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  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--A restored statue of a dragon on top of an elephant on the roof of Abeyadana Temple. Located just south of Myinkaba Village in the Bagan Archeological Zone, Apeyadana Temple is named after Apeyadana, an 11th century chief queen consort of King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) and maternal grandmother of King Sithu I of Pagan. As with most Burmese names, it is transliterated into English in various ways. Other variations include Ape-ya-da-na, Ape-Yadana-Phaya, and Abeyadana. To license and download this image, please click on the shopping cart icon above.
    Dragon and Elephant Statue at Abeyad...tif
  • A sculpture of a dragon on a roof of a restored building at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Roof Drago...tif
  • A dragon statue at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Dragon Sta...tif
  • A brightly colored sculpted dragon at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Carved Dra...tif
  • A stone dragon at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Stone Drag...tif
  • Head of a dragon statue at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Dragon Sta...tif
  • Sculptures of two dragon serpents at the entrance to the Hanoi Botanical Gardens (Vuon Bach Thao). The scales are created by porcelain plates.
    Hanoi Botanical Gardens Dragon Serpe...tif
  • Brightly painted dragon heads that form the bowsprits of tourist boats moored on the banks of the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam.
    Dragon boats on Perfume River in Hue...tif
  • Dragon in the Chinese New Year Parade in downtown Washington, DC, in Chinatown
    dragon in chinese new year parade-ch...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--Located just south of Myinkaba Village in the Bagan Archeological Zone, Apeyadana Temple is named after Apeyadana, an 11th century chief queen consort of King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) and maternal grandmother of King Sithu I of Pagan. As with most Burmese names, it is transliterated into English in various ways. Other variations include Ape-ya-da-na, Ape-Yadana-Phaya, and Abeyadana. <br />
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To license and download this image, please click on the shopping cart icon above.
    Dragon Statue at Abeyadana Temple in...tif
  • at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Dragon Scu...tif
  • Side view of an ornately carved white marble lions guard the entrance to a gate at the One Pillar Pagoda next to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the Da Binh district of Hanoi, Vietnam.
    Vietnamese Lion Dragon Statue and Ch...tif
  • Close-up front on view of an ornately carved white marble lions guard the entrance to a gate at the One Pillar Pagoda next to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the Da Binh district of Hanoi, Vietnam.
    Vietnamese Lion Dragon Statue Close-...tif
  • Ornately carved white marble lions guard the entrance to a gate at the One Pillar Pagoda next to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the Da Binh district of Hanoi, Vietnam. Vietnamese characters in the background.
    Vietnamese Lion Dragon Statue (L3270...tif
  • Pottery antiquities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York.
    Metropolitan Museum of Art Pottery D...tif
  • A large sculpture of a serpent dragon at the Hanoi Botanical Gardens (Vuon Bach Thao). The scales are made of porcelain plates.
    Hanoi Botanical Gardens Serpent Scul...tif
  • A statue of a dragon is silhouetted against columns of the buiilding behind it on Fleet Street in central London.
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  • Towering 96 metres (315 feet) above the cobblestones on Grand Place, the spire of the ornate Brussels Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) is capped by a statue of Saint Michael slaying a dragon, an historic symbol for the city. Grand Place (La Grand-Place) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Brussels, Belgium. Lined with ornate, historic buildings, the cobblestone square is the primary tourist attraction in Brussels.
    Statue of St Michael on the Town Hal...tif
  • Fierce-looking stone dragons at the foot of stairs at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Stone Drag...tif
  • Intricately carved and brightly decorated dragons on the outside of a Wat (Buddhist Temple) in Vientiane, Laos.
    Golden Carved Dragons in Laos (k3370...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Intricately carved and brightly decorated naga on the outside of a Wat (Buddhist Temple) in Vientiane, Laos.
    Photo of Golden Carved Dragons in La...tif
  • The Welsh flag blows in the wind atop the remains of the castle in Aberystwyth on the western coast of Wales.
    Aberystwyth Castle with Flag in the ...tif
  • View of Paris skyline with Gargoyles in the foreground from the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral
    gargoyle notre dame and paris skylin...TIF
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • The historic, small One Pillar Pagoda sits in the center of a small pond near the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the Ba Dinh district of Hanoi. It is one of the most iconic temples in Vietnam and dates back to the 11th century.
    Hanoi One Pillar Pagoda Statue with ...tif
  • A marble lion statue at the One Pillar Pagoda. The historic, small One Pillar Pagoda sits in the center of a small pond near the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the Ba Dinh district of Hanoi. It is one of the most iconic temples in Vietnam and dates back to the 11th century.
    Hanoi One Pillar Pagoda Lion Statue ...tif
  • A string of Welsh flags on a pennant in Beaumaris on the island of Anglesey of the north coast of Wales, UK.
    Beaumaris Welsh Flag Pennant (L16214...tif
  • View of Paris skyline with Gargoyles in the foreground from the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral
    gargoyle notre dame and paris skylin...TIF
  • Iguana
    iguana in tree-st john-f328200000.tif
  • The Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum of Navy Museum) focuses on Portuguese maritime history. It features exhibits on Portugal's Age of Discovery, the Portuguese Navy, commercial and recreational shipping, and, in a large annex, barges and seaplanes. Located in the Belem neighborhood of Lisbon, it occupies, in part, one wing of the Jerónimos Monastery. Its entrance is through a chapel that Henry the Navigator had built as the place where departing voyagers took mass before setting sail. The museum has occupied its present space since 1963.
    Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum) i...tif
  • The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a center of learning and scholarship dedicated to Confucius and first established in 1070. The temple was built in 1070 and is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
    Temple of Literature Hanoi Lion Scul...tif
  • Brightly painted bamboo blinds at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Bamboo Pai...tif
  • Sackler Gallery Crypt Guardians. Chinese crypt guardians. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, located behind the Smithsonian Castle, showcases ancient and contemporary Asian art. The gallery was founded in 1982 after a major gift of artifacts and funding by Arthur M. Sackler. It is run by the Smithsonian Institution.
    Sackler Gallery Crypt Guardians (L18...tif
  • View of Paris skyline with Gargoyles in the foreground from the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral
    gargoyle notre dame and paris skylin...TIF
  • A small but ornate pagoda that sits in an open space in the middle of Taungbi Village in Old Bagan, several blocks in off the main road.
    Taungbi Village Pagoda, Old Bagan My...tif
  • The Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum of Navy Museum) focuses on Portuguese maritime history. It features exhibits on Portugal's Age of Discovery, the Portuguese Navy, commercial and recreational shipping, and, in a large annex, barges and seaplanes. Located in the Belem neighborhood of Lisbon, it occupies, in part, one wing of the Jerónimos Monastery. Its entrance is through a chapel that Henry the Navigator had built as the place where departing voyagers took mass before setting sail. The museum has occupied its present space since 1963.
    Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum) i...tif
  • The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Brightly painted dragon hea...tif
  • The George's Dragon Hotel in Beaumaris on the island of Anglesey of the north coast of Wales, UK.
    Beaumaris George's Dragon Hotel (L16...tif
  • A statue of the Archangel St Michael slaying a dragon on the roof of the Provincial Court building in the Markt (Market Square) in the historic center of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Statue of St Michael Slaying a Drago...tif
  • A statue of the Archangel St Michael slaying a dragon on the roof of the Provincial Court building in the Markt (Market Square) in the historic center of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    St Michael Slaying a Dragon in the M...tif
  • The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda Dragon...tif
  • Jade dragons at the Temple of the Jade Mountain (Ngoc Son Temple) on Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The temple was established on the small Jade Island near the northern shore of the lake in the 18th century and is in honor of the 13-century military leader Tran Hung Dao.
    Ngoc Son Temple Hanoi Jade Dragon (3...tif
  • The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Ornately painted roof of Th...tif
  • Towering 96 metres (315 feet) above the cobblestones on Grand Place, the spire of the ornate Brussels Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) is capped by a statue of Saint Michael slaying a dragon, an historic symbol for the city. Grand Place (La Grand-Place) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Brussels, Belgium. Lined with ornate, historic buildings, the cobblestone square is the primary tourist attraction in Brussels.
    Town Hall Spire at Grand Place, Brus...tif
  • Towering 96 metres (315 feet) above the cobblestones on Grand Place, the spire of the ornate Brussels Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) is capped by a statue of Saint Michael slaying a dragon, an historic symbol for the city. Grand Place (La Grand-Place) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Brussels, Belgium. Lined with ornate, historic buildings, the cobblestone square is the primary tourist attraction in Brussels.
    Town Hall Spire at Grand Place, Brus...tif
  • Towering 96 metres (315 feet) above the cobblestones on Grand Place, the spire of the ornate Brussels Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) is capped by a statue of Saint Michael slaying a dragon, an historic symbol for the city. Grand Place (La Grand-Place) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Brussels, Belgium. Lined with ornate, historic buildings, the cobblestone square is the primary tourist attraction in Brussels.
    Town Hall Spire at Grand Place, Brus...tif
  • Dragon statue at Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda. Sitting on top of Nga-pha Hill, Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda is one of multiple pagodas and temples in the religious district of Sagaing, near Mandalay. The original pagoda dates to 674.
    Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda, Sagaing...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda at Nar...tif
  • The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda at Shi...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • Known as "The Historical Galley", this combination of rowing and sailing ship is the oldest surviving galley in the world. Used by Turkish sultans for transportation and ceremonies she does not feature any cannons or other military features. Her kiosk, on the stern, is believed to have been build during the reign of Sultan Mehmet III (1595-1603). She has 24 pairs of oars, for 144 oarsman, is nearly 40 meters long, and weighs over 57 tons. She is constructed of nine types of trees: iron oak, cedar, elm, beech, sycamore, ash, boxwood, black pine, and walnut. The golden dragons next to the kiosk are symbols of the Byzantine empire. The Istanbul Navy Museum dates back over a century but is now housed in a new purpose-built building on the banks of the Bosphorus. While ostensibly relating to Turkish naval history, the core of its collection consists of 14 imperial caiques, mostly from the 19th century, that are displayed on the main two floors of the museum.
    Istanbul Naval Museum Historical Gal...tif
  • The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda at Shi...tif
  • The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Painted ceilings of Three S...tif
  • The Great Main Hall. The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda and Gr...tif
  • The underside of the painted rafters of the Three Storied Pagoda. Standing 25 meters tall, it was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Painted decorations of the ...tif
  • Ornately and colorfully painted rafters of the Three Storied Pagoda. Standing 25 meters tall, it was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Painted decorations of the ...tif
  • The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. In the background is the front of the Great Main Hall. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
    Photo of Three Storied Pagoda at Nar...tif