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  • Thebes. Egypt. Sun light illuminates the colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_032.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_011.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_035.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Sun light illuminates the colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_033.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_016.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_015.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_012.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_010.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_009.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_008.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_007.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_005.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_006.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_001.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_014.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_013.tif
  • Egypt. Tree roots at the Mortuary of Queen Hapshepsut that were brought to Egypt from her expedition to the Land of Punt (Eritrea or Somalia).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_050.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_047.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_045.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_042.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful reilef Temple of Queen Hatshepsut showing Amun, the chief god of Thebes, before a table of offerings.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_039.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Capital of the God Hathor at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_037.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. View of the desert plain from The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_031.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The face of Hapshepsut at The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_030.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_027.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Sanctuary of Amun at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_023.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Stone vultures guard the upper terrace entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_019.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Stone vultures guard the upper terrace entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_017.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
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  • Thebes. Egypt. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut relief including the Anhk, the  symbol of eternal life.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_048.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_046.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_043.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_044.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Relief showing the goddess Hathor in the form of a cow licking the hand of Hatshepsut at theTemple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_041.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful reilef Temple of Queen Hatshepsut showing Amun, the chief god of Thebes, before a table of offerings.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_040.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_038.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Capital of the God Hathor at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_036.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. View of the desert plain from The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_034.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The face of Hapshepsut at The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_029.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_025.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_026.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_024.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_022.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Stone vultures guard the upper terrace entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_020.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_021.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Stone vultures guard the upper terrace entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_018.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_004.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut colourful relief showing a festival scene with soldiers runing forward carrying branches of trees along with their axes.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_002.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_003.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Statues of Hapshepsut in the upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_028.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the first floor of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_051.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the first floor of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_052.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_049.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_048.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_050.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_046.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the traditional colourful pillow cases and wall decorations inside the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has whose displays include traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_044.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the traditional colourful pillow cases and wall decorations inside the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has whose displays include traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_043.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_053.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_045.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and woodwork on the first floor Yusuf Karamanli House. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. It is now used has been restored to its former glory and now is used as a museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_047.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the prominent bedroom display of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has now displays traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century. The restored house has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls
    LIbya_Tripoli_042.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the open courtyard of the Yusuf Karamanli House which has a central fountain surrounded by arcades, colonnades, balconies and elaborate, colourful and lavish tile work and cravings on its walls. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
    LIbya_Tripoli_007.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Chiesa S.Brigida (Church of Santa Brigida) located at Piazza Farnese. Built in 1513 and restored in 18th century the small convent church is dedicated to the Swedish Saint Bridget and the facade and the interior bear the coat of arms of Pope Clemens XI.
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  • Aventino. Rome. Italy.  View of the courtyard, bell tower and façade of the Basilica Church of SS. Santi Bonifacio e Alessio (St.Alexis) on Aventine Hill in Rome.  The church was originally built in the 5th century and was dedicated to Saint Boniface. In 1247 it was also dedicated to Saint Alexius. Over time the building was renewed and its current appearance owes itself to a large restoration in the 18th century. The Romanesque bell tower dates from 1217.
    Aventine_Rome_Italy_012.tif
  • Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_092.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli which divides the upper level of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_086.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_083.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the upper level of the monumental staircase which ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome's Botanical Garden. The staircase upper level is divided by a sequence of small cascading fountains known as Fontana Degli Zampilli. The staircase was built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.
    Orto_Botanico_Rome_Italy_080.tif
  • Rome. Italy. A tree lined avenue leads to the 18th century Triumphal type arch (Arco di Settimo Severo) at the Villa Borghese Gardens, the second largest public park in Rome. The park which is in the heart of Rome is one of Europe’s most elegant parks and features a lake, temples, fountains, statues, small zoo and several museums. It’s a pleasure to walk or bike through its leafy lanes and watch Romans and tourists at play or relaxing and escape the hectic streets of Rome. Italy.
    Villa_Borghese_Gardens_Rome_Italy_09...tif
  • Villa Doria Pamphili. Rome. Italy. View of the statue of Pan and the decorated stage wall, the only remaining feature of the open air theatre at the Villa Doria Pamphili on the Janiculum Hill. Designed by Alessandro Algardi, the wall features various ancient themes including some representing scenes from the Greek region of Arcadia which was fashionable at the time. The statue of Pan, Greek god of shepherds and rustic music and pan pipes dates from the 18th century and is placed in the centre of theatre. The Villa was laid out under the direction of Alessandro Algardi in the 17th century for Prince Camillo Pamphili nephew of Pope Innocent X. The villa and its surrounding grounds form Rome’s largest Public Park and is a haven for joggers and picnickers.
    Villa_Doria_Pamphili_Rome_Italy_032.tif
  • Bust sculpture flanking the cascades of the Fountain of Venus and Adonis at the Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta, Italy. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. View from behind the fountain of Ceres along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres across the park in a straight line from the great waterfall to the Royal Palace. Designed so as to rival to rival and even overshadow Versailles, the avenue is lined by narrow lawns and punctuated by cascades, ponds, groups of statues and fountains with mythological themes. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_171.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy.  View from behind the fountain of Venus and Adonis along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres across the park in a straight line to the Royal Palace. Designed so as to rival to rival and even overshadow Versailles, the avenue is lined by narrow lawns and punctuated by cascades, ponds, groups of statues and fountains with mythological themes. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_170.tif
  • View of the fountain of Diana and Actaeon at the Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta, Italy. The great cascade, a waterfall some 75 metres high plunges into the fountain.  The sculpture group in picture is of the goddess Diana, the patron of chastity who is bathing and is surrounded by nymphs. . The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_165.tif
  • View of the Fountain of Venus and Adonis at the Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta, Italy. This fountain group of sculptures represents the kneeling goddess asking her lover to take care during the hunt as she fears for his safety, as the jealous god Mars has taken on the appearance of a wild boar with the aim of killing him. Cherubs and nymphs surround the figures standing on the travertine reef. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_152.tif
  • View of the fountain of Ceres at the Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta, Italy. The fountain of Ceres consists of statues of Ceres, sea nymphs, tritons, dolphins playing the buccina horn and Anapo and Simeto the river-gods. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of the fountain of Ceres at the Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta, Italy. The fountain of Ceres consists of statues of Ceres, sea nymphs, tritons, dolphins playing the buccina horn and Anapo and Simeto the river-gods. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_131.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. View of the seven stepped cascades of the fountain of Ceres. The fountain features along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres from the Royal Palace to the great waterfall some 75 metres high. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_124.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. Part view of the Fountain of Aeolus which consists of 29 zephyrs and wind gods, symbolically represented by winged statues spurting water their mouths.  The fountain features along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres from the Royal Palace to the great waterfall some 75 metres high. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_106.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. Part view of the Fountain of Aeolus which consists of 29 zephyrs and wind gods, symbolically represented by winged statues spurting water their mouths.  The fountain features along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres from the Royal Palace to the great waterfall some 75 metres high. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_105.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. Part view of the Fountain of Aeolus which consists of 29 zephyrs and wind gods, symbolically represented by winged statues spurting water their mouths.  The fountain features along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres from the Royal Palace to the great waterfall some 75 metres high. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_102.tif
  • The Margherita or Basket fountain with the rear of the Royal Palace of Caserta in the background. Caserta. Campania. Italy.  This fountain is the first of six fountains that adorn the central boulevard that stretches for 3 kilometres. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. View of the impressive fountain of Diana and Actaeon in which the great cascade, a waterfall some 75 metres high plunges.  The fountain statue group consist of, the goddess Diana (on the right), the patron of chastity is bathing and is surrounded by nymphs. She takes offence when Actaeon the hunter (on the left) notices her and thus transforms him into a stag, he then defends himself against dogs that are tearing him apart. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_005.tif
  • Caserta. Campania. Italy. Part view of the Fountain of Aeolus which consists of 29 zephyrs and wind gods, symbolically represented by winged statues spurting water their mouths.  The fountain features along the promenade that extends for 3 kilometres from the Royal Palace to the great waterfall some 75 metres high. The 18th century Royal Palace or Reggia di Caserta is Italy’s most magnificent Palace and its immense park is one of the most dazzling and grandiose in Europe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Caserta_Italy_003.tif
  • Monreale. Sicily. Italy. View of the façade of the 12th century Cathedral, which has two quadrangular towers and 18th century portico. Monreale cathedral or Duomo di Monreale was founded in 1174 by the Norman king William II and is one of the great cathedrals in Europe.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. Doorway of the 18th century Muslim library of Hafiz Ahmet Aga Knights at the old medieval town of Rhodes.  The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • Rhodes. Greece.  View on a stepped laneway of one of the many gift shops selling traditional and imported souvenirs, handicrafts and clothing in Lindos. Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • Ottoman Turkish baths dating from the 18th century inside the castle fortress or Kastro of Chios town. Chios. Greece. Started in the 10th century by the Byzantines, the medieval Kastro fortifications seen today were principally built by the Genoese in the 14th century and then modified and enlarged by the Venetians and Ottomans. Within the walls of the Kastro is an inhabited lively neighbourhood with narrow alleyways adorned with Ottoman and Jewish edifices. Chios Island is the 5th largest island of Greece and belongs to the North Aegean region island group.
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  • Kastoria. Macedonia. Greece. View of a blue fishing boat with the southwest of Kastoria town in the background. Kastoria, a picturesque lake town in mountainous North-western Greece, is set idyllically on a hilly wooded peninsula stretching into the Lake Orestiada, with an attractive waterfront lined with chic cafes and tavernas. Kastoria is an old historic town with ruins of the city walls of Emperor Justinian built in 535 to keep out invading armies still existing. Its narrow streets have many 17th and 18th century mansions and more than 50 Byzantine and medieval churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century are found throughout the town.
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  • Kastoria. Macedonia. Greece. View of a lounge seat with pink and green flowers from a waterfront cafe of Kastoria, a picturesque lake town in mountainous North-western Greece.  Surrounded by impressive high peaks, Kastoria is set idyllically on a hilly wooded peninsula stretching into the Lake Orestiada, with an attractive tree lined waterfront lined with chic cafes. Kastoria is an old historic town with ruins of the city walls of Emperor Justinian built in 535 to keep out invading armies still existing. Its narrow streets have many 17th and 18th century mansions and more than 50 Byzantine and medieval churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century are found throughout the town.
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  • Kastoria. Macedonia. Greece. View of part of the southwest side of Kastoria, a picturesque lake town in mountainous North-western Greece is set idyllically on a hilly wooded peninsula stretching into the Lake Orestiada, with an attractive waterfront lined with chic cafes and tavernas. Kastoria is an old historic town with ruins of the city walls of Emperor Justinian built in 535 to keep out invading armies still existing. Its narrow streets have many 17th and 18th century mansions and more than 50 Byzantine and medieval churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century are found throughout the town.
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  • Kastoria. Macedonia. Greece. View on the south side of Kastoria of the tree lined waterfront with lamp posts. Kastoria, a picturesque lake town in mountainous North-western Greece, is set idyllically on a hilly wooded peninsula stretching into the Lake Orestiada, with an attractive waterfront lined with chic cafes and tavernas. Kastoria is an old historic town with ruins of the city walls of Emperor Justinian built in 535 to keep out invading armies still existing. Its narrow streets have many 17th and 18th century mansions and more than 50 Byzantine and medieval churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century are found throughout the town.
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  • Kastoria. Macedonia. Greece. View of pink reeds with the lake of Kastoria in the background. Kastoria, a picturesque lake town in mountainous North-western Greece, is set idyllically on a hilly wooded peninsula stretching into the Lake Orestiada, with an attractive waterfront lined with chic cafes and tavernas. Kastoria is an old historic town with ruins of the city walls of Emperor Justinian built in 535 to keep out invading armies still existing. Its narrow streets have many 17th and 18th century mansions and more than 50 Byzantine and medieval churches, dating from as far back as the 9th century are found throughout the town.
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  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the harmonious façade of the 15th century Renaissance Palazzo di Venezia located on the Piazza Venezia. The palace was built by future Pope Venetian Cardinal Pietro Barbo and was the first large Renaissance building in Rome. The building has served as the Venetian embassy and the residence of the Austrian ambassador in the 18th century. It was the headquarters Benito Mussolini during the fascist era and he gave speeches and addressed crowds from the balcony.
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the Tempietto del Carmelo a 18th century chapel in the Jewish Ghetto area of Rome. Attached to the house of humanist Lorenzo Manilio, the tiny elliptical domed chapel has long been deconsecrated and bequeathed to the Roman Jewish Community. The architrave has the following inscription - Gloria Libani data est ei, décor Carmeli et Saron - (from Isaiah 35:2, The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the beauty of Carmel and Sharon).
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  • Rome. Italy. View of the bronze statue of St Anselm in the atrium of the Church of San Anselmo which is attached to the international Benedictine seminary. The Church (Sant' Anselmo all'Aventino) dates from 1900 and is located on the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, an 18th century square of the Knights of Malta on Aventine Hill in Rome.
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  • Aventino. Rome. Italy. View of the Villa del Priorato di Malta, priory, headquarters of the grandmaster of the knights of Malta on Aventine Hill in Rome.  It is located on Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, an 18th century square of the Knights of Malta and tourists come here to peep through the keyhole of the priory to see a stunning hedge lined picture postcard view of the dome of Saint Peters cathedral.
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  • Aventino. Rome. Italy. View of a wedding party waiting for the bride and groom at the entrance of the Basilica Church of SS. Santi Bonifacio e Alessio (St.Alexis) on Aventine Hill in Rome.  The church was originally built in the 5th century and was dedicated to Saint Boniface. In 1247 it was also dedicated to Saint Alexius. Over time the building was renewed and its current appearance owes itself to a large restoration in the 18th century. The Romanesque bell tower dates from 1217.
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