El Águila is a tiny coffee producing town in the northernmost tip of the department of Valle del Cauca. It has very little of interest to tourists, although some rural areas are included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Samanpazarı is the neighborhood running downhill south of Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkey. It’s home to a handful of museums, historic buildings, and shops selling crafts and antiques. Samanpazarı is a good place to explore after visiting the castle.
The Grand Mosque of Bursa (Ulu Cami) is the largest and most famous mosque in the city. It’s also one of the most beautiful in Turkey.
The historic city center of Bursa contains several points of interest outside the Grand Mosque and bazaars. I’ll go into detail on many of them in this post, covering the area between Bursa Castle and the Green Mosque.
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.