A new museum dedicated to the development of date palms and their use in tourism opened in Tozeur, Tunisia’s oasis city and capital of the Jerid region. Tozeur is well known for its palm groves and date production, and visitors will learn more about the world’s palm trees at the museum.
The museum has four exhibition rooms with paintings showing the history of the palm, its cultural, religious and nutritional benefits. The museum also re-enacts life on a farm which lets visitors experience daily tasks undertaken by landowners including tillage, stubble, crop storey, date processing, jam making, and juice extraction.
This museum showcases Japanese art- both traditional and Western styles. Exhibits include paintings, sculptures and prints. All art pieces date back to the 1900s i.e. the Meiji period. Timings: Tues-Sun 10 A.M- 5 P.M Admission: Adults: Y420; Students: Y130; Children: Free Address: 3 Kitanomaru Koen Park Tel: 03-3214-2561 ...
This museum has a huge collection of 19th and 20th century French art which includes artists such as Monet, Boudin and Sisley. It is located in the building which was the residence of a former Ukrainian princess. The sculptures gallery includes names such as Rude, Rodin and Carpeaux. 33 Av. Baumettes Timings: Tuesday to Sunday 11.00 - 18.00 Admission: € 4 adults € 2.50 student...
This museum is a one of its kind tourist attraction… It has nothing to see! A room in which people have to observe the realities around them is called “Dialogue in the Dark”. The experience is that of a blind man observing the world through his other senses. In the restaurant “Taste of Darkness” visitors have to rely on their noses and sense of taste to distinguish between dishes. A third feature ...
The Oriental Plaza is a great shopping complex in Newtown that is sure to make you wish you had forgotten your wallet at home! With over 350 shops, it is one of the best places to shop in the city. Address: Sixth Avenue, Fordsburg Telephone: +27 (0)11 838 6572 Website: http://www.orientalplaza-fordsburg.co.za/ Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0830-1700, Fri 0830-1200, Sat 0830-14...