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Masjid Al-Nabawi, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

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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. Book a package now for more adventure.

Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy

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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.  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. In the 14th century, Castel Sant’Angelo took on the role of a military fortress connected to

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India

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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. 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. 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 each with small lattice worked pink window, balconies

Old Market Square, Nottingham, England

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The Old Market Square (Slab Square) is an open city square in Nottingham, England. It is is the largest public space in the United Kingdom after London’s Trafalgar Square, covering an area of approximately 22,000 square metres. The square is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links. It is often used for large local events, fairs, concerts and exhibitions. Located in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, the square is bounded by Beastmarket Hill to the West, Smithy Row to the North, and South Parade to the South. The Eastern end of the square is dominated by the Council House, which serves as Nottingham's town hall. The square was the original setting of Nottingham Goose Fair, an annual fair held in October originating over 700 years ago. The Goose Fair was moved in 1928 for redevelopment of the square. Previously, the Square has been affectionately nicknamed 'Slab Square',owing to the high numbers of concrete paving slabs that made the former