Beirut National Museum

Beirut National Museum has everything from objects of the first citizens of the country to Jewellery from the Mamluk Period (AD1289-1516). Other must-visit museums in the city include Sursock Museum and Cilicia Museum.

Around the city

The Middle East’s party capital, this is a city that literally doesn’t sleep. Clubs and discos dot the city and it’s the best place to celebrate a festive occasion.

Around the city

Try an exciting new sport – canyoning – at Jezzine, which is an hour away. Get spectacular views as you descend into the canyon.

Munster Cathedral

Constructed of red sandstone the Munster Cathedral is an imposing structure with magnificent architecture. What makes this an unusual building is the uneven construction of its two towers.

Basler Zoologischer Garten

Spread over 25 acres, the Basler Zoologischer Garten houses more than 4,500 animals. The zoo has been in existence for over 135 years.

Naturhistorisches

Renowned for its variety of fascinating museums, the Naturhistorisches is a top attraction. Displays date back to prehistoric times with fossils and replica dinosaurs alongside their fossilized skeletons.

Live Music

Sample live music avenues such as Razzmatazz and Apolo. The Gran Teatre del Liceu is a splendid place, decorated by gold leaf, plush red carpets and ornate carvings. L'Auditori is a 2,400-seater venue that covers classical. jazz and world music. The Palau de la Música Catalana is celebrated for its Modernista architecture, and sheer volume of musical activity. There are a cluster of music festivals, ranging from the pop-infused Primavera Sound to the Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona.

Try Tapas

Tapas is particularly good around Barceloneta, this was originally a fishing village and there are still many quaint little local places where you can get fresh seafood tapas for good prices.

Brigade Road

Brigade Road, near central Bangalore, is one of the city's most important commercial areas. This bustling high-street, linking Mahatma Gandhi Road with Hosur Road and Residency Road, is one of the leading shopping hubs in the city with many prestigious brands with international recognition selling their wares along this route. Brigade Road is also home to a number of restaurants purveying a range of international cuisine, including Italian, Chinese, North Indian and South Indian food. Vibrant New Year's celebrations are also held on this road and often draw jubilant crowds of revelers. Visiting this thriving, cosmopolitan commercial area is enough to remind one that Bangalore is India's most modern city.

Bengaluru Palace

The Bengaluru Palace was bought from the Reverend John Garrett, a principle of the Central High School in Bangalore and Wesleyan minister, by Chamarajendra Wadiyur X, Maharaja of Mysore, in 1884. The property was then expanded into a palatial complex by its new royal owners, with lavish gardens and a grand building inspired by Tudor and Victorian Gothic architecture that is said to have been inspired by Windsor Castle in England. In recent times the palace was acquired by Prince Srikanta Wadiyar, member of the Mysore royal family, who brought the palace back into his family's ownership and began renovating the property in order to turn it into a tourist attraction and boost the local economy.

Gavi Gangadhareshwara

The Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple, thought to have been constructed in the ninth century, is one of the most mysterious, sacred and awe-inspiring locations in Bangalore. This prime example of Hindu rock-cut architecture is situated in a cave and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Features of the temple include a Nandi sculpture near the entrance, stone disks in the forecourt, four pillars, an image of the fire-god Agni and a Lingam representing Shiva enshrined inside. Twice a year, during important dates of the solar calendar in January and between November and December, a sunbeam moves across the temple-floor to illuminate the Shiva Lingam.

Al-Fateh Mosque

One of the largest mosques in the world, capable of accommodating over 7,000 worshippers at a time and is the largest place of worship in Bahrain. It is also one of the top tourist attractions in Bahrain. The dome is currently the worlds largest fibreglass dome and is over 60,000 kg in weight. Al-Fateh includes the new National Library which opened to the public in 2006.

Corniche al-Fateh

On the east coast of the city, this pleasant seaside promenade offers good views of the skyscrapers to the south and planes taking off from the airport nearby. Plenty of fun fair rides for the kids and shisha bars for the older set.

Museum of Pearl Diving

Is considered as the most important historic buildings in Bahrain. It derives importance as being the first official center for Bahrain Courts. The building was inaugurated by Late H.H. Sh. Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the past Governor of Bahrain, during Calendar year 18th October, 1937. At that time the building comprised of four Supreme Courts, apart from three Directorates. Later on, during 1984 the building was transformed into a Traditional Heritage Center. Currently, the Museum of Pearl Diving is under the control of Directorate of Archaeology and Heritage, one of the major Directorates of Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Information.

Harraq Monastery

Visit the Harraq Monastery. Located a few hours from the city, it is home to an old mansion, beautiful trees, a library and a souvenir shop.

Alexan Palace

Alexan Palace highlights Assiut’s contribution to the Egyptian Civilisation and is a must-visit for its architecture.

Banana Island

Banana Island is a great picnic spot.

Canal Tour

A canal tour makes a wonderful first impression, as the tour boats take in much of the monumental architecture that lines the Canal Belt, the four concentric semi-circles that loop around the historic centre. While any canal tour will be an experience to remember, the options are plentiful: hop aboard an open-top boat or charter a private boat or a special themed or catered tour.

Amsterdam Museum

The Amsterdam Museum (formerly the Amsterdam Historisch Museum) maps the last eight centuries of urban evolution using unusual found objects. Nest on the itinerary is the Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ('Our Lord in the Attic'), a delightful that has been recently restored to its 17th century glory.

Flea Markets

The flea markets showcase the multi-ethnic spirit of Amsterdam. Traipse through the Albert Cuypmarkt, a large general market that winds its way across Pijp and it sells everything from smoked eel to Surinamese sherbets. The Dappermarkt in Oost and the Lindenmarkt in Jordaan are the other good flea markets.

Roman Theatre

The impressive Roman Theatre is the most well-known remnant of Roman Philadelphia in the city. Remember to carry a camera for the view here is spectacular.

Archaeological Museum

The Amman Archaeological Museum was built in 1951 on the Citadel Hill in Amman. It houses artefacts from archaeological sites from all over in the country. The collection includes pottery, glass, flint and metal tools, inscriptions and statuaries.

Jordanian Museum

For a look at the folk heritage of the city, stop in at the Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions.

Dig deeper for new perspectives

Dubbed the Grand Canyon's 'little brother', Charyn Canyon in Charyn National Park is an extraordinary natural rock formation. Capture a spectacular view from the bottom in the 'Valley of Castles', where you can gaze up at the towering gorge walls.

Get a panoramic view of the city

On the city's southeast edge is Kök-Töbe, the 1100-metre-high hillock with a flurry of attractions. Hop into a cable car for a leisurely ride up, then make time for a little roller-coaster rush before catching breath-taking vistas as the sun goes down.

Go on a soul searching pilgrimage

Built without a single nail, emerged through an earthquake and still commanding attention, the Ascension Cathedral in the city's Panfilov Park is a sight to behold. The golden domes and kaleidoscopic colour palette are Insta-worthy moments.

Indulge in old-school retail therapy

For a shopping experience that's anything but commonplace, the colossal Barakholka flea market is a must-visit hotspot. Hustle your way to a good bargain in this old-style bazaar that sells anything from live animals to shower caps.

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Visit the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, for a look at the structure deemed to be technologically way ahead of its time.

Royal Jewellery Museum

Royal Jewellery Museum has a stunning collection of royal jewellery and medals that belonged to King Farouk and his wife Queen Farida.

Around the city

Stroll down a picturesque beach or stop for some sunshine and a picnic. Look out for seafood stalls or eateries and sample some traditional fare.