The Green Mosque (Yeşil Camii) is one of the most important Ottoman landmarks in Bursa, Turkey. It’s part of a complex located in the Yeşil neighborhood and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The centerpiece of Edirne is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii). Considered one of the most important architectural achievements in Islam, it can be seen from just about every vantage point in the city.
With all the interesting historic and cultural sites in Haifa, we were hoping our “tour” of the city would include more than just a scenic overlook. Unfortunately, that’s all we got.
The Jewish Quarter makes up the southeast quadrant of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It’s home to a number of synagogues and museums.
The Ramparts Walk is a great way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage listed Walls of Jerusalem. It takes you atop the historic walls that surround the Old City.
The Armenian Quarter is the smallest quarter of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old City of Jerusalem. It makes up the southwest quadrant of the Old City.
The Chora Church, now the Kariye Mosque (Kariye Camii), contains the best preserved Byzantine frescoes and mosaics in Istanbul. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Historic Areas of Istanbul.
The Tower of London is a royal palace, fortress, and prison on the River Thames in London, England. It’s located in the borough of Tower Hamlets, just east of the City of London.
Westminster Abbey is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. It’s located in the City of Westminster and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.