Panorama of Athens and the Acropolis in Greece – click photo for enlargements – Located on a tall cliff in the middle of modern-day Athens, the ancient citadel of the Acropolis is an impressive sight from anywhere within the city. As the most complete monumental complex of ancient Greece, the Acropolis featured such great architectural […]
Sunset Panorama of the Adriatic Sea by Rovinj
Panorama of the Adriatic Sea by Rovinj in Croatia – click photo for enlargements – Probably the most picturesque town of the entire Istrian Peninsula, Rovinj was easily spotted from along the coast. With its tall rising church tower in the center, this former island reminded of its 500 years of Venetian rule even from […]
Colonial Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows in Paraty
Panorama of Paraty’s Capela de NS das Dores in Brazil – click photo for enlargements – With its stunning coastal location somewhat midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the colonial gem of Paraty makes a perfect destination and not just a stopover. Crystal clear water with white sand beaches on the one side […]
Legendary Cave Castle of Predjamski Grad
Panorama of Predjama Castle in Slovenia – click photo for enlargements – Set on a vertical cliff and at the mouth of a deep cave, Predjamski Grad truly is a unique structure, overlooking the valley by the village of Predjama in Slovenia. Originally built as a medieval fortification and for a while housing the robber […]
Dramatic Landscape and Monasteries of Meteora
Panorama of Meteora Rocks in Greece – click photo for enlargements – Meteora is not only a place of great natural beauty with its tall rising cliffs coming out of nowhere, but also one with interesting historical architecture in the form of medieval monasteries. While this panorama is looking down into the valley with Kastraki […]