The Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, located in the city of Chania on the Greek island of Crete, was first … More
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Počitelj
Počitelj, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina about 19 miles south of Mostar, is a historic village representing one of the … More
Singapore’s Ethnic Enclaves, Part 1: Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam is the Malay-Muslim quarter of Singapore. The name of the area is thought to mean “village” (“kampong”) of … More
Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco is the largest mosque in Africa and the fifth-largest in the world. It can accommodate 25,000 inside and … More
Medieval Rhodes
Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Islands in Greece, was occupied by the Knights of St. John from 1309 to … More