Architecture – historic
Entrance to Saadian Tombs with 77m tall minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque at the background. Marrakesh.
Foso de San Felipe - Portuguese fort in Ceuta - the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco.
Casa de los Dragones - the most famous house in Ceuta commissioned in 1900 by Francisco Cerni González, Mayor of Ceuta. Designed by Valencian architect José M. Cortina Pérez it is an example of eclectic architecture.
Beautiful courtyard elevation of Medresa Bou Inania in Fez.
Roofs and minarets of the old city (medina) in Fez.
Minaret of the Kairaouine Mosque in Fez - the oldest Islamic monument in the city dating from 956.
One of the many beautifully decorated public drinking fountains in the Fez medina (old city).
Decorations of the pavilion in the courtyard of Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fez.
Internal courtyard of a rich riad (traditional Moroccan house). Fez.
Restored facades of houses in the Jewish quarter (mellah) in Fez.
The Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud) is the main entrance leading to the walled medina (old city) in Fez.
Minaret of the Bou Inania madrassa (Islamic religious school) seen through The Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud). Fez.
Old lady sitting on the door threshold in the old city (medina) in Meknes.
Minaret of the Grand Mosque in Meknes.
Colors and patterns of the medina (old city) in Meknes.
Ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes inhabited from 3rd century BC to 3rd century AD.
Triumphal arch in the ancient Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes.
Cardo (one of the two main streets) in the ancient Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes.
The only round minaret in Morocco built in 1939 as an addition to Idriss Medersa - a much older Koranic school. Moulay Idriss.
Row of roofed pavilions along the north-eastern side of El-Hedim square in Meknes.
Crown watching snake charmer on El-Hedim square in Meknes.
Pavilions of Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
General view of the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan.
Avenue of the Dead (Avenida de los Muertos). Teotihuacan.
Roofed pavilions along the north-eastern side of El-Hedim square in Meknes.
One of the temples in Palenque aside from the main square.
View from Shwegugyi Paya to Tabetkya Paya (in the foreground) and Ananda Pahto (further away). Old Bagan.
Ananda Pahto - one of the most beautiful and most famous temples in Bagan
Three nuns in theri typical pink robes in Shwedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Richly decorated portal of the Sulamani Pahto. Old Bagan.
Golden arcades in Mahamuni temple in Mandalay.
Golden arcades in Mahamuni temple in Mandalay.
Gawdaw Palin temple in the centre with two other stupas in the foreground. Old Bagan.
Moon over Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
GIlded adornings of roofs and shrines and stupas around Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Shwedagon Paya with the surrounding shrines and pagodas. Rangoon (Yangon).
Rows of shrines and stupas around Shwedagon Paya in Rangoon (Yangon).
Yadana Man Aung temple in Nyaungshwe on Inle lake in Shan State.
Kuthodaw temple in Mandalay is called "the largest book in the world", because it contains marble tables with the text of the entire buddhist teaching canon (tripitaka) in 729 litttle shrines.
A picturesque collection of old, delapidated (and a few restored) stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village, Shan State.
A row of old stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village, Shan State.
Old stupas around Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
Old stupas around Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
Local woman among the old stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
A wall of golden stupas line a path in Shwe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
The most beautiful "street" in Burma - an alley in Shwe Inn Thein temple lined on both sides with golden, white and brick stupas. Near Indein village in Shan State.
The most beautiful "street corner" in Burma. Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
Beautiful colonial houses in Rangoon (Yangon).
An old Spanish church. Bohol.
A tower - the only visible part of a church buried by the eruption of the Mayon volcano together with the worshippers, who seeked shelter inside. Luzon island.
A courtyard of the former Augustian monastery in the district of Intramuros in Manila.
A square in front of St. Agustin church in Manila.
Narrow street within the only remaining (after the II World War) complex of colonial Spanish houses in Intramuros, Manila.
Small square with an old well near Casa Manila. Intramuros, Manila.
Beautiful square in a former Spanish residence in Intramuros, Manila.
Cathedral in Manila.
Traditional calesa - a two-wheeled horse drawn carriage in front of the Manila Cathedral.
A monastery in Rumtek, Sikkim.
A monastery in Rumtek, Sikkim.
The famous rock temples of Ellora where carved from a sheer rock from top down. In the background is the original level of rocks high above the current temple. Maharashtra.
Rock temples of Ellora in Maharashtra.
Old catholic church in Kerala.
Colorful gopuram (tower) of the Sri Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Famous seaside temples in Mahabalipuram are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Temple in Somnathpur, Karnataka.
Partial view of one of the entrance gates to the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
A view through an entrance gate to the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
Crowning of one of the gopurams (towers) within the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
One of the gopurams (towers) of Sri Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Sculptures on one of the world famous temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A view through an arch in Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi.
Man sleeping under the magnificent sculptures in Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirappali.
Old Delhi.
Wlaking through the courtyards of the fort in Jodhpur, Rajastan.
Rock temples in Badami, Karnataka.
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajastan.
Victoria Memorial - a proud monument of the British collonial era. Calcutta.
Rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
One of the world famous rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
One of the world famous rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Imam Mosque (Masjed-e Imam) in Isfahan in evening sunlight.
Horse sculpture. Persepolis.
Bas relief along the stairway in Persepolis.
Beautiful Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd. Its image is printed on the Iranian 20 rial note.
Imam Mosque (Masjed-e Imam) in Isfahan in evening sunlight.
Imam Square in Isfahan. In the foreground are arcades sheltering shops and bazaar, in the background a huge dome of the Imam Mosque.
Qavam House in the Eram (Heaven) Garden in Shiraz.
Entrance gate to the Imam Square (Maidān-e-Imam) in Isfahan.
Imam Square (Maidān-e-Imam) in Isfahan at night.
Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd.
Beautiful ornaments made of the famous Iranian glazed tiles on the entrance to the Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd.
Grand stairway in Persepolis.
Imam Mosque at night. Isfahan.
Arcades and mosque on the Imam Square in Isfahan.
Medieval Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Inside the Bam fortress (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
General view of the amazing desert fortress of Bam (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
One of the towers of the Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
General view of the amazing desert fortress of Bam (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Defensive wall of the Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Pavilion in the Eram garden in Shiraz with beautiful mountainous background.
Old, narrow streets of Busher on the Persian Gulf.
Beautiful Jame mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd. Its image is printed on the Iranian 20 rial note.
Inside the Jame mosque in Yazd.
Pavilion in the Eram (Heaven) garden in Shiraz.
Fairy tale-like Bam Citadel, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Defensive wall in fairy tale-like Bam Citadel, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Bam Citadel - the largest adobe building in the world, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Bam Citadel seen from outside its defensive walls.
Courtyard in front of the Convent Armenian St. James (St. James Cathedral) in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem.
Windows of various shapes and sizes on the courtyard in front of St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem.
Statue of a Franciscan monk in the old city of Jerusalem.
Damascus Gate (Arabic: باب العامود, Bab Alamud , Hebrew: שַׁעַר שְׁכֶם, Sha'ar Sh'khem) - one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Romanesque church of St. Anne on Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem built by the Crusaders between 1131 and 1138.
Cloisters around the courtyard in front of the entrance to Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and the Basilica of the Nativity. , Bethlehem .
A monk in front of the entrance to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Mara Saba near Bethlehem.
Front facade of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem.
A view of the domes of the Church of Condemnation from via Dolorosa. Jerusalem.
Nuns walking to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre built on the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixtion and grave. Christian Quarter, Jerusalem.
Al-Aksa mosque and Israeli security patrolling the area around it. Temple Mount, Jerusalem.
Fountain of Qayt Bay or Sabil Qaitbay - a public fountain (sabil) located on the western esplanade of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, Built in the XVth century is called "the most beautiful edifice in the Temple Mount" after the Dome of the Rock.
Chapel of the Angel in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre built on the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixtion and grave. Christian Quarter, Jerusalem.
Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount. Jerusalem.
Some buildings within the Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery compound are literally built into the rock.
A courtyard of the Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery in Kidron Valley.
Walls of Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Copper dome of a church in Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Dome of the Rock with with the old city of Jerusalem in the background seen from the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem.
Dome of the Rock with with the old city of Jerusalem in the background and the city walls in the foreground seen from the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem.
Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.
Golden dome of the Dome of the Rock temple in Jerusalem.
The main "plaza" in Petra with the famous facade of Al Khazneh or The Treasury.
Nabatean tomb on the Street of Facades. Petra.
Small, cut in rock tombs on the Street of Facades. Petra.
Hadrian's Arch in Jerash.
Close up of the column capital and parts of tympanum Hadrian's Arch in Jerash.
Roman soldiers in the hippodrome in Jerash.
Roman column capital on the side of the colonnaded street (Cardo) leading to the tetrapylon. Jerash.
Partly preserved capital of Corinthian column. Jerash.
Among the Roman columns in Jerash.
Columns around Cardo Forum. Jerash.
Facade of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) emerging at the end of Siq. Petra.
Camels waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
Guard dressed as a Nabatean soldier in front of the entrance to The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
Roman theater in Amman.
Stepped seats in Roman theater in Amman.
Small modern mosque in downtown of Amman.
Souvenirs for sale in front of the Palace Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs in Petra.
Central round part of the broken pediment of The Treasury. Petra.
The Tomb of a Roman Soldier. Petra.
Urn Tomb - one of the Royal Tombs in Petra.
A camel waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.
Columns along Cardo - the colonnaded main street of the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
Cardo - the colonnaded main street of the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
General view of the Angkor Wat temple in the morning sun.
Wide promenade leading to the famous temple of Angkor (Angkor Wat) is full of people since early morning hours.
Majestic towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Angkor Wat and its reflection in the northern water reservoir.
Stone busts guarding the entrance gate to the city of Angkor Thom.
Monument in front of the southern gate of Angkor Thom.
Reliefs from Ta Prohm or Preah Khan temple. Angkor.
National Museum in Phnom Penh.
Portrait of king Norodom Sihanouk on the Reception Hall in the King's Palace complex in Phnom Penh.
"Iron house" - a gift of the French emperor - Napoleon III for the king of Cambodia can be seen on the courtyard of the King's Palace complex.
Tourists descend the steep stairs of Angkor Wat holding tightly the handle for security.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunrise.
Roots of trees attacking ancient walls of Preah Khan temple.
Mighty trunk/root climbing the wall of Ta Prohm temple.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Rising sun is reflected in the northern pond. Angkor Wat.
Finial of one of the richly decorated gates on the main axis of Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
View through a window. Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Banteay Srei near Angkor. Bas-reliefs on the walls of this temple are among the finest examples of sculptural masterpieces in the world.
One of the richly decorated portals in Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
One of the masterpieces of figurative art in Bateay Srei temple near Angkor.
Detail of the fine ornamentation in Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
Rarely visited ruins of Phnom Bok temple on a hill about 25 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap.
Stone rubble left from a part of Phnom Bok temple on a hill about 25 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap.
Richly decorated stone portal in Preah Khan temple.
A temple in Angkor.
Double story building of still unknown purpose within the precincts of Preah Khan temple.
Bayon. Stone face smiling mysteriously in the rays of the sunset.
Smiling face. Bayon temple in Angkor.
One of the towers in Bayon temple with its famous smiling faces on four sides. Angkor.
Faces from Bayon temple in Angkor.
Faces from Bayon temple in Angkor.
Magnificent sculptures on the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Magnificent sculptures on the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Elaborated bas-reliefs in a winding corridor of the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Richly sculpted wall of the Terrace of the Elephants in Angkor Thom.
Tangles of roots of unimaginable forms devouring the walls and rich decorations of Ta Prohm temple.
Roots of gigantic banyan trees entwining the walls and decorations of Ta Prohm temple.
Roots of banyan trees holding the walls of Ta Prohm temple in the merciless embrace create a unique, surrealistic atmosphere.
Banyan trees have been growing for hundreds of years over the 900 years old Ta Prohm temple creating breathtaking scenery of nature devouring even the most magnificent man made structures.
Huge banyan tree overgrowing the Ta Prohm temple.
Gigantic roots creeping over the Ta Prohm temple.
Huge banyan tree overgrowing the Ta Prohm temple.
A temple in Angkor.
Patuxai (Victory Gate) - a war monument in the centre of Vientiane dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France.
Black Stupa (That Dam) near the Ekalath Metropole hotel. Vientiane.
Vat Haysoke temple. Vientiane.
Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum). Vientiane.
Statues of Buddha around Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum) in Vientiane.
Richly decorated entrance to Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum) in Vientiane.
A dragon in front of the royal temple Haw Pha Kaew (now museum) in Vientiane.
One of the dragons guarding the entrance to the royal temple Haw Pha Kaew (now museum). Vientiane.
Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos. The symbol of Buddhist religion and independence.
Stone dragon flanking the stairway leading to Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa). Vientiane.
General view of Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos.
Entrance garte to Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos.
In front of the famous front facade of the St. Paul's cathedral.
The entrance to a Kun lam temple.
A-ma Taoist temple dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen.
The famous front facade of the St. Paul's cathedral, which is the only remaining part of the building after the fire of 1835. Since then it became the symbol of Macau.
Largo de Senado at night.
Largo de Senado.
Macau Government Headquarters, built in 1849 and formerly known as the Governor's Palace.
Fancy, manicured hedge in front of the facade of St. Paul's cathedral.
Inside the Leal Senado building on Largo de Senado.
Plaza in front of the St. Dominic church near Largo de Senado - the central square of the old Macau.
Decoration over the entrance portal to a church in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
Steps of the Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
The Governor's Palace seen through the window of the Nunnery Quadrangle. Uxmal.
Mask of the rain god Chaac sculpted on one of the structures in Chichen Itza.
Famous heads of serpents in the Quetzalcoatl temple in Chichen Itza.
Temple (pyramid) of Kukulcan seen through the stone columns. Chichen Itza.
Pyramid of the Magician. Uxmal.
Sculpted serpents' heads on the wall of Quetzalcoatl temple in Teotihuacan.
One of the famous Olmec heads in Park Museo de la Venta in Villahermosa.
Steps of one of the smaller pyramids in the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan.
Famous serpent head at the base of the Pyramid of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza.
Pyramid of Kukulcan seen from the Plaza of Thousand Columns. Chichen Itza.
Gigantic Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan.
Very well preserved bas-reliefs on the columns in Chichen Itza.
Tamplo del Pocito (Chapel of the Well) on Tepeyac Hill, Mexico City.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe). Tepeyac Hill, Mexico City.
Gigantic Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan.
View from the top of the Pyramid of the Sun towards the Avenue of the Dead. Teotihuacan.
Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
The famous balcony of the Palacio National on Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo), from which the Mexican presidents celebrates the Independence Day every 16th September by ringing the bell and reciting the "Shout of Dolores".
Sculpted serpent's head in Teotihuacan.
Enormous pyramids of Sun and Moon in Teotihuacan.
Steps leading to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.
Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.
Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan.
Courtyard of one of the old colonial houses converted to a hotel. Merida.
View from the Pyramid of the Sun towards the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacan.
Inside the "Palace" in Palenque.
Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
Nunnery Quadrangle. Uxmal.
Buildings around Durbar Square, Patan.
Pagodas in Patan.
View towards the Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Souvenirs for tourists near Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Bhaktapur with three level pagoda of Bhairava Nath Temple.
Small, but charming backstreet temple in Bhaktapur.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Kathmandu.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Kathmandu.
Pigeons at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Pigeons at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Temples at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Patan.
On the steps of Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Chili peppers drying on a small square in Bhaktapur.
Children fighting for the best place in a photo at the entrance to a small temple in Bhaktapur.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Bhaktapur.
Children hiding behind the huge statues of lions on the steps of Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Gathering of women in front of one of the temples in Kathmandu during Teej Festival known also as "Festival of Women".
Nasal Chowk courtyard within the complex of Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka) in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square, Kathmandu.
Gathering of women during the Teej holiday in front of Indrapur Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Bhairavnath Temple on Taumadhi Square seen from behind the Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Small stupas near Swayambunath temple, Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Kathmandu. From the left are temples Maju Deval. Narayan and Shiva Parvati.
Stupa Swayambubath seen from the nearby street.
Shop selling masks for tourists. Kathmandu.
View to the fort tower from a street in Bahla.
General view of the fort in Bahla - the oldest one in Oman (built in pre-islamic times). Part of it undergoing restoration sponsored by UNESCO as it is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites.
Mutrah fort, built by the Portuguese in 1580, seen from the seaside road connecting districts of Mutrah and Old Muscat.
Entering the old city with a maze of narrow streets from Mutrah Corniche. Old Muscat.
An alley in Mutrah district in Old Muscat.
Perspective of a narrow street at the back of Mutrah Corniche. Muscat.
View of the courtyard inside the huge round tower of the fort in Nizwah.
Typical Arabic architecture along the seaside promenade in the Mutrah district in Muscat.
Balcony of one of the old merchants' houses in Mutrah district in Muscat.
In front of one of the historic merchants' houses in Mutrah district in Muscat.
Arcades of the new market (souq) in Nizwah.
Inside a dark room of the fort in Nizwah.
Defensive walls and ramparts of the Nizwah fort. Far in the center is minaret and dome of the Sultan Qaboos mosque.
Ramparts of the Nizwah fort.
Walls and ramparts of the Nizwah fort.
On the ramparts of gigantic, round tower of the Nizwah fort.
Dome within the palace complex of sultan Qaboos of Oman.
Old fort and mosque near the palace of sultan Qaboos of Oman. Ols Muscat.
The castle in Jibrin near Bahla built in 1675 by imam Bil'arab Bin Sultan from the Yaruba dynasty. Meticulously restored is now a museum.
First of the two internal courtyards of the castle in Jabrin.
Deep courtyard of the castle in Jabrin.
View from the top gallery into the courtyard of the Jabrin castle.
Sculptural forms of the walls of Jabrin castle resulting from the stair leading to the highest level of the tower.
View from the ramparts of the Jibrin castle to the surrounding plain and the Hajar Mountains.
Dimly lit corridor inside the Jibrin castle.
Second of the courtyards of the Jabrin castle is more austere than the first one - without the galleries and arcades.
New, imposing mosque in Bahla by the highway from Nizwah to Muscat.
Enormous round tower of the fort in Nizwah.
Parts of the original walls were preserved in the now fully reconstructed fort in Nizwah.
The street with the sultan Qaboos mosque seen from the walls of the fort in Nizwah.
View from the ramparts of thr Nizwah fort towards the dome and minaret of sultan Qaboos mosque.
Golden Gate (Lu Dhowka) - the entrance to to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows built by king Ranjit Malla.
Longhorn Saloon, Lakota Sioux reservation, South Dakota.
Longhorn Fuel & Food Convenience Store, Lakota Sioux reservation, South Dakota.
The smallest post office in USA. Ochopee, Florida.
One of the grand mansions of Newport, Rhode Island.
St. Stephen's church in Armonk, New York.
Seafair mansion, view from Ocean Drive. Newport, Rhode Island
St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Street in French Quarter with typical balconies and intricate ironwork. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Typical row houses along a steep street in San Francisco, California.
St. Florian church used by polish community in Hamtramck, Detroit, Michigan.
Towers and domes of the entrance gates to Taj Mahal seen from the roof terrace of a hotel in Agra.
Beautiful door and entrance portal in the maharaja's palace in Jaipur.
Facade and towers of the Church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
View from the castle hill towards Church of St. Nicholas (closer one) and church of Our Lady before Tyn (further one with two towers). Prague.
View of the castle hill in Prague from Manesuv Most (bidge).
Church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) and monument of King Charles IV on Křižovnické náměstí (square). Prague.
Houses on the Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) at the Prague Castle.
Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) with St. Vitus cathedral towering above seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Prague roofs seen from the castle hill.
View from a small courtyard on the northern side of St. Vitus cathedral on the castle hill in Prague.
Early morning on the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Silhouettes of (from the left) church of St. Francis of Assissi, church of the Holy Saviour and the old bridge tower seen on early morning from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Little girl in front of the temples of Badami, Karnataka.
Small stupas of the Sulamani Pahto. Old Bagan.
Gilded stupas and shrines of the Shwedagon Paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Multitude of stupas, shrines, statues and towers in Shwedagon Paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Defensive wall and moat of the huge fort in the center of Mandalay.
Shwedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
A wealth of forms, colors and materials in Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
The most beautiful "street corner" in Burma. Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
Sunset over majestic towers of Angkor Wat.
Sunset seen from the Phnom Bakheng hill.
Inside the fort in Nizwah.
Closeup of the entrance portal of the Imam mosque in Isfahan.
An entrance gate to the palace complex in Mysore, Karnataka with sculpted tiger head at the foreground.
Ad Deir (The Monastery) - the second most visited monument in Petra located at the end of a steep path up the Jabal Al-Deir. Built by the Nabataeans in the 1st century A.D.
Sculptures and tower on the church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
One of the stupas of the Swedagon paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Lighting candles inside St. Stephen's cathedral in Vienna.
The green dome of the baroque St. Peter's church (Peterskirche)closes the perspective of Goldschmiedgasse in Vienna.
Traditional Viennese horse carriage driven by a flymen in typical black bowler hat in the courtyard of the old castle of Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna.
Lobby lounge in Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
Entrance lobby with the reception in Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
Griechengasse - one of the many picturesque, narrow streets in the old center of Vienna.
Gothic St. Steven's Cathedral (Stephansdom) built in XIVth century is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the major tourist attraction of the city.
Inside the gothic St. Steven's Cathedral (Stephansdom) built in XIVth century.
Donaunixen fountain at the Freyung Passage in Palais Ferstel in Vienna.
Interior of Cafe Central at Herrengasse 14 - near entrance with statue of Peter Altenberg. Opened in 1876 it is one of the most famous, traditional caffes in Vienna - in 19th a key meeting place of the Viennese intellectual scene.
St. Stephen's Cathedral towering over the old center of Vienna.
Imperial bedroom - the marital bedroom of Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elizabeth. XiXth century, Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Private dining room of the Imperial Family of Austria. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Mirror Room with white and gold Rococo decorations - a typical example of a state room from the era of Maria Theresa. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
The Great Gallery measuring over 40 m by 10 m and designed in Rococo style was the setting for Austrian court functions such as balls, receptions and banquets. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Greek art inspired sculptures line the open space of the gardens of the Schoenbrunn Palace with Glorietta (built in 1775) far on the hill. Vienna.
Schoenbrunn Palace and and gardens seen from the hill with Glorietta. Vienna.
Under the main dome inside the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta. In the center is a statue of young Queen Victoria.
The central space inside the Queen Victoria Memorial in Calcutta seen from the upper gallery around the dome.
Western side of Queen Victoria Memorial seen from the surrounding garden. Calcutta.
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Calcutta.
View from the balcony of Palace on Step hotel in Varanasi.
View of the Manikarnika Ghat from the boat on Ganges. This is the main ghat used for burning bodies in Varanasi.
Sculptures inside Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A sculpture of Apsara fighting (?) a mythical Hindu lion Sardula between Khandariya Mahadev Temple and Jagadamba Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Devi Jagadamba Temple with a sculpture of Lion and a King in the foreground. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Closeup of the intricate sculptures on Parswanath Temple of the Eastern Group of temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A group of colorfully dressed Indian women in front of one of the 24 famous stone wheels carved around the base of the Sun Temple in Konark in Odisha.
Indian woman in sari standing on the elaborately carved remains of the Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) of the Sun Temple ion Konark, Odisha.
Elderly Indian lady sitting in front of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha with a Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) in the background.
Three Indian women in front of one of the 24 famous stone wheels carved around the base of the Sun Temple in Konark in Odisha.
Entrance to the Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.
Famous double colored arcades inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Famous double colored arcades inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Old and new architecture in Brisbane, Queensland.
Inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba one can see Roman columns used by the muslim builders.
One of the many great vistas inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Grand courtyard in front of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Main gate of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Part of the main facade of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Under the arcades of the King's Palace in Madrid.
The famous cathedral of Toledo. In Middle Ages the main seat of the catholic church in Spain.
A town house in the old city of Toledo. Seen at the background is one of the towers of the cathedral of Toledo.
Great Plaza in Tikal.
Great Plaza in Tikal.
Part of the frontage of one of the narrow streets in Toledo.
The highest in Japan - 54 m tall pagoda of the Toji temple in Kyoto.
Inside the labirynth of the winding alleys of Toledo.
Old city of Toledo.
The temple of Tikal seen above the trees.
Stone stelae and altars of the "twin pyramid" group in Tikal.
Stone stela and round altar in front of a stepped pyramid. Tikal.
Part of a building facade on Plaza Mayor, Madrid.
The temple on the main square in Tikal.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
One of the stepped pyramids of Tikal. At the foreground - a typical round altar stone.
Eastern facade of the U.S. Department of Treasury building along 15th Street. Washington D.C.
A view from the top of the temple at the ruins of the king's palace in Tikal.
Three topmost circular terraces of the Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Main stepped temple of Tikal.
The famous Borobudur stone bas-relief telling the story of life of Buddha (prince Siddharta Gautama) as well as showing scenes of daily life in Java a thousand years ago.
Bautiful street in Cordoba.
View from the top of the stepped temple in Tikal.
Terraces of Borobudur seen from the eastern entrance.
A view up the stepped temple in Tikal.
Borobudur stupa seen from the south-east in the early morning hours.
One of the less visited pyramids in the jungle. Tikal.
One of the many charming courtyards in Cordoba.
Niches with statues of Buddha. Borobudur.
Yet another beautiful street in Cordoba.
A tourist taking photographs in Borobudur.
The tower on the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Tsimshatsui Clock Tower - a famous Hong Kong landmark and a part of the former terminus station of the Cowloon-Kanton Railway.
The tower on the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
The famous Borobodur bas-relief depicting scenes from the life of Buddha as well as the daily life of people in Java a thousand years ago.
Old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney are being converted to loft apartments, fancy shops and restaurants.
One of the beautifully sculpted gates between the levels of the Borobudur stupa.
Rows of the old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney. The famous Harbour Bridge is in the background.
Water fountain. Cordoba.
Old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney are being converted to expensive restaurants.
George Street, the main street in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney.
A narrow passage between the streets in Cordoba.
Salamanca Market draws crowds of tourists every Sunday in Hobart - the capital of Tasmania.
Walking along the walls of the Castle of the Christian Monarchs (Alcazar de los Reyes Christianos). Cordoba.
A view over the roofs of Toledo.
A street in the old city of Toledo.
Victorian architecture of Hobart, Tasmania.
Wall of one of the houses in Arthur Circus. This picturesque clusters of houses was arranged on a circular plan and is one of the oldest in Hobart, Tasmania.
Entrance to one of the houses in Arthur Circus. Hobart, Tasmania.
A view of the gothic cathedral from the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano). Cordoba.
Roman Bridge (Punte Romano) with the gothic cathedral of Cordoba in the background.
Panorama of the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) and the old city of Cordoba seen from the defensive tower Torre de la Calhorra.
A quiet alley in Cordoba.
Arcades of the monumental Roman aqueduct in Segovia on a foggy January morning.
The Roman aqueduct in Segovia.
The mighty arcades of the very well preserved Roman aqueduct in Segovia rise up to 28 m above the street level.
Part of the facade of Todaiji temple in Nara.
The monumental Roman aqueduct in Segovia.
Todaiji temple in Nara - the largest wooden building in the world.
The gothic cathedral of Segovia - one of the most magnificent in Spain.
General view of the temples of Prambanan.
A part of the outer walls of the Segovia cathedral.
Bas-relief and one of the temples of the Prambanan complex.
A fairy tale castle (alcazar) in Segovia.
Exquisite ornamentation on a temple in Prambanan.
Famous two-color arcades in the Cordoba mosque.
The castle of Segovia with its monumental gate tower.
A view from the VIshnu temple towards two vahana (vehicle) temples of Hamsa (swan) and Garuda (bird). Prambanan.
The castle in Segovia is the one on which Walt Disney based his Sleeping Beauty palace in California Disneyland or at least one of the castles claiming this honor...
The towers and wall of the castle in Segovia.
Sewu temple. Prambanan.
One of the city walls' gates. Segovia.
The mighty Roman aqueduct in Segovia cuts across the medieval old city like a gigantic comb.
An actor on the stage of the open air theater with the temple of Shiva in the background. Prambanan.
Huge plaza in front of the cathedral Santa María la Real de La Almudena in Madrid.
Todaiji temple in Nara - the largest wooden building in the world.
The collonial, neoclassical building of the former bank headquarters now housing the Museum Bank Indonesia. Kota (Batavia), Jakarta.
A building of the Museo des Santa Cruz in Toledo is a former hospital from XVth century.
A view from the central pavilion of the Himeji castle towards lower lying buildings.
A beautiful street corner in Toledo.
Within the walls of the Himeji castle.
A former town hall of Batavia, now housing the Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta).
Himeji castle - the largest of the Japanese castles preserved in its original state.
A church in Melbourne, Victoria.
St. Patricks Cathedral. Melbourne, Victoria.
Parliament Building. Melbourne, Victoria.
A street in Chinatown in Melbourne, Victoria.
A street sign of the once famous Connor Hotel. Jerome, Arizona.
The entrance gate (Kaminarimon) to Senso-ji - the oldest (founded in 628 a.d) and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo (Asakusa district).
A stepped pyramid and a peacock. Tikal.
Hozomon Gate and Five Story Pagoda of the Senso-ji temple complex in the Asakusa district of Tokyo.
Stelae and altar stones. Tikal.
The main prison building in the infamous penal colony of Port Arthur. It was closed in 1877 and is currently one of the greatest tourist attractions of Tasmania.
Giagantic lantern in the Hozmon Gate on the way to the Main Hall (Hondo) of the Senso-Ji temple in Asakusa district of Tokyo.
The famous Connor Hotel in Jerome Arizona was one of the most luxurious hotels in the entire West at the end of XIXth century.
Great stepped pyramid in Tikal.
A church built by the convicts of Port Arthur, Tasmania.
Entrance to Saadian Tombs with 77m tall minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque at the background. Marrakesh.
Foso de San Felipe - Portuguese fort in Ceuta - the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco.
Casa de los Dragones - the most famous house in Ceuta commissioned in 1900 by Francisco Cerni González, Mayor of Ceuta. Designed by Valencian architect José M. Cortina Pérez it is an example of eclectic architecture.
Beautiful courtyard elevation of Medresa Bou Inania in Fez.
Roofs and minarets of the old city (medina) in Fez.
Minaret of the Kairaouine Mosque in Fez - the oldest Islamic monument in the city dating from 956.
One of the many beautifully decorated public drinking fountains in the Fez medina (old city).
Decorations of the pavilion in the courtyard of Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fez.
Internal courtyard of a rich riad (traditional Moroccan house). Fez.
Restored facades of houses in the Jewish quarter (mellah) in Fez.
The Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud) is the main entrance leading to the walled medina (old city) in Fez.
Minaret of the Bou Inania madrassa (Islamic religious school) seen through The Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud). Fez.
Old lady sitting on the door threshold in the old city (medina) in Meknes.
Minaret of the Grand Mosque in Meknes.
Colors and patterns of the medina (old city) in Meknes.
Ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes inhabited from 3rd century BC to 3rd century AD.
Triumphal arch in the ancient Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes.
Cardo (one of the two main streets) in the ancient Roman city of Volubilis near Meknes.
The only round minaret in Morocco built in 1939 as an addition to Idriss Medersa - a much older Koranic school. Moulay Idriss.
Row of roofed pavilions along the north-eastern side of El-Hedim square in Meknes.
Crown watching snake charmer on El-Hedim square in Meknes.
Pavilions of Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
General view of the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan.
Avenue of the Dead (Avenida de los Muertos). Teotihuacan.
Roofed pavilions along the north-eastern side of El-Hedim square in Meknes.
One of the temples in Palenque aside from the main square.
View from Shwegugyi Paya to Tabetkya Paya (in the foreground) and Ananda Pahto (further away). Old Bagan.
Ananda Pahto - one of the most beautiful and most famous temples in Bagan
Three nuns in theri typical pink robes in Shwedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Richly decorated portal of the Sulamani Pahto. Old Bagan.
Golden arcades in Mahamuni temple in Mandalay.
Golden arcades in Mahamuni temple in Mandalay.
Gawdaw Palin temple in the centre with two other stupas in the foreground. Old Bagan.
Moon over Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
GIlded adornings of roofs and shrines and stupas around Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Swedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
Shwedagon Paya with the surrounding shrines and pagodas. Rangoon (Yangon).
Rows of shrines and stupas around Shwedagon Paya in Rangoon (Yangon).
Yadana Man Aung temple in Nyaungshwe on Inle lake in Shan State.
Kuthodaw temple in Mandalay is called "the largest book in the world", because it contains marble tables with the text of the entire buddhist teaching canon (tripitaka) in 729 litttle shrines.
A picturesque collection of old, delapidated (and a few restored) stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village, Shan State.
A row of old stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village, Shan State.
Old stupas around Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
Old stupas around Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
Local woman among the old stupas near Swe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
A wall of golden stupas line a path in Shwe Inn Thein in Indein village on Inle lake.
The most beautiful "street" in Burma - an alley in Shwe Inn Thein temple lined on both sides with golden, white and brick stupas. Near Indein village in Shan State.
The most beautiful "street corner" in Burma. Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
Beautiful colonial houses in Rangoon (Yangon).
An old Spanish church. Bohol.
A tower - the only visible part of a church buried by the eruption of the Mayon volcano together with the worshippers, who seeked shelter inside. Luzon island.
A courtyard of the former Augustian monastery in the district of Intramuros in Manila.
A square in front of St. Agustin church in Manila.
Narrow street within the only remaining (after the II World War) complex of colonial Spanish houses in Intramuros, Manila.
Small square with an old well near Casa Manila. Intramuros, Manila.
Beautiful square in a former Spanish residence in Intramuros, Manila.
Cathedral in Manila.
Traditional calesa - a two-wheeled horse drawn carriage in front of the Manila Cathedral.
A monastery in Rumtek, Sikkim.
A monastery in Rumtek, Sikkim.
The famous rock temples of Ellora where carved from a sheer rock from top down. In the background is the original level of rocks high above the current temple. Maharashtra.
Rock temples of Ellora in Maharashtra.
Old catholic church in Kerala.
Colorful gopuram (tower) of the Sri Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Famous seaside temples in Mahabalipuram are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Temple in Somnathpur, Karnataka.
Partial view of one of the entrance gates to the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
A view through an entrance gate to the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
Crowning of one of the gopurams (towers) within the palace of maharaja in Mysore, Karnataka.
One of the gopurams (towers) of Sri Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Sculptures on one of the world famous temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A view through an arch in Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi.
Man sleeping under the magnificent sculptures in Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirappali.
Old Delhi.
Wlaking through the courtyards of the fort in Jodhpur, Rajastan.
Rock temples in Badami, Karnataka.
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajastan.
Victoria Memorial - a proud monument of the British collonial era. Calcutta.
Rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
One of the world famous rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
One of the world famous rock temples of Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Kailasanathar Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Imam Mosque (Masjed-e Imam) in Isfahan in evening sunlight.
Horse sculpture. Persepolis.
Bas relief along the stairway in Persepolis.
Beautiful Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd. Its image is printed on the Iranian 20 rial note.
Imam Mosque (Masjed-e Imam) in Isfahan in evening sunlight.
Imam Square in Isfahan. In the foreground are arcades sheltering shops and bazaar, in the background a huge dome of the Imam Mosque.
Qavam House in the Eram (Heaven) Garden in Shiraz.
Entrance gate to the Imam Square (Maidān-e-Imam) in Isfahan.
Imam Square (Maidān-e-Imam) in Isfahan at night.
Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd.
Beautiful ornaments made of the famous Iranian glazed tiles on the entrance to the Jame Mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd.
Grand stairway in Persepolis.
Imam Mosque at night. Isfahan.
Arcades and mosque on the Imam Square in Isfahan.
Medieval Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Inside the Bam fortress (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
General view of the amazing desert fortress of Bam (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
One of the towers of the Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
General view of the amazing desert fortress of Bam (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Defensive wall of the Bam Citadel (Arg-e Bam) near Kerman.
Pavilion in the Eram garden in Shiraz with beautiful mountainous background.
Old, narrow streets of Busher on the Persian Gulf.
Beautiful Jame mosque (Masjid-e-Jāmeh) in Yazd. Its image is printed on the Iranian 20 rial note.
Inside the Jame mosque in Yazd.
Pavilion in the Eram (Heaven) garden in Shiraz.
Fairy tale-like Bam Citadel, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Defensive wall in fairy tale-like Bam Citadel, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Bam Citadel - the largest adobe building in the world, which was later almost completely destroyed in an earthquake (on 26th December 2003).
Bam Citadel seen from outside its defensive walls.
Courtyard in front of the Convent Armenian St. James (St. James Cathedral) in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem.
Windows of various shapes and sizes on the courtyard in front of St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem.
Statue of a Franciscan monk in the old city of Jerusalem.
Damascus Gate (Arabic: باب العامود, Bab Alamud , Hebrew: שַׁעַר שְׁכֶם, Sha'ar Sh'khem) - one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem.
Romanesque church of St. Anne on Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem built by the Crusaders between 1131 and 1138.
Cloisters around the courtyard in front of the entrance to Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and the Basilica of the Nativity. , Bethlehem .
A monk in front of the entrance to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Mara Saba near Bethlehem.
Front facade of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem.
A view of the domes of the Church of Condemnation from via Dolorosa. Jerusalem.
Nuns walking to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre built on the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixtion and grave. Christian Quarter, Jerusalem.
Al-Aksa mosque and Israeli security patrolling the area around it. Temple Mount, Jerusalem.
Fountain of Qayt Bay or Sabil Qaitbay - a public fountain (sabil) located on the western esplanade of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, Built in the XVth century is called "the most beautiful edifice in the Temple Mount" after the Dome of the Rock.
Chapel of the Angel in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre built on the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixtion and grave. Christian Quarter, Jerusalem.
Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount. Jerusalem.
Some buildings within the Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery compound are literally built into the rock.
A courtyard of the Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery in Kidron Valley.
Walls of Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Copper dome of a church in Mar Saba Greek Orthodox monastery. Kidron Valley.
Dome of the Rock with with the old city of Jerusalem in the background seen from the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem.
Dome of the Rock with with the old city of Jerusalem in the background and the city walls in the foreground seen from the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem.
Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.
Golden dome of the Dome of the Rock temple in Jerusalem.
The main "plaza" in Petra with the famous facade of Al Khazneh or The Treasury.
Nabatean tomb on the Street of Facades. Petra.
Small, cut in rock tombs on the Street of Facades. Petra.
Hadrian's Arch in Jerash.
Close up of the column capital and parts of tympanum Hadrian's Arch in Jerash.
Roman soldiers in the hippodrome in Jerash.
Roman column capital on the side of the colonnaded street (Cardo) leading to the tetrapylon. Jerash.
Partly preserved capital of Corinthian column. Jerash.
Among the Roman columns in Jerash.
Columns around Cardo Forum. Jerash.
Facade of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) emerging at the end of Siq. Petra.
Camels waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
Guard dressed as a Nabatean soldier in front of the entrance to The Treasury (Al Khazneh). Petra.
Roman theater in Amman.
Stepped seats in Roman theater in Amman.
Small modern mosque in downtown of Amman.
Souvenirs for sale in front of the Palace Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs in Petra.
Central round part of the broken pediment of The Treasury. Petra.
The Tomb of a Roman Soldier. Petra.
Urn Tomb - one of the Royal Tombs in Petra.
A camel waiting for tourists in front of The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.
The Treasury (Al Khazneh) - the most famous monument in Petra.
Columns along Cardo - the colonnaded main street of the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
Cardo - the colonnaded main street of the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
General view of the Angkor Wat temple in the morning sun.
Wide promenade leading to the famous temple of Angkor (Angkor Wat) is full of people since early morning hours.
Majestic towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Angkor Wat and its reflection in the northern water reservoir.
Stone busts guarding the entrance gate to the city of Angkor Thom.
Monument in front of the southern gate of Angkor Thom.
Reliefs from Ta Prohm or Preah Khan temple. Angkor.
National Museum in Phnom Penh.
Portrait of king Norodom Sihanouk on the Reception Hall in the King's Palace complex in Phnom Penh.
"Iron house" - a gift of the French emperor - Napoleon III for the king of Cambodia can be seen on the courtyard of the King's Palace complex.
Tourists descend the steep stairs of Angkor Wat holding tightly the handle for security.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunrise.
Roots of trees attacking ancient walls of Preah Khan temple.
Mighty trunk/root climbing the wall of Ta Prohm temple.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Rising sun is reflected in the northern pond. Angkor Wat.
Finial of one of the richly decorated gates on the main axis of Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
View through a window. Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
Towers of Angkor Wat at sunset.
Banteay Srei near Angkor. Bas-reliefs on the walls of this temple are among the finest examples of sculptural masterpieces in the world.
One of the richly decorated portals in Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
One of the masterpieces of figurative art in Bateay Srei temple near Angkor.
Detail of the fine ornamentation in Banteay Srei temple near Angkor.
Rarely visited ruins of Phnom Bok temple on a hill about 25 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap.
Stone rubble left from a part of Phnom Bok temple on a hill about 25 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap.
Richly decorated stone portal in Preah Khan temple.
A temple in Angkor.
Double story building of still unknown purpose within the precincts of Preah Khan temple.
Bayon. Stone face smiling mysteriously in the rays of the sunset.
Smiling face. Bayon temple in Angkor.
One of the towers in Bayon temple with its famous smiling faces on four sides. Angkor.
Faces from Bayon temple in Angkor.
Faces from Bayon temple in Angkor.
Magnificent sculptures on the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Magnificent sculptures on the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Elaborated bas-reliefs in a winding corridor of the Terrace of the Lepper King in Angkor Thom.
Richly sculpted wall of the Terrace of the Elephants in Angkor Thom.
Tangles of roots of unimaginable forms devouring the walls and rich decorations of Ta Prohm temple.
Roots of gigantic banyan trees entwining the walls and decorations of Ta Prohm temple.
Roots of banyan trees holding the walls of Ta Prohm temple in the merciless embrace create a unique, surrealistic atmosphere.
Banyan trees have been growing for hundreds of years over the 900 years old Ta Prohm temple creating breathtaking scenery of nature devouring even the most magnificent man made structures.
Huge banyan tree overgrowing the Ta Prohm temple.
Gigantic roots creeping over the Ta Prohm temple.
Huge banyan tree overgrowing the Ta Prohm temple.
A temple in Angkor.
Patuxai (Victory Gate) - a war monument in the centre of Vientiane dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France.
Black Stupa (That Dam) near the Ekalath Metropole hotel. Vientiane.
Vat Haysoke temple. Vientiane.
Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum). Vientiane.
Statues of Buddha around Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum) in Vientiane.
Richly decorated entrance to Haw Pha Kaew temple (now museum) in Vientiane.
A dragon in front of the royal temple Haw Pha Kaew (now museum) in Vientiane.
One of the dragons guarding the entrance to the royal temple Haw Pha Kaew (now museum). Vientiane.
Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos. The symbol of Buddhist religion and independence.
Stone dragon flanking the stairway leading to Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa). Vientiane.
General view of Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos.
Entrance garte to Pha Tat Luang (Great Sacred Stupa) - the most important religious and national monument of Laos.
In front of the famous front facade of the St. Paul's cathedral.
The entrance to a Kun lam temple.
A-ma Taoist temple dedicated to Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen.
The famous front facade of the St. Paul's cathedral, which is the only remaining part of the building after the fire of 1835. Since then it became the symbol of Macau.
Largo de Senado at night.
Largo de Senado.
Macau Government Headquarters, built in 1849 and formerly known as the Governor's Palace.
Fancy, manicured hedge in front of the facade of St. Paul's cathedral.
Inside the Leal Senado building on Largo de Senado.
Plaza in front of the St. Dominic church near Largo de Senado - the central square of the old Macau.
Decoration over the entrance portal to a church in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
Steps of the Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
The Governor's Palace seen through the window of the Nunnery Quadrangle. Uxmal.
Mask of the rain god Chaac sculpted on one of the structures in Chichen Itza.
Famous heads of serpents in the Quetzalcoatl temple in Chichen Itza.
Temple (pyramid) of Kukulcan seen through the stone columns. Chichen Itza.
Pyramid of the Magician. Uxmal.
Sculpted serpents' heads on the wall of Quetzalcoatl temple in Teotihuacan.
One of the famous Olmec heads in Park Museo de la Venta in Villahermosa.
Steps of one of the smaller pyramids in the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan.
Famous serpent head at the base of the Pyramid of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza.
Pyramid of Kukulcan seen from the Plaza of Thousand Columns. Chichen Itza.
Gigantic Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan.
Very well preserved bas-reliefs on the columns in Chichen Itza.
Tamplo del Pocito (Chapel of the Well) on Tepeyac Hill, Mexico City.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe). Tepeyac Hill, Mexico City.
Gigantic Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan.
View from the top of the Pyramid of the Sun towards the Avenue of the Dead. Teotihuacan.
Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
The famous balcony of the Palacio National on Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo), from which the Mexican presidents celebrates the Independence Day every 16th September by ringing the bell and reciting the "Shout of Dolores".
Sculpted serpent's head in Teotihuacan.
Enormous pyramids of Sun and Moon in Teotihuacan.
Steps leading to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.
Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.
Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan.
Courtyard of one of the old colonial houses converted to a hotel. Merida.
View from the Pyramid of the Sun towards the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacan.
Inside the "Palace" in Palenque.
Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque.
Nunnery Quadrangle. Uxmal.
Buildings around Durbar Square, Patan.
Pagodas in Patan.
View towards the Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Souvenirs for tourists near Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Bhaktapur with three level pagoda of Bhairava Nath Temple.
Small, but charming backstreet temple in Bhaktapur.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Kathmandu.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Kathmandu.
Pigeons at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Pigeons at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Temples at Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Patan.
On the steps of Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Chili peppers drying on a small square in Bhaktapur.
Children fighting for the best place in a photo at the entrance to a small temple in Bhaktapur.
Multilevel roofs of temples in Bhaktapur.
Children hiding behind the huge statues of lions on the steps of Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Gathering of women in front of one of the temples in Kathmandu during Teej Festival known also as "Festival of Women".
Nasal Chowk courtyard within the complex of Royal Palace (Hanuman Dhoka) in Kathmandu.
Durbar Square, Kathmandu.
Gathering of women during the Teej holiday in front of Indrapur Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Bhairavnath Temple on Taumadhi Square seen from behind the Nyatapola Temple, Bhaktapur.
Small stupas near Swayambunath temple, Kathmandu.
Durbar Square in Kathmandu. From the left are temples Maju Deval. Narayan and Shiva Parvati.
Stupa Swayambubath seen from the nearby street.
Shop selling masks for tourists. Kathmandu.
View to the fort tower from a street in Bahla.
General view of the fort in Bahla - the oldest one in Oman (built in pre-islamic times). Part of it undergoing restoration sponsored by UNESCO as it is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites.
Mutrah fort, built by the Portuguese in 1580, seen from the seaside road connecting districts of Mutrah and Old Muscat.
Entering the old city with a maze of narrow streets from Mutrah Corniche. Old Muscat.
An alley in Mutrah district in Old Muscat.
Perspective of a narrow street at the back of Mutrah Corniche. Muscat.
View of the courtyard inside the huge round tower of the fort in Nizwah.
Typical Arabic architecture along the seaside promenade in the Mutrah district in Muscat.
Balcony of one of the old merchants' houses in Mutrah district in Muscat.
In front of one of the historic merchants' houses in Mutrah district in Muscat.
Arcades of the new market (souq) in Nizwah.
Inside a dark room of the fort in Nizwah.
Defensive walls and ramparts of the Nizwah fort. Far in the center is minaret and dome of the Sultan Qaboos mosque.
Ramparts of the Nizwah fort.
Walls and ramparts of the Nizwah fort.
On the ramparts of gigantic, round tower of the Nizwah fort.
Dome within the palace complex of sultan Qaboos of Oman.
Old fort and mosque near the palace of sultan Qaboos of Oman. Ols Muscat.
The castle in Jibrin near Bahla built in 1675 by imam Bil'arab Bin Sultan from the Yaruba dynasty. Meticulously restored is now a museum.
First of the two internal courtyards of the castle in Jabrin.
Deep courtyard of the castle in Jabrin.
View from the top gallery into the courtyard of the Jabrin castle.
Sculptural forms of the walls of Jabrin castle resulting from the stair leading to the highest level of the tower.
View from the ramparts of the Jibrin castle to the surrounding plain and the Hajar Mountains.
Dimly lit corridor inside the Jibrin castle.
Second of the courtyards of the Jabrin castle is more austere than the first one - without the galleries and arcades.
New, imposing mosque in Bahla by the highway from Nizwah to Muscat.
Enormous round tower of the fort in Nizwah.
Parts of the original walls were preserved in the now fully reconstructed fort in Nizwah.
The street with the sultan Qaboos mosque seen from the walls of the fort in Nizwah.
View from the ramparts of thr Nizwah fort towards the dome and minaret of sultan Qaboos mosque.
Golden Gate (Lu Dhowka) - the entrance to to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows built by king Ranjit Malla.
Longhorn Saloon, Lakota Sioux reservation, South Dakota.
Longhorn Fuel & Food Convenience Store, Lakota Sioux reservation, South Dakota.
The smallest post office in USA. Ochopee, Florida.
One of the grand mansions of Newport, Rhode Island.
St. Stephen's church in Armonk, New York.
Seafair mansion, view from Ocean Drive. Newport, Rhode Island
St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Street in French Quarter with typical balconies and intricate ironwork. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Typical row houses along a steep street in San Francisco, California.
St. Florian church used by polish community in Hamtramck, Detroit, Michigan.
Towers and domes of the entrance gates to Taj Mahal seen from the roof terrace of a hotel in Agra.
Beautiful door and entrance portal in the maharaja's palace in Jaipur.
Facade and towers of the Church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
View from the castle hill towards Church of St. Nicholas (closer one) and church of Our Lady before Tyn (further one with two towers). Prague.
View of the castle hill in Prague from Manesuv Most (bidge).
Church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) and monument of King Charles IV on Křižovnické náměstí (square). Prague.
Houses on the Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) at the Prague Castle.
Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) with St. Vitus cathedral towering above seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Prague roofs seen from the castle hill.
View from a small courtyard on the northern side of St. Vitus cathedral on the castle hill in Prague.
Early morning on the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Silhouettes of (from the left) church of St. Francis of Assissi, church of the Holy Saviour and the old bridge tower seen on early morning from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
Little girl in front of the temples of Badami, Karnataka.
Small stupas of the Sulamani Pahto. Old Bagan.
Gilded stupas and shrines of the Shwedagon Paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Multitude of stupas, shrines, statues and towers in Shwedagon Paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Defensive wall and moat of the huge fort in the center of Mandalay.
Shwedagon Paya. Rangoon (Yangon).
A wealth of forms, colors and materials in Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
The most beautiful "street corner" in Burma. Shwe Inn Thein near Indein village. Shan State.
Sunset over majestic towers of Angkor Wat.
Sunset seen from the Phnom Bakheng hill.
Inside the fort in Nizwah.
Closeup of the entrance portal of the Imam mosque in Isfahan.
An entrance gate to the palace complex in Mysore, Karnataka with sculpted tiger head at the foreground.
Ad Deir (The Monastery) - the second most visited monument in Petra located at the end of a steep path up the Jabal Al-Deir. Built by the Nabataeans in the 1st century A.D.
Sculptures and tower on the church of the Holy Saviour (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Salvátora) seen from the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Prague.
One of the stupas of the Swedagon paya complex in Rangoon (Yangon).
Lighting candles inside St. Stephen's cathedral in Vienna.
The green dome of the baroque St. Peter's church (Peterskirche)closes the perspective of Goldschmiedgasse in Vienna.
Traditional Viennese horse carriage driven by a flymen in typical black bowler hat in the courtyard of the old castle of Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in Vienna.
Lobby lounge in Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
Entrance lobby with the reception in Hotel Sacher in Vienna.
Griechengasse - one of the many picturesque, narrow streets in the old center of Vienna.
Gothic St. Steven's Cathedral (Stephansdom) built in XIVth century is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the major tourist attraction of the city.
Inside the gothic St. Steven's Cathedral (Stephansdom) built in XIVth century.
Donaunixen fountain at the Freyung Passage in Palais Ferstel in Vienna.
Interior of Cafe Central at Herrengasse 14 - near entrance with statue of Peter Altenberg. Opened in 1876 it is one of the most famous, traditional caffes in Vienna - in 19th a key meeting place of the Viennese intellectual scene.
St. Stephen's Cathedral towering over the old center of Vienna.
Imperial bedroom - the marital bedroom of Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elizabeth. XiXth century, Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Private dining room of the Imperial Family of Austria. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Mirror Room with white and gold Rococo decorations - a typical example of a state room from the era of Maria Theresa. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
The Great Gallery measuring over 40 m by 10 m and designed in Rococo style was the setting for Austrian court functions such as balls, receptions and banquets. Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Greek art inspired sculptures line the open space of the gardens of the Schoenbrunn Palace with Glorietta (built in 1775) far on the hill. Vienna.
Schoenbrunn Palace and and gardens seen from the hill with Glorietta. Vienna.
Under the main dome inside the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta. In the center is a statue of young Queen Victoria.
The central space inside the Queen Victoria Memorial in Calcutta seen from the upper gallery around the dome.
Western side of Queen Victoria Memorial seen from the surrounding garden. Calcutta.
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Calcutta.
View from the balcony of Palace on Step hotel in Varanasi.
View of the Manikarnika Ghat from the boat on Ganges. This is the main ghat used for burning bodies in Varanasi.
Sculptures inside Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A sculpture of Apsara fighting (?) a mythical Hindu lion Sardula between Khandariya Mahadev Temple and Jagadamba Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Devi Jagadamba Temple with a sculpture of Lion and a King in the foreground. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Closeup of the intricate sculptures on Parswanath Temple of the Eastern Group of temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
A group of colorfully dressed Indian women in front of one of the 24 famous stone wheels carved around the base of the Sun Temple in Konark in Odisha.
Indian woman in sari standing on the elaborately carved remains of the Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) of the Sun Temple ion Konark, Odisha.
Elderly Indian lady sitting in front of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha with a Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) in the background.
Three Indian women in front of one of the 24 famous stone wheels carved around the base of the Sun Temple in Konark in Odisha.
Entrance to the Dance Pavilion (Nat Mandir) of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.
Famous double colored arcades inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Famous double colored arcades inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Old and new architecture in Brisbane, Queensland.
Inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba one can see Roman columns used by the muslim builders.
One of the many great vistas inside the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Grand courtyard in front of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Main gate of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Part of the main facade of the King's Palace in Madrid.
Under the arcades of the King's Palace in Madrid.
The famous cathedral of Toledo. In Middle Ages the main seat of the catholic church in Spain.
A town house in the old city of Toledo. Seen at the background is one of the towers of the cathedral of Toledo.
Great Plaza in Tikal.
Great Plaza in Tikal.
Part of the frontage of one of the narrow streets in Toledo.
The highest in Japan - 54 m tall pagoda of the Toji temple in Kyoto.
Inside the labirynth of the winding alleys of Toledo.
Old city of Toledo.
The temple of Tikal seen above the trees.
Stone stelae and altars of the "twin pyramid" group in Tikal.
Stone stela and round altar in front of a stepped pyramid. Tikal.
Part of a building facade on Plaza Mayor, Madrid.
The temple on the main square in Tikal.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
Borobudur stupas at sunrise.
One of the stepped pyramids of Tikal. At the foreground - a typical round altar stone.
Eastern facade of the U.S. Department of Treasury building along 15th Street. Washington D.C.
A view from the top of the temple at the ruins of the king's palace in Tikal.
Three topmost circular terraces of the Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Sculptures of Borobudur stupa.
Main stepped temple of Tikal.
The famous Borobudur stone bas-relief telling the story of life of Buddha (prince Siddharta Gautama) as well as showing scenes of daily life in Java a thousand years ago.
Bautiful street in Cordoba.
View from the top of the stepped temple in Tikal.
Terraces of Borobudur seen from the eastern entrance.
A view up the stepped temple in Tikal.
Borobudur stupa seen from the south-east in the early morning hours.
One of the less visited pyramids in the jungle. Tikal.
One of the many charming courtyards in Cordoba.
Niches with statues of Buddha. Borobudur.
Yet another beautiful street in Cordoba.
A tourist taking photographs in Borobudur.
The tower on the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
Tsimshatsui Clock Tower - a famous Hong Kong landmark and a part of the former terminus station of the Cowloon-Kanton Railway.
The tower on the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Cordoba.
The famous Borobodur bas-relief depicting scenes from the life of Buddha as well as the daily life of people in Java a thousand years ago.
Old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney are being converted to loft apartments, fancy shops and restaurants.
One of the beautifully sculpted gates between the levels of the Borobudur stupa.
Rows of the old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney. The famous Harbour Bridge is in the background.
Water fountain. Cordoba.
Old warehouses in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney are being converted to expensive restaurants.
George Street, the main street in The Rocks - the oldest part of Sydney.
A narrow passage between the streets in Cordoba.
Salamanca Market draws crowds of tourists every Sunday in Hobart - the capital of Tasmania.
Walking along the walls of the Castle of the Christian Monarchs (Alcazar de los Reyes Christianos). Cordoba.
A view over the roofs of Toledo.
A street in the old city of Toledo.
Victorian architecture of Hobart, Tasmania.
Wall of one of the houses in Arthur Circus. This picturesque clusters of houses was arranged on a circular plan and is one of the oldest in Hobart, Tasmania.
Entrance to one of the houses in Arthur Circus. Hobart, Tasmania.
A view of the gothic cathedral from the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano). Cordoba.
Roman Bridge (Punte Romano) with the gothic cathedral of Cordoba in the background.
Panorama of the Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) and the old city of Cordoba seen from the defensive tower Torre de la Calhorra.
A quiet alley in Cordoba.
Arcades of the monumental Roman aqueduct in Segovia on a foggy January morning.
The Roman aqueduct in Segovia.
The mighty arcades of the very well preserved Roman aqueduct in Segovia rise up to 28 m above the street level.
Part of the facade of Todaiji temple in Nara.
The monumental Roman aqueduct in Segovia.
Todaiji temple in Nara - the largest wooden building in the world.
The gothic cathedral of Segovia - one of the most magnificent in Spain.
General view of the temples of Prambanan.
A part of the outer walls of the Segovia cathedral.
Bas-relief and one of the temples of the Prambanan complex.
A fairy tale castle (alcazar) in Segovia.
Exquisite ornamentation on a temple in Prambanan.
Famous two-color arcades in the Cordoba mosque.
The castle of Segovia with its monumental gate tower.
A view from the VIshnu temple towards two vahana (vehicle) temples of Hamsa (swan) and Garuda (bird). Prambanan.
The castle in Segovia is the one on which Walt Disney based his Sleeping Beauty palace in California Disneyland or at least one of the castles claiming this honor...
The towers and wall of the castle in Segovia.
Sewu temple. Prambanan.
One of the city walls' gates. Segovia.
The mighty Roman aqueduct in Segovia cuts across the medieval old city like a gigantic comb.
An actor on the stage of the open air theater with the temple of Shiva in the background. Prambanan.
Huge plaza in front of the cathedral Santa María la Real de La Almudena in Madrid.
Todaiji temple in Nara - the largest wooden building in the world.
The collonial, neoclassical building of the former bank headquarters now housing the Museum Bank Indonesia. Kota (Batavia), Jakarta.
A building of the Museo des Santa Cruz in Toledo is a former hospital from XVth century.
A view from the central pavilion of the Himeji castle towards lower lying buildings.
A beautiful street corner in Toledo.
Within the walls of the Himeji castle.
A former town hall of Batavia, now housing the Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta).
Himeji castle - the largest of the Japanese castles preserved in its original state.
A church in Melbourne, Victoria.
St. Patricks Cathedral. Melbourne, Victoria.
Parliament Building. Melbourne, Victoria.
A street in Chinatown in Melbourne, Victoria.
A street sign of the once famous Connor Hotel. Jerome, Arizona.
The entrance gate (Kaminarimon) to Senso-ji - the oldest (founded in 628 a.d) and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo (Asakusa district).
A stepped pyramid and a peacock. Tikal.
Hozomon Gate and Five Story Pagoda of the Senso-ji temple complex in the Asakusa district of Tokyo.
Stelae and altar stones. Tikal.
The main prison building in the infamous penal colony of Port Arthur. It was closed in 1877 and is currently one of the greatest tourist attractions of Tasmania.
Giagantic lantern in the Hozmon Gate on the way to the Main Hall (Hondo) of the Senso-Ji temple in Asakusa district of Tokyo.
The famous Connor Hotel in Jerome Arizona was one of the most luxurious hotels in the entire West at the end of XIXth century.
Great stepped pyramid in Tikal.
A church built by the convicts of Port Arthur, Tasmania.