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Belorussian Orthodox church - Belorussian Orthodox church in Minsk (Belarusian: Мінск) situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers, Belarus

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Shatili - Shatili village (Georgian: შატილი), Greater Caucasus mountains, Upper Khevsureti, near the border with Chechnya, Georgia (საქართველო)

SouthEast Asia
Koh Kai - Koh Kai, one of the 5 Surin Island (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะสุรินทร์) - Koh Surin Nua, Koh Surin Tai, Koh Ri, Koh Kai and Koh Klang - Thailand

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Montreal Biosphere - Montreal Biosphère of Environment Canada, on St. Helen's Island, museum in Montreal dedicated to water and the environment - Canada

Central America
Port of Roatan - Port of Roatán and town among Jose Santos Guardiola, Cayos Cochinos, Coxen Hole and also French Harbour, West End, and Oak Ridge - Honduras' Bay Islands

South America
Atacama - The Atacama Desert between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, home of La Silla Observatory and Paranal Observatory

The Caribbean
Camello - MetroBus, camello (camels) downtown Havana, Cuba

Africa
Lambarene - Lambaréné signifie 'essayons', vue de la presqu'île. Lambaréné, sur les rives de l'Ogooué, Gabon

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Lion Rock - Piha and Lion Rock from the access road above, northern New Zealand

Middle East
Salt Lake - Lake Tuz (Turkish: Tuz Gölü 'Salt Lake') in central Anatolian region (Anadolu), Turkey

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Krafla area and Námaskard, Námafjall, geothermal area with boiling mudpools and steaming fumaroles, Iceland Namafjall - Krafla area and Námaskard, Námafjall, geothermal area with boiling mudpools and steaming fumaroles, Iceland

Krafla caldera and Námaskard geothermic area, north of Iceland in the Mývatn region Namaskard - Krafla caldera and Námaskard geothermic area, north of Iceland in the Mývatn region

Námaskard, dried mud and a smell of sulfur, Mývatn region, Iceland Namaskard - Námaskard, dried mud and a smell of sulfur, Mývatn region, Iceland

Boiling mud and a terrible smell of sulfur (rotten eggs), Namaskard, Island Boiling mud - Boiling mud and a terrible smell of sulfur (rotten eggs), Namaskard, Island

Beautiful view, Arnarstapi, Iceland Arnarstapi - Beautiful view, Arnarstapi, Iceland

Krísuvík Volcano in Iceland Krisuvik Volcano - Krísuvík Volcano in Iceland

The waterfalls Hraunfossar of the river Hvítá (Borgarfjörður), clear, cold springs that well up through the lava, the Hallmundarhraun which was caused by an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull, west of Iceland River Hvita - The waterfalls Hraunfossar of the river Hvítá (Borgarfjörður), clear, cold springs that well up through the lava, the Hallmundarhraun which was caused by an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull, west of Iceland

The waterfalls Hraunfossar of the river Hvítá (Borgarfjörður) in the west of Iceland Hraunfossar - The waterfalls Hraunfossar of the river Hvítá (Borgarfjörður) in the west of Iceland

Strokkur preparing to erupt, geyser in the geothermic region beside the Hvítá River in Iceland Strokkur eruption - Strokkur preparing to erupt, geyser in the geothermic region beside the Hvítá River in Iceland

Strokkur water bubble breaks, few metres away from Geysir (The Great Geysir), in the Haukadalur valley, Iceland Water bubble breaks - Strokkur water bubble breaks, few metres away from Geysir (The Great Geysir), in the Haukadalur valley, Iceland

Geyser area, on the right the Strokkur Left the old Geyser, beside the Hvítá River in Iceland Geyser area - Geyser area, on the right the Strokkur Left the old Geyser, beside the Hvítá River in Iceland

Strokkur (ja: ストロックル間欠泉) erupts explosively near Geysir (ja: ゲイシール, ru: Гейзер), Iceland Strokkur erupts explosively - Strokkur (ja: ストロックル間欠泉) erupts explosively near Geysir (ja: ゲイシール, ru: Гейзер), Iceland

Landscape in Vik area, Iceland Vik area - Landscape in Vik area, Iceland

Gullfoss Waterfall (The Golden waterfall), on the White River (Hvítá) in south central Iceland Gullfoss Waterfall - Gullfoss Waterfall (The Golden waterfall), on the White River (Hvítá) in south central Iceland

Gullfoss Waterfall on the White River (Hvítá), Iceland (fr: Island) Gullfoss view - Gullfoss Waterfall on the White River (Hvítá), Iceland (fr: Island)

Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), the church - Iceland Church - Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), the church - Iceland

Þingvellir (Þing: parliament, vellir: plains) is a place in the southwest of Iceland near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area. The valley is one of the most important places in Icelandic history. In the year 930, the Alþingi, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions of the world, was founded. The Alþingi met yearly, where the Lawspeaker recited the law to all of the gathered people and decided disputes as well. Criminals were also punished at these assemblies; to this day, visitors can see the Drekkingarhylur (drowning pool) in the river, where female lawbreakers were drowned. Volcanic area - Þingvellir (Þing: parliament, vellir: plains) is a place in the southwest of Iceland near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area. The valley is one of the most important places in Icelandic history. In the year 930, the Alþingi, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions of the world, was founded. The Alþingi met yearly, where the Lawspeaker recited the law to all of the gathered people and decided disputes as well. Criminals were also punished at these assemblies; to this day, visitors can see the Drekkingarhylur (drowning pool) in the river, where female lawbreakers were drowned.

Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), southwest of Iceland Thingvellir - Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir), southwest of Iceland

Waterfall in Thingvellir National Park, near the peninsula of Reykjanes (or Reykjanesskagi) and the Hengill volcanic area, Iceland Waterfall - Waterfall in Thingvellir National Park, near the peninsula of Reykjanes (or Reykjanesskagi) and the Hengill volcanic area, Iceland

Þingvellir is situated on the northern shore of Þingvallavatn, the biggest lake of Iceland. The river Öxará traverses the national park and forms a waterfall at the Almannagjá, called Öxaráfoss. Together with the waterfall Gullfoss and the geysirs of Haukadalur, Þingvellir is part of the most famous sights of Iceland, the Golden Circle. Houses - Þingvellir is situated on the northern shore of Þingvallavatn, the biggest lake of Iceland. The river Öxará traverses the national park and forms a waterfall at the Almannagjá, called Öxaráfoss. Together with the waterfall Gullfoss and the geysirs of Haukadalur, Þingvellir is part of the most famous sights of Iceland, the Golden Circle.

Thingvellir National Park - the old Parliament site lies at the northern end of lake Thingvallavatn, the biggest lake of Iceland Old Parliament site - Thingvellir National Park - the old Parliament site lies at the northern end of lake Thingvallavatn, the biggest lake of Iceland

Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) - Cemetery - southwest of Iceland (Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland) Cemetery - Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) - Cemetery - southwest of Iceland (Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland)

Svartifoss waterfall- Iceland Svartifoss waterfall - Svartifoss waterfall- Iceland

Svartifoss in Skaftafell national park - Svartifoss, the Black Falls - Svartifoss basalt columns - Iceland Svartifoss basalt columns - Svartifoss in Skaftafell national park - Svartifoss, the Black Falls - Svartifoss basalt columns - Iceland

Svartifoss (Black Falls) is a waterfall in Skaftafell National Park in Iceland Black Falls - Svartifoss (Black Falls) is a waterfall in Skaftafell National Park in Iceland

Vatnajökull Glacier - Iceland Vatnajokull Glacier - Vatnajökull Glacier - Iceland

Vatnajökull Glacier - biggest glacier in Europe - Iceland Vatnajokull - Vatnajökull Glacier - biggest glacier in Europe - Iceland

The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland.Waterfall Skogafoss is 60 m high and counted among the most beautiful of the country. Skogafoss waterfall - The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland.Waterfall Skogafoss is 60 m high and counted among the most beautiful of the country.

Waterfall Skógafoss, south of Iceland, about 5 km from Skógar, Iceland Skogarfoss Waterfall - Waterfall Skógafoss, south of Iceland, about 5 km from Skógar, Iceland

The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland (Ísland) at the cliffs of the former coastline, about 5 km from Skógar Skogafoss - The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland (Ísland) at the cliffs of the former coastline, about 5 km from Skógar

Skógafoss waterfall with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters, near Skógar, south of Iceland Waterfall - Skógafoss waterfall with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters, near Skógar, south of Iceland

Jökulsárlón - the Glacial Lagoon, South-East Iceland Jokulsarlon glacier - Jökulsárlón - the Glacial Lagoon, South-East Iceland

Jokulsarlon, Glacier lagoon in south east Iceland Jokulsarlon, Glacier lagoon - Jokulsarlon, Glacier lagoon in south east Iceland

Jokulsarlon is around 50 km east of Skaftafell. Jokulsarlon ( glacier lagoon ) is a deep lake clustered with ice floes - Iceland Jokulsarlon - Jokulsarlon is around 50 km east of Skaftafell. Jokulsarlon ( glacier lagoon ) is a deep lake clustered with ice floes - Iceland

Jökulsárlón glacial lakes, south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn, Iceland Glacial lake - Jökulsárlón glacial lakes, south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn, Iceland

Jökulsárlón glacial lakes in Iceland. It is situated at the south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn Jokulsarlon - Jökulsárlón glacial lakes in Iceland. It is situated at the south end of the glacier Vatnajökull between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn

Lava field near Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið), Iceland Lava field - Lava field near Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið), Iceland

Lava field near Blue Lagoon geothermal spa located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, 39 km from the capital city of Reykjavík, Iceland Lava field - Lava field near Blue Lagoon geothermal spa located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, 39 km from the capital city of Reykjavík, Iceland

View of the Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið) geothermal spa. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help many people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis - Iceland Blue Lagoon - View of the Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið) geothermal spa. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help many people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis - Iceland

Blue Lagoon near Reykjavík, Iceland Geothermal spa - Blue Lagoon near Reykjavík, Iceland

Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónid) station thermale située au sud-ouest de l'Islande sur la péninsule de Reykjanes (péninsule des fumées), à 4 km de Grindavík, 14 km de l'aéroport international de Keflavík et 40 min au sud-ouest de la capitale Reykjavík Near Blue Lagoon - Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónid) station thermale située au sud-ouest de l'Islande sur la péninsule de Reykjanes (péninsule des fumées), à 4 km de Grindavík, 14 km de l'aéroport international de Keflavík et 40 min au sud-ouest de la capitale Reykjavík

Blue Lagoon view, geothermal spa in Iceland (Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland) View - Blue Lagoon view, geothermal spa in Iceland (Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland)

Photo of Skoga River, Iceland Skoga River - Photo of Skoga River, Iceland

Skoga River - Iceland Skoga River - Skoga River - Iceland

Jandía beach, south of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa Jandia beach - Jandía beach, south of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa

Lanzarote, view of Yaiza Yaiza - Lanzarote, view of Yaiza

Lanzarote landscape, Canary Islands Landscape - Lanzarote landscape, Canary Islands

Lanzarote, Mirador del Rio Mirador del Rio - Lanzarote, Mirador del Rio

Street in Teguise, Lanzarote Teguise - Street in Teguise, Lanzarote

Mirador del Rio, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain Mirador del Rio - Mirador del Rio, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Timanfaya National Park Timanfaya - Timanfaya National Park

Church in Lanzarote Church - Church in Lanzarote

Mount Teide - Tenerife - Canary Islands Mount Teide - Mount Teide - Tenerife - Canary Islands

Mount Teide - Tenerife Teide volcano - Mount Teide - Tenerife

Tenerife - Icod de los Vinos Icod de los Vino - Tenerife - Icod de los Vinos

View of Las Mercedes, Tenerife Las Mercedes - View of Las Mercedes, Tenerife

A Beautiful sunset in Los Cristianos, south coast of the Canary Island of Tenerife, in the municipality of Arona between the cone of Montaña Chayofita and the imposing Montaña Guaza Los Cristianos - A Beautiful sunset in Los Cristianos, south coast of the Canary Island of Tenerife, in the municipality of Arona between the cone of Montaña Chayofita and the imposing Montaña Guaza

Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Maspalomas Dunes - Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Panorama of Highlands, from the Loch Lochy coast, Scotland (Gaelic: Alba) Loch Lochy - Panorama of Highlands, from the Loch Lochy coast, Scotland (Gaelic: Alba)

Highlands near to the south coast of the Loch Lochy Panorama - Highlands near to the south coast of the Loch Lochy

Historical Oich Bridge, Loch Oich (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Omhaich) in northen Scotland Oich Bridge - Historical Oich Bridge, Loch Oich (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Omhaich) in northen Scotland

Dark waters in south-west coast of the Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis), southwest of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as 'Nessie' Loch Ness - Dark waters in south-west coast of the Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis), southwest of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as 'Nessie'

Loch Lochy (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Lochaidh), freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Freshwater loch - Loch Lochy (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Lochaidh), freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland.

A small beach on the south coast of Loch Lochy (Loch Lochaidh), freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland Beach - A small beach on the south coast of Loch Lochy (Loch Lochaidh), freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland

Dark waters of the Loch Lochy, 16 kilometers southwest of Loch Ness along the Great Glen, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland Dark waters - Dark waters of the Loch Lochy, 16 kilometers southwest of Loch Ness along the Great Glen, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland

Studley Royal Park historical bridge, developed around the ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, England Historical bridge - Studley Royal Park historical bridge, developed around the ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, England

High village wating for Rizdvo, Carpathian Mountains Village - High village wating for Rizdvo, Carpathian Mountains

Tepe Kermen mountain (hill-fortres - Тепекермен), 'cave town' in Bahchisarai environs, Crimea, Ukraine Tepe Kermen - Tepe Kermen mountain (hill-fortres - Тепекермен), 'cave town' in Bahchisarai environs, Crimea, Ukraine

Säntis (2,502 m), mountain in the Alpstein sub-range of the Appenzell Alps, mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. It can be reached by aerial tramway from Schwägalp Santis mountain - Säntis (2,502 m), mountain in the Alpstein sub-range of the Appenzell Alps, mountain range in Switzerland on the northern edge of the Alps. It can be reached by aerial tramway from Schwägalp

Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio) is a lake in the south-east of Switzerland, at the border between Switzerland and Italy Lugano - Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio) is a lake in the south-east of Switzerland, at the border between Switzerland and Italy

C.A.W. Grimsel - C.A.W.

Furka en train vapeur Train vapeur - Furka en train vapeur

Furka View - Furka

El Choro Gorge, Andalusia, Spain El Choro - El Choro Gorge, Andalusia, Spain

Windmills landscape, Andalusia Windmills - Windmills landscape, Andalusia

El Ardales, Andalusia (Spanish: Andalucía), autonomous community of Spain El Ardales - El Ardales, Andalusia (Spanish: Andalucía), autonomous community of Spain

The Vall de Boí (Valle de Bohí), Spanish province of Lleida, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northeastern corner of the comarca of Alta Ribagorça, on the edges of the Pyrenees View - The Vall de Boí (Valle de Bohí), Spanish province of Lleida, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, in the northeastern corner of the comarca of Alta Ribagorça, on the edges of the Pyrenees

Mount Storžič - Storžič se z 2132 m dviguje nad Ljubljasnko kotilno. Slikano teden dni nazaj, ko je zapadel sneg Mount Storzic - Mount Storžič - Storžič se z 2132 m dviguje nad Ljubljasnko kotilno. Slikano teden dni nazaj, ko je zapadel sneg

Ridge of Košuta - Eden najdaljših grebenov v Sloveniji - greben Košute Ridge of Kosuta - Ridge of Košuta - Eden najdaljših grebenov v Sloveniji - greben Košute

Simbol slovenstva in najvišji slovenski vrh Triglav Mount Triglav - Simbol slovenstva in najvišji slovenski vrh Triglav

Triglav (three-headed as seen from the valley of Bohinj) is the highest mountain in Slovenia (and formerly all of Yugoslavia) and the Julian Alps Panorama - Triglav (three-headed as seen from the valley of Bohinj) is the highest mountain in Slovenia (and formerly all of Yugoslavia) and the Julian Alps

Škocjan Caves (Slovene Škocjanske jame), system of limestone caves in the Kras (Karst) region in South-West Slovenia Limestone caves - Škocjan Caves (Slovene Škocjanske jame), system of limestone caves in the Kras (Karst) region in South-West Slovenia

Škocjan Caves, Slovenia, Kras region Kras region - Škocjan Caves, Slovenia, Kras region

Reka River in Škocjanske jame, Škocjan Caves, Slovenia Reka River - Reka River in Škocjanske jame, Škocjan Caves, Slovenia

Church of Saint George of Voroneţ Monastery' southern wall, near Gura Humorului, Romania (Romanian: România) Voronet Monastery - Church of Saint George of Voroneţ Monastery' southern wall, near Gura Humorului, Romania (Romanian: România)

Praia do Baleal, Ilha do Baleal, Portugal Praia do Baleal - Praia do Baleal, Ilha do Baleal, Portugal

The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês), or Gerês, Norte region, in the northwest of Portugal Geres - The Peneda-Gerês National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês), or Gerês, Norte region, in the northwest of Portugal

Porto Moniz seen from the montains, northwestern part of the Madeira Islands Porto Moniz - Porto Moniz seen from the montains, northwestern part of the Madeira Islands

Landscape in Warmia, region between Pomerania and Masuria in northeastern Poland Landscape - Landscape in Warmia, region between Pomerania and Masuria in northeastern Poland

Polna droga, Poland's Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship Polna droga - Polna droga, Poland's Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Łyna w okolicach Olsztyna - województwo warmińsko-mazurskie, Polska Lyna - Łyna w okolicach Olsztyna - województwo warmińsko-mazurskie, Polska

Babia Góra-Babia Hora, The Queen of Beskidy, 1725m o.p.m., view from Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra), Beskidy Mountains, Poland Babia Gora - Babia Góra-Babia Hora, The Queen of Beskidy, 1725m o.p.m., view from Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra), Beskidy Mountains, Poland

Sunset over Old Wives' or Witches' Mountain (pol. Babia Góra or Babia hora in Slovak) - The Queen of Beskidy Mountains, 1725m o.p.m. (Diablak (Devil's Peak)), south Poland, view from Skawa Sunset over Old Wives - Sunset over Old Wives' or Witches' Mountain (pol. Babia Góra or Babia hora in Slovak) - The Queen of Beskidy Mountains, 1725m o.p.m. (Diablak (Devil's Peak)), south Poland, view from Skawa

Mace of Hercules, limestone on the way from Ojców to Pieskowa Skała, Poland Mace of Hercules - Mace of Hercules, limestone on the way from Ojców to Pieskowa Skała, Poland

Le mont Polonina Wetliska (połonina) (1 253 m), Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne Polonina Wetliska - Le mont Polonina Wetliska (połonina) (1 253 m), Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne

L'eglise en bois de Graziowa, Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne Graziowa church - L'eglise en bois de Graziowa, Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne

L'eglise de Baligrod, Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne Baligrod church - L'eglise de Baligrod, Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne

Le mont Polonina Carynska (Połonina Caryńska - 1 257 m), Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne Polonina Carynska mont - Le mont Polonina Carynska (Połonina Caryńska - 1 257 m), Massif de Bieszczady, Pologne

The other side of Lake Solina (pl. Zbiornik Soliński) artificial lake in the Bieszczady Mountains region, Lesko County of the Subcarpathian Voivodship of Poland Lake Solina - The other side of Lake Solina (pl. Zbiornik Soliński) artificial lake in the Bieszczady Mountains region, Lesko County of the Subcarpathian Voivodship of Poland

On our way down from Morskie Oko (Slovak Morské oko), fourth deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains (Tatry), located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolska Province), within the Tatra National Park, near Slovak boarder Morskie Oko - On our way down from Morskie Oko (Slovak Morské oko), fourth deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains (Tatry), located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolska Province), within the Tatra National Park, near Slovak boarder

The wooden church of St-Croix on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra)in Chabówka, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska) St-Croix - The wooden church of St-Croix on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra)in Chabówka, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska)

The wooden church of St-Croix on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra)in Chabówka, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska) Church of St-Croix - The wooden church of St-Croix on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra)in Chabówka, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska)

The wooden church of St-Croix, from XVIIIc, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska) Wooden church of St-Croix - The wooden church of St-Croix, from XVIIIc, southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska)

The wooden church of St-Croix from XVIII c. on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra) in Chabówka (near Rabka), southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska) Church of St-Croix - The wooden church of St-Croix from XVIII c. on Fridays Mount (pol. Piątkowa Góra) in Chabówka (near Rabka), southern Little Poland (pol. Małopolska)

Concentration Camp of Auschwitz was the largest of the Nazi German extermination camps, along with a number of concentration camps, comprising three main camps and 40 to 50 sub-camps. 
Auschwitz is the German name for the nearby town of Oswiecim (pronounced oz vay chim), situated about 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Kraków in southern Poland. Beginning in 1940, Nazi Germany built several concentration camps and an extermination camp in the area, which at the time was under German occupation. 
The Auschwitz camps were a major element in the perpetration of the Holocaust; at least 1.1 million people were killed there, of whom over 90% were Jews - Poland Auschwitz camps - Concentration Camp of Auschwitz was the largest of the Nazi German extermination camps, along with a number of concentration camps, comprising three main camps and 40 to 50 sub-camps. Auschwitz is the German name for the nearby town of Oswiecim (pronounced oz vay chim), situated about 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Kraków in southern Poland. Beginning in 1940, Nazi Germany built several concentration camps and an extermination camp in the area, which at the time was under German occupation. The Auschwitz camps were a major element in the perpetration of the Holocaust; at least 1.1 million people were killed there, of whom over 90% were Jews - Poland

Sunset on Oslofjord (Norwegian: Oslofjorden) between the Torbjørnskjær and Færder lighthouses near Langesund in the south to Oslo in the north, south-east of Norway Sunset - Sunset on Oslofjord (Norwegian: Oslofjorden) between the Torbjørnskjær and Færder lighthouses near Langesund in the south to Oslo in the north, south-east of Norway

Lofoten islands landscape, archipelago in Norway (Kongeriket Norge) Lofoten - Lofoten islands landscape, archipelago in Norway (Kongeriket Norge)

Lofoten islands, panorama, county of Nordland, Norway, within the Arctic Circle Panorama - Lofoten islands, panorama, county of Nordland, Norway, within the Arctic Circle

Gaularfjell, a mountain between Sogn and Sunnfjord Gaularfjell - Gaularfjell, a mountain between Sogn and Sunnfjord

Gaularfjell, a mountain between Sogn and Sunnfjord, county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway Gaularfjell mountain - Gaularfjell, a mountain between Sogn and Sunnfjord, county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Kalland landscape. The water is like a mirror, reflecting everything! Kalland, Hoyhesund - Kalland landscape. The water is like a mirror, reflecting everything!

This is a beautiful landscape in Høygesund, Kalland, Norway Kalland - This is a beautiful landscape in Høygesund, Kalland, Norway

Sognefjord (Sognefjorden) is the second largest fjord in the world and the largest in Norway. A fjord is a long, narrow bay with steep sides, created in a valley, carved in a glacial period by a glacier moving from the top region of the mountains to the sea - Situated in Sogn og Fjordane in Western Norway Sognefjorden - Sognefjord (Sognefjorden) is the second largest fjord in the world and the largest in Norway. A fjord is a long, narrow bay with steep sides, created in a valley, carved in a glacial period by a glacier moving from the top region of the mountains to the sea - Situated in Sogn og Fjordane in Western Norway

Airphoto outside Harstad municipality located on two islands in south Troms, most of the municipality is located on Hinnøya, the northern part of the municipality is located on the southern third of Grytøya Winter over Harstad - Airphoto outside Harstad municipality located on two islands in south Troms, most of the municipality is located on Hinnøya, the northern part of the municipality is located on the southern third of Grytøya

Harstad municipality Aerial view containing several small islands, including Arnøya, Gressholman, Kjeøya, Kjøtta, Kjøttakalven, Måga, Rogla and Åkerøya - Norway Aerial view - Harstad municipality Aerial view containing several small islands, including Arnøya, Gressholman, Kjeøya, Kjøtta, Kjøttakalven, Måga, Rogla and Åkerøya - Norway

Airphoto outside Harstad municipality in Norway (Norge) with its highest mountain: Sætertind (1095 metres), located near Sandtorg, Hinnøya Harstad - Airphoto outside Harstad municipality in Norway (Norge) with its highest mountain: Sætertind (1095 metres), located near Sandtorg, Hinnøya

From then on, it was occasionally visited by daring explorers who climbed the steep cliff face to the plateau; famous visitors include King Oscar II of Norway in 1873 and Thailand's King Chulalongkorn in 1907 - Magerøya island, Norway Panorama - From then on, it was occasionally visited by daring explorers who climbed the steep cliff face to the plateau; famous visitors include King Oscar II of Norway in 1873 and Thailand's King Chulalongkorn in 1907 - Magerøya island, Norway

The North Cape was named by English explorer Richard Chancellor in 1553 when he passed the cape in the search for a Northeast passage. Landscape - The North Cape was named by English explorer Richard Chancellor in 1553 when he passed the cape in the search for a Northeast passage.

Magerøya island (436.6 km2) in Finnmark county in the extreme north of Norway Scenery - Magerøya island (436.6 km2) in Finnmark county in the extreme north of Norway

North Cape (Nordkapplatået) is a cape on the island of Magerøya in northern Norway North Cape - North Cape (Nordkapplatået) is a cape on the island of Magerøya in northern Norway

Today, the North Cape (ja. ノールカップ) is a major tourist attraction with an extensive tourist centre that houses a number of exhibits on the Cape's history; Magerøya North Cape - Today, the North Cape (ja. ノールカップ) is a major tourist attraction with an extensive tourist centre that houses a number of exhibits on the Cape's history; Magerøya

In 1943, the battle of North Cape was fought in the Arctic Ocean off this cape - North Cape on the island of Magerøya in northern Norway  Nordkapp - In 1943, the battle of North Cape was fought in the Arctic Ocean off this cape - North Cape on the island of Magerøya in northern Norway

The EuroVelo bicycle route EV1 starts at North Cape (נורדקאפ) and heads to Sagres, Portugal - a 8196 km distance by land and sea. Magerøya island, Norway Mageroya island - The EuroVelo bicycle route EV1 starts at North Cape (נורדקאפ) and heads to Sagres, Portugal - a 8196 km distance by land and sea. Magerøya island, Norway

This area is a hotel in North cape (fr. Cap Nord). Beautiful view also. Magerøya island, Norway (fr. Norvège) Hotel in North cape - This area is a hotel in North cape (fr. Cap Nord). Beautiful view also. Magerøya island, Norway (fr. Norvège)

The wooden church of Urnes (the stavkirke - Urnes stavkirke) stands in the natural setting of Sogn og Fjordane. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. It brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures.  Urnes stavkirke - The wooden church of Urnes (the stavkirke - Urnes stavkirke) stands in the natural setting of Sogn og Fjordane. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. It brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures.

Fjord of Mauranger next to Hardanger, west coast of Norway Mauranger Fjord - Fjord of Mauranger next to Hardanger, west coast of Norway

Sunset in Netherlands (Holland) The Hague - Sunset in Netherlands (Holland)

Windmill in Amsterdam Wind power - Windmill in Amsterdam

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée de Monaco (cathédrale de Monaco) érigée sur le rocher de Monaco, construit par le Prince Charles III de monaco Saint Nicholas Cathedral - Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée de Monaco (cathédrale de Monaco) érigée sur le rocher de Monaco, construit par le Prince Charles III de monaco

Le palais de Monaco situé en haut du rocher de Monaco, surplombant la mer méditerranée; résidence officielle des princes de la Principauté de Monaco depuis 1297 Palais de Monaco - Le palais de Monaco situé en haut du rocher de Monaco, surplombant la mer méditerranée; résidence officielle des princes de la Principauté de Monaco depuis 1297

Prince's Palace of Monaco - St Mary's Tower, rebuilt by Charles III to resemble a medieval fortress. To the right is Albert I's clock tower in white stone St Mary Tower - Prince's Palace of Monaco - St Mary's Tower, rebuilt by Charles III to resemble a medieval fortress. To the right is Albert I's clock tower in white stone

The Prince's Palace of Monaco (Princely Palace) on the Rock of Monaco on the Mediterranean coast of the Principality of Monaco Palace of Monaco - The Prince's Palace of Monaco (Princely Palace) on the Rock of Monaco on the Mediterranean coast of the Principality of Monaco

The Monte Carlo Casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo) which also includes the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, in Monaco Monte Carlo Casino - The Monte Carlo Casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo) which also includes the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, in Monaco

Casino de Monte-Carlo sur la place du Casino, en plein cœur de Monte-Carlo à Monaco sur la Côte d'Azur Casino de Monte-Carlo - Casino de Monte-Carlo sur la place du Casino, en plein cœur de Monte-Carlo à Monaco sur la Côte d'Azur

The Mnajdra temple, southern coast of Malta, complex of three Neolithic temples surrounding an oval courtyard Mnajdra temple - The Mnajdra temple, southern coast of Malta, complex of three Neolithic temples surrounding an oval courtyard

Le Site de Mnajdra, Mnajdra, côte sud de Malte Site de Mnajdra - Le Site de Mnajdra, Mnajdra, côte sud de Malte

Azure Window, Gozo Island, Malta Azure Window - Azure Window, Gozo Island, Malta

Azure Window, un endroit incontournable à Gozo, île de Gozo, Malte Azure Window - Azure Window, un endroit incontournable à Gozo, île de Gozo, Malte

Ramla Bay (Ramla il-Hamra - the Red Sandy Beach), northern side of the island of Gozo, Malta Ramla Bay - Ramla Bay (Ramla il-Hamra - the Red Sandy Beach), northern side of the island of Gozo, Malta

The chapel of our Lady of Lourdes, built on a hill used to be known 'tal-Qortin' overlooking Mgarr harbour. This was built in the year 1888. The work was finished by the Maltese architect Caruana Galizia on a Gothic style. This is a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the island, especially in the days coinciding with the 'visions of Our lady of Lourdes' in southern France. The benefactor of the statue was Carolina Mamo and the artist was Carlo Darmanin - Gozo, Malta Our Lady of Lourdes - The chapel of our Lady of Lourdes, built on a hill used to be known 'tal-Qortin' overlooking Mgarr harbour. This was built in the year 1888. The work was finished by the Maltese architect Caruana Galizia on a Gothic style. This is a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the island, especially in the days coinciding with the 'visions of Our lady of Lourdes' in southern France. The benefactor of the statue was Carolina Mamo and the artist was Carlo Darmanin - Gozo, Malta

Calypso cave from inside, Gozo island, Malta Calypso cave - Calypso cave from inside, Gozo island, Malta

Ggantija Megalithic Temples (Ggantija Temples), the megalithic temples of the Maltese Islands are justly claimed to be the most impressive monuments of European prehistory - Gozo, Malta Ggantija Megalithic Temples - Ggantija Megalithic Temples (Ggantija Temples), the megalithic temples of the Maltese Islands are justly claimed to be the most impressive monuments of European prehistory - Gozo, Malta

Ramla Bay, Gozo, Malta Ramla Bay - Ramla Bay, Gozo, Malta

Ramla Bay is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley on the northern side of the island of Gozo. The village of Xaghra, located on one of the hills of Gozo, overlooks this valley. Gozo, Malta Ramla Bay - Ramla Bay is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley on the northern side of the island of Gozo. The village of Xaghra, located on one of the hills of Gozo, overlooks this valley. Gozo, Malta

Our Lady Of Ta'Pinu Sanctuary, Gharb, Gozo island, Malta Ta Pinu Sanctuary - Our Lady Of Ta'Pinu Sanctuary, Gharb, Gozo island, Malta

Our Lady Of Ta'Pinu, Gharb, was built between 1920 and 1931, Gozo, Malta Sanctuary of the Bl. Virgin ta Pinu - Our Lady Of Ta'Pinu, Gharb, was built between 1920 and 1931, Gozo, Malta

St. Lawrence's Church (San Lawrenz), Gozo, Malta St. Lawrence Church - St. Lawrence's Church (San Lawrenz), Gozo, Malta

The Azure Window (Maltese: Tieqa Zerqa), Gozo island (Maltese: Għawdex), Maltese archipelago, Malta Tieqa Zerqa - The Azure Window (Maltese: Tieqa Zerqa), Gozo island (Maltese: Għawdex), Maltese archipelago, Malta

Qolla I-Bajda, Marsalforn Bay, Gozo, Malta Qolla I-Bajda - Qolla I-Bajda, Marsalforn Bay, Gozo, Malta

Salt pans at Marsalforn, Gozo island, Malta Marsalforn salt pans - Salt pans at Marsalforn, Gozo island, Malta

Calypso Cave from inside, Gozo, Malta Calypso Cave, Gozo - Calypso Cave from inside, Gozo, Malta

Lake Ohrid (Macedonian: Охридско Езеро, Ohridsko Ezero Albanian: Liqeni i Ohrit), between the southwestern region of the Republic of Macedonia and eastern Albania View - Lake Ohrid (Macedonian: Охридско Езеро, Ohridsko Ezero Albanian: Liqeni i Ohrit), between the southwestern region of the Republic of Macedonia and eastern Albania

Night sky, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Night sky - Night sky, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

Old firtrees forest, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Old firtrees forest - Old firtrees forest, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

Green summer landscape in Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika) Green summer - Green summer landscape in Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika)

Lithuanian forest in August, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania - sharing borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the southeast, Poland, and the Russian exclave of the Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest Lithuanian forest - Lithuanian forest in August, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania - sharing borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the southeast, Poland, and the Russian exclave of the Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest

Pines forest in summer, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Pines forest - Pines forest in summer, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

Vieux pin dans le Zarasai district municipalité (ru. Зарасайский район), territoire couvert à 30% par des forêts, dont 65% sont des forêts de pins, Lituanie (lituanien : Lietuva) Old pine - Vieux pin dans le Zarasai district municipalité (ru. Зарасайский район), territoire couvert à 30% par des forêts, dont 65% sont des forêts de pins, Lituanie (lituanien : Lietuva)

Pine forest before the rain, Lithuania Pine forest - Pine forest before the rain, Lithuania

Lithuanian forest with pines, Zarasai district municipality (Zarasų rajono savivaldybė), Lithuania (Lietuva) Pine forest - Lithuanian forest with pines, Zarasai district municipality (Zarasų rajono savivaldybė), Lithuania (Lietuva)

Summer in Lithuanian village, Salakas, Zarasai district, Lithuana. Salakas - Summer in Lithuanian village, Salakas, Zarasai district, Lithuana.

Summer sunset in the meadow, Zarasai district, borders with Latvia and Belarus, Lithuania. Sunset - Summer sunset in the meadow, Zarasai district, borders with Latvia and Belarus, Lithuania.

Field of rye in August, Lithuanian village, Zarasai district, Lithuania Field of rye - Field of rye in August, Lithuanian village, Zarasai district, Lithuania

Autumn with flowers and hens in Lithuanian village. Gudeniskiu village (Gudėniškių kaimas), Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania. Gudeniskiu - Autumn with flowers and hens in Lithuanian village. Gudeniskiu village (Gudėniškių kaimas), Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania.

Old cattle-shed, Gudeniskes village, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Old cattle-shed - Old cattle-shed, Gudeniskes village, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

Old larder, Gudeniskes village, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Old larder - Old larder, Gudeniskes village, Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

Old barn, Gudeniskes village (Gudėniškių kaimas), Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania Gudeniskes village - Old barn, Gudeniskes village (Gudėniškių kaimas), Zarasai district municipality, Lithuania

View of Isola Madre (kown before as Isola di San Vittore and Isola Maggiore), Italy View - View of Isola Madre (kown before as Isola di San Vittore and Isola Maggiore), Italy

Isola Madre (fr: iles boromées), Isole Borromee archipelago which falls within the Italian part of the Alpine Lake Maggiore, in the Province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont - Italy Architectual structures - Isola Madre (fr: iles boromées), Isole Borromee archipelago which falls within the Italian part of the Alpine Lake Maggiore, in the Province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont - Italy

Palazzo Borromeo, palace in Isola Madre, Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, Italy Palazzo Borromeo - Palazzo Borromeo, palace in Isola Madre, Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

Certosa di San Lorenzo di Padula (Carthusian Monastery of Padula or Chartreuse of Padula or Certosa di S. Lorenzo or St. Lawrence Carthusian Monastery) - Haupteingang, Parco Nationale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano - 2007
(c) M. Dornbach - Germany Certosa di Padula - Certosa di San Lorenzo di Padula (Carthusian Monastery of Padula or Chartreuse of Padula or Certosa di S. Lorenzo or St. Lawrence Carthusian Monastery) - Haupteingang, Parco Nationale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano - 2007 (c) M. Dornbach - Germany

The atrium, Pompeii, ruined and partially buried Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei Atrium - The atrium, Pompeii, ruined and partially buried Roman city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei

Mauzoleum, Pompeii, destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days on 24 August 79 AD - Italy Mauzoleum - Mauzoleum, Pompeii, destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days on 24 August 79 AD - Italy

Fountain in Catania center, Sicily, Italy Catania fountain - Fountain in Catania center, Sicily, Italy

Center of Catania, Sicily Catania center - Center of Catania, Sicily

Pepoli Castle or Castle of Venus Castello del Balio, which was built by Normans in 12 - 13 century Erice Castle - Pepoli Castle or Castle of Venus Castello del Balio, which was built by Normans in 12 - 13 century

Norman castle in Erice, Sicily Norman castle - Norman castle in Erice, Sicily

Sicily panorama from Venus Castle, Erice Sicily panorama - Sicily panorama from Venus Castle, Erice

Venus Castle, Sicily, Erice, Italy Venus Castle - Venus Castle, Sicily, Erice, Italy

Erice castle, Normans castle, Sicily Erice Castle - Erice castle, Normans castle, Sicily

Erice path, typical architecture, Sicily Erice path - Erice path, typical architecture, Sicily

Marsala windmill, Sicily Marsala windmill - Marsala windmill, Sicily

Sicily Marsala windmill Marsala - Sicily Marsala windmill

Marsala windmill panorama, Sicily Marsala panorama - Marsala windmill panorama, Sicily

Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily Valley of the Temples - Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily

Sicily countryside, Italy Sicily countryside - Sicily countryside, Italy

Enna panorama, Sicily Enna panorama - Enna panorama, Sicily

Syracuse crashing waves, Sicily Syracuse sea side - Syracuse crashing waves, Sicily

The fountain of Artemis, on the island of Ortigia in Siracusa The fountain of Artemis - The fountain of Artemis, on the island of Ortigia in Siracusa

Sea view from Syracuse, Sicily Syracuse sea front - Sea view from Syracuse, Sicily

Syracuse Ortygia sea front Syracuse Ortygia - Syracuse Ortygia sea front

Building in Siracuse, center town Syracuse building - Building in Siracuse, center town

Syracuse ruins, Sicily Syracuse ruins - Syracuse ruins, Sicily

Syracuse ruins Syracuse ruins - Syracuse ruins

La Piazza del Duomo de Syracuse et la façade de la cathédrale, commencée par Andrea Palma en 1728 et inspirée d'un arc de triomphe à l'antique. Les colonnes massives, qui découpent la façade en plusieurs compartiments, ont un certain effet thé Syracuse cathedral - La Piazza del Duomo de Syracuse et la façade de la cathédrale, commencée par Andrea Palma en 1728 et inspirée d'un arc de triomphe à l'antique. Les colonnes massives, qui découpent la façade en plusieurs compartiments, ont un certain effet thé

Tuscan, sunset, Italy Sunset - Tuscan, sunset, Italy

View of Lago Maggiore Lago view - View of Lago Maggiore

Lago Maggiore, Italy Lago Maggiore - Lago Maggiore, Italy

Lago Maggiore, Italie Statues - Lago Maggiore, Italie

Petit coin de nature paradisiaque sur le lac majeur (Lake Maggiore) Lac majeur - Petit coin de nature paradisiaque sur le lac majeur (Lake Maggiore)

La beauté architecturale à fleur de montagne, le Lac Majeur, lac italo-suisse situé à cheval sur le Piémont, la Lombardie et le canton du Tessin Houses - La beauté architecturale à fleur de montagne, le Lac Majeur, lac italo-suisse situé à cheval sur le Piémont, la Lombardie et le canton du Tessin

Boats in Killarney National Park (Irish: Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne), located beside Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland Boats - Boats in Killarney National Park (Irish: Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne), located beside Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

St. Peter's Square, and the obelisk from the Circus of Nero and the Basilica of Saint Peter (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano) Obelisk - St. Peter's Square, and the obelisk from the Circus of Nero and the Basilica of Saint Peter (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano)