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Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Haghia Sophia Museum, the great masterpiece of Byzantine art. It was built by Justinian in 6th century AD and is the 3rd church to occupy this site. At the time it was built, it was the largest church in existence. The church was sacked by the Latins during the 4th crusade in 1204 and many of its treasures taken to the west.

When Contantinople (Istanbul) was conquered by the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmet II in 1453, it was converted into a mosque. Since 1936, by Ataturk's order it has been a museum. The interior is decorated with wonderful Byzantine mosaics from 6th to 13th century AD............

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Hagia Sophia Church Museum - Istanbul - Turkey

Karachi

Karachi is the capital of Sindh province situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea, north-west of the Indus River Delta. Known as the financial and commercial centre, it is also the most populated and largest city of Pakistan.Home to the main port of the country, the city accommodates some of the largest corporations of Pakistan that are associated with the sectors of entertainment, arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research. Karachi is one of the most important educational centres in the expanse of the Islamic world, along with South Asia.The Karachi metro covers an area around 3,527 km². The mixed populations of economic and political migrants and refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins, play a vital role in the economical growth of the city.Karachi is locally known as the City of Lights. It is also called the City of The Quaid because after independence in 1947, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who was born in Karachi breathed his last breath in the same city........

Karachi

Russia
Russia is the world's largest country. See it, and you will be able to say you are world traveler. Visit Russia to become a cosmopolitan.Russia’s summers can be just as hot as Florida. Come check out the fabulous beaches!Russians are not scary. We will make you feel welcome and wanted!Russia is no longer the USSR, though many babushkas still demand that we stop drinking soda, driving cars, and watching TV. Visit Russia to support capitalism!Russians are not (all) alcoholics. Like most Europeans we do enjoy drinking, but it is a social ritual filled with fruitful conversation. Visit Russia to stay social.Russia is an Eden of beautiful women. The official explanation is that too many men died in the bloody war with Germany and those who survived married prettier women. Visit Russia to discover that beauty is not just a product of Hollywood.The Russian language is one of 5 most popular languages in the world. Visit Russia to expand your vocabulary!Russians are notoriously funny dancers. Visit Russia to see that one of the stereotypes is true.Russia is bigger than its boundaries. Visit Russia's neighboring countries to see the extensive cultural influences.Russians love their fur hats. Visit Russia to see a unique fashion statement.Putin is not a dictator. Modern-day Russians enjoy more freedoms than their western counterparts. We can drink beer on the street, park anywhere we please, and hang out in bars until sunrise.

Russia

Russia

Russia

Russia

Russia

Abbottabad - Amazing Places Of Pakistan

Abbottabad, a popular summer resort in the midst of spacious valleys, is surrounded by green hills and located at a distance of 116 km from Rawalpindi and 217 km from Peshawar.From a tourist point of view abbottabad is noted for its verdant parks, gardens, golf course and pine covered hills, apart from this it is full of educational institutions and Academies. Its importance lies in the fact that it serves as an important gateway to almost all-beautiful places in Pakistan. The formidable Karakorams & the enchanting Himalayas can be approached from Abbottabad. The importance of this city has diminished with the completion of Karakoram Highway because in the past the only track available to reach the majestic Karakoram, was through Babusar Pass, which in its turn, could only be approached through Abbottabad. In spite of this development, the city continues to be a transit city for tourists. Abbottabad is the junction from where one can go to places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range. One can easily reach Swat, Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range along with Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Shogran and Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range. Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad.While other hill stations are deserted during winter this place is blessed with visitors due to the bracing winter season. The place has beautiful gardens like; Jinnah Garden, Ladies Garden etc maintained by the local Cantonment Board. The splendid stretch of turf promises plenty of room for polo, football, hockey and golf. At the back of the station towards the west is the Brigade Center, which is an ideal place ideal for walks and picnic.The Cantonment area of Abbottabad is still very British. The European bungalows, the club, the church and cemetery are still there.Abbottabad, apart from being famous for its educational institutions and Military Academy, also serves as the gateway to almost all beautiful places in Pakistan.The formidable Karakorams, the enchanting HImalayas and the deadly Hindukush, can also be approached from Abbottabad.Though the importance of the city has been diminished a little by the completion of Karakoram Highway because, in the past, the only track available to reach Karakoram was through Babusar Pass, which in its turn, could only be approached through Abbottabad.In spite of this development, the city continues to be a transit city for the tourists. Abbottabad is the junction from where one can go to places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range. One can reach Swat, Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range. And one can approach Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Shogran and Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range. Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad.While other hill stations are deserted during winter this place has visitors due to the bracing winter. The place has beautiful gardens, Jinnah Garden, Ladies Garden and another garden maintained by the Cantonment Board. To the splendid stretch of turf with plenty of room for polo, football, hockey and golf. At the back of the station to the west is the Brigade Centre, ideal for walks and picnic.

The Cantonment area of Abbottabad is still very British. The European bungalows, the club, the church and cementery are still there.Abbottabad is an hour's drive from Nathia Gali, the summer capital of the North West Frontier Province, which is from Nathia Gali to Abbottabad is about 34 km dropping steeply through the beautiful valleys with few trees to the river bed.Abbottabad is named after its founder James Abbot, Hazara's first British Deputy Commissioner. It is at a distance of 121 km from Islamabad via Hasan Abdal. It is 1220 meters above sea level and is situated at the crossroads of most of the areas of tourist interest in Pakistan like Nathiagali, Murree, Thandiani, Kaghan valley, Swat valley, Skardu, Gilgit and Khunjrab. Taxila, one of the most important archaeological treasures of the subcontinent is not very far from here. There are two hills towering above Abbottabad, Shimla Peak and Sarban Peak. There are very fine panoramic views of the town and its surroundings from Shimla Peak. The famous Pakistan Military Academy is on the hill to the north-east side of the town. Shimla Park located on a nearby hill with a pine forest is well worth a visit. Abbottabad has still a very British air with its European style bungalows, the club, the church and the cemetery.