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The 20th season of Global Village has left unforgettable impressions in the minds of visitors to the venue. Some of the world's most memorable and widely known attractions are represented here from the moment you enter the new Gate of the World.

The façades of the country pavilions at the 20th edition of Global Village continue to amaze visitors. Several nations of the world have been brought to life in an interesting and colourful manner.

The 20th season of Global Village has left unforgettable impressions in the minds of visitors to the venue. Some of the world's most memorable and widely known attractions are represented here from the moment you enter the new Gate of the World.

From Europe to Asia, Africa, Americas and the Middle East, the designs capture an extraordinary range of culture and history ranging from the familiar global landmarks, to reflections of the cultural aspects of the countries that are new and educational to young and old alike.

The façade of the Spain pavilion reflects the journey of the explorer Christopher Columbus who discovered the Americas and the new world in 1492 when he sailed across the Atlantic in three ships named Santa Maria, Pinta and the Niña. This remarkable journey is brought to life inside and outside the pavilion.

The Americas pavilion captures the essence of two continents. There is a miniature version of the world famous Empire State Building in New York - at 441 metres high, once the world's tallest building, featured in numerous blockbuster movies, which make it appropriate that the façade also includes the instantly recognisable Hollywood sign. The façade of the Americas pavilion also captures the famous Mexican hat "Somprero" and the football that indicates the love of the northern continent to this sport.

The façade of the Japan pavilion reflects the long and varied heritage of the Asian economic powerhouse with a design that is inspired from the famous Osaka Castle that played a vital role in the unification of the country back in the 16th century. Open all year round, the castle is a major tourist attraction in Japan especially during the world famous cherry blossom season (Hanami). The façade design faithfully uses the same colours and design of the castle in Osaka that survived the impact of the Second World War and remained intact.

The beautifully designed exterior of the Tunisia pavilion is inspired by the beaches and luxury lifestyle of the Mediterranean resort of Sidi Bou Said where you can find the houses painted in white and blue. Sidi Bou Said is a major tourism destination in Tunisia featuring highly artistic shades, fountains, ornate poles and arches and is located just 20 kilometres from the capital city of Tunis which was originally established in the Middle Ages.

The totally new look façade of the Egypt pavilion has been created to represent the different stages of the country's ancient history including the times of the Pharaohs and the construction of the world renowned Salah Al Din Al Ayyubi fortress. The façade features a representation of the famous Egyptian ruler Mohammed Ali Basha's additions with its huge poles and domes. He built it according to traditional Ottoman designs in the period between 1830 and 1848. The fortress with the mosque being a significant part of it remained the centre of the government during Ayyubid and Mamluk eras.