Built by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik between 688-692 CE. Located on Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City. Believed to be site of Prophet Muhammad's ascension to heaven
Eyüpsultan is located northwest of Golden Horn, bordering Balat. Area was known as Chrysopolis during Byzantine period. Named after Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, Prophet Muhammad's companion
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum displays 270 authentic historic buildings from across Romania. Parliamentary Palace, the world's largest administrative building, was built during Ceaușescu's regime. Romanian Athenaeum hosts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Cotroceni Palace serves as Romania's presidential residence since democracy's return
Fatih is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Area covers 15 km2 with 368,227 inhabitants (2022). Bordered by Golden Horn to north and Marmara Sea to south. Contains 57 neighborhoods including Aksaray, Fındıkzade, Çapa
Cemetery refers to burial ground where bodies are traditionally placed. Residents are typically poor people who cannot afford to leave or buy homes. Traditionally begins with a house of worship before burial
Istanbul has 3365 mosques, free to visit without reservations. Visitors should arrive 30 minutes after Ezan, avoid Friday mornings. Modest dress required: men need shorts, women cover head and shoulders. Shoes must be removed and carried in plastic bags