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Saturday, 18 February 2012 00:00 |
 Sarajevo is one of the most oriental and culturally diverse cities in Europe, and had spent over 300 years under Turkish rule until the Austro-Hungarians arrived in the late nineteenth century. The empire collapsed 50 years later when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated here, hastening the outbreak of the First World War. This walking tour of the old historical and cultural centre will help participants piece together its complex and fascinating history. Sites to see are The ancient olde towne - Sarajevo's medieval beginnings, Olde Towne Hall (National Library),
Brusa Bezistan (the trading centre) - Sarajevo City Museum, Kazandziluk Street - old coppersmiths at work, Bascarsija (Olde Towne's main square), Orthodox Church, Synagogue, Roman Catholic cathedral, Svrzina House (the Turkish Style house of a well-known Muslim family), The story of Gazi Husref Bey - the founding of the city, and Latin Bridge - the site of King Ferdinand's assassination - June 28, 1914. |
Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city and Europe's largest harbor. Above all, it is the city of Peter Paul Rubens, world famous master of the 17th century. Drive from Brussels to the center of Antwerp. Visit the Market Square, with its ancient houses and Our Lady's Cathedral. This cathedral contains, along with other treasures, two of Ruben's master works, "The Elevation of the Cross" and "The Decent from the Cross." Antwerp is also the world's diamond center. 
Sarajevo is one of the most oriental and culturally diverse cities in Europe, and had spent over 300 years under Turkish rule until the Austro-Hungarians arrived in the late nineteenth century. The empire collapsed 50 years later when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated here, hastening the outbreak of the First World War. This walking tour of the old historical and cultural centre will help participants piece together its complex and fascinating history. Sites to see are The ancient olde towne - Sarajevo's medieval beginnings, Olde Towne Hall (National Library),
Brusa Bezistan (the trading centre) - Sarajevo City Museum, Kazandziluk Street - old coppersmiths at work, Bascarsija (Olde Towne's main square), Orthodox Church, Synagogue, Roman Catholic cathedral, Svrzina House (the Turkish Style house of a well-known Muslim family), The story of Gazi Husref Bey - the founding of the city, and Latin Bridge - the site of King Ferdinand's assassination - June 28, 1914.
