Tag Archives: history

St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in New York, visible between the buildings of Manhattan.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York: the icon of 5th Avenue in Manhattan

St. Patrick's Cathedral New York: opening hours, free admission, 2025 mural and a practical guide. [...]

25
Apr
Aerial view of Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum building surrounded by water
Ellis Island: a complete guide to the Immigration Museum on the New York island

Ellis Island: a guide to the Immigration Museum in New York. Ticket prices, hours, immigrant [...]

18
Aug
Podziemna sala Cysterny Bazyliki w Stambule z rzędami kolumn i kolorowym oświetleniem
Basilica Cistern in Istanbul – Yerebatan Sarnıcı

Discover the Basilica Cistern of Istanbul (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) - a mysterious underground reservoir. Construction history, [...]

09
Aug
View of the Blue Mosque from Sultan Ahmet Park
Visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul – what you need to know in 2025

Planning to visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul? Learn the opening hours, visiting rules, and [...]

13
Jul
The white USS Arizona Memorial structure in Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor: History, Touring, and Practical Tips

Visit Pearl Harbor in Hawaii! Book tickets for a tour, explore museums, monuments, and learn [...]

03
Jul
Iconic view of the Manhattan Bridge framed by brick buildings in DUMBO
DUMBO New York: A Guide to the District’s Attractions and History

Discover DUMBO in New York City! See iconic views of the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn [...]

15
Mar
Benches with the inscription Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at the entrance in San Diego
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma: a military cemetery overlooking San Diego Bay

Discover Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego – a military cemetery on Point Loma [...]

02
Mar
Above-ground tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 under a cloudy sky
St Louis Cemetery and other necropolises – the cemeteries of New Orleans

New Orleans has long been regarded as one of the most haunted cities in the [...]

22
Feb
The ruins of the ancient city of Ani in Turkey, surrounded by a stark landscape, reveal impressive remains of walls, churches, and buildings that once formed the thriving capital of the medieval Armenian kingdom. Stretching across a hill above the river valley, the ruins of Ani recall the former power of the city, once known as the "City of 1,001 Churches."
Ani in Turkiye: the lost city of a thousand and one churches

Explore the ruins of Ani in Turkiye - from the cathedral to the Manuchihr Mosque. [...]

09
Oct
Greene Street in SoHo, New York with cobblestones
SoHo New York: what to see and other practical tips

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07
Sep