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Basilica di San Marco Glitters in Gold (Venice, Italy).
Italy

Basilica di San Marco Glitters in Gold

September 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
In Venice, Basilica di San Marco glitters in gold. No, you won’t be able to see gold on its facade but wait until you see its interior. I’m not sure if they intended to have the interior a bit dark. Perhaps, it’s to emphasize the beaming gold that you’d see
Must-see: Inside Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Beirut (Lebanon).
Lebanon

Must-see: Inside Al Amin Mosque in Beirut

August 30, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
While I was in Beirut, I had the chance to go inside Al Amin Mosque. The locals call it as Blue Mosque, simply because of its blue dome that sits on top of it. Mohammad Al Amin is not an ancient mosque. Compared to the Blue Mosque in Turkey, in
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Beautiful Architectural Accident (Italy).
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Beautiful Architectural Accident

July 26, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a beautiful architectural accident. Perhaps, this is Italy’s most photographed landmark. It was never built to be leaning but just your normal, free-standing bell tower you see around Italy. It was built during the Medieval Times in Romanesque style. So, why is the Tower
Take a Peek: Inside the Colosseum in Rome (Italy).
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Take a Peek: Inside the Roman Colosseum

July 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
What’s inside the Roman Colosseum? I bet you’re curious, right? In my previous post, I showed you the facade of the stunning Roman Colosseum. Now, I’ll bring you inside to see what it’s like while learning a bit of its history. This piece of architectural wonder is a must-see when
The Beauty of the Roman Colosseum Facade (Rome, Italy). 10 European Cities to Visit in Spring
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The Beauty of the Roman Colosseum Facade

July 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
On my very first afternoon in Italy, I decided to walk and see the beauty of the Roman Colosseum facade. I’ve seen this classic architecture a thousand times in postcards and on the pages of hundreds of books I’ve flipped through. I didn’t want to see one side of it
The Pyramid at Louvre Museum are Photogenic at Night (Paris, France).
France

The Pyramids at Louvre Museum are Photogenic at Night

July 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Pyramids at Louvre Museum are Photogenic at Night – so forget about Monalisa. There are only a few people visiting the famed museum in Paris at night and you can get all the selfies you want. Seeing Monalisa? Ha! Good luck getting a good view and a selfie with
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Photos – The Magnificent Eiffel Tower

July 7, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
There’s no doubt that the magnificent Eiffel Tower is France’s most photographed and most visited attraction. You’ve never been to Paris if you’ve never seen or visited the Eiffel Tower. And when you’re in front of the towering structure, what would you do? Strike a pose. Take a selfie. Ask
The Aqueduct of Segovia - Ancient Rome's Legacy in Spain
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The Aqueduct of Segovia – Ancient Rome’s Legacy in Spain

May 31, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The aqueduct of Segovia is ancient Rome’s indisputable legacy in Spain. The towering aqueduct is synonymous with the old town of Segovia. You can’t mention the city’s name without identifying it with this arched aqueduct. The city of Segovia, as legend has it, was founded by Hercules, the son of the Roman
Alcazar de Segovia - A Fairytale Castle Before Disney (Spain).
Spain

Alcazar de Segovia – A Fairytale-like Castle Before Disney

May 30, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Before Disney, there was Alcazar de Segovia. If you look at it near and far, the castle resembles of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Disneyland. You can’t leave Segovia without seeing and getting into the heart of Spain’s most famous castle. The structure wasn’t really meant to be a castle. It was
Qaitbay Citadel - A Mediterranean Fort With A View (Alexandria, Egypt).
Egypt

Citadel of Qaitbay – A Mediterranean Fort With A View

May 17, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Do you know that the Citadel of Qaitbay stands on the site where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once was?  That lighthouse wasn’t just an ordinary structure to beacon seafarers but it’s one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. The tower was also the tallest structure in the world
The Roman Amphitheater After the Upgrade (Alexandria, Egypt).
Egypt

The Roman Amphitheater After the Upgrade

May 15, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
It’s no surprise if there’s a Roman amphitheater in the middle of Alexandria. It’s a city which was conquered, ruled and heavily influenced by Rome. The ruins were discovered during the excavation to lay the foundations of a government building. In fact, right next to the ruins is a heavily-guarded military
View from Cairo Tower on a Polluted Day (Egypt).
Egypt

View from Cairo Tower on a Polluted Day

April 26, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
If someone told you that the view from Cairo Tower is amazing – don’t fully believe him. There’s nothing spectacular from up there. It was not even breathtaking to me. I wasn’t that impressed. But, hey, I was there on a polluted day, so, you can’t blame me for this
Nativity Facade The Symbols on the Facade of Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain)
Spain

The Symbols on the Facade of Sagrada Familia

April 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
From afar, the Sagrada Familia is a towering Gothic structure that dominates the skyline of Barcelona. But if you get closer and look up, you’ll find yourself wondering what the symbols on its facade mean or stand for. However, if you’re a devout Christian or Catholic, these symbols are easy
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