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Persian pearl: Iran's medieval city of Esfahan blooms with blue-tiled mosques

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The Iranian city of Esfahan retains the feel of an ancient Persian capital, which it once was. Thousand-year-old traditions can still be observed in daily life, such as worshipping Allah in the mosques and haggling over the price of brassware at the bazaar.

Author: Reston, James, Jr.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
Esfahan, Iran

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Medieval doings in the olde Tallinn

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Issues concerning travelling in Estonia's capital Tallinn are discussed. Particular attention is given to the country's ethnic traditions and the attractive medieval architecture. Details of restaurants and accommodation are given.

Author: Perry, Deborah L.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2001
Travel, Estonia

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Silly doings in St. Louis

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A brief description of the exhibits on show at the City Museum in St. Louis, MO, is presented. A lizard sculpture which has been made from airplane debris and a humorous exhibit on human males are discussed.

Author: Gillespie, Spike
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
Museums, Art museums, Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri, Sculpture

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