Tag: Palace

The ruins of Mshatta Palace lie some 30 kms south of Amman, the capital of Jordan. The palace was built during the rule of Caliph al-Walid II in the middle of the 8th century, which was towards the end of the dominance of the Umayyad dynasty in this region. Mshatta was one of a chain of palaces that...

I remember the day we came to the Old Palace. It was such a long time ago, but it feels like yesterday. Doomed to exile, we handmaidens gathered our lady’s belongings and hoped for the best. No one had any warning, but somehow we all knew what to do. We began packing our belongings, what few w...

Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most magnificent palaces in Istanbul, Turkey, and is located on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait. Built in the mid-19th century, it served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until the fall of the monarchy in 1922. The palace was designed ...

The Pena Palace was originally just a Medieval chapel on a steep hill in Sintra. The chapel was expanded to a monastery in the 16th century. The earthquake of 1755 that leveled Lisbon also destroyed the monastery, although the chapel remained standing. The site stood in ruin for almost ...

Back in the game, I’d say! Sure, it’s been less than a year since I’ve last covered a live gig, but 2023 promises to be something special, starting with this holy Sunday. While over in the US, masses are gathering for the Superbowl — and rightly so, Rhianna performing the hal...

Following the discovery of gold in the Portuguese colony of Brazil, the ruling royal family of Portugal became obscenely wealthy. Extravagant palaces were built including the famous Pena Palace and the Mafra National Palace. One of my favorite Portuguese palaces to visit is the Queluz National Pa...

Buckingham Palace’s story begins inside the early 18th century while it become known as Buckingham House. It become at the beginning constructed in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. In 1761, King George III received the house as a personal house for his spouse, Queen Charlotte. It ...

It always makes sense when somebody claims that the National Palace Museum in Taipei is a must-visit for every Taiwanese people. As a matter of fact, though, I had never been there until this summer, as I live in the southern part of the island and I seldom visit Taipei before high school. Nevert...

Asan avid traveler interested in different cultures, I enjoyed discovering the enchanting city of Bangkok, Thailand. It was my first time exploring this lively destination, and I was excited to learn its fascinating history and traditions. Regrettably, despite our time living as American expats i...

Nestled within the historic walls of Istanbul and overlooking the blue waters of the Bosphorus strait lies Topkapi Palace, once the sprawling administrative center of the vast Ottoman Empire. Constructed in the 15th century, the lavish stone palace complexes housed up to 4000 people in its heyday an...

Did you know that in Taoism, the central part of the brain is referred to as the Crystal Palace in our head and it’s home to the pineal, pituitary, and hypothalamus glands? These three glands produce the most important hormones for your regeneration and rejuvenation. If it functions properly, ...