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Wide angle image looking up at the Treasury building in Petra, Jordan.
Picturesque setting within Petite France in historic Strasbourg, which showcases more of the ancient German face of L'Alsace than the French I guess :)
The Vizcaya Bridge (Bizkaiko Zubia in Basque, Puente de Vizcaya in Spanish) is a transporter bridge that links the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas (part of Getxo) in the Biscay province of Spain, crossing the mouth of the Nervion River.
People in the area, and even the official website, commonly call it the Puente Colgante (literally "hanging bridge", used for suspension bridge in Spanish), although its structure is quite different from a suspension bridge.j
The iconic Geirangerfjord is considered one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with the Nærøyfjord.
The Geirangerfjord is one of Norway’s most popular natural attractions. The fjord is 260 metres deep while the surrounding mountains are 1600-1700 metres high. The fjord is also known for its spectacular waterfalls and deserted fjord farms high up on the steep cliffsides.
The famous and characteristic waterfall “The Seven Sisters” is situated halfway through the fjord. When you visit the Geiranger area, it is possible to stop at amazing viewpoints, such as Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet and Ørnesvingen.
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Budapest’s shortest bridge, this crossing connects the two sides of the city between two universities: Corvinus University of Budapest and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Built according to the design of architect János Feketeházy, the bridge opened in celebration of the 1000th birthday of Hungary in 1896. Structurally, the bridge is a cantilever bridge with an Art Nouveau style truss – although on first glance, it looks like a chain bridge.
After its destruction during the Second World War, the bridge was the first in the city to be rebuilt and was reopened in 1946 according to the original design. Currently, the bridge allows road traffic to cross and is a busy thoroughfare between Buda and Pest. However thanks to renovation works during the summer of 2016, the bridge was pedestrianised for two months, allowing the bridge to be enjoyed for yoga sessions, picnics and more – sparking calls for it to remain this way.
IMG_2683r2 Hungarian Parliament Building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary, and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It is situated on Kossuth Square in the Pest side of the city, on the eastern bank of the Danube. It was designed by Hungarian architect Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902.
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The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849. It is anchored on the Pest side of the river to Széchenyi (formerly Roosevelt) Square, adjacent to the Gresham Palace and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square, near the Zero Kilometre Stone and the lower end of the Castle Hill Funicular, leading to Buda Castle.
The bridge has the name of István Széchenyi, a major supporter of its construction, attached to it, but is most commonly known as the "Chain Bridge". At the time of its construction, it was regarded as one of the modern world's engineering wonders. It has asserted an enormous significance in the country's economic, social and cultural life, much as the Brooklyn Bridge has in New York and the US. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, have elevated the Chain Bridge to a high stature in Europe.
It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
Medicine Lake situated in Jasper National Park, is according to Wikipedia, not actually a lake but a sort of collection basin which the Maligne River flows into from Maligne Lake. The river disappears underground and when it ultimately surfaces, it flows into the Athabasca River. During the summer months when there is intensified meltwater runoff the basin fills and voila it appears to be a lake; the basin fills up quicker than it can drain. When the runoff is reduced, the lake starts to drain.
The mystical fog created quite the aura!
NOTICE: Access to view the many fossils present at Mistaken Point is by guided tour. You must make reservations in advance, since they do book up.
Le Machu Picchu vu sous un angle complètement différent de la photo que j'ai partagée avec vous il y a environ 3 mois. Le versant opposé en quelque sorte.
La végétation tropical ainsi que les nombreuses montagnes alentours semblent véritablement lui servir d'écrin naturel.
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Machu Picchu seen under an angle completely different from the photo which I shared with you approximately 3 months ago. The opposite hillside in a way.
The vegetation tropical as well as the numerous mountains surroundings really seem to serve him as natural case.
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Machu Picchu visto bajo un ángulo completamente diferente de la foto que compartí con usted hay cerca de 3 meses. La ladera opuesta en cierto modo.
La vegetación tropical así como las numerosas montañas alrededores verdaderamente parecen servir para él de estuche natural.
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o discover this magnificent site of the xve century snuggles up at the heart of a jungle so deep, gets an enjoyment and an intense excitement.
Because before arriving there, it is good the magnificent region which shelters this jewel of the Inca architecture which amazes.
He is naturally classified in the world heritage of the UNESCO from 1983. And it is his discoverer, Hiram Bingham who in 1911 gave him the name of the mountain where he is.
On most of the photos of the site of Machu Picchu it is, over him the mountain of Huayna Picchu that comes to light. For the lovers of the history of the place there is as long to say, that he would better want to watch on the internet .Pour making very short this set had before any a religious but also agricultural vocation and especially that it was the residence of big emperor Inca Pachacutec.
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.Découvrir ce splendide site du xve siècle blottit au cœur d'une jungle si profonde, procure une joie et une excitation intense.
Car avant d'y arriver, c'est bien la superbe région qui abrite ce joyau de l'architecture Inca qui étonne.
Il est bien évidemment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO dès 1983. Et c'est son découvreur, Hiram Bingham qui en 1911 lui donna le nom de la montagne où il se trouve. Sur la plupart des photos du site du Machu Picchu c'est, au-dessus de lui la montagne du Huayna Picchu qui se dévoile.
Pour les amoureux de l'histoire du lieu il y a tant à dire, qu'il voudrait mieux regarder sur internet .Pour faire très court cet ensemble avait avant tout une vocation religieuse mais aussi agricole et surtout qu'il fut la résidence du grand empereur Inca Pachacutec.
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Descubrir este sitio espléndido del xve siglo se acurruca al corazón de una selva tan profunda, proporciona una alegría y una excitación intensa. Porque antes de llegar allá, es la región soberbia que protege esta joya de la arquitectura Inca que asombra. Es clasificado desde luego al patrimonio mundial de la UNESCO desde 1983. Y es su descubridor, Hiram Bingham quien en 1911 le dio el nombre de la montaña dónde se encuentra. Sobre la inmensa mayoría de las fotos del sitio de Machu Picchu es, por encima de él la montaña de Huayna Picchu que se enderieza. Para los enamorados de la historia del lugar tiene tanto a decir, que querría mirar en internet .Pour hacer mejor muy corto este conjunto tenía ante todo una vocación religiosa pero tan agrícola y sobre todo que fue la residencia del gran emperador Inca Pachacutec.
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Elisabeth Bridge (Hungarian: Erzsébet híd) is the third newest bridge of Budapest, Hungary, connecting Buda and Pest across the River Danube. The bridge is situated at the narrowest part of the Danube in the Budapest area, spanning only 290 m. It is named after Elisabeth of Bavaria, a popular queen and empress of Austria-Hungary, who was assassinated in 1898. Today, her large bronze statue sits by the bridge's Buda side connection in the middle of a small garden.
The original eclectic flamboyant style bridge was built between 1897 and 1903. It was subsequently destroyed during the WW2, and a significantly simplified brutalist version was built without any ornamentation between 1961–1964.
Its two ends are:
March 15 Square (with the oldest church in Pest, Inner City Parish Church, built in the 13th century) and the famous Mátyás Pince restaurant.
Döbrentei Square in Buda with the monument of Saint Gellért on the Gellért Hill, a sculpture of Queen Elisabeth, and the Rácz Baths and Rudas Baths nearby. A luxury spa hotel is currently being built in the area.
Built around 1514 in what is now El Jadida, Morocco, but was then a recent Portuguese conquest, this was originally an armoury, but quickly became a water storage cistern in case of siege. A magical place. Dark, hollow, cool. The sheen of water reflects everything. The only light is from the central opening above. The colors are muted results of centuries of moulds. Amazing place.
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Margaret Bridge (or Margit híd) is a three-way bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connecting Buda and Pest across the Danube and linking Margaret Island to the banks. It is the second-northernmost and second-oldest public bridge in Budapest.
It was designed by French engineer Ernest Goüin and built by the construction company Maison Ernest Goüin et Cie. between 1872 and 1876, the engineer in charge being Émile Nouguier. Margaret Bridge was the second permanent bridge in Budapest after Széchenyi Chain Bridge. This bridge leads up to Margaret Island, its two parts enclosing 165 degrees with each other at the embranchment towards the island. The reason for this unusual geometry is that the small extension to connect to Margaret Island was hastily inserted into the original design but not built until two decades later due to lack of funds.
It is 607.5 metres (1,993 ft) in length, 25 metres (82 ft) in width.
All the bridges of Budapest were blown up by World War II Wehrmacht sapper troops in January 1945 during their retreat to the Buda side of the surrounded capital. However, Margaret Bridge had been damaged earlier, on 4 November 1944, when an accidental explosion destroyed the eastern span of the bridge. Estimates of the number of victims range from 100 to 600: Among them were innocent civilians, about 40 German soldiers, passengers in a tram that overturned and plunged into the river, and Jewish forced laborers(including Olympic champion fencer Endre Kabos), who were on the bridge in a truck. During reconstruction, much of the original steel material was lifted from the river and incorporated into the rebuilt structure.
La Roumanie possède d'incroyables monuments, notamment les monastères de la région de Bucovine qui pour certains sont sur la liste au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
Moldovita date du 15 ème siècle et les superbes peintures bien protégées également.
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Romania has incredible monuments, including the monasteries of the Bucovina region, some of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Moldovita dates from the 15th century and also well protected paintings.
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The Budapest University of Technology and Economics, official abbreviation BME, is the most significant University of Technology in Hungary and is considered the world's oldest Institute of Technology which has university rank and structure. It was the first institute in Europe to train engineers at university level. It was founded in 1782.
More than 110 departments and institutes operate within the structure of eight faculties. About 1100 lecturers, 400 researchers and other degree holders and numerous invited lecturers and practising expert specialists participate in education and research at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Approximately 1381 of the university's 21,171 students are from 50 countries abroad. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics issues about 70% of Hungary's engineering degrees. 34 professors/researchers of the university are members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Training courses are provided in five languages: Hungarian, English, German, French and Russian.
Unlike most of the other monuments of Angkor, magnificent Ta Prohm, dedicated in 1186 by Jayavarman VII was left in a state close to its discovery at the beginning of the xxe century. The vegetation which the transperse throughout gives to the site an exceptional charm.
À la différence de la plupart des autres monuments d'Angkor,le splendide Ta Prohm ,consacré en 1186 par Jayavarman VII a été laissé dans un état proche de sa découverte au début du xxe siècle.La végétation qui le transperse de part en part donne au site un cachet exceptionnel.
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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new Norman ruling class. The castle was also used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, it served as a royal residence. As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat. There were several phases of expansion, mainly under kings Richard I, Henry III, and Edward I in the 12th and 13th centuries. The general layout established by the late 13th century remains despite later activity on the site.
During ancient times, Hampi had been a thriving commercial center, with the trade of horses and gems. Wonderfully, it is said that diamonds were sold on the streets!
Those royals stayed in the quarters here !
Cramond's Tidal Palette in Drum Sands
Nature's Golden Realm in the sandflats are of international importance for thousands of Wading birds and Winter Fowl. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the sands form part of the Firth of Forth Special Protection Area (SPA) and a RAMSAR Site,which is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO, and coming into force in 1975.
Beautiful was this world,nature's potential indescribable;
The shapes of the tidal waters entrancing ; they were slipping with a glossy sheen into the brown reflections of the flats as the waves were slapping away ...
And,in the distant horizon beyond the headland,faint sunrays with the colours of the rainbow spread out freely on the dark silhouettes of Arthur’s Seat and over Auld Reekie,the Athens of the North,yon Empress of the North,Edina,Britaine's other Eye,as poets describe it ...
Beautiful was this World,I felt like a bird in the Estuary that never wants a cage ...
Undiscovered Scotland
Drum Sands Hound Point,near South Queensferry
Exploring Everything & Keeping the Best ...
Un visage énigmatique se dessine sur la montagne Huayna Picchu, qui domine le site du Machu Picchu.
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.An enigmatic face takes shape on the mountain Huayna Picchu, which dominates the site of Machu Picchu.
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.Una cara enigmática se dibuja sobre la montaña Huayna Picchu, que domina el sitio de Machu Picchu.
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To discover this magnificent site of the xve century snuggles up at the heart of a jungle so deep, gets an enjoyment and an intense excitement. Because before arriving there, it is good the magnificent region which shelters this jewel of the Inca architecture which amazes. He is naturally classified in the world heritage of the UNESCO from 1983. And it is his discoverer, Hiram Bingham who in 1911 gave him the name of the mountain where he is. On most of the photos of the site of Machu Picchu it is, over him the mountain of Huayna Picchu that comes to light. For the lovers of the history of the place there is as long to say, that he would better want to watch on the internet .Pour making very short this set had before any a religious but also agricultural vocation and especially that it was the residence of big emperor Inca Pachacutec.
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.Découvrir ce splendide site du xve siècle blottit au cœur d'une jungle si profonde, procure une joie et une excitation intense.
Car avant d'y arriver, c'est bien la superbe région qui abrite ce joyau de l'architecture Inca qui étonne.
Il est bien évidemment classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO dès 1983. Et c'est son découvreur, Hiram Bingham qui en 1911 lui donna le nom de la montagne où il se trouve. Sur la plupart des photos du site du Machu Picchu c'est, au-dessus de lui la montagne du Huayna Picchu qui se dévoile.Pour les amoureux de l'histoire du lieu il y a tant à dire, qu'il voudrait mieux regarder sur le internet .Pour faire très court cet ensemble avait avant tout une vocation religieuse mais aussi agricole et surtout qu'il fut la résidence du grand empereur Inca Pachacutec.
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Descubrir este sitio espléndido del xve siglo se acurruca al corazón de una selva tan profunda, proporciona una alegría y una excitación intensa. Porque antes de llegar allá, es la región soberbia que protege esta joya de la arquitectura Inca que asombra. Es clasificado desde luego al patrimonio mundial de la UNESCO desde 1983. Y es su descubridor, Hiram Bingham quien en 1911 le dio el nombre de la montaña dónde se encuentra. Sobre la inmensa mayoría de las fotos del sitio de Machu Picchu es, por encima de él la montaña de Huayna Picchu que se enderieza. Para los enamorados de la historia del lugar tiene tanto a decir, que querría mirar en internet .Pour hacer mejor muy corto este conjunto tenía ante todo una vocación religiosa pero tan agrícola y sobre todo que fue la residencia del gran emperador Inca Pachacutec.
An eastern grey squirrel has no problem defying gravity as it looks down a tree on the Heritage Trail of Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265, but the massive Baroque palace today occupying most of the site was built between 1749 and 1769. The complex in the past was referred to as either the Royal Palace or the Royal Castle. The castle now houses the Hungarian National Gallery and The Budapest History Museum.
Buda Castle sits on the southern tip of Castle Hill, surrounded by the touristic area known as Várnegyed (Castle Quarter), which is famous for medieval, Baroque and Neoclassical houses, churches, public buildings, and monuments. The hill is linked to Clark Ádám Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular. The castle is a part of the Budapest World Heritage Site, so declared in 1987. The original Royal Palace was ruined during WWII, it was rebuilt in a simplified Stalin Baroque style during the Kádár era.
Unlike most of the other monuments of Angkor, magnificent Ta Prohm, dedicated in 1186 by Jayavarman VII was left in a state close to its discovery at the beginning of the xxe century. The vegetation which the transperse throughout gives to the site an exceptional charm.
À la différence de la plupart des autres monuments d'Angkor,le splendide Ta Prohm ,consacré en 1186 par Jayavarman VII a été laissé dans un état proche de sa découverte au début du xxe siècle.La végétation qui le transperse de part en part donne au site un cachet exceptionnel.
Les incroyables chutes Victoria ou Mosi-oa-Tunya font partie des merveilles de notre planète.
Le fleuve Zambèze à cet endroit est à la frontière entre ces deux pays, le Zimbabwe et la Zambie.
L'atmosphère ici est incroyable et le pluie due à la vapeur qui vole, forme des arcs-en-ciel. Voici quelques photos du lieu qui malheureusement ne donneront qu'un petit aperçu de la puissance et de la beauté de cet endroit.
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The incredible Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, are among the wonders of our planet.
The Zambezi River forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia at this point.
The atmosphere here is incredible, and the rain, created by the rising water vapor, forms rainbows. Here are a few photos of the place, which unfortunately only offer a glimpse of its power and beauty.
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The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849. It is anchored on the Pest side of the river to Széchenyi (formerly Roosevelt) Square, adjacent to the Gresham Palace and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square, near the Zero Kilometre Stone and the lower end of the Castle Hill Funicular, leading to Buda Castle.
The bridge has the name of István Széchenyi, a major supporter of its construction, attached to it, but is most commonly known as the "Chain Bridge". At the time of its construction, it was regarded as one of the modern world's engineering wonders. It has asserted an enormous significance in the country's economic, social and cultural life, much as the Brooklyn Bridge has in New York and the US. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, have elevated the Chain Bridge to a high stature in Europe.
It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.
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The Great Market Hall or Central Market Hall, Market Hall I (Hungarian "Nagyvásárcsarnok") is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, Hungary. The idea of building such a large market hall arose from the first mayor of Budapest, Károly Kamermayer, and it was his largest investment. He retired in 1896 and participated in the opening ceremony on February 15, 1897.
It had already been suggested in the 1860s that the food supply to the capital city should be improved by the construction of market halls. One of the main objectives set by preliminary plans was that only food which had been inspected should be sold.
The building was designed and built by Samu Pecz in 1897. The market offers a large variety of stalls on three floors. The entrance gate has a neogothic touch. A distinctive architectural feature is the roof which was restored to have colorful Zsolnay tiling from Pécs. The size of the building is 10,000 square meters and is covered by steel structure. During the World War II the market was significantly damaged and remained in deteriorating condition. It wasn't until 1991 that a thorough renovation was undertaken to bring it back to its original splendor.
It is located at the end of the famous pedestrian shopping street Váci utca and on the Pest side of the Liberty bridge at Fővám square.
Niché au cœur d'une nature sauvage, le temple bouddhique de Seiganto-ji profite de la belle cascade de Nachi pour composer un des plus incroyable paysage du Japon.
Ce temple situé juste à proximité du Kumano Nachi Taisha fait parti du patrimoine de L’UNESCO.
Cette randonnée sur les chemins de pèlerinage du Kumano Kodo restera gravé dans nos yeux et nos cœurs aussi.
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Nested at the heart of a wild nature, the Buddhist temple of Seiganto-ji takes advantage of the beautiful waterfall of Nachi to make up one of the most incredible landscape of Japan.
This temple situated just near the Kumano Nachi Taisha made left the heritage of THE UNESCO.
This hike(ride) on the routes of pilgrimage of Kumano Kodo will remain engraved(burnt) in our eyes and our hearts also.
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Watching two street performers, leaving a coffee shop into the morning sun..
Ortygia (/ɔːrˈtɪdʒiə/; Italian: Ortigia; Greek: Ὀρτυγία) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx (ὄρτυξ), which means "Quail".
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The Cloisters, mainly built in the 13th and 14th centuries, in early Tudor times were one of the busiest parts of the monastic precincts. Monks used it as a place to exercise and meditate, also providing access to the main monastic buildings.
Each of the four cloisters is approximately 100 feet in length and served different purposes. The West cloister was where novices were instructed by the Novice Master and where the washroom was located. The north walk was for private study and the south walk led to the Refectory where the monks ate. The east walk led to the Chapter House.
The Chapter House was the setting of the day to day running of the monastery and home of 14th century parliament.
La nature est vraiment tres jolie près du mont Fuji et à certaines heures la lumière souligne les courbes des montagnes alentours.
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The nature is really very attractive near the Mount Fuji and at certain hours the light underlines the curves of mountains surroundings.
This magnificent hummingbird,Wire-crested Thorntail, meets only in the northwest of South America. He measures approximately 10 cms in length and weighs only some grams. It is the tireless worker who passes at the speed of the flash of lightning from a flower to an other one. I fought of very long minutes to manage to photograph him and so that it is clear.Photo taken in the national park of Manu.
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Ce magnifique colibri nommé Coquette de Popelaire se rencontre uniquement au nord-ouest de l'Amérique du sud. Il mesure environ 10 cm de longueur et ne pèse que quelques grammes. C'est un infatigable travailleur qui passe à la vitesse de l'éclair d'une fleur à une autre. J'ai bataillé de très longues minutes pour arriver à le prendre en photo et pour qu'elle soit nette.Photo prise dans le parc national de Manu.
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Este colibrí magnífico únicamente se encuentra en el noroeste de América del sur. Mide cerca de 10 cm de longitud y pesa sólo algunos gramos. Es un trabajador infatigable quien pasa a la velocidad del relámpago de una flor a otro. Batallé de minutos muy largos para lograr fotografiarlo y para que sea neta.
L'île d'Itsukushima plus connue sous le nom de Miyajima se situe au large d'Hiroshima.
Ce sanctuaire sacrée du shintoïsme, applique des règles plutôt incroyables; il est interdit d'y naître, d'y mourir et même les arbres ne doivent pas être coupés.
Cette île possède des centaines de cerfs sacrés vivant en totale liberté, mais le spectacle que viennent voir les touristes ici est le coucher de soleil sur le Torii et son sanctuaire shinto flottants...un moment vraiment magique.
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The island of Itsukushima more known under the name of Miyajima is situated off Hiroshima.
This sanctuary crowned by the Shintoism, the wall lamp of the rather incredible rules(rulers); it is forbidden to be born there, to die there and even trees must not be cut
This island possesses hundreds of sacred deers living in total freedom, but the show that come to see the tourists here is the sunset on floating Shinto Torii and its sanctuary a really magic moment.
This is Kings balance near Vitthala temple at Hampi. King Krishnadevraya would sit on the scale hung from this massive structure and gems, spices,food items will be weighed on the other scale and later distributed among his subject.
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The Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვარი, meaning cross) is one of the most iconic and historic sites in Georgia. Located near Mtskheta, the monastery is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in the country. Built in the 6th century, the monastery is known as one of the earliest examples of Georgian Christian architecture. It was built on the site where, according to tradition, Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, erected a large wooden cross. Together with other historical monuments in Mtskheta, the Jvari Monastery has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. The monastery is located on a hilltop with a beautiful view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Kura rivers and the historic town of Mtskheta. The building is an example of a tetraconch central dome structure with four apses. Despite its simple design, it is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The Jvari Pass begins at the monastery. The pass is located at an altitude of approximately 2,379 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Caucasus. It is an important passage through the Caucasus Mountains to Russia. The area is particularly known for its rugged roads, and in winter the pass can be difficult to navigate due to heavy snowfall. The route offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, valleys and rivers. The Georgian Military Road was originally used as a trade and military route. Today it is a busy road for freight transport to Russia.
The Jvari Monastery is located in Georgia, on a hilltop near the town of Mtskheta, about 20 kilometers north of the capital, Tbilisi. The ruins next to the Jvari Monastery are part of an old defensive structure and watchtower. The Jvari Monastery is located at a strategic point above Mtskheta, where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet. In many cases, these ruins are remnants from the same or slightly later period, when they supplemented the religious sites with military protection against potential invaders. This location offers breathtaking panoramic views and holds deep historical and religious significance. Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest cities, was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Iberia. The monastery is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its cultural and architectural importance.
Het Jvari-klooster (Georgisch: ჯვარი, wat kruis betekent) is een van de meest iconische en historische locaties in Georgië. Het klooster, gelegen bij Mtskheta, is één van de belangrijkste religieuze en culturele bezienswaardigheden van het land. Het klooster werd gebouwd in de 6e eeuw en staat bekend als een van de vroegste voorbeelden van Georgische christelijke architectuur. Het werd gebouwd op de plek waar volgens de overlevering de heilige Nino, die het christendom naar Georgië bracht, een groot houten kruis oprichtte. Samen met andere historische monumenten in Mtskheta staat het Jvari-klooster sinds 1994 op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst. De ruïne naast het Jvari-klooster is een deel van een oude verdedigingsstructuur en wachttoren. Het Jvari-klooster bevindt zich op een strategisch punt boven Mtskheta, waar de rivieren Aragvi en Mtkvari samenkomen. In veel gevallen zijn deze ruïnes overblijfselen uit dezelfde tijdsperiode of iets later, waarbij ze de religieuze locaties aanvulden met militaire bescherming tegen mogelijke indringers. Het klooster is een voorbeeld van een tetraconch centrale koepelstructuur met vier apsissen. Ondanks zijn eenvoudige ontwerp wordt het beschouwd als een meesterwerk van middeleeuwse architectuur. Bij het klooster begint de Jvari-pas. De pas ligt op ongeveer 2.379 meter boven zeeniveau en biedt spectaculaire uitzichten op de Kaukasus. Het is een belangrijke doorgang door het Kaukasusgebergte naar Rusland. Het gebied is met name bekend om zijn ruige wegen, en in de winter kan de pas moeilijk begaanbaar zijn vanwege zware sneeuwval. De route biedt adembenemende uitzichten op bergtoppen, valleien en rivieren. De Georgische Militaire Weg werd oorspronkelijk gebruikt als een handels- en militaire route. Tegenwoordig is het een drukke weg voor vrachtvervoer richting Rusland.