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Ephesus, Selçuk, Turkey

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The Ephesus is located near Selçuk in Izmir Province, Turkey . It was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, where was once the estuary of the River Kaystros. Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it retreated westward. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. The city flourished after it came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre . The city was famed for the nearby Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the “Seven Wonders of the ancient World,” which drew pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean. The Ancient City of Ephesus is an outstanding exam...
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Asakusa, Taito, Japan

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Asakusa is a district in Taito , Tokyo, Japan . It is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi, which literally means "low city," referring to the low elevation of this old part of Tokyo, on the banks of the Sumida River . As the name suggests, the area has a more traditional Japanese atmosphere than some other neighborhoods in Tokyo. Asakusa is famous for the Sensoji , a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri . Photo by Fadzil Hisham Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds. RUGBY...
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Location: Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
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Madain Saleh, Saudi Arabia

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Madain Saleh or Al-Hijr City , is an archaeological site located in Hejaz , Saudi Arabia. It takes about five hours by road to reach there from the Madinah city. Many people may have heard about the Nabatean capital Petra in Jordan, but Madain Saleh was their second-largest city. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The city of Al-Hijr was the capital of the Kingdom of Lihyan in the north of the Arabian Peninsula. The city dates back to the era of the Nabatean kingdom (1st century AD). It contains the largest southern settlement of the Nabatean kingdom after the city of Petra in Jordan , the capital which is about 500 km away. TIGERS SUPER SPORTS  |  NEWS & PHOTOS In 2008, Madain Saleh was selected as one of UNESCO ’s historic heritage sites, making it the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia . It was chosen for its well-preserved remains from late antiquity, especially the 131 rock-cut monumental tombs, with their elaborately ornamented faç...
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Location: Madain Saleh Saudi Arabia
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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

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Notre-Dame de Paris , also called Notre-Dame Cathedral is a cathedral church in Paris. It is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages and is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest. Notre-Dame de Paris is built on the Île de la Cité (City Island) in the very center of Paris . It is quite hard to imagine the Île de la Cité without the Notre-Dame Cathedral.  Photo by Fadzil Hisham France is the most visited country in the world and the Notre-Dame Cathedral is the most visited monument within the Paris city limits, not the  Eiffel Tower . Towering at a height of 69 meters (226 feet), the cathedral is one of the most important landmarks of the French Capital. The construction began in 1163, during the reign of King Louis VII, and was completed in 1345. Notre-Dame de Paris measures 127 meters (length) by 48 meters (width) and the main nave is 43 meter-high under the roof. With such dimensions, it may come as ...
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Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
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Bandung, Indonesia

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Bandung is a highland city located about 2.5 hours' drive southeast of Jakarta . It is a favourite destination for Jakarta residents to get away for weekends and long holidays. The city has also become a favorite place for tourists from Singapore and Malaysia too. They are here to shop, enjoy the nature and the fabulous foods. During the Dutch colonial days, Bandung was the favorite resort of wealthy owners of tea and coffee plantations. The city was also dubbed as " Parijs van Java ", the Paris of Java. Visitors can still see buildings of Dutch heritage, which include " Gedung Sate " the Governor's office building, the present Bidakara Homann Hotel , and Gedung Merdeka , the venue of the 1955 Asian-African Conference . Some restaurants here are still serving genuine, sizzling Dutch Beef steaks and Dutch bitterballen. Today, the city is also known for affordable latest fashion trends. There are many factory outlets at Dago avenue (Jala...
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Location: Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia
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E Shed Markets, Fremantle, Australia

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E Shed Markets is located in a magnificent historical warehouse building on Victoria Quay at the Fremantle Harbour in Western Australia. The markets is a stone’s throw from the Fremantle Railway Station and right next door to the Fremantle Maritime Museum and the Rottnest Ferry Terminals . It opens on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and some selected public holidays. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The warehouse building is a historic timber building known as "E" Shed that was constructed in 1929. In 1995 this shed was moved from its location alongside the river at Victoria Quay to vacant land behind B and C sheds. The shed was rotated 180 degrees in the process. Designed by Tarek Ibrahim and the construction work was done by Fini Group , including developing the building into a market. ASIA GLOBAL | LOGISTICS SERVICES Fremantle’s E Shed Markets attracts thousands of locals and foreign visitors. They can enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of ...
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Location: Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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Seoraksan, South Korea

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Seoraksan is one of Korea’s most beautiful mountains. Seoraksan National Park is the surrounding area, famous for its views, clear mountain streams and vibrant flora and fauna. Hiking is a much-loved pastime all across Korea, and Seoraksan boasts some of the loveliest trails in the country. Here’s our guide to visiting the park. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Located in the northeast of Korea , Seoraksan Mountain reaches a height of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) at its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak . It’s Korea’s third largest mountain and has a variety of hiking trails, most of which take only a few hours to complete. Scenery includes cliffs, waterfalls and lots of natural beauty. Seoraksan translates to ‘Snowy Peaks Mountain’. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Seoraksan National Park spans four cities and counties, and has an area of 163.6 square kilometres (63 sq mi). It’s one of Korea’s most iconic parks, and was the first area to be designated as a national park by the Korean go...
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Location: Seoraksan, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun
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Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Arthur's Seat  is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh,  Scotland . This large, grass covered hill is the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted 350 million years ago. Located inside  Holyrood  Park , Arthur’s Seat offers incredible views of Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including the sea to the East. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Arthur’s Seat is a magical place, and yet it was probably named after a local hero named Arthur and had little to do with the actual King Arthur. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft). It is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch. At a spur of the hill, Salisbury Crags has historically been a rock climbing venue with routes of various degrees of difficulty, but due to hazards, rock climbing i...
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Location: Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8DG, UK
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Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

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Tanjong Malim is a peaceful town located at about 70km north of Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia . It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider. This lovely town can be reached via the North-South Highway or simply by train from the KL Sentral Station . Photo by Fadzil Hisham The Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is one of the most historical place in Tanjong Malim. Opened in 1917 as Sultan Idris Training College, the university has produced so many important people for the country. Follow  Tigers Super Sports  on  Instagram Tanjong Malim is a nice place to relax yourself from the bustling city. There are many traditional food stalls and restaurants around here and you can have great food at pretty economical prices. Try the Nasi Lemak Terhad 10 Pagi , or Mee Goreng Mamak at K. P. Mohamed Restaurant . Pasar Lambak is a street market that happens every Saturday in this town where many food operators sell p...
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Location: Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
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Old Market Square, Nottingham, England

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The Old Market Square (Slab Square) is an open city square in Nottingham , England .  It is is the largest public space in the United Kingdom after London’s Trafalgar Square, covering an area of approximately 22,000 square metres. The square is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links. It is often used for large local events, fairs, concerts and exhibitions. Located in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, the square is bounded by Beastmarket Hill to the West, Smithy Row to the North, and South Parade to the South. The Eastern end of the square is dominated by the Council House , which serves as Nottingham's town hall. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The square was the original setting of Nottingham Goose Fair , an annual fair held in October originating over 700 years ago. The Goose Fair was moved in 1928 for redevelopment of the square. Previously, the Square has been affectionately nicknamed 'Slab Square',owing to the high numbers of co...
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Location: The Old Market square, Nottingham NG1 2BS, United Kingdom
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