This 200 year old prominent structure now has two sections, the old fort which was built by Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a castle when the seat of the government was moved to bu Dhabi Island in 1793. The second section reveals the changes which were done by Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan. As the rulers changed they added a new touch to the age old fort.

The pictures below shows how the fort has changed its imagine to how it appears today.

This historical monument can be visited while your stay at a near by Abu Dhabi Hotel. If your planning on a vacation to the city of gold, don’t miss the opportunity to be dazzle by The Alhosn Palace.

Snuggled in the heart of Duke University is a soaring chapel with a striking facade influenced with English Neo-Gothic style. This is the Duke Chapel otherwise known as Duke University Chapel one of the best attractions in Durham, North Carolina. The chapel was completed in 1932 and offers a seating capacity of 1800.

This impressive chapel was built using Hillsborough bluestones, a type of volcanic stones found in Hillsborough. This stone produces a natural iridescent that varies through 17 hues from bluish grey to rust orange. Most of the chapel’s trimmings including the lectern and pulpit are made from limestone extracted from Indiana.

The choir vaults were made of stones while the interior walls and nave vault were made of a ceramic tile called Guastavino tiles. Another special tile, Akoustalith tile was used in the interior to absorb noises and enhance reverberation effect.

When you come to the chapel’s entrance you will be greeted by an ornate portal featuring exquisite relief carvings. These portray some of the significant characters who have made major contributions to Protestantism, Methodism and the Southern United States. Among these figures are some of the prominent Bishops and poets as well as luminaries like John Wycliffe and Martin Luther King.

The Duke Chapel is considered to be one of the tallest buildings in the Durham County for its bell tower reaches a height of over 200 feet. There is a 50-bell carillon placed within this bell tower, which is an instrument with a set of bells that are chimed using a special keyboard. A tour in the church will keep you entranced as it features some of the most vibrant stained glass mosaics adorning over 70 church windows.

Every nook and corner of the Duke Chapel’s exterior and interior is gracefully covered with the most refined artistry. The chapel boasts of three huge pipe organs depicting distinct styles. One of these organs claims to have over 6000 pipes while another has over 5000 pipes, whereas the oldest organ dates back to 1932. When you visit the Duke Chapel in Durham make sure to be present during its organ recital times. It will be a truly enchanting experience that you would not forget for the rest of your life.

Resting only 20 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport is an ideal hotel in Durham known as the Millennium Hotel Durham. Well connected with the city centre, business venues and shopping hotspots this Durham hotel sits only minutes away from the famous Duke Chapel. What’s more the Millennium Hotel Durham houses a fine Italian restaurant where you can indulge in a scrumptious array of gourmet dishes and delicacies.

If you find yourself just off the coast of Kenai Fjords National Park, be sure to keep an eye out for a whale which might glide past you without even a splash. Visitors are said to have spotted several species of whale that pass by during their migratory journeys in search of prey. Although luck plays a significant role in spotting one of these giants, the sight of one is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Anchorage.

Among the varieties of whale you might be able to spot on a whale watching tour in Anchorage is the humpback whale. While an adult humpback whale can weigh up to 40 tons, these massive sea creatures have the ability to consume a tone of krill in just one day. Killer whales also have been spotted in these waters prowling the depths for unsuspecting victims all year round. These well adapted killing machines are known to grow up to 30 feet in length and weigh more than 10 tons easily. While these killer whales do not have any natural predators, they are known to prey on humpback whale calves, seals and a number of other marine animals. Other whale species including gray whales, blue whales, fin whales and minke whales can also be spotted during the May – September period.

Looking for an Anchorage hotel located in the heart of the city? Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage comes to mind as an ideal rest which provides comfortable accommodation and a host of modern amenities. Known as one of the leading Anchorage airport hotels in the region, Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage offers a variety of dining options which are sure to give your taste buds a royal treat to remember.