Islamia College:
Katas:
Islamia College is an educational institution located in the city of Peshawar of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Pakistan. It was opened on October 1st 1913 as a constituent college of University of Peshawar by Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan and Sir George Roos-Keppel.
Though its names suggests it to be some kind of a religious institution, it is not. Infact, inline with other government colleges, it primarily educates its students in arts, humanities and sciences.
Though its names suggests it to be some kind of a religious institution, it is not. Infact, inline with other government colleges, it primarily educates its students in arts, humanities and sciences.
Minar-e-Pakistan
"Minar-e-Pakistan" or the "Minaret of Pakistan" is a monument built to remember the passing of a resolution to demand a separate country for Muslims of India by All-India Muslim League at this ground on 23 March 1940. This was the first official declaration to establish a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the South Asia.
Katas:
Katas Raj Mandir (کٹاس راج مندر) is a Hindu mandir situated in Katas village in the Chakwal district of Punjab in Pakistan. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahābhārata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their exile at the site. The Pakistan Government is considering nominating the temple complex for World Heritage Site status. It also proposes to spend about Rs 20 million in three phases for the restoration of the complex.
The Big Ben Clock Tower:
The Big Ben Clock Tower is one of London’s most famous landmark. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock tower itself, but to the 13 ton bell housed within the tower and takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall. It is the 3th largest free-standing clock tower in the world.
Leaning tower of Pisa:
The world famous Pisa Tower was built over a period of about 177 years. Soon after the construction started in 1173 the tower began to sink due to a poorly laid foundation and was left alone for almost a century. When the construction resumed the engineers built higher floors with one side taller than the other to compensate for the tilt and the tower was finally finished in the 2nd half of the 14th century. Since 2001, the famous tower is again open to those wishing to climb it’s 296 steps.
Roman
Coliseum:
The Roman Coliseum is perhaps one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world. This awesome structure was once used by perhaps the greatest empire the world has ever seen. The Roman Coliseum, also known as the Flavius amphitheater, was constructed around 80 AD by Emperor Vespasian with the help of his son Titus.
Alcazar of Segovia:
Alcazar of Segovia or Segovia palace is an old 12th century Muslim fortification before Christian overtook it after 32 years on the hand of Muslim. One of Spain’s most beautiful palaces located between Eresma and Clamores River. The palace is known for the unique construction that contrives the shape of ship’s bow.
