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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and its second largest city, after Glasgow, which is 45 miles away to the west. Is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Scotland Escocia Edimburgo Royal Mile Catstle Queen Whisky Lana 542001

Vienna is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primate city; with a population of about 1.6 million (2.2 million within the metro area), Vienna is by far the largest city in Austria as well as its cultural, economic and political centre. Vienna lies in the south-eastern corner of Central Europe and is close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

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Porto is Portugal's second city. Porto is the core of a large northern Atlantic conurbation and one of the most industrialised districts of Portugal. Population 263000 in 15 parishes, with about 1300000 in the Greater Porto Area

Porto Oporto Portugal Fado Bridge Ponte Dom Luis I Lana 542001

Mykonos or Myconos is an island of Greece and one of the top tourism destinations in Europe. It is one of the Cyclades, a group of islands of the Aegean Sea, lying between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos. It has an area of 86 km² and an elevation of 364 m and is made mostly of granite. It has little natural fresh water and relies on the desalination of sea water to meet its needs. There are approximately 6200 inhabitants (2002). The largest town is Mykonos, also known as Hora, on the west coast.

Mykonos Myconos Greece Grecia Petros Miconos Lana 542001

The Meteora (Greek: Μετέωρα, "suspended rocks" or "suspended in the air") is the largest and most important complex of monasteries in all of Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The monasteries are built on spectacular natural sandstone rock pillars at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly, near the Peneios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. The Meteora is home to six monasteries and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Meteora Greece Grecia Kalambaka Kalampaka Kastraki Monastery Monasteries Monasterio Grand Meteoron Lana 542001

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Named after goddess Athena, Athens is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a population of more than 5.0 millions (2007). The Athens metropolitan area constitutes the center of economic, financial, industrial, cultural and political life in Greece. The city is also rapidly becoming a business center in the European Union.

Athens Greece Atenas Grecia Athina Acropolis Parthenon Monastiraki Omonia Plaka Lana 542001

Santorini is a small, circular group of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km south-east from the mainland of Greece. It is also known by the name of the largest island in the archipelago, Thera (or Thira). It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km² (28 mi²), and in 2001 had an estimated population of 13600. Its spectacular natural beauty along with its eminent nightlife make the island one of Europe's top tourist hotspots.

Santorini Grecia Greece Thira Thera Cyclades Island Isla Lana 542001

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated on the Vltava river in central Bohemia, it is home to approximately 1.2 million people.

Prague Czech Republic Praga Repubica Checa Bohemia Vltava Charles Bridge Castle Lana 542001

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation center. Budapest has approximately 1.7 million inhabitants, down from a mid-1980s peak of 2.1 million. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with the amalgamation on 17 November 1873 of right-bank (west) Buda and Óbuda (Old Buda ) together with Pest on the left (east) bank. It is

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Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Lisboa region. Lisbon has a population of 2.660.800 (2001), and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in total has around 4.600.000 inhabitants (2001) concentrating in its area and sorroundings almost half of the portuguese population. Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average.

Lisbon Lisboa Portugal Alfama bairro Alto Belem Chiado Fado Lisbonne Lissabon Lisbona Lana 542001

Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas, 18th-largest city in the United States, and voted one of "America's Most Livable Communities." Situated in North Texas, Fort Worth covers nearly 300 square miles in Tarrant and Denton counties, serving as the county seat for Tarrant County. As of the 2006 US Census estimate, Fort Worth had a population of 653320. The city is the second-largest cultural and economic center of the Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington metropolitan area (commonly called the Metroplex), the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the US with a population of 6 million in twelve counties.

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Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the country's largest city, with a population of some 450000. Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak presidency, parliament and government as well as home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other national economic, cultural and educational institutions. Most of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have their headquarters in Bratislava. The city's past has been characterized by the strong influence of various peoples, including Slovaks, Germans, Hungarians, Czechs, Austrians and Jews. Bratislava still retains its cosmopolitan spirit. It hosts many festivals and trade shows and it is famous for its nightlife and leisure facilities.

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Estoril is a civil parish of the Portuguese municipality of Cascais. The Estoril coast is close to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It starts in Carcavelos, 15 kilometres from Lisbon, and stretches as far as Guincho. The two main resort towns are Estoril and Cascais. Estoril has a famous casino, the Estoril Casino. Estoril was the residence of Juan de Borbón, pretender to the Spanish throne during the last part of the 20th century. The population of Estoril in 2001 was 23769, its density is 2702/km² and the area is 8.79 km². Cascais is a town on the Atlantic Ocean about 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal.

Estoril Cascais Portugal Casino Lana 542001

Hallstatt, Upper Austria is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. It is located near the Hallstätter See (a lake). The village also gave its name to the early Iron Age Hallstatt culture and is a World Heritage Site for Cultural Heritage.

Hallstatt Austria Salzkammergut Hallstätter See Obertraun Lana 542001

Rhodes is the main city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Aegean Sea. It is the capital of the prefecture Dodecanese. Its permanent population is approx. 60000. Rhodes has been famous from the Ancient times. On Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes. The citadel of Rhodes, built by the Hospitalliers, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean.

Rhodes Greece Rodas Grecia Rhodos Rodos Coloso Dodecaneso Lana 542001

Essaouira is a precious city, located on the Atlantic coast of the African continent. It has almost a thousand nicknames: "the Pearl of the Atlantic", "the sleeping beauty etc...they can all be traced back to the beautiful Arab word Souirah. The city maintains an enchantment and authenticity; it's like a land untouched by time. The Medina of Essaouira (formerly "Mogador") is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed city.

Essaouira Morocco Marruecos Mogadir medina Africa Lana 542001

Grass Lake is a village in Jackson County in the US state of Michigan. The population was 1082 at the 2000 census. Grass Lake was first settled in 1829 by David Sterling, whose family moved here from Niagara County, New York. In 1842, the coming of the railroad helped make Grass Lake a permanent community when they built a station here: it stands, well-preserved, along the still active rail line to the east of town.

Grass Lake Michigan Usa Winter Napoleon Jackson Lansing Detroit Lana 542001

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, and is located in the south of the North Holland province. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the red-light district (de Wallen), the liberal coffeeshops, and the canals which have led to Amsterdam being termed the "Venice of the North". During the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam was one of the most important ports in the world, with innovative developments in trade, and became the leading centre for finance and diamonds. Some photos courtesy of David Hone. Thanks

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Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town in south Warwickshire, England in the United Kingdom. It lies on the River Avon some 38 kilometres (24 miles), south of Birmingham and 14 km (9 miles) south-west of the county town, Warwick. In 2001, the town's population was 23676. The town is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace and deathbed of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, receiving about three million visitors a year from all over the world.

Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Culture Inglaterra Lana 542001

Istanbul historically known in English as Constantinople; is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and economic center. The city is the capital of the Province of Istanbul. It is located on the Bosphorus strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. Istanbul extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. Istanbul is also the only city in the world which served as the capital to three different Empires: The Roman Empire (330-395), Byzantine Empire (395-1453) and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1923). In 1923, following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, the capital was moved to Ankara

Istanbul Turkey Estambul Tuquia Golden Horn Bosphorus Bosforo Cuerno de Oro Lana 542001

Sintra is both a town and a municipality in Portugal, located in the district of Lisbon. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on account of its 19th century Romantic architecture. It has become a major tourist attraction, with many day-trippers visiting from nearby Lisbon. Attractions include the fabulous Pena Palace and the Castelo dos Mouros with a breath-taking view of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the summer residence of the kings of Portugal Palácio Nacional de Sintra, in the town itself. Fátima is a city in Portugal famous for the religious visions that are said to have taken place there in 1917. Fátima is a city of approximately 10000 inhabitants located in the district of Santarém in central Portugal, 187 km south of Porto and 123 km north of Lisbon. Fátima is a parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Ourém.

Sintra Fatima Portugal Castelo Mouros Palacio Pena Moorish Lana 542001

Kuşadası is a resort town on the Aegean coast of Turkey, near the ancient city of Ephesus, 90 km south of İzmir and a short distance across from the island of Samos. It is extremely popular as a tourist destination, both for its many beaches, and as the port for cruise ship passengers heading to Ephesus. Kusadasi has a residential population of 50000 which rises to over half a million during the summer due to local and foreign tourists. Ephesus, was one of the great cities of the Ionian Greeks in Anatolia, located in Lydia where the Cayster River (Küçük Menderes) flows into the Aegean Sea (in modern day Turkey). It was founded by colonists principally from Athens. The ruins of Ephesus are favourite for domestic and international tourism attractions, due to easy accesibility via İzmir ADB airport and via the port of Kuşadası.

Kusadasi Ephesus Turkey Turquia Efeso Lana 542001

Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is one of the Dodecanese islands, it has a population of roughly 3000 and an area of 34.6 km² (13 square miles). The highest point is Profitis Ilias, 269 meters above sea level. Patmos' main communities are Hora and Skala, the only commercial port. The churches and communities on Patmos are of the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Patmos is most notable for its mention in the Christian scriptural Book of Revelation. The book's introduction states that the author, John, has been exiled to Patmos, and that there he saw and recorded a vision from Jesus. Very early Christian tradition identifies this John as Saint John the Evangelist. As such, Patmos is a destination for Christian pilgrimage. Visitors can visit the cave where John supposedly saw the Revelation. Several monasteries on the island are dedicated to Saint John.

Patmos Greece Grecia John Apokalypsis Apocalipsis Lana 542001

My wonderful trip in the SEA DIAMOND two weeks before the sad accident. :-( March 2007

Sea Diamond Santorini Greece Grecia Sea Diamond Lana 542001

Eric Beard Russian Thunder Yak-54 2001 NASLemoore Central Valley Airshow NAS Lemoore, California Sunday July 29, 2001 IN THIS VIDEO, watch as Eric Beard flies his performance in the Yak-54. Sadly, Eric lost his life in January 2006 flying a cargo mission for a private carrier. This video is dedicated to his memory and love of flying. If you are interested in purchasing DVDs of specific aircraft or of airshows, interested in everything related to airshows (where the jet teams will be, all airshow performers, airshow reports from airshows I have attended, previews of airshows I will be attending, etc.), and/or everything related to aviation - including spotting guides to my favorite airports and military bases and aircraft factfiles, please check out Steve's Airshow World at www.stevesairshow.com .

Eric Beard Yak-54 Yak-55 Russian Thunder Aerobatics NAS Lemoore Airshow Air Show 2001 airshowfansh

Marrakech, known as the "Red City", is an important and former imperial city in Morocco. Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city (the medina) and an adjacent modern city (called Gueliz). Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and Rabat.

Marrakech Marruecos Morocco medina red city Maroc Lana 542001

San Antonio is the second-largest city in the state of Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States of America. Located in the northern part of South Texas, the city is a cultural gateway into the American Southwest. San Antonio is the seat of Bexar County with a population just under 1.3 million as of the 2006 US Census estimate, as well as the 4th fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000-2006 [1]. Its metropolitan area has a population of over 1.9 million and is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the US Famous for its River Walk, the Alamo, Tejano culture, and home to the SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme parks, the city is visited by 20 million tourists per year.

San Antonio Texas Bexar Alamo Riverwalk Seaworld Lana 542001

Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after İstanbul. The city has a population (as of 2005) of 4319167 (Province 5153000), and a mean elevation of 850 m (2800 ft). It was formerly known as Angora. Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site and attraction in south-western Turkey in the Denizli Province. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" which is in total about 2700 meters long and 160m high. It can be seen from a great distance, eg. when driving down the hills on the opposite side of the valley to the town of Denizli, which is 20 km away. Pamukkale is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the Maeander River valley, which enjoys a temperate climate over the greater part of the year.

Ankara Pamukkale Turkey Turquia Lana 542001

Paris is the capital city of France and a French département (75). Situated on the banks of the river Seine in north-central France, it is also the capital of the Île-de-France région (also known as "Paris Region"), which encompasses Paris and its suburbs. Paris had an estimated mid-2004 population of 2144700. The Paris urban area, extending well beyond the city boundaries, has today an estimated population of 9.93 million. The Paris metropolitan area (including satellite towns) stood at 11.5 million in 1999 and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. Paris est une ville française, capitale de la France et le chef-lieu de la région d'Île-de-France. Cette ville est construite sur une boucle de la Seine, au centre du bassin parisien, entre les confluents de la Marne et de la Seine en amont, et de l'Oise et de la Seine en aval. Ses habitants sont appelés les Parisiens. Some pictures courtesy of: www.aviewoncities.com www.pbase.com/loissd www.paultownend.com www.FreeLargePhotos.com www.FreeFoto.com www.cs.anu.edu.au/~James.Popple/photographs Thanks

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Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the in the . As of the 2006 US Census estimate, the city has a population of 2.14 million within an area of 600 square miles (1600 km²). Houston is the seat of Harris County and an economic center of the metropolitan area—the metropolitan area in the US with a population of more than 5.5 million.

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Keukenhof ("Kitchen garden", ), also known as the Garden of Europe, is situated near Lisse, Netherlands, and is the world's largest flower garden. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7000000 (seven million) flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares

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Salamanca es una ciudad española, capital de la provincia homónima, en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León. Está situada en el Campo de Salamanca, junto al río Tormes. Algunas fotos propiedad de: Ignacio Gutierrez,Paulo Azevedo, Frank Chang, Veraferia, Photokhan, Geranio, Pascal Heymans. Gracias!! (more)

Salamanca España Spain Plaza Mayor Tormes Ayuntamiento Conchas Universidad Huerto Calixto Melibea Celestina Lana 542001

Granada es una ciudad española, capital de la provincia homónima, en Andalucía, y antigua capital del territorio histórico del Reino de Granada. Cuenta, a 1 de enero de 2005, con una población de 236.982 habitantes y de 472.638 en su área metropolitana que se extiende por la Vega de Granada. Está situada a los pies de Sierra Nevada, en la confluencia de los ríos Genil, Darro y Beiro, con una altitud media de 700 m sobre el nivel del mar. Al borde de una fértil planicie, la Vega de Granada, que se encuentra rodeada por tres macizos montañosos.

Granada España Spain Alhambra Lana 542001

Valladolid es una ciudad española situada en el centro de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León. Es la capital de la provincia de Valladolid y de la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León, asimismo fue sede de la corte castellana y posteriormente entre 1601 y 1606 capital del Imperio Español hasta que la capitalidad pasó definitivamente a Madrid.

Valladolid España Spain Simancas Lana 542001

Toledo es una ciudad que se encuentra en la España central, y es la capital de la provincia homónima y de la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. Situada en la margen derecha del Tajo, en una colina de cien metros de altura sobre el río, el cual la ciñe por su base, formando un pronunciado meandro conocido como torno del Tajo. También se encuentre este nombre en varias ciudades en los Estados Unidos, la más famosa situada en Ohio.

Toledo España Spain Alcazar Catedral Greco Rio Tajo Oro Toledano Lana 542001

Segovia es una ciudad española en la parte meridional de la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León, capital de la provincia del mismo nombre. Se sitúa en la confluencia de los ríos Eresma y Clamores al pie de la sierra de Guadarrama. Algunas fotos propiedad de: Ann Forcier, Al Teich, Halcyon_Journey, Wendy O y Geranio. Mil gracias!

Segovia España Spain Acueducto Alcazar cochinillo Lana 542001

Barcelona es la capital de la Comunidad Autónoma de Cataluña y de la provincia homónima, al norte de España. Está situada a orillas del mar Mediterráneo, a unos 120 km al sur de la cadena montañosa de los Pirineos y de la frontera con Francia, en una llanura limitada por el mar, al este, la cordillera litoral (Sierra de Collserola) al oeste, el río Llobregat al sur, y el río Besós al norte.

Barcelona España Spain Lana 542001

La ciudad del Cuzco , o Cusco, es la capital del departamento homónimo del Perú. Está situada en la sierra sur del país. Actualmente cuenta con aproximadamente trescientos mil habitantes. Fue declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1983 por la UNESCO. Fue capital del Imperio Inca y es la capital histórica del Perú.

CUSCO PERU INACAS CUZCO Lana 542001

Alcalá de Henares es una ciudad perteneciente a la Comunidad de Madrid (España) situada en la Cuenca del Henares, al este de la región. Dista 34 km del centro de la capital, 22 km de la vecina Guadalajara. Es capital de la Comarca de Alcalá. Su nombre significa «Castillo sobre el río Henares». Es una de las ciudades más pobladas de la Comunidad de Madrid. Algunas fotografías cortesia de: Chema Mateos, Jaime Serrano, Raul Grande y Fuenterebollo. Mil gracias!

Alcalá de Henares España Spain Cervantes Quijote Alcala Sancho Panza Universidad Justo Pastor Lana 542001

Zipaquirá es un municipio de Colombia, en el departamento de Cundinamarca. Es famosa por su Catedral de sal. Zipaquirá is a municipality of Colombia, in the department of Cundinamarca.

Zipaquira Zipaquirá Cundinamarca Colombia Catedral sal Cathedral salt Lana 542001

El Parque Nacional Del Chicamocha , fue inaugurado el sábado 2 de Diciembre de 2006, con el fin de hacer del Cañón del chicamocha un sitio turístico , de Historia , Aventura y símbolo del departamento de Santander (Colombia) .

Chicamocha Colombia Cañon Santander Lana 542001

Puerto Montt es una ciudad del sur de Chile, capital de la Provincia de Llanquihue y de la X Región de Los Lagos. Puerto Varas es una comuna chilena, ubicada en la Provincia de Llanquihue en la X Región de Los Lagos, a orillas del Lago Llanquihue, en plena Patagonia Chilena.

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Barichara es un precioso pueblito en Santander, Colombia. Fue fundado en 1705 y ha sido declarado Monumento Nacional en 1975 porque conserva intacta su arquitectura colonial, con casas y edificios pintados de blanco gris o azul y muchas fachadas elaboradas en piedra caliza. En efecto, Barichara es conocido por sus numerosos talleres donde se trabaja la piedra. Sus calles están empedradas. Algunas fotos propiedad de Juan Giraldo. Mil gracias

Barichara Santander Colombia Lana 542001

My wonderful trip in the SEA DIAMOND two weeks before the sad accident. :-(

Sea Diamond Santorini Cruise Greece Sank sinking Lana 542001