Explore Fez

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Around the city

The central place to enter Fez’s walled city is at the gate of Bab bu Jeloud. Be sure to check out the Islamic school of Medersa Bou Inania, Dar Batha Museum and Kairaouine Mosque. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city’s mosques, but even if you can’t go inside Kairaouine you can still see this exquisite 9th century building’s tile work by peering into its courtyards

Fez’s leather tanneries

Visiting one of Fez’s leather tanneries is a memorable experience. During a tannery visit, you’ll climb up several flights of stairs to a rooftop where you can look down on centuries-old dying vats. The is overwhelming for most foreigners, and visitors are often given sprigs of mint to help deal with it.

Borj Nord

The old city’s walls and ramparts are lit up at night, and many locals and tourists head to Borj Nord to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. This lookout area was built in the 16th century to allow then-ruler Sultan Ahmed al-Mansour’s men to keep watch over the city and its inhabitants. A military museum that houses a variety of Moroccan weaponry, including a 12-ton canon, is open at Borj Nord during the day, and the short hike to the nearby Merenid Tombs can turn a visit to the ramparts into a more active half-day trip.

Ahsan Manzil building

The Ahsan Manzil building is a must-visit. It is built on the site of an old French factory, which was owned by Nawab Abdul Ghani, the city's wealthiest zamindar (landowner)

Shankharia Bazar

In Shankharia Bazar you can not only buy a locally made souvenir but get a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage. The buildings reveal old architecture with ornate carvings

Banga Bazar

Try Banga Bazar for a wardrobe update. Just remember to haggle to get the most out of your Taka

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar, situated near Connaught Place in the New Delhi district, is an astronomical observatory built in the 1720s by local ruler Maharaja Jai Singh II at the command of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. The purpose of this large observatory, consisting of thirteen astronomical instruments, was to provide an accurate measurement of the movement of the sun, moon and other celestial bodies as well as provide a precise calculation of the time of day. The surrounding high-rise buildings have rendered red-painted Jantar Mantar an ineffective observatory but this urban landmark, designated a National Monument in 1948, remains a testament to Indian scientific curiosity and technical ingenuity

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk is an historic market square in the walled city of Old Delhi that dates from the seventeenth century reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The market square was a site of imperial processions during the Mughal era and later in the time of the British Raj, the last one occurring in 1911 to mark the Imperial Durbar of George V. Today it remains a lively trading centre within the city's old quarter where street vendors ply their trade from stalls, selling everything from silverware to spices and haggling with customers over prices. The eighteenth century Sunehri Masjid, or Golden Mosque, is located here and somewhat obscured by more modern buildings

Purana Qila

The towering fortress of Purana Qila, standing by the Yamuna River which once fed its moat, is regarded as the oldest structural complex in Delhi and thought to have been built on the site of ancient Indraprastha. The fortress standing today dates from the sixteenth century, when it passed from one ruling dynasty to the next, but archaeological evidence suggests that the site has been occupied for over 3,000 years. Features of this fort, now a romantic destination for lovers, include 18 metre high walls, three arched gateways with towers on either side and an enclosure containing the Sher Mandal Library and the Qila Khuna Masjid mosque

Dammam Corniche

The most famed destination in this city is the Dammam Corniche, which comprises an enormous part of the seaside stretching project ranging from the Aziziah Beach to the Tarot Island. Dispersed on this area are modern art pieces that make the place more picturesque. This is considered a perfect spot to relax and unwind with family and friends as there are other exciting features that are being offered— gaming and sport facilities and clubs.

Half Moon Bay

A number of beaches are also found in the region such as the Half Moon Bay. From the name itself, the beach is semi-circular in shape with two amusement parks where the kids could enjoy. Aside from beaches, you could also experience nature by visiting King Fahd Park. It is a haven, which is over a million square kilometer wide, booming with millions of trees, flowers and decorative pools that could take stress away. Other than this, there are also smaller parks where you could bring your friends and family alike to.

Dammam National Museum

If you want to learn more not only about Dammam but also about the whole country’s history and culture, they say that visiting national museums is a must. Dammam National Museum located in the districts’ public library, for instance, gives you a glimpse of the remnants and relics of the past that speak so much about the country’s colorful history.

National Museum

The Colombo National Museum has some terrific examples of ancient paintings, sculptures and sketches dating back to the 4th century BC, while if it’s something contemporary you want, the city has a thriving arts scene, with many creative painters exhibiting in local galleries.

Zoological garden

Zoological garden in Dehiwala is a beautifully landscaped 30 acres in which a rich collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fishes live in harmony with Nature.

Shopping

One of Sri Lanka’s best kept secrets is the shopping opportunities in Colombo –sleek department stores and cool shopping malls are filled with designer clothing, shoes and handbags, plus handicrafts, home furnishings and more.

Rheinpark

Rheinpark is where Cologne relaxes. The walkways that crisscross the lush park, in the city’s north-east, lead visitors to a river promenade. Take a seat on a bench to see the Rhine stretch in front of Cologne’s skyline, with Rheinpark’s trees at your back.

Kennedy embankment

For the most romantic view of the city, cross the river to Cologne’s often neglected east side. A night-time stroll along the Kennedy embankment shows off a brightly lit cathedral behind the dark river, next to the steel arches of the Hohenzollern railway bridge.

Botanical Garden

Inside the tropical hothouses of Cologne’s Botanical Garden, exotic flowers and plants blossom. The garden, going back to the 19th century, is a beautifully landscaped oasis of calm in the north of the city, dotted with fountains, flower beds and small waterways.

The History of Coimbatore

A comparitively small town until the 1900's, Coimbatore has seen impressive growth throughout the 20th Century, firstly due to a textile boom in the 1920's and 30's, and then thanks to swift industrialisation post Indian Independence - a movement that the city played a key role in. The city's textile industry has led to it's naming as the Manchester of South India. Now home to more than 25,000 industries, the city is a bustling metropolis.

Perur Patteeswarar Temple

There is much to see and do in Coimbatore, thanks to its impressive collection of museums, galleries and parks. The city is a must-visit destination with multiple Sikh, Jain and Hindu temple sites, including the Perur Patteeswarar Temple, famous for it's intricate carvings and golden statue of Nataraja.

Mariamman festival

Other opportunities to experience the local culture include the Mariamman festivals held throughout the summer, or the dance and music concerts held from September to December. The city's streets are home to a lively street food culture, and, thanks to its cosmopolitan nature, there is a large variety of cuisines on offer. For the thrill-seekers, Coimbatore boasts several amusement parks, including Black Thunder water park, which contains around forty nine different rides within its impressive seventy five acre site.

Kari Motor Speedway

Kari Motor Speedway has earned Coimbatore its place as the motor sports capital of India, with motorcycle, formula three and go-kart national championship races being regularly conducted. The city is also home to a football and athletics stadium as well as multiple sports clubs, including the Coimbatore Golf Club, the site of an impressive eighteen hole course. Enwreathed by tropical trees, the course is both a challenge and a pleasure to play all year round, thanks to the Western Ghats' beautiful climate.

Ethnological Museum

For a look at tribal art, take a walk through the Ethnological Museum.

Patenga beach

Get your dose of sun and sand on the beautiful Patenga beach

Museum

The Court Building Museum captures the essence of war for independence in Chittagong in 1971

Pongal Festival

The Chennai area has been an agricultural centre since Neolithic times and over the centuries the agricultural way of life has become interwoven into the cultural fabric of the locality. The Pongal Festival, the mid-January Tamil harvest festival named after a porridge-like dish cooked in earthenware pots over a fire, is an expression of the paramount importance of agriculture in day-to-day life and an opportunity to give thanks to the sun god for a successful harvest. Traditional music, both instrumental and vocal, accompanied by dancing is a key element of the festival that occurs on the first day of Thai, the tenth month of the Tamil calendar when the sun begins its six month northwards transit.

George Town

The historic colonial-era quarter of George Town, located along the coast of northern Chennai, is the settlement from which the modern city expanded from the seventeenth century onwards. The British East India Company, looking to make a foothold in the subcontinent, bought a strip of land between the Cooum Delta and the Egmore River from the local Vijayanagara rulers in order to build warehouses, factories and houses. In the nineteenth century, when the place was called Madras, the Saint George fortress was constructed to guard and govern the settlement. The population grew as the colony became successful, joining with other settlements in the area.

Marina Beach

Marina Beach, stretching for 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) along the Coromandel Coast, is the longest urban beach in India and, drawing crowds in the tens of thousands, one of the most popular in the subcontinent. The sandy beach draws more visitors in winter and spring due to the gentler climate and it is advisable to visit this beach in the morning or evening to avoid the scorching afternoon heat. Those visiting this urban seafront will find it bustling with activity, with people walking, jogging, riding horses, flying kites and playing cricket. Food vendors set up stalls along the beach selling local cuisine, traditionally served on banana leaf, including curried seafood, rice and corn on the cob.