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Kumartul, Durga Puja

Kumartul, Durga Puja

Poster of Aung San Suu Kyi

Poster of Aung San Suu Kyi

Jumps - Parkour

Jumps - Parkour

Poverty - Tunisia

Poverty - Tunisia

El Castillo - Chichen Itza - Mexico

El Castillo - Chichen Itza - Mexico

Tunisia- Ali

Hands at play

Church and Convent of Las Capuchinas, Antigua

Church and Convent of Las Capuchinas, Antigua

Drinking water in India

Drinking water in India

Craco, Basilicata

Craco, Basilicata

Dung cakes-India

Dung cakes-India

Rose of the Desert

Rose of the Desert

Chocolate trade - Oaxaca

Chocolate trade - Oaxaca

Horus - Edfu

Silk hand loom, Cambodia

Silk hand loom, Cambodia

Petra-Donkey

Abu Simbel -Egypt

Abu Simbel -Egypt

Temple of Vesta - Rome

Temple of Vesta - Rome

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park

Dandelion blow ball

Dandelion blow ball

The Kiss, Berlin

The Kiss, Berlin

Reichstag dome, Berlin

Reichstag dome, Berlin

Education in Cambodia

Education in Cambodia

Abu Simbel

MILAGROS - Our Lady of Guadalupe

MILAGROS - Our Lady of Guadalupe

Parkour, Rome

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Detail of roman ruin in Petra

Holy water, St. Peters

Saint Peters Square (Italian: Piazza San Pietro) is located directly in front of St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome (the Piazza borders to the East the rione of Borgo). In this picture a Coat of Arms of the Holy Pope, incorporating the Popee tiara and the Holy Key set above the colonnades square. Next to it a statue of Virgin Mary. Saint Peters Square (Italian: Piazza San Pietro) is located directly in front of St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome (the Piazza borders to the East the rione of Borgo). In this picture a Coat of Arms of the Holy Pope, incorporating the Popee tiara and the Holy Key set above the colonnades square. Next to it a statue of Virgin Mary.

Dune in Wadi Run, desert in Jordan, south of Petra. Dune in Wadi Run, desert in Jordan, south of Petra.

Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples in Nubia, southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser about 230 km southwest of Aswan (about 300 km by road). The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Nubian Monuments, which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan).

Foot prints desert

Red sand desert in Wadi Rum-Jordania. Red sand desert in Wadi Rum-Jordania

Petra, the fabled rose red city, half as old as time, is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. In this picture a kattle of jordan bedouin tea boiling on a camp fire of juniper wood. Teas are often offered to tourists that stop at the many stall to buy goods and souvenires. Petra, the fabled rose red city, half as old as time, is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. In this picture a kattle of jordan bedouin tea boiling on a camp fire of juniper wood. Teas are often offered to tourists that stop at the many stall to buy goods and souvenires.

Confetti - carneval

Confetti is a multitude of pieces of paper, mylar or metallic material which is usually thrown at parades and celebrations, especially weddings (and game shows, following the end of a milestone or the occasion of a big win). Confetti is a multitude of pieces of paper, mylar or metallic material which is usually thrown at parades and celebrations, especially weddings (and game shows, following the end of a milestone or the occasion of a big win).

Carvings at Bayon temple

Bayon is famous for it's incredible carvings around it's galleries. Many stories are depicted, amongst them the typical myth stories and some about everyday life in Cambodia. these carvings are exposed to the elements are in pretty bad shape in some places. Bayon is famous for it's incredible carvings around it's galleries. Many stories are depicted, amongst them the typical myth stories and some about everyday life in Cambodia. these carvings are exposed to the elements are in pretty bad shape in some places.

Second-hand clothes sold in the main square of medieval village of Calcata, Rome by hippy community. Second-hand clothes sold in the main square of medieval village of Calcata, Rome by hippy community.

The original sacred island of Philae is now beneath Lake Nasser. Between 1972 and 1980 the temples on this island were dismantled and rebuilt on a higher nearby island, which has been renamed Philae. This temple complex was an important cult center in Greco-Roman times and a popular tourist spot for 18th and 19th century travelers. However, these visitors saw brightly painted capitals--before the temple complex was submerged in the waters of the Aswan Dam. The complex was dismantled and relocated to a nearby island in connection to the UNESCO project started because of the construction of the High Dam, after being partly flooded by the first Aswan Dam for half a century. The original sacred island of Philae is now beneath Lake Nasser. Between 1972 and 1980 the temples on this island were dismantled and rebuilt on a higher nearby island, which has been renamed Philae. This temple complex was an important cult center in Greco-Roman times and a popular tourist spot for 18th and 19th century travelers. However, these visitors saw brightly painted capitals--before the temple complex was submerged in the waters of the Aswan Dam. The complex was dismantled and relocated to a nearby island in connection to the UNESCO project started because of the construction of the High Dam, after being partly flooded by the first Aswan Dam for half a century.

Fontecchio, center

Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed. Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed

Fontecchio, center

Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed. Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed

U Bein Bridge was built across Taungthaman Lake in the mid 1800’s out of teak posts. It’s said to be the longest teak bridge in the world at 1.2km long and is the sole link between Amarapura and Taungthaman village. Obviously an attraction, it’s also in heavy use by the locals including a stream of monks on their daily errands.

San Marco, Gondolas

The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. Gondolas are hand made using 8 different types of wood (fir, oak, cherry, walnut, elm, mahogany, larch and lime) and are composed of 280 pieces. The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. Gondolas are hand made using 8 different types of wood (fir, oak, cherry, walnut, elm, mahogany, larch and lime) and are composed of 280 pieces

Rice fields, Bali

The emerald-green rice terraces in the river gorge north of Tegallalang village in central Bali (see photo) are generally considered to offer travelers the best photo opportunity. Other popular lush-green and well-tended Balinese rice paddy sites include those in the Ubud area (including Sayan) and in Pupuan, Jatiluwih. Tabanan and Tirtagangga. The emerald-green rice terraces in the river gorge north of Tegallalang village in central Bali (see photo) are generally considered to offer travelers the best photo opportunity. Other popular lush-green and well-tended Balinese rice paddy sites include those in the Ubud area (including Sayan) and in Pupuan, Jatiluwih. Tabanan and Tirtagangga.

Kasbah - Morocco

A kasbahis a type of medina, Islamic city, or fortress.
It was a place for the local leader to live and as a defense when the city was under attack. A kasbah has high walls which usually have no windows. Sometimes, they were built on the top of hill to make them easier to defend. Some of them were also placed near the entrance of harbors.

Having a kasbah built was a sign of wealth of some families in the city. Almost all cities had their kasbah, this building being something necessary for the city to survive. A kasbahis a type of medina, Islamic city, or fortress.
It was a place for the local leader to live and as a defense when the city was under attack. A kasbah has high walls which usually have no windows. Sometimes, they were built on the top of hill to make them easier to defend. Some of them were also placed near the entrance of harbors.

Having a kasbah built was a sign of wealth of some families in the city. Almost all cities had their kasbah, this building being something necessary for the city to survive.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

The building in Spreebogen, which is the largest and most modern crossing station in Europe, effectively combines striking architecture with the mobility requirements of the 21st century. Every day, some 1100 long-distance, regional and rapid transit trains call at the 14 platforms on two different levels. The building in Spreebogen, which is the largest and most modern crossing station in Europe, effectively combines striking architecture with the mobility requirements of the 21st century. Every day, some 1100 long-distance, regional and rapid transit trains call at the 14 platforms on two different levels.

Jerash - columns

Jerash is known for the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa. Jerash is considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East. It was a city of the Decapolis. After the Roman conquest in 63 BC, Jerash and the land surrounding it were annexed by the Roman province of Syria, and later joined the Decapolis cities. Jerash is known for the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa. Jerash is considered one of the most important and best preserved Roman cities in the Near East. It was a city of the Decapolis. After the Roman conquest in 63 BC, Jerash and the land surrounding it were annexed by the Roman province of Syria, and later joined the Decapolis cities.

Castel SantAngelo2

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel SantAngelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The popes converted the structure into a castle, beginning in the 14th century; Pope Nicholas III connected the castle to St. Peters Basilica by a covered fortified corridor called the Passetto di Borgo. The fortress was the refuge of Pope Clement VII from the siege of Charles Vs Landsknechte during the Sack of Rome (1527), in which Benvenuto Cellini describes strolling the ramparts and shooting enemy soldiers. The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel SantAngelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The popes converted the structure into a castle, beginning in the 14th century; Pope Nicholas III connected the castle to St. Peters Basilica by a covered fortified corridor called the Passetto di Borgo. The fortress was the refuge of Pope Clement VII from the siege of Charles Vs Landsknechte during the Sack of Rome (1527), in which Benvenuto Cellini describes strolling the ramparts and shooting enemy soldiers.

With the eruption of the permanent incisor (front) teeth and 6 year molars, if oral-space is not enough, teeth may grow astay and treatment is needed. Treatment concerns deal with jaw malrelationships and dental realignment problems. This is an excellent stage to start treatment, when indicated, as your child’s hard and soft tissues are usually very responsive to orthodontic or orthopedic forces. With the eruption of the permanent incisor (front) teeth and 6 year molars, if oral-space is not enough, teeth may grow astay and treatment is needed. Treatment concerns deal with jaw malrelationships and dental realignment problems. This is an excellent stage to start treatment, when indicated, as your child’s hard and soft tissues are usually very responsive to orthodontic or orthopedic forces.

Dune-footprints

Red sand desert of Wadi Rum (Jordan), a small mammal - probably a desert mouse -left its footprint on a dune. Red sand desert of Wadi Rum (Jordan), a small mammal - probably a desert mouse -left its footprint on a dune.

Fontecchio, center

Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368â€“1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed. Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368â€“1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed

Banteay Srei - Angkor

Located 20km (12mi) north of Angkor, this small but exquisite little jewel of a temple was built by Yajnavaraha, an official of Rajendravarman (944-968) and guru of Jayavarman V (968-1000). As if to make up for its diminutive size (the first, inner, enclosure is a mere 24m, about 80', square), Banteay Srei (pronounced BAHN-tay SHREE) is carved on every square inch with outstanding fineness and detail.
The temple's second enclosure with gopura is seen here, from just slightly north of east, reflected in the surrounding moat. Located 20km (12mi) north of Angkor, this small but exquisite little jewel of a temple was built by Yajnavaraha, an official of Rajendravarman (944-968) and guru of Jayavarman V (968-1000). As if to make up for its diminutive size (the first, inner, enclosure is a mere 24m, about 80', square), Banteay Srei (pronounced BAHN-tay SHREE) is carved on every square inch with outstanding fineness and detail.
The temple's second enclosure with gopura is seen here, from just slightly north of east, reflected in the surrounding moat.

Chott el-Gharsa

On the southern border of Chott el Gharsa near the Algerian border lies the filming locations for various scenes in Episode I of Star Wars. On the southern border of Chott el Gharsa near the Algerian border lies the filming locations for various scenes in Episode I of Star Wars.

Petra-Souvenires

Petra, the fabled rose red city, half as old as time, is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. As many as 100,000 visitors come to Petra every year and souvenires stalls are pread all over the site. In this picture a detail of a indian-made mobile sold in Petra. Petra, the fabled rose red city, half as old as time, is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. As many as 100,000 visitors come to Petra every year and souvenires stalls are pread all over the site. In this picture a detail of a indian-made mobile sold in Petra.

Fountain of Shame - Palermo

This lovely square is Palermo's most famous. Its beautiful but controversial fountain, originally intended for a Tuscan villa, is bedecked with nude statues and mythological monsters -- thus, it was called Fontana della Vergogna, or Fountain of Shame, by outraged churchgoers. San Giuseppe dei Teatini is the church directly to the west; the eastern end of the square is flanked by Chiesa Santa Catarina. On the south axis stands Palazzo Pretorio, the city hall. Note the plaque on the front of the building commemorating Garibaldi's 1860 triumph, ending the Bourbon reign in Sicily. This lovely square is Palermo's most famous. Its beautiful but controversial fountain, originally intended for a Tuscan villa, is bedecked with nude statues and mythological monsters -- thus, it was called Fontana della Vergogna, or Fountain of Shame, by outraged churchgoers. San Giuseppe dei Teatini is the church directly to the west; the eastern end of the square is flanked by Chiesa Santa Catarina. On the south axis stands Palazzo Pretorio, the city hall. Note the plaque on the front of the building commemorating Garibaldi's 1860 triumph, ending the Bourbon reign in Sicily.

Fontecchio, fountain

Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of LAquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed. Historic center of Fontecchio (Abruzzo - Italy), more than 3 years after earthquake. In this picture the 14th century fountain. Fontecchio is a comune and town in the Province of LAquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. History[edit] There is archaeological evidence of the Roman settlement of Fonticulanum down on the Aterno river. In the Middle Ages a castle was built on top of the hill and the population moved up there. The condottiero Braccio da Montone (Fortebraccio) (1368–1424) tried and failed to capture the castle in the 14th century. The earthquake caused damage to many buildings in the medieval center of Fontecchio. Several buildings also collapsed

Mahamuni Buddha, mandalay

The Mahamuni Buddha image is housed in a small chamber, seated on a throne in a divine posture known as the Bhumisparsa Mudra. This posture or mudra symbolises Buddha's vanquishing of Mara). The legs are crossed with feet turned inwards, and the right hand touches the ground ritualistically, as a witness of his past deeds.Consequent to the frequent application of gold leaves, the coating of gold (thickness 15 centimetres (5.9 in)) has given a shapeless contour to the Mahamuni image. However, it is also noted that the right hand, crown and other iconographic characteristics of royalty are free of gold leaf covering, which gives an impression that these were later additions to the original image of the Mahamuni. The Mahamuni Buddha image is housed in a small chamber, seated on a throne in a divine posture known as the Bhumisparsa Mudra. This posture or mudra symbolises Buddha's vanquishing of Mara). The legs are crossed with feet turned inwards, and the right hand touches the ground ritualistically, as a witness of his past deeds.Consequent to the frequent application of gold leaves, the coating of gold (thickness 15 centimetres (5.9 in)) has given a shapeless contour to the Mahamuni image. However, it is also noted that the right hand, crown and other iconographic characteristics of royalty are free of gold leaf covering, which gives an impression that these were later additions to the original image of the Mahamuni.

The Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou

Moroc-The Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, is a 'fortified city', or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. is a term describing a Berber village consisting of generally attached houses, often having collective granaries and other structures (mosque, bath, oven, shops) widespread among the oasis populations of the Maghreb (northern Africa.) Ksars are sometimes situated in mountain locations to make defense easier; they often are entirely within a single, continuous wall. The building material of the entire structure is normally adobe, or cut stone and adobe. The idea of the ksar as a granary is a confused notion of two things, the granary itself, found within a ksar, and the ksar, which is a village, normally with granaries within it. Ksars form one the main manifestations of Berber architecture.

Desert Jerboa - Footprints

Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, footprints of a small mammal:the Desert Jerboa. Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, footprints of a small mammal:the Desert Jerboa

Buddha wooden tablet

The Buddha sitting in meditation, surrounded by demons of Mara, painted on wooden tablet. For sale in an antique shop. The Buddha sitting in meditation, surrounded by demons of Mara, painted on wooden tablet. For sale in an antique shop.

Castel Sant'Angelo 1

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel Sant'Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum.
The popes converted the structure into a castle, beginning in the 14th century; Pope Nicholas III connected the castle to St. Peter's Basilica by a covered fortified corridor called the Passetto di Borgo. The fortress was the refuge of Pope Clement VII from the siege of Charles V's Landsknechte during the Sack of Rome (1527), in which Benvenuto Cellini describes strolling the ramparts and shooting enemy soldiers. The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel Sant'Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum.
The popes converted the structure into a castle, beginning in the 14th century; Pope Nicholas III connected the castle to St. Peter's Basilica by a covered fortified corridor called the Passetto di Borgo. The fortress was the refuge of Pope Clement VII from the siege of Charles V's Landsknechte during the Sack of Rome (1527), in which Benvenuto Cellini describes strolling the ramparts and shooting enemy soldiers.

Flag-Monastery/Petra

The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the 1st century BCE. It was dedicated to Obodas I and is believed to be the symposium of Obodas the god. This information is inscribed on the ruins of the Monastery. Here the jordanian flag flapping in front, the Monastery in the background. The Monastery, Petra's largest monument, dates from the 1st century BCE. It was dedicated to Obodas I and is believed to be the symposium of Obodas the god. This information is inscribed on the ruins of the Monastery. Here the jordanian flag flapping in front, the Monastery in the background.

North gate - Angkor Wat

The faces on the 23 m towers at the city gates (which are later additions to the main structure) take after those of the Bayon, and pose the same problems of interpretation. They may represent the king himself, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, guardians of the empire's cardinal points, or some combination of these. A causeway spans the moat in front of each tower: these have a row of devas on the left and asuras on the right, each row holding a naga in the attitude of a tug-of-war. This appears to be a reference to the myth, popular in Angkor, of the Churning of the Sea of Milk. The faces on the 23 m towers at the city gates (which are later additions to the main structure) take after those of the Bayon, and pose the same problems of interpretation. They may represent the king himself, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, guardians of the empire's cardinal points, or some combination of these. A causeway spans the moat in front of each tower: these have a row of devas on the left and asuras on the right, each row holding a naga in the attitude of a tug-of-war. This appears to be a reference to the myth, popular in Angkor, of the Churning of the Sea of Milk.

Park - Royal Palace - Caserta

The garden, a typical example of the baroque extension of formal vistas, stretch for 120 ha, partly on hilly terrain. It is inspired by the park of Versailles, but it is commonly regarded as superior in beauty. The park starts from the back façade of the palace, flanking a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades. There is a botanical garden, called The English Garden, in the upper part designed in the 1780s by Carlo Vanvitelli and the London-trained plantsman-designer John Graefer, recommended to Sir William Hamilton by Sir Joseph Banks.[3] It is an early Continental example of an English garden in the svelte naturalistic taste of Capability Brown.
The fountains and cascades, each filling a vasca (basin), with architecture and hydraulics by Luigi Vanvitelli at intervals along a wide straight canal that runs to the horizon, rivalled those at Peterhof outside St. Petersburg. The garden, a typical example of the baroque extension of formal vistas, stretch for 120 ha, partly on hilly terrain. It is inspired by the park of Versailles, but it is commonly regarded as superior in beauty. The park starts from the back façade of the palace, flanking a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades. There is a botanical garden, called The English Garden, in the upper part designed in the 1780s by Carlo Vanvitelli and the London-trained plantsman-designer John Graefer, recommended to Sir William Hamilton by Sir Joseph Banks.[3] It is an early Continental example of an English garden in the svelte naturalistic taste of Capability Brown.
The fountains and cascades, each filling a vasca (basin), with architecture and hydraulics by Luigi Vanvitelli at intervals along a wide straight canal that runs to the horizon, rivalled those at Peterhof outside St. Petersburg.

Buddhas at Sagaing, Mandalay

Statues of Buddha at Sagaing, Mandalay. Statues of Buddha at Sagaing, Mandalay

El Castillo - Chichen Itza

Dominating the main platform of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as El Castillo (the castle). This step pyramid, slightly more than 29 meters high, consists of a series of square terraces, each slightly more than 2.5 meters high, with a 6-meter-high temple at the top. The sides of the pyramid are approximately 55.3 meters at the base and rise at an angle of 53 degrees, although that varies slightly for each side. The four faces of the pyramid have protruding stairways that rise at a 45-degree angle. At the base of the balustrades of the northern staircase are carved heads of a serpent. Dominating the main platform of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as El Castillo (the castle). This step pyramid, slightly more than 29 meters high, consists of a series of square terraces, each slightly more than 2.5 meters high, with a 6-meter-high temple at the top. The sides of the pyramid are approximately 55.3 meters at the base and rise at an angle of 53 degrees, although that varies slightly for each side. The four faces of the pyramid have protruding stairways that rise at a 45-degree angle. At the base of the balustrades of the northern staircase are carved heads of a serpent.

Phnom Penh - HM King Ang Doung Stupa

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh was constructed over a century ago to serve as the residence of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a venue for the performance of court ceremony and ritual and as a symbol of the Kingdom. It serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk. In this picture the Stupa of HM King, Ang Doung Stupa containing the ashes of the King Ang Doung (1845-1860), founder of the current dynasty and the great-great-great grandfather to King Sihamoni. Constructed in 1908. The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh was constructed over a century ago to serve as the residence of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a venue for the performance of court ceremony and ritual and as a symbol of the Kingdom. It serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk. In this picture the Stupa of HM King, Ang Doung Stupa containing the ashes of the King Ang Doung (1845-1860), founder of the current dynasty and the great-great-great grandfather to King Sihamoni. Constructed in 1908.

Berlin, Alte Nationalgalerie

The Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) in Berlin is a gallery showing a collection of Classical, Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist and early Modernist artwork, all of which belong to the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The museum is situated on Museum Island, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. The Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) in Berlin is a gallery showing a collection of Classical, Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist and early Modernist artwork, all of which belong to the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The museum is situated on Museum Island, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site.

Group of Diana and Actaeon - Caserta

The famous group of Diana and Actaeon, the work of the sculptors Paolo Persico, Pietro Solan and Angelo Brunelll.Actaeon, who had dared to look as Diana while she bathed, has already been transformed into a stag, and the hounds that will tear him to pieces are about to launch themselves on him. The second part of the group shows Diana, surrounded by Nymphs, as she prepares to bathe; chronologically, therefore, it precedes the first. The Caroline Aqueduct To the sides of the Cascade are two roads which both lead to the grotto from which flows the water brought there by the imposing Caroline Aqueduct. This viaduct-borne aqueduct was specially built by Vanvitelll to provide the Park with water. The famous group of Diana and Actaeon, the work of the sculptors Paolo Persico, Pietro Solan and Angelo Brunelll.Actaeon, who had dared to look as Diana while she bathed, has already been transformed into a stag, and the hounds that will tear him to pieces are about to launch themselves on him. The second part of the group shows Diana, surrounded by Nymphs, as she prepares to bathe; chronologically, therefore, it precedes the first. The Caroline Aqueduct To the sides of the Cascade are two roads which both lead to the grotto from which flows the water brought there by the imposing Caroline Aqueduct. This viaduct-borne aqueduct was specially built by Vanvitelll to provide the Park with water.

Devas - Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Approaching the gate, we cross a moat via a 50 meter brick road (and no, it's not yellow). On one side of the bridge are 54 devas (guardian gods) that are permanently reenacting the famous tug of war in Churning of the Sea of Milk. They tug on the tail of the giant serpent, while the asuras (demons) tug on the head on the other side of the bridge. Approaching the gate, we cross a moat via a 50 meter brick road (and no, it's not yellow). On one side of the bridge are 54 devas (guardian gods) that are permanently reenacting the famous tug of war in Churning of the Sea of Milk. They tug on the tail of the giant serpent, while the asuras (demons) tug on the head on the other side of the bridge.

Wadu Rum - rupestral engravings

In Wadi-Rum, it is the wind that throughout the millennia has eroded the rocks, thus creating the picturesque landscapes with reddish sands.
Already inhabited in prehistoric times; as witnessed by the finds of stone tools dating to the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods , this great valley was roamed for millennia by hunters and nomads, who left interesting traces of their passage .Most of these are graffiti , rupestral engravings both on the rocks and rock walls and inside natural caves , presumably ranging in time from the 4th millennium BC up almost to the present . In Wadi-Rum, it is the wind that throughout the millennia has eroded the rocks, thus creating the picturesque landscapes with reddish sands.
Already inhabited in prehistoric times; as witnessed by the finds of stone tools dating to the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods , this great valley was roamed for millennia by hunters and nomads, who left interesting traces of their passage .Most of these are graffiti , rupestral engravings both on the rocks and rock walls and inside natural caves , presumably ranging in time from the 4th millennium BC up almost to the present .

Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque - Mexico

Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque. The structure consists of a temple structure that sits atop an eight-stepped pyramid (for a total of nine levels). The five entrances in the front of the building are surrounded by piers bearing both carved images and the hieroglyphic texts in Maya script for which the temple was named. Inside the temple, a stairway leads to the crypt containing the sarcophagus of Pakal. Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque. The structure consists of a temple structure that sits atop an eight-stepped pyramid (for a total of nine levels). The five entrances in the front of the building are surrounded by piers bearing both carved images and the hieroglyphic texts in Maya script for which the temple was named. Inside the temple, a stairway leads to the crypt containing the sarcophagus of Pakal.

Face-tower of the South Gate, Angkor

The ruins of Angkor are located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap). Here a Face-tower of the South Gate, showing Avalokiteshvaras enigmatic smile. The ruins of Angkor are located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap). Here a Face-tower of the South Gate, showing Avalokiteshvaras enigmatic smile.

Fountain at Royal Palace - Caserta

The Fountain of Diana and Actaeon (sculptures by Paolo Persico, Brunelli, Pietro Solari). The Fountain of Diana and Actaeon (sculptures by Paolo Persico, Brunelli, Pietro Solari)

U Bein Bridge - Mandalay, Myanmar

U Bein Bridge was built across Taungthaman Lake in the mid 1800’s out of teak posts. It’s said to be the longest teak bridge in the world at 1.2km long and is the sole link between Amarapura and Taungthaman village. Obviously an attraction, it’s also in heavy use by the locals including a stream of monks on their daily errands. U Bein Bridge was built across Taungthaman Lake in the mid 1800’s out of teak posts. It’s said to be the longest teak bridge in the world at 1.2km long and is the sole link between Amarapura and Taungthaman village. Obviously an attraction, it’s also in heavy use by the locals including a stream of monks on their daily errands.

El Castillo -Chichen Itza & Sombrero

Dominating the main platform of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as El Castillo (the castle). This step pyramid, slightly more than 29 meters high, consists of a series of square terraces, each slightly more than 2.5 meters high, with a 6-meter-high temple at the top. The sides of the pyramid are approximately 55.3 meters at the base and rise at an angle of 53 degrees, although that varies slightly for each side. The four faces of the pyramid have protruding stairways that rise at a 45-degree angle. At the base of the balustrades of the northern staircase are carved heads of a serpent. Dominating the main platform of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as El Castillo (the castle). This step pyramid, slightly more than 29 meters high, consists of a series of square terraces, each slightly more than 2.5 meters high, with a 6-meter-high temple at the top. The sides of the pyramid are approximately 55.3 meters at the base and rise at an angle of 53 degrees, although that varies slightly for each side. The four faces of the pyramid have protruding stairways that rise at a 45-degree angle. At the base of the balustrades of the northern staircase are carved heads of a serpent.

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