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Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

gs on an area of 49 km2. But the city, far from being austere, is worth a visit for the beauty of its gardens and architecture. 2- Visit the pink mosque For tourists, Putrajaya's main attraction is not its history or administrative function, but rather a spectacular religious building: the famou ...

12
Dec
2022

Marrakech

fin, the first ruler of the Almoravid dynasty. The city quickly established itself as an influential cultural and religious center featuring numerous mosques and was surrounded by ramparts. The rich history of this city, which was at times the capital of Morocco, is still evident today in its arch ...

11
May
2007

The Taj Mahal: one of the new seven wonders of the world

e accentuated by the gardens and water features in front of the tomb along strictly perpendicular axes. To the left of the monument is a red sandstone mosque built to sanctify the site and provide a place of worship for pilgrims. The emperor, who was a Muslim, even had an exact replica of this mo ...

15
Dec
2008

Unusual Ljubljana: 5 Things to Do in the Slovenian Capital

ut that's part of its charm, especially for Urbex enthusiasts and photographers! Its old and abandoned look is highly Instagrammable, just like the new mosque located not far from there. The contrast is striking between the old rusty locomotives and the brand new mosque with its modern architecture ...

06
Mar
2024

Tourism: 5 good reasons to visit Malaysia

y life such as local architecture, places of worship and Malaysian cuisine. Even without leaving the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, you can visit a mosque one day, a Buddhist temple the next, the famous Hindu temples of the Batu Caves or a beautiful Chinese temple as pictured below. 3- For the ...

16
Nov
2022

Morocco: 6 reasons to travel to Rabat

antic Ocean. • the Merinid necropolis of Chellah and its remnants of a Roman city. • the Hassan Tower, the only remaining part of an unfinished mosque. This tower, along with the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Islamic architecture. 2- It is a moder ...

30
July
2024