Must See Places In Middle East by Isaiah Rehnelt

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Must See Places In Middle East

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PETRA, JORDAN

Seeing Petra during the day is an overwhelming experience for most visitors. By night the ancient city transforms into what must be one of the most magical places in the world. Thousands of candles guide visitors through the Siq (a canyon) to the main square where the Treasury is locatede

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY
The Church we know today as Hagia Sophia - or Divine Wisdom, its true name - was dedicated by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. Through many vicissitudes Justinian's cathedral church of Constantinople still stands, its soaring vaults and amazing dome are a testaments to the human spirit, the engineering talents of its builders and divine inspiration.

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DUBAI, UAE
BURJ AL ARAB JUMEIRAH
The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai.
Yet for all the wonder this stunning structure provides when you finally see it in person, it is the service within that really makes the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah so extraordinary.

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ABU DHABI, UAE
The UAE's capital also wants to become the major cultural capital of the Middle East. For that it's creating new homes for the Guggenheim and Louvre museums, and that alone will make it one of the world's must-go cities. Set in a series of islands, it's already an attractive destination, with sky-high architecture and one of the world's biggest mosques that may be visited by non-Muslims.

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LUXOR, EGYPT

The greatest storybook Egyptian temples are found here in all their ruined splendor. There's the Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple, two mesmerizing attractions that tell stories of pharaohs, mummies, and long-lost cultures. Karnak is especially stunning, known as the largest temple ever built, with massive awe-inspiring columns.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
It's one of the world's most surprising cities, combining a bit of New York, Rio, and Miami. Although it's unique for being a mostly Jewish city, it likes to see itself as a cosmopolitan place, always with the feeling of being on holiday. It buzzes for 24 hours, with impressive nightlife and seafront partying. The fine weather helps, as does a vibrant, young population.

Isaiah Rehnelt