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Situated at Badi Choupad , Pink City of Jaipur , Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the City Palace nearby. Photo by Fadzil Hisham In 1799, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler, Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ordered Lal Chand Usta to construct an extension to the Royal City Palace. The Purdah system at the time was strictly followed. Rajput royal ladies should not be seen by strangers or appear in any public area. The construction of Hawa Mahal allows the royal ladies to enjoy from every day street scenes to royal processions on the street without being seen. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The five-stories palace was built in the form of Krishna’s crown because Sarai Pratap Singh was devoted to Krishna, the Hindu god. It has a total of 953 small casements ea

Rome offers an abundance of monuments and sights rich in history, stories and legends. Castel Sant’Angelo is one which truly encompasses the essence of the city’s transformation throughout the centuries. A mausoleum, a fortress, a hideaway, a museum… The castle had numerous roles throughout the history and remains a subject of fascination even today.  FAScap | Rent-Buy-Sell Property Castel Sant’Angelo’s story is as complex as the multi-layered structure of the castle itself. Its walls have seen more than 1800 years of blood, wars and death.It was first built between 123 and 139 AD to serve as the mausoleum of the Roman emperor, Hadrian, and his family. Legend has it that the name of the castle was given after the Archangel Michael appeared at the top of the castle sheathing his sword and with that, ending the plague of 590 which tormented Rome. An imposing statue of the angel can be seen on top of the castle.  Photo by Fadzil Hisham In the 14th century, Castel

Banzaan Market is a modern-looking Thai fresh market on Sai Kor Road, Patong , Thailand . Basically, you can get anything that one would expect from a local market here but in a much more pleasant environment. The Banzaan Market is the brainchild of a well-known Phuket family who sought to offer shoppers an alternative experience other than visiting a typical local market. The word ‘banzaan’ means fresh market in Hokkien, a Chinese dialect popular among many overseas Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The large building was designed by Chinese and Western architects and it features contemporary décor and style. Goods are displayed in an attractive and clean manner. Once inside Banzaan market, shoppers will notice specific sections for fresh food, meat, seafood, vegetables, flowers, Thai sweets and dried goods, as well as a selection of bizarre-looking but delicious fruits. See more  Travel Pics  at  Kampung Boy Photography

Fontane di Piazza San Pietro are two fountains in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City , created by Carlo Maderno (1612–1614) and Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1667–1677) to ornament the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica . The older fountain, by Maderno, is on the north side of the square. See more  Travel Pics  at  Kampung Boy Photography The Maderno fountain on the north side of the square is located on the site of an earlier fountain, built in 1490 during the time of Pope Innocent VIII. It was reputed to be the finest fountain in Rome . Photo by Fadzil Hisham For half a century, the square was decorated with the Maderno fountain and with the obelisk raised by Pope Sixtus V, but the southern part of the square remained empty. In 1667, Pope Clement X commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to build a second fountain, which closely followed the design of the Maderno fountain. The Bernini fountain was completed in 1677. Like all fountains of the time, the foun

Masjid Sultan is the most iconic mosque in Singapore . It was built in 1824 and has played an important role in Singapore’s Muslim community for almost 200 years. The mosque is a prominent landmark in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District. Masjid Sultan ’s decor reflects a mix of traditional Indian, Islamic and European architecture. It’s also known for its distinct golden domes which you can probably spot from afar. The Mosque has a prayer hall which can accommodate up to 5000 people in mass prayer. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Masjid Sultan has a long history that goes back to 1824. Sultan Hussain Shah , Ruler of Temasek, former name of Singapore, proposed to build a mosque. Sir Stamford Raffles promised that the East India Company will donate $3,000 to assist in the building of Sultan Mosque. It was ready two years later. Masjid Sultan was awarded the prestigious Architectural Heritage Award from the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 2016. The mosque is managed

Nationaal Monument op de Dam is a World War II monument in Amsterdam, Netherlands . Located at the Dam Square , the monument was built in 1956 to honor the casualties of the war. In May of each year, the Remembrance of the Dead ceremony is held to remember all those who were lost in the war. Dam Square is the historic center of Amsterdam . Before the present day National Monument was built, Naatije van de Dam stood in the square. This monument honored the Ten Days’ Campaign and stood in the square until 1914. Follow  Kampung Boy  on  Facebook  |  Instagram The final monument was revealed in May of 1956. Since its reveal, it has gone through two restorations: One in 1965 and one in 1997. During the second restoration, the monument was dissembled to replace the brick interior with concrete. The pillar of the monument features a Latin inscription and a Dutch poem can be found on the wall behind the pillar. Much like the temporary monument, the National Monume

Tao Dan Park is a perfect place for a break from Ho Chi Minh ’s busy streets. It is located in Ho Chi Minh’s District 1, the most tourist-friendly area of the city, and is always open. The park has children’s playground, plenty of open space and beautiful manicured gardens. There are over 1,000 trees in this 24-acre park, providing plenty of shade from the heat. Book a Holiday with Mursyid Alharamain There are also tennis courts and a swimming pool adjacent to the park which are open to the public for a small fee. A good time to enjoy the park is the morning before the heat sets in. Stroll through the park and watch as the local residents perform tai chi. Another good reason to visit the park in the morning is for the singing birds. People from throughout Ho Chi Minh City bring their birds to the park to practice their singing skills.  A nearby Buddhist temple is also worth for taking some photos. You can also find the miniature replicas of Nha Trang’s Cham Tower an

Havelock Town is a neighbourhood of Colombo, Sri Lanka , part of an area zoned as Colombo 5. It is located approximately 6 kilometres south of Fort, the central business district of Colombo. Havelock City, a mixed-used development in Havelock Town is to be the largest property development in Sri Lanka incorporating residential and commercial facilities. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Havelock Town is a nice quiet suburb with plenty of arts and crafts sold in boutique shops. Jewelry and unset stones of semi-precious gems are excellent to buy in Sri Lanka because of the mines in this country. Take a Tuktuk ride, the common three-wheeled vehicle in Colombo . They are available for hire just about everywhere. Hold on for dear life. It’s a wild ride. Log on to  RUGBY ASIA for more RUGBY NEWS

The Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo ’s most popular place. It is often referred to as the world's busiest crosswalk, where thousands of pedestrians scramble across the crossing daily. At peak times, approximately 1,000 to 2,500 people cross the intersection every two minutes. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Shibuya Crossing is a very important spot in Tokyo. The nearby Shibuya Station is one of the world's busiest train stations. It connects popular areas such as Shinjuku , Harajuku and Roppongi , and it's almost impossible to bypass Shibuya on a visit to Tokyo or even a trip across town. Shibuya currently services eight major train lines. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The crossing gave rise to the term “scramble” since pedestrians cross from all directions. It walks the line between manic chaos and perfect synchronization. The hypnotic pace of the changing traffic light seems to signal the masses into a mesmerizing, yet claustrophobic, waltz. Take the chance to “

Pasabag is situated between the Goreme and Avanos road at Cappadocia in Turkey . This breath-taking valley is famous for its wonderful landscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. Explore Turkey now! visit   www.mursyidalharamain.com Highly remarkable earth pillars can be seen here, in the middle of a vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley . The name was derived from some cones carved in tuff stones which stand apart. Currently, there is a vineyard and a number of tuff cones standing right next to the road. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. Click Here for  Total Logistics Solution

Masjid al-Nabawī is a mosque established and originally built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad , situated in the city of Madinah of the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia . It was the fourth mosque built in the history of Islam, and is now one of the largest mosques in the world. The site was originally adjacent to Prophet Muhammad's house; he settled there after his migration from Makkah to Madinah in 622. He shared in the heavy work of construction. The original mosque was an open-air building. The mosque served as a community center, a court, and a religious school. Today the mosque is visited by millions of pilgrims from around the world. It is the second-holiest site in Islam, after the Great Mosque in Makkah. It is always open, regardless of date or time. Plan your Umrah now at   www.mursyidalharamain.com

The Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel), is a famous tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel , whose company designed and built the tower. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Constructed from 1887–1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.91 million people ascended it in 2015. Photo by Fadzil Hisham During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monumentto become the tallest man-made structure in the world. The tower is 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building, and the tallest structure in Paris . Follow THE MATCH on FACEBOOK

Bukittinggi is the third largest city in West Sumatra , Indonesia , with a population of just over 124,000 people and an area of 25.24 km². It is in the Minangkabau Highlands, 90 km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang . The whole area is located near volcanoes, Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active). At 930 m above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16.1° to 24.9°C. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Bukittinggi is popular due to the climate and and Minangkabau culture. However the beautiful landscapes are also a worthy experience. The people are nice, the city is peaceful, suitable for relaxations and not expensive. BUY & SELL PROPERTIES

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales , Australia . It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon , the construction began in 1958 and was formally opened on 20 October 1973. Photo by Fadzil Hisham According to UNESCO , the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. “Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction,” UNESCO stated. Rugger District Rugby Apparels

Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam . It is a half moon-shaped isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami , who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of King Sejo, Joseon Dynasty.  The Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon , and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from the suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Nami Island is Korea’s most globally recognized tourist destination and cultural brand welcoming over 3.3 million guests annually. Combining a refreshingly beautiful natural setting only 63 kilometers from Korea’s capital of Seoul , Nami Island is a peaceful place promoting culture and leisure in harmony with humanity and nature. Winter Sonata is a famous South Korean television drama series and it was filmed here. The serie