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Piazza Chiesa San Giusseppe-Taormina-Sicilia-Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx

www.meimanrensheng.com/ www.livingalifeincolour.com/ www.travelagenda.nl/ www.travelagenda.nl/nieuws/koffietijdkiekjes/koffietijd-k... To see more ... www.flickr.com/photos/gnuckx Taormina Taormina (Sicilian: Taurmina, Greek: Ταυρομένιον - Tauromenion, Latin Tauromenium) is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania. Taormina has been a very popular tourist destination since the 19th century. It has popular beaches (accessible via an aerial tramway) on the Ionian sea, which is remarkably warm and has a high salt content. Taormina can be reached via highways (autostrade) from Messina from the north and Catania from the south. Contemporary age In the late 19th century Taormina gained further prominence as the place where Wilhelm von Gloeden worked most of his life as a photographer of predominantly male nudes. Also credited for making Taormina popular was Otto Geleng, best known in his hometown of Berlin for his fine paintings, which he composed and painted in Italy but exhibited in Germany. What distinguishes Geleng, however, is his choice to depict the more southern regions where he captured the spectacular views and light of Sicily. He often painted the area's Greek colonial ruins, including Taormina. Taormina's first important tourist was Johann Wolfgang Goethe who dedicated exalting pages to the city in his book entitled "Journey to Italy," but perhaps it was Geleng’s views that made its beauty talked about throughout Europe and turned the site into a famous tourist center. The artist arrived in Sicily at the age of 20 in search of new subjects for his paintings. On his way through Taormina he was so enamoured by the landscape that he decided to stop for part of the winter. Geleng began to paint everything that Taormina offered: ruins, sea, mountains, none of which were familiar to the rest of Europe. When his paintings were later exhibited in Berlin and Paris, many critics accused Geleng of having an ‘unbridled imagination’. At that, Geleng challenged them all to go to Taormina with him, promising that he would pay everyone's expenses if he were not telling the truth. During the early 20th century the town became a colony of expatriate artists, writers, and intellectuals. D. H. Lawrence stayed here at the Fontana Vecchia from 1920 to 1922, and wrote a number of his poems, novels, short stories, and essays, and a travel book, Sea and Sardinia. Charles Webster Leadbeater, the theosophical author, found out that Taormina had the right magnetics fields for Jiddu Krishnamurti to develop his talents, so the young Krishnamurti dwelt here from time to time. Halldór Laxness, the Icelandic author, worked here on the first modern Icelandic novel, Vefarinn mikli frá Kasmír. By this time Taormina had become "a polite synonym for Sodom" as Harold Acton described it. Later, however, after the Second World War Acton was visiting Taormina with Evelyn Waugh and, coming upon a board advertising “Ye Olde English Teas” he sighed and commented that Taormina 'was now quite as boring as Bournemouth'. Archaeology The present town of Taormina occupies the ancient site, on a lofty hill which forms the last projecting point of the mountain ridge that extends along the coast from Cape Pelorus to this point. The site of the old town is about 300 m above the sea, while a very steep and almost isolated rock, crowned by a Saracen castle, rises about 150 m higher: this is undoubtedly the site of the ancient Arx or citadel, the inaccessible position of which is repeatedly alluded to by ancient writers. Portions of the ancient walls may be traced at intervals all round the brow of the hill, the whole of the summit of which was evidently occupied by the ancient city. Numerous fragments of ancient buildings are scattered over its whole surface, including extensive reservoirs of water, sepulchres, tesselated pavements, etc., and the remains of a spacious edifice, commonly called a Naumachia, but the real destination of which it is difficult to determine. The Teatro Greco ("Greek theatre"). But by far the most remarkable monument remaining at Taormina is the ancient theatre (the teatro greco, or "Greek theatre"), which is one of the most celebrated ruins in Sicily, on account both of its remarkable preservation and of the surpassing beauty of its situation. It is built for the most part of brick, and is therefore probably of Roman date, though the plan and arrangement are in accordance with those of Greek, rather than Roman, theatres; whence it is supposed that the present structure was rebuilt upon the foundations of an older theatre of the Greek period. With a diameter of 109 metres (after an expansion in the 2nd century), this theatre is the second largest of its kind in Sicily (after that of Syracuse); it is frequently used for operatic and theatrical performances and for concerts. The greater part of the original seats have disappeared, but the wall which surrounded the whole cavea is preserved, and the proscenium with the back wall of the scena and its appendages, of which only traces remain in most ancient theatres, are here preserved in singular integrity, and contribute much to the picturesque effect, as well as to the interest, of the ruin. From the fragments of architectural decorations still extant we learn that it was of the Corinthian order, and richly ornamented. Some portions of a temple are also visible, converted into the church of San Pancrazio, but the edifice is of small size. taormina rainbow messina bougainvillea basil basilico hotel san domenico giardini naxos etna volcano vulcano island isola sicilia sicily italia italy sea sun landscape free europe wallpaper michael micky castielli resolution vacation holiday travel flight creativecommons creative commons zero CC0 cc0 CC cc panoramio flickr googleearth maps geotagged gnu gimp wikimedia. www.meimanrensheng.com/ www.livingalifeincolour.com/ www.travelagenda.nl/ www.travelagenda.nl/nieuws/koffietijdkiekjes/koffietijd-k... To see more ... www.flickr.com/photos/gnuckx Taormina Taormina (Sicilian: Taurmina, Greek: Ταυρομένιον - Tauromenion, Latin Tauromenium) is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania. Taormina has been a very popular tourist destination since the 19th century. It has popular beaches (accessible via an aerial tramway) on the Ionian sea, which is remarkably warm and has a high salt content. Taormina can be reached via highways (autostrade) from Messina from the north and Catania from the south. Contemporary age In the late 19th century Taormina gained further prominence as the place where Wilhelm von Gloeden worked most of his life as a photographer of predominantly male nudes. Also credited for making Taormina popular was Otto Geleng, best known in his hometown of Berlin for his fine paintings, which he composed and painted in Italy but exhibited in Germany. What distinguishes Geleng, however, is his choice to depict the more southern regions where he captured the spectacular views and light of Sicily. He often painted the area's Greek colonial ruins, including Taormina. Taormina's first important tourist was Johann Wolfgang Goethe who dedicated exalting pages to the city in his book entitled "Journey to Italy," but perhaps it was Geleng’s views that made its beauty talked about throughout Europe and turned the site into a famous tourist center. The artist arrived in Sicily at the age of 20 in search of new subjects for his paintings. On his way through Taormina he was so enamoured by the landscape that he decided to stop for part of the winter. Geleng began to paint everything that Taormina offered: ruins, sea, mountains, none of which were familiar to the rest of Europe. When his paintings were later exhibited in Berlin and Paris, many critics accused Geleng of having an ‘unbridled imagination’. At that, Geleng challenged them all to go to Taormina with him, promising that he would pay everyone's expenses if he were not telling the truth. During the early 20th century the town became a colony of expatriate artists, writers, and intellectuals. D. H. Lawrence stayed here at the Fontana Vecchia from 1920 to 1922, and wrote a number of his poems, novels, short stories, and essays, and a travel book, Sea and Sardinia. Charles Webster Leadbeater, the theosophical author, found out that Taormina had the right magnetics fields for Jiddu Krishnamurti to develop his talents, so the young Krishnamurti dwelt here from time to time. Halldór Laxness, the Icelandic author, worked here on the first modern Icelandic novel, Vefarinn mikli frá Kasmír. By this time Taormina had become "a polite synonym for Sodom" as Harold Acton described it. Later, however, after the Second World War Acton was visiting Taormina with Evelyn Waugh and, coming upon a board advertising “Ye Olde English Teas” he sighed and commented that Taormina 'was now quite as boring as Bournemouth'. Archaeology The present town of Taormina occupies the ancient site, on a lofty hill which forms the last projecting point of the mountain ridge that extends along the coast from Cape Pelorus to this point. The site of the old town is about 300 m above the sea, while a very steep and almost isolated rock, crowned by a Saracen castle, rises about 150 m higher: this is undoubtedly the site of the ancient Arx or citadel, the inaccessible position of which is repeatedly alluded to by ancient writers. Portions of the ancient walls may be traced at intervals all round the brow of the hill, the whole of the summit of which was evidently occupied by the ancient city. Numerous fragments of ancient buildings are scattered over its whole surface, including extensive reservoirs of water, sepulchres, tesselated pavements, etc., and the remains of a spacious edifice, commonly called a Naumachia, but the real destination of which it is difficult to determine. The Teatro Greco ("Greek theatre"). But by far the most remarkable monument remaining at Taormina is the ancient theatre (the teatro greco, or "Greek theatre"), which is one of the most celebrated ruins in Sicily, on account both of its remarkable preservation and of the surpassing beauty of its situation. It is built for the most part of brick, and is therefore probably of Roman date, though the plan and arrangement are in accordance with those of Greek, rather than Roman, theatres; whence it is supposed that the present structure was rebuilt upon the foundations of an older theatre of the Greek period. With a diameter of 109 metres (after an expansion in the 2nd century), this theatre is the second largest of its kind in Sicily (after that of Syracuse); it is frequently used for operatic and theatrical performances and for concerts. The greater part of the original seats have disappeared, but the wall which surrounded the whole cavea is preserved, and the proscenium with the back wall of the scena and its appendages, of which only traces remain in most ancient theatres, are here preserved in singular integrity, and contribute much to the picturesque effect, as well as to the interest, of the ruin. From the fragments of architectural decorations still extant we learn that it was of the Corinthian order, and richly ornamented. Some portions of a temple are also visible, converted into the church of San Pancrazio, but the edifice is of small size. taormina rainbow messina bougainvillea basil basilico hotel san domenico giardini naxos etna volcano vulcano island isola sicilia sicily italia italy sea sun landscape free europe wallpaper michael micky castielli resolution vacation holiday travel flight creativecommons creative commons zero CC0 cc0 CC cc panoramio flickr googleearth maps geotagged gnu gimp wikimedia

Roman Pavements

A metal sewage hatch in Rome. A metal sewage hatch in Rome

Abstract Red bricks texture background. A brick is a type of block used to make walls, pavements and other elements in masonry con

Abstract Red bricks texture background. A brick is a type of block used to make walls, pavements and other elements in masonry con

Red and blue lines made of concrete pavements, colored background with vanishing points

Red and blue lines made of concrete pavements, colored background with vanishing points

Apartment houses

A row of apartment houses in differenc colors

Stairs inside Theater

This was shot in a museum. This was shot in a museum.

The rolling hills of Burren and Atlantic Ocean

The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites. The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites.

Repair of asphalt pavements and roads in the city center. patch holes in the asphalt on the roadway and the pedestrian. Job asphal

Repair of asphalt pavements and roads in the city center. patch holes in the asphalt on the roadway and the pedestrian. Job asphal

Sibiu city square

A great place. Sibiu, Romania, a cultural center of Europe, a simple reflection. A great place. Sibiu, Romania, a cultural center of Europe, a simple reflection

Pavement walkway with grass inbetween

Maple Landscape

This was shot in a park in spring, a peaceful scenery. This was shot in a park in spring, a peaceful scenery.

Archaeological open air museum and temple

Road in the open air archaeological museum of Valle dei templi near Agrigento (Sicily, Italy, Europe) leading to the sunlit and ancient Greek temple of Concordia

*with space for text (copyspace). Road in the open air archaeological museum of Valle dei templi near Agrigento (Sicily, Italy, Europe) leading to the sunlit and ancient Greek temple of Concordia

*with space for text (copyspace)

Facade of the building

Facade of the building in pastel colors and a stylish lantern

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Interior Colonnades

This was shot in a museum. This was shot in a museum.

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Luxury hotel spa, bench detail

*RAW format available. Luxury hotel spa, bench detail

*RAW format available

Stone block paving perspective with pebbles

East Quantoxhead beach in Somerset. The limestone pavements date to the Jurassic era and are a paradise for fossil hunters.

East Quantoxhead beach in Somerset. The limestone pavements date to the Jurassic era and are a paradise for fossil hunters.

Samples set of concrete tiles for outdoors and pavements with different colors and shapes.

Samples set of concrete tiles for outdoors and pavements with different colors and shapes.

Seaside, white stone quay with stone steps towards the blue sea

*RAW format available. Seaside, white stone quay with stone steps towards the blue sea

*RAW format available

Stone walls and pavements collage

Stone walls and pavements collage

Chair Against the Fence

A solitary chair rests against a fence. A solitary chair rests against a fence

Facade of the building

Facade of the building in pastel colors and a stylish lantern

The rolling hills of Burren and Atlantic Ocean

The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites. The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites.

Paving bricks are widely used in the coating of streets, pavements and footpaths.

Kenyan roads, bodaboda on local road construction with tile pavements Ziwani in Starehe Constituency in Nairobi Kenya

Kenyan roads, bodaboda on local road construction with tile pavements Ziwani in Starehe Constituency in Nairobi Kenya

Street near the Lainici Monastery

The street near the Lainici Monastery

Tiles texture. Pattern of ancient german cobblestone in city downtown. Little granite paving stones. Antique gray pavements

Tiles texture. Pattern of ancient german cobblestone in city downtown. Little granite paving stones. Antique gray pavements

The rolling hills of Burren

The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites.

Selective Focus Photography of Black Bird on Gray Pavements

Selective Focus Photography of Black Bird on Gray Pavements

Archaeological open air museum and temple

Road in the open air archaeological museum of Valle dei templi near Agrigento (Sicily, Italy, Europe) leading to the sunlit and ancient Greek temple of Concordia *with space for text (copyspace). Road in the open air archaeological museum of Valle dei templi near Agrigento (Sicily, Italy, Europe) leading to the sunlit and ancient Greek temple of Concordia *with space for text (copyspace)

Damaged asphalt road with potholes, caused by freeze-thaw cycles in winter. Bad road. Broken pavements sidewalks on sidewalk. pave

Damaged asphalt road with potholes, caused by freeze-thaw cycles in winter. Bad road. Broken pavements sidewalks on sidewalk. pave

Railroad tracks

Railroad tracks crossing at the terminal *RAW format available

Gondola in Venice, painting

Wooden deck stairs with carpet leading towards a beautiful gondola; oil painting illustration. Wooden deck stairs with carpet leading towards a beautiful gondola; oil painting illustration

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Cold milling machines are used for the quick, highly efficient removal of asphalt and concrete pavements.

Woman in Gray Sleeveless Mini Dress Standing on Pavements

Woman in Gray Sleeveless Mini Dress Standing on Pavements

Collection of gem stones, used for astrology, background designs, pavements, walls and all varieties of art work

Artistic view for Atlantic Ocean

The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving isolated rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites. The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving isolated rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites.

The rolling hills of Burren and Atlantic Ocean

The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites. The rolling hills of Burren are composed of limestone pavements with criss-crossing cracks known as grikes, leaving rocks called clints. The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The limestones, which date from the Visean stage of the Lower Carboniferous, formed as sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago. The strata contain fossil corals, crinoids, sea urchins and ammonites.

A man walking in the middle of the road during a snowstorm. Snow-covered pavements. Winter attack in Germany

A man walking in the middle of the road during a snowstorm. Snow-covered pavements. Winter attack in Germany

New concrete slabs for pavements

Concrete blocks for the new pavement. Concrete blocks for the new pavement

Broken pavements sidewalk. Damaged pavement need repair

Broken pavements sidewalk. Damaged pavement need repair

Kenyan roads, local road construction with tile pavements Ziwani in Starehe Constituency in Nairobi Kenya

Kenyan roads, local road construction with tile pavements Ziwani in Starehe Constituency in Nairobi Kenya

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