Must See Historical Buildings in Asia
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Historic royal palace built in 1395 as the main residence of the Joseon dynasty, known for its traditional Korean architecture and cultural significance.
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Central Market
The most popular market in all of Kuala Lumpur and the best place to buy colourful souvenirs and do a bit of people-watching.
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Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Though quite modest in size, the oldest Hindu temple in KL is well worth visiting for its splendid ornate decorations.
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Al Ahmadiya School
Al Ahmadiya School was a private school in Al Ras, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Wat Chalong
The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is Wat Chalong or formally Wat Chaiyathararam, located in the Chalong Subdistrict,…
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Golden Gate
Visit the oldest gate in Jerusalem, built in the 6th/7th century and sealed since the 16th century!
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Masjid Sultan
This mosque, called also Masjid Sultan, is well worth visiting for its impressive architectural form dating back to the beginning of 19th…
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's is a Franciscan church in the beautiful setting of Old Jaffa.
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Saeed Al Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is a historic building and former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai…
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Church of the Annunciation
Situated on the site of former Byzantine and Crusader churches, this basilica was built in 1969.
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Yakushiji Temple
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto,…
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Qasr al-Hosn
The Qasr al-Hosn is a historical landmark and the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
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Yushimaseido Temple
Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan.
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Independence Hall
Independence Hall, originally the Dizengoff House is the site of the signing of Israel's Declaration of Independence.
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Hurva Synagogue
This historical synagogue, originally founded in the 18th century, was rebuilt from ruins in 2010.
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Tours & Activities
4.6 (700) Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry
4.8 (121) Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Half Day Tour
Seoul: Small Group Walking Tour of the Historic Center
4.8 (171) Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour
4.7 (17) Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Folk Museum, Temple & Hotel pickup
5.0 (1) Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Walking Tour
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