With less than 100 days before France’s presidential election, far-right hopeful Marine Le Pen has become embroiled in a row with one of the nation’s most recognisable landmarks.

Egypt is set to open what is billed as the world’s largest museum of Egyptian civilisation near the iconic Giza Pyramids.

Portugal is known for its love of ceramics, with the colorful tiles creating impressive artworks and embellishing the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and even railway stations around the country.

The ground-breaking ceremony of the national museum of saffron, attended by a number of local and governmental officials, was held in the city of Qaen, northeastern province of South Khorasan, on Tuesday on the occasion of National Day of Qaenat.

In the heart of the northern province of Mazandaran in Izadshahr, a large complex with a glass and concrete facade stands out. At first glance, it looks much different from all the other complexes and shopping centers that exist on the way towards the city. This modern complex attracts the attention of tourists and travelers for a visit.

Arts & Culture Desk

A quilt stitched with coded messages by allied female prisoners of war and a lamp believed to have been used by Florence Nightingale are among the “objects of kindness” that are to go on display for the first time.

National Museum of Iran, which is the main museum of Tehran, is the first choice of the travelers, who are interested in archeology and history.

Arts & Culture Desk

Tehran will hold a virtual conference titled ‘100 Years of Museum in Iran’ on the occasion of 75th anniversary of International Council of Museums (ICOM) on November 20.

In a move with potential ramifications for other European museums, France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artefacts for one last time before returning them to Benin.

Iranica Desk

Founded in 1976, the Capet Museum of Iran exhibits a variety of Persian carpets which date from the 15th century CE to the contemporary era. As one of the attractions of Tehran, the museum offers the perfect opportunity to familiarize oneself with the ancient Persian art of carpet weaving and its most exquisite examples. It is the best place to learn about Persian carpets and their fascinating history.

Abu Dhabi committed to completing its long-delayed branch of the Guggenheim by 2025, doubling down on the Persian Gulf emirate’s cultural development strategy with the award of a $1 billion contract for the Frank Gehry-designed museum.

The British Museum accepted a bronze plaque made by an artist from Benin City in Nigeria, who said he felt this was a possible first step towards the museum’s return of the priceless Benin Bronzes that were looted by British troops in 1897.