Places
Whether in tall gothic cathedrals, dark overgrown forests, or city streets, art is there. The trick is to block out the noise and enjoy the beauty.
Greek man overlooking the village from atop of Pompeii: Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. (Wikipedia)
The Arch of Constantine; Rome, Italy:The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. (Wikipedia)
Naples, Italy
Moganshan, China:Lush greenery, paths winding their way through bamboo forests and a chance to reconnect with nature are the big draws here. Located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Hangzhou in Shanghai’s neighbouring Zhejiang Province, Moganshan (Mount Mogan) first attracted foreigners in the 1880s thanks to its cooler summers. By 1910, approximately 300 foreigners had set up summer homes on the lush hills. Many of those colonial-style villas are there to this day and serve as inns and resorts for those who can afford to stay in them. Hiking and biking trails abound through picturesque tea fields and bamboo forests. Getting There: 2.5 hours by car.
Shanghai, PRC
Cape Town, SA:Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park. (Wikipedia)
Rome, Italy:he Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age. (Wikipedia)
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometre off France's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares in area. (Wikipedia)
Moscow, RUS: St Basil- The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or Pokrovsky Cathedral.(Wikipedia)
St. Petersburg, RUS
St Petersburg, RUS
Kizhi Island RUS
Vatican City
Prague, CR
Prague, CR
Normandy, FR
London, ENG
Wiltshare, ENG
CAAN, FR
Bruges, Belgium