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Westminster Abbey - The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster or Westminster Abbey, traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and later British monarchs, west of the Palace of Westminster, in Westminster, London

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Loha Prasat - Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท - replica of the Loha Prasat built in India) at Wat Ratchanaddaram (Thai: วัดราชนัดดาราม), temple built to the order of King Nangklao (Rama III) for Mom Chao Ying Sommanus Wattanavadi (หม่อมเจ้าหญิงโสมนัสวัฒนาวดี) in 1846.

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By night - The Sydney Opera House by night, based on the competition winning entry by Danish architect Jørn Utzon - on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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View of the Danube Delta (Romanian: Delta Dunării) which lies in Romania (Tulcea county) Delta Dunarii - View of the Danube Delta (Romanian: Delta Dunării) which lies in Romania (Tulcea county)

Castelul Nako de la Sannicolau Mare (Sânnicolau Mare), Timiş County, Romania Castelul Nako - Castelul Nako de la Sannicolau Mare (Sânnicolau Mare), Timiş County, Romania

Saint Paul de Mausole view from Glanum ruins, which was a Roman city in Gallia Narbonensis, Provence in southern France Glanum - Saint Paul de Mausole view from Glanum ruins, which was a Roman city in Gallia Narbonensis, Provence in southern France

The Monument of Freedom is in the center of Sevlievo (Севлиево - 1894), whose pillar is an original stone column from the Roman town Nikopoluis ad Istrum. The project's authors are Oto Horeishi and the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Tsoky. The bronze figure was made in Vienna. The monument was erected on the place of the gallows from which Sevlievo fighters for Bulgarian freedom start their way to eternity. Monument of Freedom - The Monument of Freedom is in the center of Sevlievo (Севлиево - 1894), whose pillar is an original stone column from the Roman town Nikopoluis ad Istrum. The project's authors are Oto Horeishi and the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Tsoky. The bronze figure was made in Vienna. The monument was erected on the place of the gallows from which Sevlievo fighters for Bulgarian freedom start their way to eternity.

Roman Colonnade, Roman era in Byblos, Byblos ruins, Byblos, Lebanon Roman Colonnade - Roman Colonnade, Roman era in Byblos, Byblos ruins, Byblos, Lebanon

Temple of Jupiter area in Baalbek; Romans had built a temple complex in Baalbeck consisting of three temples: Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus - Baalbek, Lebanon View - Temple of Jupiter area in Baalbek; Romans had built a temple complex in Baalbeck consisting of three temples: Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus - Baalbek, Lebanon

Details of the Temple of Bacchus, commissioned by Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and designed by an unknown architect circa 150 A.D., and built close to the courtyard in front of the larger temple of Jupiter-Baal at Baalbek in Lebanon Details - Details of the Temple of Bacchus, commissioned by Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and designed by an unknown architect circa 150 A.D., and built close to the courtyard in front of the larger temple of Jupiter-Baal at Baalbek in Lebanon

The Temple of Bacchus was one of the three main temples at a large temple complex in Classical Antiquity, at Baalbek in Lebanon. The temple was dedicated to Bacchus (also known as Dionysus), the Roman God of wine, but was traditionally referred to by Neoclassical visitors as the 'Temple of the Sun'. It is considered one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world. Temple of Bacchus - The Temple of Bacchus was one of the three main temples at a large temple complex in Classical Antiquity, at Baalbek in Lebanon. The temple was dedicated to Bacchus (also known as Dionysus), the Roman God of wine, but was traditionally referred to by Neoclassical visitors as the 'Temple of the Sun'. It is considered one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world.

Imperial Roman architecture in Baalbek, Baalbek is a World Heritage Site since 1984 - Baalbek, Libanon Roman architecture - Imperial Roman architecture in Baalbek, Baalbek is a World Heritage Site since 1984 - Baalbek, Libanon

Baalbek temple ruins of the Roman period, when Baalbek was known as Heliopolis - Baalbek, Lebanon Baalbek temple - Baalbek temple ruins of the Roman period, when Baalbek was known as Heliopolis - Baalbek, Lebanon

The oval Forum of Roman Jerash, and the south end of the Cardo, Jerash, Jordan Oval Forum - The oval Forum of Roman Jerash, and the south end of the Cardo, Jerash, Jordan

The Temple of Hercules which is said to have been constructed under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius who reigned from 161-180 AD, Amman, Jordan Hercules temple - The Temple of Hercules which is said to have been constructed under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius who reigned from 161-180 AD, Amman, Jordan

View of Amman and the Roman Amphitheatre, view from the Temple of Hercules - Amman, Jordan Roman Amphitheatre - View of Amman and the Roman Amphitheatre, view from the Temple of Hercules - Amman, Jordan

Peleş Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleş) built between 1873 and 1883, near Sinaia, Prahova County (Judeţul Prahova), in the Carpathian Mountains (Munţii Carpaţi), Romania (România) Castelul Peles - Peleş Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleş) built between 1873 and 1883, near Sinaia, Prahova County (Judeţul Prahova), in the Carpathian Mountains (Munţii Carpaţi), Romania (România)

View of the Danube (Fluviul Dunărea) in winter, morning, Galaţi, Galaţi County, eastern Romania Danube - View of the Danube (Fluviul Dunărea) in winter, morning, Galaţi, Galaţi County, eastern Romania

King Mathia' equestrial statue in front of St. Michael's Church or Church of Saint Michael (Biserica Sfântul Mihail din Cluj) in Cluj-Napoca (de. Klausenburg; hu. Kolozsvár), Romania (ro. România) King Mathia - King Mathia' equestrial statue in front of St. Michael's Church or Church of Saint Michael (Biserica Sfântul Mihail din Cluj) in Cluj-Napoca (de. Klausenburg; hu. Kolozsvár), Romania (ro. România)

The Retezat Mountains, including the largest glacial lake in Romania, Bucura Lake (lacul Bucura), part of the Southern Carpathians (Carpaţii Meridionali), Romania (România) Retezat - The Retezat Mountains, including the largest glacial lake in Romania, Bucura Lake (lacul Bucura), part of the Southern Carpathians (Carpaţii Meridionali), Romania (România)

Retezat Mountains lake, Retezat Mountains which also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park Landscape - Retezat Mountains lake, Retezat Mountains which also contains the Retezat National Park, Romania's first national park

Kind of totem near a lake in the Retezat Mountains (ro. Munţii Retezat), massifs in Romania, part of the Southern Carpathians, Romania Totem - Kind of totem near a lake in the Retezat Mountains (ro. Munţii Retezat), massifs in Romania, part of the Southern Carpathians, Romania

Small park in the old center of Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania Small park - Small park in the old center of Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania

The Dacia Hotel, in the historic centre of Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania Dacia Hotel - The Dacia Hotel, in the historic centre of Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania

Bridge over the river Someş or Someş river (Somes river) around Satu Mare, Romania Somes River - Bridge over the river Someş or Someş river (Somes river) around Satu Mare, Romania

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

Façade de l'abbatiale Sainte-Foy, édifice roman construit au XIe siècle et au XIIe siècle. L'intérieur est décoré par des vitraux de Pierre Soulages - Conques, Aveyron, France Facade - Façade de l'abbatiale Sainte-Foy, édifice roman construit au XIe siècle et au XIIe siècle. L'intérieur est décoré par des vitraux de Pierre Soulages - Conques, Aveyron, France

Pont Roman sur le Canal d'Ille-et-Rance, Léhon, Bretagne, France Pont Roman - Pont Roman sur le Canal d'Ille-et-Rance, Léhon, Bretagne, France

Angel with the Cross, Ponte Sant'Angelo, Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius (Bridge of Hadrian), constructed between 134-139 by Roman Emperor Hadrian, Rome Angel with the Cross - Angel with the Cross, Ponte Sant'Angelo, Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius (Bridge of Hadrian), constructed between 134-139 by Roman Emperor Hadrian, Rome

The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or Üçkapılar) built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian in 130 A.D. According to the legend, Sultan Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, is said to have passed under those gates and enjoyed a happy day in the palace in Aspendos on her way to visit King Solomon. Antalya, Turkey Hadrianus Gate - The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or Üçkapılar) built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian in 130 A.D. According to the legend, Sultan Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, is said to have passed under those gates and enjoyed a happy day in the palace in Aspendos on her way to visit King Solomon. Antalya, Turkey

Le lac-barrage du Chambon, vallée de la Romanche, le long de la nationale 91 entre Le Bourg-d'Oisans et le col du Lautaret Barrage du Chambon - Le lac-barrage du Chambon, vallée de la Romanche, le long de la nationale 91 entre Le Bourg-d'Oisans et le col du Lautaret

Rue principale de Le Bourg-d'Oisans au centre des six vallées de l'Oisans, la ville est traversé par la Romanche quelques kilomètres en aval des gorges de l'Infernet et est est bordée par le massif des Grandes Rousses et le massif du Pelvoux Rue principale - Rue principale de Le Bourg-d'Oisans au centre des six vallées de l'Oisans, la ville est traversé par la Romanche quelques kilomètres en aval des gorges de l'Infernet et est est bordée par le massif des Grandes Rousses et le massif du Pelvoux

Bucegi Mountains (ro. Munţii Bucegi), part of the Southern Carpathians, view from Predeal, located on the Prahova Valley (ro.Valea Prahovei), Braşov County, Romania Bucegi Mountains - Bucegi Mountains (ro. Munţii Bucegi), part of the Southern Carpathians, view from Predeal, located on the Prahova Valley (ro.Valea Prahovei), Braşov County, Romania

Narbonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur de Narbonne) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, Narbonne, France Narbonne Cathedral - Narbonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur de Narbonne) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, Narbonne, France

View from the road to Port-Vendres (Catalan: Portvendres) commune of the Pyrénées-Orientales - on the Via Domitia (fr. Voie Domitienne), first Roman road built in Gaul - France Port-Vendres - View from the road to Port-Vendres (Catalan: Portvendres) commune of the Pyrénées-Orientales - on the Via Domitia (fr. Voie Domitienne), first Roman road built in Gaul - France

This was the temple chosen by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient to be left in its natural state, as an example of how most of Angkor looked on its discovery in the 19th century. This was an inspired decision, and involved a significant amount of work to prevent further collapse and enough clearing of vegetaton to allow entry. It has been maintained in this condition of apparent neglect. All in all, Ta Prohm has the romantic appeal of, say, a Piranesi ruin: partly overgrown and gently declining. Rajavihara - This was the temple chosen by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient to be left in its natural state, as an example of how most of Angkor looked on its discovery in the 19th century. This was an inspired decision, and involved a significant amount of work to prevent further collapse and enough clearing of vegetaton to allow entry. It has been maintained in this condition of apparent neglect. All in all, Ta Prohm has the romantic appeal of, say, a Piranesi ruin: partly overgrown and gently declining.

Amphitheatre of Thysdrus or Amphitheatre of El Jem, built by the Romans under proconsul Gordian, El Djem, Tunisia Amphitheatre of Thysdrus - Amphitheatre of Thysdrus or Amphitheatre of El Jem, built by the Romans under proconsul Gordian, El Djem, Tunisia

Kampung Sampireun is a resort with a romantic Sundanese atmosphere located in Kampung Ciparay, Desa Sukakarya, Kecamatan Samarang, Kabupaten Garut, West Java; around 150 km southeast Bandung. Highly recommended for honeymoon couples. Sampireun Cottage - Kampung Sampireun is a resort with a romantic Sundanese atmosphere located in Kampung Ciparay, Desa Sukakarya, Kecamatan Samarang, Kabupaten Garut, West Java; around 150 km southeast Bandung. Highly recommended for honeymoon couples.

The Ozana river from the Vanatori village near Târgu Neamţ town, Neamţ County, Romania Ozana river - The Ozana river from the Vanatori village near Târgu Neamţ town, Neamţ County, Romania

Image from The Neamt Depression, the Vanatori village, around Târgu Neamţ, Romania Vanatori - Image from The Neamt Depression, the Vanatori village, around Târgu Neamţ, Romania

The ancient Decumanus, east-west-oriented road in a Roman city, Palmyra (Arabic: تدمر), Syria Decumanus - The ancient Decumanus, east-west-oriented road in a Roman city, Palmyra (Arabic: تدمر), Syria

Plovdiv roman amphitheatre in the heart of Plovdiv, built in the 2nd century AD under the orders of Trajan the Roman Emperor at this time, between the south-western slope of the Dzhambaz Tepe and the Taxim tepe hill within the old town Plovdiv theatre - Plovdiv roman amphitheatre in the heart of Plovdiv, built in the 2nd century AD under the orders of Trajan the Roman Emperor at this time, between the south-western slope of the Dzhambaz Tepe and the Taxim tepe hill within the old town

Le Temple Neuf vue depuis la place de la République. Havre de paix dans une rue des Allemands aux commerces pittoresques et cosmopolites, l'Eglise Saint-Eucaire semble avoir traversé les siècles sans dommage. Ramassée sur elle-même, du fait de la proximité du rempart, elle a gardé son puissant clocher donjon roman. En 1886, le Conseil Municipal et le Conseil Presbytéral se réunissent et discutent d'un projet de construction. En 1898, la Municipalité de Metz accorde à la communauté réformée un terrain appelé 'Jardin d'Amour' pour l'érection d'un temple de style néo-roman. L'architecte retenu sera M. Wahn. Malgré les protestations des habitants, l'empereur Guillaume II fait poser la première pierre le 25 novembre 1901, en présence du Gouverneur de la ville, puis vient avec son épouse inaugurer le temple le samedi 14 mai 1904 à 11 h 15. Le Temple Neuf rassemble encore aujourd'hui la communauté protestante réformée du centre de Metz. La paroisse possède un orgue de 52 jeux sur trois claviers et pédalier en traction entièrement mécanique. Cet orgue de Ernest Mühleisen est le meilleur instrument néoclassique de la ville, régulièrement utilisé pour les concours du Conservatoire National de Région et pour de nombreux récitals, donnés par des organistes réputés. (souce Mairie de Metz) Temple Neuf - Le Temple Neuf vue depuis la place de la République. Havre de paix dans une rue des Allemands aux commerces pittoresques et cosmopolites, l'Eglise Saint-Eucaire semble avoir traversé les siècles sans dommage. Ramassée sur elle-même, du fait de la proximité du rempart, elle a gardé son puissant clocher donjon roman. En 1886, le Conseil Municipal et le Conseil Presbytéral se réunissent et discutent d'un projet de construction. En 1898, la Municipalité de Metz accorde à la communauté réformée un terrain appelé 'Jardin d'Amour' pour l'érection d'un temple de style néo-roman. L'architecte retenu sera M. Wahn. Malgré les protestations des habitants, l'empereur Guillaume II fait poser la première pierre le 25 novembre 1901, en présence du Gouverneur de la ville, puis vient avec son épouse inaugurer le temple le samedi 14 mai 1904 à 11 h 15. Le Temple Neuf rassemble encore aujourd'hui la communauté protestante réformée du centre de Metz. La paroisse possède un orgue de 52 jeux sur trois claviers et pédalier en traction entièrement mécanique. Cet orgue de Ernest Mühleisen est le meilleur instrument néoclassique de la ville, régulièrement utilisé pour les concours du Conservatoire National de Région et pour de nombreux récitals, donnés par des organistes réputés. (souce Mairie de Metz)

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.

The Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul, Roman Catholic cathedral in Tunis, named in honour of Saint Vincent de Paul Tunis cathedral - The Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul, Roman Catholic cathedral in Tunis, named in honour of Saint Vincent de Paul

The Roman Forum, Forum Romanum and on the right the Temple of Castor and Pollux (Tempio dei Dioscuri) originally built in gratitude for victory at the battle of Lake Regillus (495 BC) Temple of Castor and Pollux - The Roman Forum, Forum Romanum and on the right the Temple of Castor and Pollux (Tempio dei Dioscuri) originally built in gratitude for victory at the battle of Lake Regillus (495 BC)

The Roman theatre (built in 155 by the Greek architect Zenon, during the rule of Marcus Aurelius) in Aspendos, ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey, 4 km from Serik Roman theatre - The Roman theatre (built in 155 by the Greek architect Zenon, during the rule of Marcus Aurelius) in Aspendos, ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey, 4 km from Serik

The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or Üçkapılar), old rome hadrıanus door, triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian Hadrianus Gate - The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or Üçkapılar), old rome hadrıanus door, triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian

It is believed that ancient Ulqini was founded in the 5th century B.C. by Greeks from colchis, during colonization of the region. The colchian colonization is mentioned in the 3rd century B.C. poem by Apollonius of Rhodos. Illyrians lived in the region at that time, under Greek influence they built immense so-called  Coastal town - It is believed that ancient Ulqini was founded in the 5th century B.C. by Greeks from colchis, during colonization of the region. The colchian colonization is mentioned in the 3rd century B.C. poem by Apollonius of Rhodos. Illyrians lived in the region at that time, under Greek influence they built immense so-called "Cyclopean walls". These walls are the remains of the oldest habitation in today's Old Town and Ulqinis Cyclopean walls are the oldest of the kind in the Adriatic coast. Ancient Colchinium became Olcinium in the 2nd century B.C., when the Romans took it over from the illyrian tribe of Olciniates (163 B.C.). Under that name it is encountered in written sources for the first time in Pliny the Elder, in Naturalis Historia, and is also mantioned by Titus Livius.Under Romans Ulqini became a fortified oppdium-civium romanorum, and later a municipium- a city with self government.

Castel Sant'Angelo or Mausoleum of Hadrian located in the rione of Borgo and commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family - Rome, Italy Mausoleum of Hadrian - Castel Sant'Angelo or Mausoleum of Hadrian located in the rione of Borgo and commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family - Rome, Italy

Trajan's Column (it. Colonna di Traiano; fr. Colonne Trajane) and the Basilica Ulpia, ancient Roman civic building located in the Forum of Trajan or Trajan's Forum (it. Foro di Traiano) Basilica Ulpia - Trajan's Column (it. Colonna di Traiano; fr. Colonne Trajane) and the Basilica Ulpia, ancient Roman civic building located in the Forum of Trajan or Trajan's Forum (it. Foro di Traiano)

The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin: Templum Veneris et Romae), dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix (Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune) and Roma Aeterna (Eternal Rome), officially inaugurated by Hadrian in 135, and finished in 141 under Antoninus Pius, the architect was the emperor Hadrian Forum Romanum - The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin: Templum Veneris et Romae), dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix (Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune) and Roma Aeterna (Eternal Rome), officially inaugurated by Hadrian in 135, and finished in 141 under Antoninus Pius, the architect was the emperor Hadrian

Santa Francesca Romana church (it. Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana), previously known as Santa Maria Nova, built in the 9th century on an oratory by Pope Paul I, situated in the Roman Forum, in Rome Santa Francesca Romana - Santa Francesca Romana church (it. Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana), previously known as Santa Maria Nova, built in the 9th century on an oratory by Pope Paul I, situated in the Roman Forum, in Rome