maghardavank, is a significant Armenian monastery located in northwestern Iran….

Sanahin Monastery Photos

Sanahin Monastery

Sanahin Monastery (Armenian: Սանահինի վանք, Sanahini vank) is a prominent 10th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the Lori Province. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated not only for…

Odzun Church Photos

Odzun Church

Odzun Church (Armenian: Օձունի Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի, Odzuni Surb Astvatsatsin yekeghetsi, meaning Holy Mother of God Church) is one of Armenia’s oldest and most historically significant Christian basilicas. Located in…

Van Citadel

Van Citadel

Van Citadel (Turkish: Van Kalesi; Armenian: Վանի Բերդ, Vani Berd), also known as Van Fortress, is a massive stone fortification built by the ancient Kingdom of Urartu between the 9th…

Areni-1 Cave Photos

Areni-1 Cave

Areni-1 Cave (also known as “Birds’ Cave” or Trchuneri in Armenian) is a multi-chambered karstic cave located in the Vayots Dzor Province of southern Armenia. This archaeological site has gained…

Noravank Monastery Photos

Noravank Monastery

Noravank (Armenian: Նորավանք, literally “new monastery”) is a breathtaking 13th-century Armenian monastery complex. It’s renowned for its intricate architectural details, its unique two-storey church, and its stunning setting amidst the…

Mount Aragats Photos

Mount Aragats

Mount Aragats (Armenian: Արագած, Aragats) is an isolated, four-peaked stratovolcano massif in Armenia. It is the highest point in both Armenia and the Lesser Caucasus range, standing as a prominent…

Etchmiadzin Cathedral Photos

Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Etchmiadzin Cathedral (Armenian: Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճար, Ēǰmiaçni mayr tač̣ar), also known as the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, is the pre-eminent spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church….

Khor Virap Monastery Photos

Khor Virap Monastery

Khor Virap Monastery (Armenian: Խոր Վիրապ, meaning “deep dungeon”) is one of Armenia’s most historically and spiritually significant monastic complexes. Located in the Ararat Plain, near the border with Turkey,…

Zvartnots Cathedral Photos

Zvartnots Cathedral

Zvartnots Cathedral (Armenian: Զուարթնոց, Zvartnots), meaning “place of celestial angels” or “heavenly host,” is a remarkable 7th-century Armenian cathedral, now largely in ruins. Located near Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) in Armenia’s Armavir…

Tatev Monastery Photos

Tatev Monastery

Tatev Monastery (Armenian: Տաթևի վանք, Tat’evi vank’) is a magnificent 9th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian monastery located in the Syunik Province of southeastern Armenia. Perched dramatically on a large basalt plateau,…

Republic Square Photos

Republic Square

Republic Square is the central square of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. It is a monumental and iconic landmark, serving as the city’s main urban and cultural hub, renowned…

Geghard Monastery Photos

Geghard Monastery

Geghard Monastery (Armenian: Գեղարդի վանք, Geghardi vank) is an extraordinary medieval monastery in Armenia, partially carved out of the adjacent mountain and surrounded by towering cliffs. It’s a UNESCO World…

Garni Temple Photos

Garni Temple

The Temple of Garni is a classical colonnaded structure located in the village of Garni, Armenia. It stands as the only largely preserved Hellenistic building in the former Soviet Union…

Dilijan Photos

Dilijan

Dilijan (Armenian: Դիլիջան) is a picturesque spa town and urban municipal community nestled within the lush forests of Dilijan National Park in Armenia. Often referred to as the “Switzerland of…

Lake Sevan Photos

Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan (Armenian: Սևանա լիճ, Sevana lich) is the largest body of water in both Armenia and the Caucasus region. Often called the “Jewel of Armenia,” it’s one of the…

Yas Island Photos

Yas Island

Yas Island is a premier leisure and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This man-made island is a hub of world-class attractions, luxurious resorts, and diverse entertainment options,…

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Photos

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a thrilling, mostly indoor theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park and…

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Photos

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a magnificent and iconic mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country’s largest mosque and…

Museum of the Future Photos

Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future (MOTF) is an iconic and visionary landmark located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened in February 2022, it’s not a museum in the traditional sense,…

Palm Jumeirah Photos

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is an iconic artificial archipelago off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shaped like a colossal palm tree, it’s a testament to human ingenuity and a global…

Burj Khalifa Photos

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and holds the title of the world’s tallest structure. Opened in 2010, it’s a mixed-use building designed to…

Bin Matar House Photos

Bin Matar House

Bin Matar House is a beautifully restored traditional Bahraini house in Muharraq, offering a captivating glimpse into the island’s rich pearling legacy and traditional architecture. Once the residence and majlis…