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Posted: 16 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PST

Tate Liverpool sign Tate Liverpool is a modern art gallery with one of the largest collections outside of London, and is a sister museum of London’s Tate Modern and Tate St Ives. Admission is free, except for major exhibitions. Patrons or Tate members are able to see these events for free for as low as £60 a year. In addition, daily gallery tours for individuals and small groups are provided free of charge at 12:30 each day. The gallery has featured over 150 unique exhibitions over the years, including a recent events dedicated to work by Gustav Klimt, Peter Blake and Lewis Carrol of Alice in Wonderland acclaim.

The Tate Liverpool is also known for its excellence in teaching its visitors. The museum organizes events and activities designed to stimulate students' interest in the arts and have proven to be very successful. Over 160,000 people have taken part in an educational experience from the museum in less than 4 years, an impressive feat for an art gallery outside of London.

The museum receives rave reviews, with recent distinctions including a Chartermark, recognizing the museum for its high standard of customer care. The museum was also awarded 4 stars by the British Safety Council and has received several distinctions for its support of the environment. Tate Liverpool's impressive permanent collection and interesting special modern art exhibitions will make it an enjoyable art experience for any art aficionado.

Tate Liverpool address and hours

Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock
Liverpool
L3 4BB

Entry is free except for major exhibitions

Open every day, 10.00–17.00

Suggested last entry to special exhibitions: 16:00

Closed on Good Friday and 24–26 December

Photo by judith.baines on flickr

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The Temple of Philae Island in Aswan, Egypt

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PST

The Temple of Philae is a tribute to ancient religion. It has been both a seat of Christian religion and that of the Egyptian faith. It began as a tribute to Isis and was built in the reign of Nectanebol from380 BC to 362 BC. During this time, only priests could live on the island. These priests believe the islands history went much further back. Most of the other ruins are from the Ptolemaic times. Philae and the surrounding islands were also a center of commerce between Meroe and Memphis.

Today, the wealth of architecture that shows traces of Rome, Christianity and Egyptian deities has withstood the test of time far better than the rest of the ancient ruins in Egypt. Due to flooding from the Aswan Dam, UNESCO had the temples moved to the nearby island of Agilikia in 1960. The numerous and picturesque monuments that date from the Pharaohs to Caesars can still be marveled over today and offers a breath taking backdrop.

One spectacular sight to behold today is the nightly tribute to one of the great legends of the island. The legend states that Isis found the heart of Osiris after he was murdered by his brother. The island is believed to be one of the burial places of Osiris. There is a sound and light show every night to honor this legend. It's just one of the awe inspiring sights to behold in Aswan, Egypt.