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Historic Lunenburg Nova Scotia Canada Considered one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Nova Scotia, Canada, Lunenburg features colourful waterfront architecture which hails from its days as a seafaring village of the late 18th century.	La Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Standing solid on its narrow plateau fortified on every side, La Alhambra is a monumental complex overlooking the city of Granada in the Andalusia region of Spain.	Rooftop Terrace Aire De Sevilla Andalusia Spain A place of luxury in the heart of the bustling city of Seville in Andalusia, Spain is the Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes. From the rooftop terrace visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the city before retiring inside to enjoy the therapeutic baths.
Seville Cathedral La Giralda Sevilla Andalusia Spain Towering above cafe patrons in Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, the famous La Giralda and the adjoining Seville Cathedral form the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world and are situated in the heart of the city of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain.	Pisa Architecture Leaning Tower Duomo Tuscany Italy A facsinating piece of architecture which was intended to stand vertically, the famous Leaning Tower is situated in the Piazza del Duomo in city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.	Public Square Dusk Picture City Of Siena Tuscany Italy A beautiful location during the day and right through to dusk is the Piazza del Campo, a public square and popular tourist attraction in the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy.
Romantic Banos Arabes La Giralda Sevilla Cathedral Spain A beautiful romantic setting on the rooftop terrace of the Banos Arabes (Arab Baths) with a backdrop of La Giralda and Cathedral in the historic city of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain.	Historic Prince Of Wales Hotel Niagara On The Lake Spring has arrived in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada and flowers blossom outside the historic Prince of Wales Hotel.	Plaza De Espana Moorish Revival Architecture Seville Constructed for the 1929 Spanish-American Exhibition, the Plaza de Espana is an iconic building for the Moorish Revival style of Architecture situated in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
La Alhambra Architecture Granada Spain A feast for the eyes - intricate carvings on the archways leading through the Sala de la Barca to the north portico are fine examples of Islamic art and architecture at La Alhambra, Granada, Spain.	Old Opera House Alte Oper Frankfurt Hessen Germany The Old Opera House in Frankfurt, also known as the Alte Oper Frankfurt is lit up at dusk with its fountain in front in downtown Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. This historical building is very central in the town and is well worth a visit.	Famous Architecture Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain Finely detailed columns within the Chamber of the Lions at Alhambra Palace are among the most famous pieces of architecture in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Antechamber Dome Rotunda Architecture Legislative Building Winnipeg Manitoba Canada The antechamber, inside the dome of the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Built between 1913 and 1920 this is the formal entrance to the Legislative Chamber - a very grand in appearance with Greek and Roman influences of architecture.	Details Archway Spandrels Hall Boat Royal House Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Intricate and elaborate details of the archway and spandrels are found at one of the entrances of the Hall of the Boat in The Royal House of The Alhambra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the City of Granada in Andalusia, Spain.	Exterior View Alhambra Dusk Granada Andalusia Spain The Alhambra (La Alhambra) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the City of Granada and the exterior is lit up at dusk to show off the Moorish palace and fortress in all its architectural wonder. It was built in the 14th century and is still standing today.
Palacio Del Partal La Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain The still pool reflects the beautiful architecture of the Palacio del Partal and surrounding palm trees on it's surface, situated in the grounds of La Alhambra in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.	Piazza Del Campo Architecture UNESCO Siena Tuscany Italy As people sit outside a cafe enjoying the ambiance and architecture of Piazza Del Campo, the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico are lit up as dusk falls on the historic old town district in Siena; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	Gooderham Modern Buildings Downtown Toronto Ontario Canada The Gooderham Building, also known as the Flatiron Building is situated in the city of Toronto, Ontario surrounded by modern skyscraper buildings. It stands at 49 Wellington Street East and is right on the edge of the financial area of the city.
Michael A Lee Chin Crystal Royal Ontario Museum Toronto Ontario The Michael A. Lee-Chin Crystal building, which was designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, is the newest expansion project to open in the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario. The new and old building can be seen here.	Duomo Souvenir Stand City Of Florence Tuscany Italy A souvenir stand selling postcards and prints stands outside the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo (Cathedral) of Florence, located in the Piazza di San Giovanni, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.	Leaning Tower Of Pisa Architecture Dusk Tuscany Italy From this angle you can clearly see how the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa received its name. The beautiful architecture of the tower is lit up at dusk in the Piazza del Duomo, also known as the Campo dei Miracoli, located in the city and province of Pisa.
Bavarian Evening Freising Town Centre Germany Evening in Freising, Bavaria, Germany is a perfect time to wander around the quaint cobbled streets of this old city and admire the architecture of the Rathaus in the Marienplatz.	Andalusia Tourist Attraction Moorish Architecture Seville The exquisite Moorish architecture of the central building in Plaza de Espana is up at sunset. Plaza de Espana is one of Spain's most recognizable buildings and is a top tourist attraction in the beautiful city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain.	Torre Del Oro Tower Seville City Andalusia Spain Dusk The Torre del Oro, which means Tower of Gold, is lit up at dusk along the Paseo Alcalde Marques del Contadero, located in the El Arenal District of Seville, Spain. This tower also houses the Museo Maritimo aka Naval Museum.
Dusk Ponte Vecchio Bridge Arno River Florence Tuscany Italy Dusk settles over the world famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy. The bridge, which was built in 1345 and crosses the Arno River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Province of Florence, in beautiful Tuscany, Italy.	Puente Romano Bridge Rio Guadalquivir Cordoba Andalusia Spain The Puente Romano (bridge) is an extremely old structure which was built during the time of the Romans under Augustus to span the Rio Guadalquivir. Located in the city of Cordoba, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	Interior Architecture Mezquita Cordoba City Andalusia Spain The naves of the Mezquita, meaning Mosque in Spanish, is one of the most extraordinary sites in this cathedral style mosque. It is a former mosque, and now is a Roman Catholic Cathedral. When it was built in 784 AD, it was the second largest mosque.
Architectural Design Central Building Plaza De Espana Andalusia Sevilla The central building in the famous Plaza de Espana in Sevilla has some of the most amazing architectural design which is the perfect example of the Moorish Revival in Spain's history of architecture. Thousands of visitors come here every year to see it.	Tower Dusk Plaza De Espana Parque Maria Luisa Sevilla Andalusia Spain A tower is lit up at dusk at the corner of the Plaza de Espana, in the Parque Maria Luisa, a paradise of trees and plants in the middle of Sevilla, the capital of the province of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain.	Alhambra Sierra Nevada Mountains City Of Granada Andalusia Spain The Alhambra, a fabulous example of a Moorish citadel and palace, with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background. This view can be seen from the Mirador de San Nicolas in Albayzin, City of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Centennial Flame Parliament Hill Centre Block Ottawa Ontario Canada The Centre Block and Peace Tower can be seen in the background behind the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Centennial Flame is a fountain, with a flame in the middle.	Peace Tower Canadian Flag Parliament Hill Ottawa Ontario Canada The Canadian flag flies proudly in front and on top of the Peace Tower in the Centre Block on Parliament Hill in the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Peace Tower is the most prominent feature of the Parliament buildings.	Tourist Attraction Piazza Anfiteatro Lucca City Tuscany Italy One of the top tourist attractions in the city of Lucca is the Piazza Anfiteatro an old Roman Amphitheatre dates back to 180 BC and some of the original stonework can still be seen in the piazza.
Parliament Hill Buildings Dusk Picture Ottawa Ontario Canada The lights come on at Parliament Hill at dusk in Ottawa Ontario, as seen here in this view from Nepean Point. This is a hill overlooking the Parliament Buildings and other attractions located in downtown Ottawa.	Regina Legislative Building At Dusk Saskatchewan Canada A view across Wascana Lake at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building at night in the city of Regina, the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The building, built between 1908 and 1912 serves as the seat of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.	Hexenagger Castle Christmas Markets Bavaria Germany Europe The grounds surrounding the historic Hexenagger Castle, situated in the village of Hexenagger in Bavaria Germany, bustle with life during the romantic Christmas Markets an annual event which attracts crowds by the hundreds.
Triana District Sunset City Of Sevilla Andalusia Spain A tropical scene as a vivid sunset lights the evening sky behind the Triana District in the City of Sevilla, Andalusia in the South of Spain, silhouetting a palm on the eastern bank of Rio Guadalquivir.	Night Lights Reflections Legislative Building Regina Saskatchewan The stillness of the water shows off the colorful reflections coming from the Legislative Building in the City of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada.	San Lorenzo Church Dome Florence Italy The San Lorenzo Church dome, as seen from the Duomo Campanile (bell tower), backdropped by the blue skies surrounding the city of Florence, Italy.
Historic Architecture Cordoba Andalusia Spain A city featuring a mix of historic styles of architecture dating from the occupation of the moors and romans, the old town centre of Cordoba was designated a UNESCO site in 1984.	Tower Of The Captain Window Alhambra Granada Towers and walls surround the Alhambra of Granada, solid walls such as those of the Tower of the Captain, with perhaps only a window or two were designed to keep the inhabitants safe.	Beautiful Mosque Picture Mezquita Cordoba Andalusia Spain A multitude of impressive, colorful arches highlight the beautiful Mezquita de Cordoba, an 8th Century mosque that is now used as a cathedral, located in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain.