Tag: “Ruins”
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Temple of Hadrian archway
Originally built in 138 A.D., this temple and archway is among the most beautiful and well-preserved structures in Ephesus.
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Amphitheatre at Ephesus
The phenomenal acoustics of this theatre and it's seating capacity of ~24,000 have even attracted modern day artists such as Sting and Diana Ross to perform there.
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Northleach in the Cotswolds
Seeing the Historical Side of England
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Marin Headlands
The Marin Headlands is vast area of hilly terrain north of San Francisco, just over the golden gate bridge. It offers some of the most spectacular views of the gateway to the San Francisco Bay, including the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, the city skyline and natural wildlife.
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Ephesus
The best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Calakmul
Mayan ruin on the highway between Chetumal and Escarcega on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Highway runs along the Guatemala border.
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Khrapovitsky Estate
Just outside the small Russian community of Muromtsevo lie the remains of the once impressive Khrapovitsky Estate. Built in the 19th century by Count Khrapovitsky, and he based his architectural designs on medieval German castles, making this estate an oddity in Russia.
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Koshoy Korgon
The ruined citadel of Koshoy Korgon, is located just outside of the village of Kara-Suu. Not much is known about this fortress (at least according to my guidebooks, anyway) but it dates from roughly the 10th century, and was probably Karakhanid.
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Gateway to Jerash
Jerash is one of the best preserved Roman cities outside of Italy
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Temple Columns
The towering columns in one of the temples of Jerash
