Middle East – The melting pot of the world

You will stumble upon ancient history, myths and legends wherever you are walking. You will encounter important religious and historic symbols of humanity, regardless the country you are in. In Istanbul you can wander around mosques and endless flea markets, while in Syria you will watch the sun set over the ruins in Palmyra in the heart of the desert. Jerusalem will impress you, while in Dubai you will be totally speechless in front of the mega...Read more...

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You will stumble upon ancient history, myths and legends wherever you are walking. You will encounter important religious and historic symbols of humanity, regardless the country you are in. In Istanbul you can wander around mosques and endless flea markets, while in Syria you will watch the sun set over the ruins in Palmyra in the heart of the desert. Jerusalem will impress you, while in Dubai you will be totally speechless in front of the mega resorts and the above-the-sky hotels. Peace was never guaranteed in the Middle East so be prepared to see a lot of military presence in the streets of Israel and caravans of army trucks crossing the desert.

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Largest Cities

Tehran (Iran)


Baghdad (Iraq)

Did you know that

The Middle East is the place of birth for many religions such as Islam, Christianity and Judaism?

Records

The world’s tallest building is “Burj Khalifa” in Dubai. It’s 828 meters tall, it has 160 floors and the fastest elevators in the world.