Dhaka - the capital of Bangladesh
The capital of Bangladesh - Dhaka - is not just the heart of the country, but also the largest city in the republic. There are two variants of the origin of its name. The first reports that this was the name of the city by the goddess of fertility Durga. According to another version, the city got its name thanks to the Dhaka tree.
The most popular means of transport in the capital are bicycles and rickshaws. This is how it is especially convenient to travel along the streets of the capital..
Church of the Holy Resurrection
Among the list of sights of the city in the first place is the Church of the Holy Resurrection. The temple belongs to the local Armenian diaspora. But since there are very few Armenians left in the city, therefore, the church at the moment belongs to the inactive.
The design of the church will impress any tourist. The area of the temple is about one hectare, and the courtyard is decorated with a small memorial complex. The temple itself consists of two parts: upper and lower. The upper part is a room with a balcony and columns, and in the lower part there are wooden benches, where the parishioners sat during the service..
From the very beginning, the church was decorated with bells with clocks, but all this was destroyed later by an earthquake. After the restoration of the building, the clock was lost.
Baitul Mukarram Mosque
This is a relatively young landmark of the capital. The mosque was built in 1960. But, nevertheless, it is loved and visited by guests of the city, because it has an amazingly beautiful view..
Its creator, A. Tariani, used a light stone with black inserts during the construction process. It is he who gives the architectural monument its beauty and grandeur. Another detail that makes the mosque unique is an artificial reservoir located directly in front of the entrance..
Zoo
You shouldn't deny yourself the pleasure of walking through the National Zoo. Founded in 1964, it remained a small menagerie for another ten years. And only after moving to its current location, it turned into the most visited place.
The zoo has 2,150 species of various animals. The largest monkey house is located here, where representatives of more than 200 species of these amazing primates live. Be sure to check out the butterfly garden, where you can find completely unique insects. The size of individual butterflies reaches the size of the palm of an adult man..
Somapuri Vihara monastery
The monastery, built in the 8th century, belongs to the Buddhists. The building looks like a rectangle, along the perimeter of which the monks' cells are located. The walls of the monastery are decorated with bas-reliefs. Today, archaeological excavations are underway on its territory, and tourists are offered to get acquainted with the found objects in the museums of the capital..
