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Centre for urban research
COSMOPOLIS. City, Culture
& Society

Free University Brussels

Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel
Tel: + 32 (0) 2 629 37 41
Fax: + 32 (0) 2 629 33 78
cosmopolis@vub.ac.be

COSMOPOLIS is related to the department of Geography at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a member of the UAB Urban Studies Network, an interdisciplinary research and teaching network in urban studies.

Mukarram ABBAS

Current position
PhD scholar, Erasmus Mundus ECW scholarship holder

Contact: mukarram.abbas@gmail.com

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
WE DGGF, 6F333,
Pleinlaan 2
1050 Brussels,
Belgium

Phone: 02/ 629 31 85
Fax: 02/ 629 33 78

Academic background and route
B.Sc. of Architecture - An-Najah National University (Faculty Of Engineering, Department Of Architecture) - Nablus, Palestine

M.A. of Architecture (Urban Design) - An-Najah National University-Architecture Department

Favourite urban spot
Al-Aqsa Mosque Square, Jerusalem, Palestine:
Besides its religious and historical values for Muslims, and the all holy meanings it's included, Al-aqsa square printed a touching impressive image when I used to visit it during my childhood and early youth.

Its wide area and the different items it's included where they all united in a very touching way; historical items, such as arches, domes, and gates, landscape items; trees, and green areas, not to forget the vitality of visitors making the square even more beautiful.

In addition, the structure of the square with all of its levels, stairs and gates, provide the walker a diverse visual urban experience.

I wish I can be able to visit it again, but unfortunately at the current time, we are forbidden to enter Jerusalem :-(

Another favourite urban spot is the Louver Museum Square, Paris, France