Definitively completed in the Swabian period, the Cathedral of Cefalù, which became a World Heritage Site in 2015, can now also be visited in its towers.

Built starting in 1131, its Romanesque style is enriched by Arab influences, and its appearance is pure wonder.

It is also possible to climb its Norman towers, which are different from each other: one is the square-plan tower, with battlements in the shape of flames, which would symbolize the papal miter and the power of the Church; the other is the octagonal-plan tower with Ghibelline merlons which would instead pay homage to the royal crown and the temporal power.

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Definitivamente completato in età sveva, il Duomo di Cefalù, divenuto dal 2015 Patrimonio dell’Umanità può essere ora visitato anche nelle sue torri.

Costruito a partire dal 1131, Il suo stile romanico è arricchito da influenze arabe, e il suo aspetto è pura meraviglia.

E’ possibile salire anche sulle sue torri normanne, diverse l’una dall’altra: una è la torre a pianta quadrata, con merli a forma di fiammelle, che simboleggerebbe la mitria papale e il potere della Chiesa; l’altra è la torre a pianta ottagonale con merli ghibellini che omaggerebbe invece la corona reale e il potere temporale.

Our visit of the famous North Cape in Norway during our Hurtigruten trip with the MS Polarlys

It was such an amazing feeling to be there, having the impression to be at end's world with an wonderful view on the endless ocean.

Despite of having iced fingers related to rain and snow, the great view, let you forget the coldness.

Ik heb de Noordzee nog nooit zo blauw gezien als afgelopen maandag. Een onwezenlijke kleur voor de Noordzee. De lucht was strakblauw, maar bij de horizon zat een soort beige band.

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Viewed from Cottonwood Pass

Windows Spur Road. Arches National Park is a US National Park in eastern Utah. The park is located on the Colorado River 4 miles (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. It is known for containing over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations.

The park is located just outside Moab, Utah.

Canis lupus occidentalis

Taxi

Turret Arch through the North Window in the Arches National Park, looking at the Turret arch. I posted a variant of this image a while ago, but I actually like this one better. This view is quite well known. But it requires that you are there quite early. The other point is that it requires some climbing, which is not hard, unless you are burdened with a tripod and other equipment. So be prepared when you go for it.

A blanket of snow covers the North Trail out at the Hersey Lake Conservation Area located in the Township of Tisdale in the City of Timmins Northeastern Ontario Canada

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The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

A view of the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point of the mainland.

Panorama of 2x9 HDR.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

North Norfolk

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

Always love seeing the lotus flowers in bloom

"The star of the North

will bring the shaving.

But as if seen through the sea sail,

I will become a wave and a fire,

to embrace you abroad.

And you, my lost homeland, are far away,

you will become a caress and a wound

as if dawning on another earth.

Now I fly for the festival of life.

Now I fly for my joy's celebration.

My old moons,

my new birds,

chase the sun and the day from the mountain,

to see me pass

like lightning in the sky."

♫Τ' ΑΣΤΕΡΙ ΤΟΥ ΒΟΡΙΑ♫

Taken @ Before Dawn

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

North Devon

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

Looking North and a little East over Monument Vally from the top of Hunts Mesa. Way in the distant on the top right, you can see the San Juans and on the left you can see My Pernell.

The North Pine Dam. A local haunt of mine I frequent to capture sunsets.

View On Black

My most favorite shot flickr.com/photos/atrium09/sets/72157594360499066/detail/

North Wales, United Kingdom

Second Life

Sim: North

Early morning along the Columbia River.

I will be away for a several days, taking my first flight since the start of Covid. See you the middle of next week.

Western Norway

Taxi

North Devon

North Light

This was taken on our first trip since the lockdown, about 13 miles away.

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PETTEN - Rescue Station "The Puitaal" (L) and Beach Pavilion "Zee & Zo"( R)

A North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) bull feeds heavily i the forest and grasslands to build up its energy reserves for the winter months in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

12 November, 2013.

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The North Pier Oban, complete with restaurant and pontoons, built in 1927.

Robert Plant | 'Ship of Fools'

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