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Peggy s Cove, Nova Scotia

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Devils marbles outback Australia granite boulders

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Travel around the world for your colorful life .Enjoy the funny trip journey .Top view for copy space some idea your create destination .object cute ,world vintage on color background

Dining tables in the gendarmenmarkt a popular tourist destination in Berlin.

Bench made of stone in beautiful Torrevieja beach, Costa Blanca, Spain

Bench made of stone in beautiful Torrevieja beach, Costa Blanca, Spain

Cruise tourist boat near beach

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO world heritage site and a popular travel destination. Picture of cruise boat taken from top of an island mountain. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO world heritage site and a popular travel destination. Picture of cruise boat taken from top of an island mountain.

Peggy s Cove, Nova Scotia

Peggy s Cove, Nova Scotia

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Hiking, local travel, tourism, summer vacation. Set of flat vector illustration isolated on white background

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

happy and beautiful young Asian woman relaxing enjoying the fresh beauty of gorgeous orange marigold flowers field natural

Happy and beautiful young Asian woman relaxing enjoying the fresh beauty of gorgeous orange marigold flowers field natural landscape in travel destination and holidays Summer trip tourist excursion

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

Melnik Town Street

Dramatic landscape in the popular tourist destination Melnik, Bulgaria. Dramatic landscape in the popular tourist destination Melnik, Bulgaria.

Lovely Island Rangiroa.

Secluded sandy beach on famous travel destination Rangiroa. French Polynesia. Secluded sandy beach on famous travel destination Rangiroa. French Polynesia

Frigiliana Town ( Spain )

Traditional Spanish white village of Frigiliana to be found in the hills above Nerja ( Malaga Province ).
A popular tourist destination. Traditional Spanish white village of Frigiliana to be found in the hills above Nerja ( Malaga Province ).
A popular tourist destination

Panoramic view of Piazza Navona

Panoramic view of Piazza Navona

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

Mexican frame icon set vector design

Mexican frame icon set design, Mexico culture tourism landmark latin and party theme Vector illustration. Mexican frame icon set design, Mexico culture tourism landmark latin and party theme Vector illustration

Portugal Obidos; typical street

Portugal, Obidos: traditional street with small white and blue houses and red tiles a typical view of this touristic destination ; detail of the blue walls. Portugal, Obidos: traditional street with small white and blue houses and red tiles a typical view of this touristic destination ; detail of the blue walls

Giant Sculpture

Giant Sculpture at Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, tourist destination in Bangkok, Thailand

Beautiful lagoon destination

Photo of a beautiful beach in the sun. Photo of a beautiful beach in the sun

A road to Mt. St. Helen's Observatory center.

A road leading to the last destination, the visitors observation center at Mt. St. Helen's. A road leading to the last destination, the visitors observation center at Mt. St. Helen's.

River meets Ocean

Indian Ocean and Moore River, north of Perth in Western Australia, almost meet, just a narrow stretch of beach keeps both waters apart. A popular weekend destination for people living in Perth. Indian Ocean and Moore River, north of Perth in Western Australia, almost meet, just a narrow stretch of beach keeps both waters apart. A popular weekend destination for people living in Perth.

Atoll Rangiroa in French Polynesia

Secluded sandy beach on famous travel destination Atoll Rangiroa. French Polynesia. Secluded sandy beach on famous travel destination Atoll Rangiroa. French Polynesia

Roman columns in amman

Roman columns in amman

Golden Giant at Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, tourist destination in Bangkok, Thailand

A woman tourist in the center of Prague with a phone in the hands of

A young smiling woman tourist in sportswear and headphones walking in the center of Prague with a phone in the hands of. travel guide, tourism in Europe, woman tourist with smartphone on the street. A young smiling woman tourist in sportswear and headphones walking in the center of Prague with a phone in the hands of. travel guide, tourism in Europe, woman tourist with smartphone on the street

Travel destination Rome map push pin blur

Push pin pointing St. Peter´s square on Vatican city map. Push pin pointing St. Peter´s square on Vatican city map

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

Tourist Destination

Tourists at the Khafre Pyramid in Giza,Egypt. Tourists at the Khafre Pyramid in Giza,Egypt.

Typical houses and canal of Bruges

Typical houses and canals of Bruges, Belgium, a wonderful destination, in Europe for making a travel. Typical houses and canals of Bruges, Belgium, a wonderful destination, in Europe for making a travel.

Piazza Navona

Matai Bay Panorama 2, Northland, New Zealand

A beautiful panorama of Matai Bay, a popular tourist destination in Doubtless Bay, Northland, New Zealand. A beautiful panorama of Matai Bay, a popular tourist destination in Doubtless Bay, Northland, New Zealand.

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

Mountain

Boats in harbor of Valletta, capital of Malta. Scenic view of maltese coast with ships and traditional houses. Popular famous

Boats in harbor of Valletta, capital of Malta. Scenic view of maltese coast with ships and traditional houses. Popular famous travel tourism destination island Malta. Sea landscape

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona

Golden Garuda at Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, tourist destination in Bangkok, Thailand

Piazza Navona

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

Giant Sculpture

Giant Sculpture at Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, tourist destination in Bangkok, Thailand

Amazing Sunset Beach on the coast of Portugal.

Amazing Sunset Beach on the coast of Portugal. Panoramic landscape of a holiday destination. Fine art seascape.

Rocks in Cappadocia

Warm Glow of Sunset on the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, Popular Travel Destination in Central Turkey. Warm Glow of Sunset on the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, Popular Travel Destination in Central Turkey

Happy and beautiful young Asian woman wearing traditional hat enjoying excited the fresh beauty of orange marigold flowers field n

Happy and beautiful young Asian woman wearing traditional hat enjoying excited the fresh beauty of orange marigold flowers field natural landscape in travel destination holidays Summer trip

Resort Lagoon Rangiroa

Famous travel destination Lagoon Rangiroa with over water bungalows. French Polynesia. Famous travel destination Lagoon Rangiroa with over water bungalows. French Polynesia

Pingyao scene-Stores and streets

Pingyao scene-Stores and streets

Coastal, Destination, Grass

Thailand exotic sand beach and boats in asian tropical island

Thailand exotic sand beach and boats in asian tropical island

The beach in Nice, France.

Nice, France on the mediterranean coast is a vacation destination. Nice, France on the mediterranean coast is a vacation destination.

Caribbean - Make Your Escape!

A view of a lone kayak can on a beautful white sandy beach. This shot was taken on Isla Pasion, a popular tourist destination for cruise ship passengers when visiting Cozumel, Mexico. The beach is a popular wedding location and was once used for a location shoot for a Corona beer ad. A view of a lone kayak can on a beautful white sandy beach. This shot was taken on Isla Pasion, a popular tourist destination for cruise ship passengers when visiting Cozumel, Mexico. The beach is a popular wedding location and was once used for a location shoot for a Corona beer ad.

Fisherman Shed

Portugal, Alentejo: village of Monsaraz

Portugal, monsaraz; traditional view with small white houses and red tiles a typical image of this touristic destination. Portugal, monsaraz; traditional view with small white houses and red tiles a typical image of this touristic destination

Giant Sculpture

The Giant sculpture in the Grand Palace and The Emerald Buddha Temple, tourist destination in Bangkok, Thailand

Cappadocia, the famous and popular tourist destination at Turkey, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features.

Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

Dock leading into Carbibean water

Sit on this dock and let your worries fade away. Isla Pasion is a private beach paradise, in Cozumel, Mexico, a popular cruise port destination. Sit on this dock and let your worries fade away. Isla Pasion is a private beach paradise, in Cozumel, Mexico, a popular cruise port destination.

Destination New York

The view of Manhattan landmark, New York City. The view of Manhattan landmark, New York City.

Paradise destination in Thailand sea. Paradise destination in Thailand sea

Budapest Parliament along the Danube in panoramic night view

The Hungarian Parliament in Neo Gothic style from across the Danube in panoramic night view with tour boat under black sky. Famous, popular Budapest landmark and tourist attraction. Budapest nightscape. Tourism and travel concept. The Hungarian Parliament in Neo Gothic style from across the Danube in panoramic night view with tour boat under black sky. Famous, popular Budapest landmark and tourist attraction. Budapest nightscape. Tourism and travel concept.

Famous travel destination of thailand grand palace

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