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The Parthenon & Acropolis
Rising majestically above Athens, the Acropolis is the supreme expression of Classical Greek architecture and spirit. At
Ait Benhaddou Ksar
Rising dramatically from the desert valley floor along the southern slopes of the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou is an iconic
Livraria Lello
Widely hailed as one of the most magnificent bookstores in the entire world, Livraria Lello in Porto has been captivatin
Santorini Caldera & Oia Village
Santorini's caldera is the staggering geological result of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded human histo
Jerónimos Monastery
Commissioned in 1501 by King Manuel I to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India, the Jerónimos Monastery
Church of San Giorgio
Dedicated to Portofino's patron saint, this charming whitewashed church sits proudly on the ridge separating the harbor
Isola Bella
Rising like a monumental stone ship from the waters of Lake Maggiore's Borromean Gulf, Isola Bella is a triumph of Baroq
Jameos del Agua
Conceived by the visionary Lanzarote artist César Manrique, Jameos del Agua is a stunning harmony of art, architecture,
Alhambra of Granada
Perched dramatically against the snowy backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Alhambra is the pinnacle of Moorish
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Perched dramatically between two towering red rock pinnacles 200 feet above the desert floor, the Chapel of the Holy Cro
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, and the power of glaciers. Carved by anc
The Getty Center
Perched high atop the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the sprawling grid of Los Angeles, the Getty Center is a triump