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  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night. Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
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  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night. In the foreground are skylights of the new underground addition adding office space to the complex. Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    Wide-angle shot of the Texas State C..300)
  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
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  • The dome of the Texas State Capitol in Austin at night. Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    Texas State Capitol dome at night, A..346)
  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night. Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    Texas State Capitol at night in Aust..919)
  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    Texas State Capitol Dome at Night in..639)
  • Detail of some of the new additions to the Texas State Capitol complex in Austin at night. Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
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  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    Texas State Capitol Building at nigh..041)
  • Texas State Capitol in Austin at night Completed in 1888 and in an architectural style of Renaissance Revival, the Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state Capitols. Although smaller in size than the US Capitol in Washington DC, it's dome rises 15 feet higher than the US Capitol Dome. On a high point in Austin's downtown, it has a commanding view over the surround area. Its exterior is of locally source granite.
    texas state capitol at night-capitol...tif
  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico - The Art Nouveau atrium of the Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico in the heart of Mexico city's historical district. A highlight is the Tiffany-style stained glass ceiling.
    Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico Atrium (...tif
  • The late afternoon sunlight catches the original building, shaped like a wing, of Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. Opened in 1962, Dulles Airport is one of three large airports serving the Washington DC region.
    Dulles International Airport (Copyri...tif
  • BAGAN, Myanmar (Burma) - Built in the 12th century, Thatbyinnyu Temple is one of the more prominent temples in the Bagan Archeological Zone. It stands adjacent to the famous Ananda Temple. Bagan was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Pagan. During its height, from the 9th to the 13th century, over 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas were built. Several thousand of them survive today.
    Thatbyinnyu Temple in Bagan, Myanmar...tif
  • BAGAN, Myanmar (Burma) - A Buddha statue in a pagoda in Bagan. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of Pagan, Bagan features thousands of temples and pagodas, some of which date back to the 9th century.
    Pagodas in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) (C...tif
  • BAGAN, Myanmar (Burma) - Capital of the ancient Kingdom of Pagan, Bagan features thousands of temples and pagodas, some of which date back to the 9th century.
    Pagodas in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) (C...tif
  • Built in 1067, Manuha Temple features massive statues of the The Buddha crammed within spaces barely large enough to hold them. An especially large reclining Buddha is a particular highlight. The temple is located in Myinkaba Village inside the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
    Manuha Temple in Bagan, Myanmar (Bur...tif
  • BAGAN, Myanmar (Burma) - Built in the 12th century, Thatbyinnyu Temple is one of the more prominent temples in the Bagan Archeological Zone. It stands adjacent to the famous Ananda Temple. Bagan was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Pagan. During its height, from the 9th to the 13th century, over 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas were built. Several thousand of them survive today.
    Thatbyinnyu Temple in Bagan, Myanmar...tif
  • Built in 1067, Manuha Temple features massive statues of the The Buddha crammed within spaces barely large enough to hold them. An especially large reclining Buddha is a particular highlight. The temple is located in Myinkaba Village inside the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
    Donors List at Manuha Temple in Baga...tif
  • Built in 1067, Manuha Temple features massive statues of the The Buddha crammed within spaces barely large enough to hold them. An especially large reclining Buddha is a particular highlight. The temple is located in Myinkaba Village inside the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
    Buddha Statue in Manuha Temple in Ba...tif
  • Mahamuni Buddha Temple (also known as Mahamuni Pagoda) is a highly revered religious site in Mandalay. At its heart is the Mahamuni Buddha image, reputed to be one of only five original likenesses of the Buddha made during his lifetime. It is covered in gold foil donated as tributes by worshippers and pilgrims.
    Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Mandalay, ...tif
  • Mahamuni Buddha Temple (also known as Mahamuni Pagoda) is a highly revered religious site in Mandalay. At its heart is the Mahamuni Buddha image, reputed to be one of only five original likenesses of the Buddha made during his lifetime. It is covered in gold foil donated as tributes by worshippers and pilgrims.
    Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Mandalay, ...tif
  • Mahamuni Buddha Temple (also known as Mahamuni Pagoda) is a highly revered religious site in Mandalay. At its heart is the Mahamuni Buddha image, reputed to be one of only five original likenesses of the Buddha made during his lifetime. It is covered in gold foil donated as tributes by worshippers and pilgrims.
    Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Mandalay, ...tif
  • NYAUNG-U, Myanmar (Burma) - Built in the 11th century, Shwezigon Pagoda is located in Nyaung-U, near Bagan. From a large central gold leaf-guilded bell-shaped stupa radiate a number of smaller temples and shrines. The stupa is solid, and legend has it that it enshrines a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha.
    Goldn Leoglyph at Shwezigon Pagoda a...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Bell Tower of the Monastery of Sao V...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Rooftop of Monastery of Sao Vicente ...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    View from the Rooftop of the Monaste...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Rooftop of Monastery of Sao Vicente ...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Sacristy was completed in 1716 and its walls are covered in polychrome marble inlays. The ceiling is decorated with an oil on canvas painting that features an "Agnus Dei" (Lamb of God) in its center, surrounded by profuse floral decoration with allegories of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine and the City of Lisbon. The long wooden chests lining each side are made of Brazilian jacaranda and are designed to store the sacred vestments. Under the floor are 12th century anthropomorphic tombs that were discovered during restoration work. They are the tombs of the Teutonic crusaders who helped the first king, Afonso Henriques, in the conquest of Lisbon. The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Sacristy of the Monastery of Sao Vic...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Cloisters of the Monastery of Sao Vi...tif
  • ATHENS, Greece - Opened in 2009, the new Acropolis Museum is designed to house all of the artefacts recovered from the ancient Acopolis and it's immediate surrounding vicinity. It was opened to the public in 2009 and sits on the archaeological site of Makrygianni, part of which is exposed to viewing at the front entrance of the museum.
    Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece (...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also written as Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi and Dhamma-Yazika) is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Completed in 1198, and taking only two years to build, it is estimated that six million bricks were used in its construction. In the 1990s it was completely renovated. It is unusual for its 5-sided design and a highlight is the collection of several hundred tiles telling the jataka stories (about the previous births of Gautama Buddha).
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • MEXICO CITY, MEXICO --Built in stages from 1573 to 1813, the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the Americas. It sits in the heart of the historic quarter of Mexico City along one side of the the Zocalo.
    Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (...tif
  • MEXICO CITY, MEXICO --Built in stages from 1573 to 1813, the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the Americas. It sits in the heart of the historic quarter of Mexico City along one side of the the Zocalo.
    Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (...tif
  • The National Archives Building in Washington DC. Opened in 1935, it sits between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest Washington DC. This is the Constitution Avenue facade.
    National Archives Building in Washin...tif
  • The National Archives Building in Washington DC. Opened in 1935, it sits between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest Washington DC. This is the Constitution Avenue facade.
    National Archives Building in Washin...tif
  • Skeletons of prehistoric marine animals hangs from the ceiling in the oceans exhibits at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.
    Skeletons of Prehistoric Marine Anim...tif
  • A model of an Inuit kayaker hanging from the ceiling at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.
    Inuit Kayaker at the Smithsonian Nat...tif
  • Exhibits of Asian art in the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Sitting on the National Mall and part of the Smithsonian Institution, the Freer Gallery opened in 1923 to house the art collection of Charles Lang Freer. It has since been merged with the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery to form the National Museum of Asian Art for the United States of America.
    Exhibits at the Freer Gallery of Art...tif
  • An ornate Buddha shrine at the Myazedi (or Mya Zedi) Pagoda, in the northern part of Myinkaba Village, just woth of Old Bagan. Myazedi translates as "emerald stupa."
    Buddha Shrine at Myazedi Pagoda, Myi...tif
  • Built by King Mindon in 1857 at the foot of Mandalay Hill, Kuthodaw Pagoda houses what is known as The World's Largest Book, which consists of 729 kyauksa gu or stone-inscription caves, each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of text from the Tipitaka, the entire Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.
    Gold Stupa of Kuthodaw Pagoda, Manda...tif
  • The front entrance of Gu-byauk-gyi Temple in Nyaung-U, Myanmar (Burma).
    Gu-byauk-gyi Temple in Nyaung-U, Mya...tif
  • The Iglesia de San Bernardo, just a couple of blocks from Mexico's main plaza, the Zocalo, dates back to the 17th century and was originally part of a convent complex. The convent was closed in the 19th century, leaving only the church.
    Iglesia de San Bernardo, Mexico City...tif
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  • Dating back to 1680, La Iglesia de la Merced stands in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historic old town of Panama City. Its interior is lavishly decorated with statues and religious art.
    La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo ...tif
  • Dating back to 1680, La Iglesia de la Merced stands in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historic old town of Panama City. Its interior is lavishly decorated with statues and religious art.
    La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo ...tif
  • Begun in 1688, the church was consecrated in 1796. It was designed by military engineers, and some of the old stone facade used some original materials from the ruins of Old Panama. It was renovated in 2003.
    Metropolitan Cathedral Casco Viejo P...tif
  • A shiny metal towel or clothes hook in a white tiled bathroom of a luxury hotel.
    American Trade Hotel in Casco Viejo ...tif
  • Opened to visitors in October 2014 and housed in a distinctive building designed by famous architect Frank Gehry, the Biomuseo focused on the biodiversity of Panama and the special role the Panamanian isthmus has played as a land bridge between North and South America. It is located on Panama City's Causeway, with views out over the Pacific on one side and the entrance ot the Panama Canal on the other.
    Biomuseo View of Pacific and Panama ...tif
  • Opened to visitors in October 2014 and housed in a distinctive building designed by famous architect Frank Gehry, the Biomuseo focused on the biodiversity of Panama and the special role the Panamanian isthmus has played as a land bridge between North and South America. It is located on Panama City's Causeway, with views out over the Pacific on one side and the entrance ot the Panama Canal on the other.
    Biomuseo Building in Panama City (20...tif
  • Featuring brightly painted Spanish colonial architecture, the streets of historic Granada hark back to the era when the city was at the heart of national life.
    Streets of Granada, Nicaragua (13705...tif
  • Featuring brightly painted Spanish colonial architecture, the streets of historic Granada hark back to the era when the city was at the heart of national life.
    Streets of Granada, Nicaragua (13605...tif
  • Featuring brightly painted Spanish colonial architecture, the streets of historic Granada hark back to the era when the city was at the heart of national life.
    Streets of Granada, Nicaragua (13505...tif
  • Granada's Mercado Municipal is the main city market for fresh food and is open daily.
    Granada's Market (Mercado Municipal)...tif
  • Granada's Mercado Municipal is the main city market for fresh food and is open daily.
    Granada's Market (Mercado Municipal)...tif
  • La Capilla Maria Auxiliadora is located in the western part of Granada and features a lavishly decorated interior with walls in pastel blue and green.
    Altar Piece of La Capilla Maria Auxi...tif
  • La Capilla Maria Auxiliadora is located in the western part of Granada and features a lavishly decorated interior with walls in pastel blue and green.
    Altar Piece of La Capilla Maria Auxi...tif
  • The Barque styled Iglesia de Xalteva, in the western part of Granada, was originally built in the 19th century, but it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times since, most recently in 1921.
    Iglesia de Xalteva, Granada, Nicarag...tif
  • The Beloved Hotel, Playa Mujeres, Mexico, is located just north of Cancun. It's a luxury all-inclusive beach resort owned by the Excellence Group.
    Beloved Hotel, Playa Mujeres, Mexico...tif
  • The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace (0330...tif
  • The Twin Kiosk at Topkapi Palace consists of two privy chambers built in the 17th century, at different times. It is decorated with Iznik tiles and draws on a number of classical Ottoman styles used throughout the palace. From the 18th century, the Twin Kiosk was used as the privy chamber of the Crown Prince. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Topkapi Palace Imperial Harem (03302...tif
  • An exhibit focusing on African culture in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall in Washington DC.
    African Culture Exhibit at the Smith...tif
  • The cockpit of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center. Located near Dulles Airport, the Udvar-Hazy Center is the second public facility of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Housed in a large hangar are a multitude of planes, helicopter, rockets, and space vehicles. In the background are the bulging rocket thrusters of the Space Shuttle Discovery. Please note that due to the low light conditions that this was shot in, it contains some image noise when viewed at large resolutions.
    SR-71 Blackbird at the Smithsonian A...tif
  • The heat shield on the underbelly of the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center. Located near Dulles Airport, the Udvar-Hazy Center is the second public facility of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Housed in a large hangar are a multitude of planes, helicopter, rockets, and space vehicles.
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  • The Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) that the Apollo 11 astronauts used on their return to earth following their moon landing. They remained in the MQF for 65 hours. Located near Dulles Airport, the Udvar-Hazy Center is the second public facility of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Housed in a large hangar are a multitude of planes, helicopter, rockets, and space vehicles. The MQF is a converted Airstream trailer.
    Mobile Quarantine Facility at the Sm...tif
  • Domes of Istanbul's Blue Mosque against a cloudy sky. While it is widely known as the Blue Mosque for the its interior tiling, the mosque's formal name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Sultan Ahmet Camii in Turkish). It was built from 1609 to 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.
    Domes of the Blue Mosque Istanbul (0...tif
  • While it is widely known as the Blue Mosque for the its interior tiling, the mosque's formal name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Sultan Ahmet Camii in Turkish). It was built from 1609 to 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.
    Blue Mosque Istanbul (0320201092246).tif
  • The ornate decorations inside the prayer hall of Istanbul's Blue Mosque. While it is widely known as the Blue Mosque for the its interior tiling, the mosque's formal name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Sultan Ahmet Camii in Turkish). It was built from 1609 to 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.
    Blue Mosque Istanbul (0320201090002).tif
  • The ornate decorations of the walls and ceiling inside the prayer hall of Istanbul's Blue Mosque. While it is widely known as the Blue Mosque for the its interior tiling, the mosque's formal name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (or Sultan Ahmet Camii in Turkish). It was built from 1609 to 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.
    Interior of the Blue Mosque Prayer H...tif
  • A store selling mounds of spices in Istanbul's Spice Bazaar. Located in the Eminonu quarter of Istanbul, next to the Galata Bridge, the Spice Bazaar is one of the city's largest and most famous markets. It is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar.
    Spices at the Spice Bazaar Istanbul ...tif
  • A store selling fish at Istanbul's Spice Bazaar. Located in the Eminonu quarter of Istanbul, next to the Galata Bridge, the Spice Bazaar is one of the city's largest and most famous markets. It is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar.
    Fish Market Spice Bazaar Istanbul (0...tif
  • The exterior of the administrative building at Dolmabahçe Palace. Dolmabahçe Palace, on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922. Built and decorated in the Ottoman Baroque style, it stretches along a section of the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait in central Istanbul.
    Dolmabahce Palace Administrative Bui...tif
  • A sulhouette of Dolmabahce Mosque, next to Dolmabahce Palace, in Istanbul on the Bosphorus waterfront.
    Silhouette of Cupola of Dolmabahce M...tif
  • The B&O Railroad Museum in Mount Clare in Baltimore, Maryland, has the largest collection of 19th-century locomotives in the United States.
    B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore (03902...tif
  • The interior of a passenger train at the B&O Railroad Museum. The B&O Railroad Museum in Mount Clare in Baltimore, Maryland, has the largest collection of 19th-century locomotives in the United States.
    B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore (03902...tif
  • The B&O Railroad Museum in Mount Clare in Baltimore, Maryland, has the largest collection of 19th-century locomotives in the United States.
    B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore (03902...tif
  • The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums (032020...tif
  • Mosaic tiles in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Interior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Exterior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • A view of the Grand Bazaar's Gate 1 (Nuruosmaniye Kapisi) from the Nuruosmaniye Mosque. Nuruosmaniye Mosque, standing next to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, was completed in 1755 and was the first and largest mosque to be built in Ottoman Baroque style.
    Nuruosmaniye Mosque Grand Bazaar Gat...tif
  • 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 Imperial caïq...tif
  • 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 (0310131130629...tif
  • 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 (0310131125519...tif
  • 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 (0310131125059...tif
  • 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 (0310131123448...tif
  • An imperial caique belonging to the reign of Sultan Abdulmecit (1839-1861) that was used by the Sultan's mother. 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 (0310131122516...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
  • Sculptures above the main entrance to the British Museum. The British Museum in downtown London us dedicated to human history and culture and has about 8 million works in its permanent collection.
    Sculptures Above the Main Entrace of...tif
  • The Granite sphinx of Taharqo (circa 690-664 BC, Egypt) on display at the British Museum. The British Museum in downtown London us dedicated to human history and culture and has about 8 million works in its permanent collection.
    Egyption Sphinx at the British Museu...tif
  • The distinctive Great Court at the British Museum in London. Designed by Foster and Partners, its formal name is the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court. It converted the Museum's inner courtyard into the largest covered public square in Europe. It encloses two acres, with the round reading room in the center.
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  • on Grand Place (La Grand-Place), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Brussels, Belgium. Lined with ornate, historic buildings, the cobblestone square is the primary tourist attraction in Brussels.
    Royal Statues on the Brussels Town H...tif
  • A replica of the San Juan de Salvamento lighthouse on display at the the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia. The museum consists of several wings devoted to maritime history, Antarctic exploration, an art gallery, and a policy and penitentiary museum. The complex is housed in an historic prison building and uses the original cells and offices as exhibit spaces.
    Lighthouse at the Maritime Museum of...tif
  • A display of different species of penguins from the region and Antarctica on display as part of the Antarctic Museum at the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia. The museum consists of several wings devoted to maritime history, Antarctic exploration, an art gallery, and an historic prison.
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  • Various artworks depicting penguins on display in the Art Gallery at the the Police and Penitentiary Museum that forms one part of the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia. The museum is housed in the city's old prison.
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  • Frances Perkins Department of Labor Building in downtown Washington DC.
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  • US Capitol Building with spring tulips and clear blue sky. Shallow depth of field with focus on the Capitol Dome.
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  • Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".
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  • In a reflection of the colour scheme of the British House of Commons, the House of Representatives is decorated in green. However, the colour is muted to suggest the colour of eucalyptus leaves.Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".
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  • Steps at the main entrance of the Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. The building is now devoted to a Museum of Australian Democracy.
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  • World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC
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  • Historic headquarters of the American National Red Cross in Washington DC, near the White House
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  • The US Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Home to United States Congress, it's distinctive dome at the center fo the building, between the House of Representatives wing and the Senate wing, towers over the city of Washington DC and can be seen from miles around.
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