Articles related to "Sultan"

Spectacular street show from Royal de Luxe features a forty-two ton mechanical elephant, a barrel-shaped wooden rocket, and a sixteen-foot little girl.

Travelers to Oman should visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat with its towering minarets, white marble courtyard, beautiful prayer mat and stunning chandeliers.

Malaysia's city of harmony, Kuala Lumpur is a place of vast diversity and a balance of tradition and progress. Here are some of the many fascinating places to visit.

Too often Istanbul begins to wear out the over-zealous visitor. Yet two often-overlooked places are but a brief stroll from Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet.

Amber is one of the most difficult scents to define. Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido have created a rich, spicy interpretation that is unique in its creaminess.

Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan was the founding president of the United Arab Emirates. In the hearts of the Emirati, he was also the father of their new nation.

Zaide (K.344), an unfinished German opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Zaide opera plot summary, character list, and other Zaide opera information.

War correspondent Asne Seierstad describes life in Kabul Afghanistan.

Malacca truly is a picture perfect stress relieving holiday, with appreciation of history and nature, with the cultural experience of a lifetime.

Istanbul's Blue Mosque was built partly as an effort to show Christians that Ottoman culture could produce something to rival the Hagia Sophia.

When Ottoman Sultan, Selim I appeared, with an army, at the gates of Jerusalem in 1517 he was welcomed by the Ulama who peacefully presented him with the keys to the city

From the Old Dhow Harbour, through a maze of bazaars, merchants' houses and souks to the Sultan's Palace, Stone Town is living monument to East Africa's Swahili history.

Economists put great store in certain numbers and few are more highly regarded than the Gross Domestic Product; but this may be delivering a distorted picture.

The story of a Russian slave who used the harem as a springboard to power in the Ottoman Empire.

The story of how the East India Company's Francis Light maneuvered to steal Penang from the Sultan of Kedah is told in The Connection. It might have been Phuket,Thailand.

Yusuf ibn-Ayyub Salah-al-Din, Saladin, showed an unusual sense of honor and chivalry during the Holy Wars between the Christians and Muslims in 1175.

Historic New Orleans is known for its paranormal activities. Dubbed America's most haunted city time after time, the town is one of the best places for ghost tours.

Alexander Povetkin and Eddie Chambers met at the Tempodrom in Berlin, Germany to determine who will meet the winner of Vladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov.

Charlotte Smith has had more than her fair share of fabulous dresses and adventures, including inheriting her American godmother's vintage clothing collection

For 100 Years the White Rajahs Ruled Sarawak. They prevented the natives from being exploited but in so doing caused them to fall behind the rest of the British Empire.

The South Indian city of Mysore is a good base for exploring nearby attractions that include ancient Hindu temples, pilgrimage sites and Tibetan settlements.

In 1221 Jenghiz Khan put an end to one of the greatest cities in the Arab world, home to Omar Khayyam, second in stature only to Baghdad and now a World Heritage Site.

Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war.

One of the most recognizable structures in Turkey is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. It is open to tourists, but some planning is required.

In a mostly tactical match-up, Sultan Ibragimov decisions Evander Holyfield. Ibragimov retains WBO Championship.

In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."

Saturday, February 23, Wladimir Klitschko defeated Sultan Ibragimov by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.

Shajarat Al-Durr was no doubt an extraordinary woman. She ruled Egypt during a difficult period of its history when the country came under attack by crusading armies.

Cheap prices, good roads, manageable traffic and plenty to see make driving a pleasure in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

There are four ethnic enclaves in Singapore and each one can be explored in an hour or two which is perfect during a short stopover in the Lion City.

The 16th century Damascus Gate, one of a number of entry points allowing passageway through Jerusalem's ancient walls, is the largest and most ornate of the Old City gate

Uskudar is only a quarter of an hour's ferry trip from the centre of Istanbul. But in that fifteen minutes you'll cross continents.

The Congreve Rocket was a military weapon developed in England at the end of the Napoleonic Wars by Sir William Congreve in the early 19th Century.

Wallachian Prince Vlad III Dracul (the Dragon) had such a fearsome reputation that in later legends, he became a vampire.

The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.

The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.

The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.

Drinking coffee in Turkey majorly influences the nation's psyche and nowhere is this truer than in Istanbul. The history-steeped coffee houses here truly are world class.

The histories and properties of some of the world's famous blue diamonds make these precious gemstones extremely valuable and fascinating to experts and collectors.

When in Chicago, the Chicago Food Planet tasting tour of the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighbourhoods is a must-do for visitors looking for a unique culinary experience.

The Alhambra is divided into four parts: here's what you'll see at each one, plus some helpful tips!

The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully.

Enjoy Eutaw Street with some Boog's BBQ, a little right field boogie and you have hit the home run of good times. No strike-outs here!

This quiz tests your knowledge of the nicknames of some of major league baseball's greatest and most colorful players.

Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.

Alexander Povetkin and Eddie Chambers are set to fight in Germany this Saturday, January 26. The winner gets a shot at the IBF heavyweight title.

Charities attempted to alleviate starving Irish tenants' and laborers' suffering during famine, but donations were insufficient.

The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, is to get a futuristic new luxury hotel when the five star Grand Corniche opens in 2009.

A listing in a local garden magazine told of a garden with 800 varieties of daylilies. There was no way I could stay at work and miss this garden tour.

On February 23 at Madison Square Garden, IBF Heavyweight Champion, Wladimir Klitschko, and WBO Champion, Sultan Ibragimov, unify their titles.