Tag: “Ruins”

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Three Faces of El Jem

    Contrasting images of the third largest colosseum of the Roman Empire

  4. Bokor Hill Station

    Bokor Hill Station sits atop a mountain of the same name, in what is now a national park. It is 42km from the sleepy riverside town of Kampot and a few hours south of the capital, Phnom Penh.

  5. An ancient oasis revisited

    The 4,000 year old city of Palmyra, Syria is rediscovered

  6. Sutro Baths

    Around the turn of the century Adolph Sutro built the elegant Sutro Baths, a large public natatorium. It was a very popular recreational destination for many San Francisco residents, until it burned down in the 1960s.

  7. 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.

  8. Wat Phou

    Wat Phou is the most important Khmer archaeological site in Laos and a must see for temples fanatics. It lies at the base of a mountain in southern Laos, near Champasak.

  9. Northleach in the Cotswolds

    Seeing the Historical Side of England

  10. Ephesus

    The best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean.