Mother Church of San Giorgio, Locorotondo, Bari, Apulia, Italy

Scrimieri Palace, Galatina, Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Generalife Palace, Generalife Gardens, Islamic and Mudejar architecture, Alhambra, UNESCO, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Church of San Benedetto, Manduria, Taranto, Apulia, Italy

San Nicolo Cathedral, Noto, UNESCO, Noto Valley, Sicily, Italy

Side of Gjirokastra Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Albania, Europe

Perast Museum, Perast, Montenegro, Europe

A view of icebergs in the Lemaire Channel on the west side of the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica, Polar Regions

Snow Canyon State Park, opened in 1962, location for films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, near St. George, Utah, United States of America, North America

Petrified sand dunes, White Canyon State Park, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George, Utah, United States of America

Promenade with St. Clemente church, Piran, Promorska, Istria, Slovenia

Aerial view of Paris with Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Nizwa Fort, Ad Dakhiliyah Region, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

Scala dei Turchi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

View of restaurants and Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel in Dotonbori, vibrant entertainment district near the river, Osaka, Honshu, Japan

Coastal scenery on the island of Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Roman ruins, southwest Cyprus

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding and molting site in Estancia San Lorenzo, Argentina

Saint Albert Catholic Church, Kalemie, Tanganyika proince, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Floating icebergs, Ilulissat Icefjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

View of Hashizume-mon Gate, Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Honshu, Japan

Woman with dog in a backpack walking in Nafplion historic city center, Nafplion, Peloponnese, Greece

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul, Mdina, Malta

Panorama of the Cathedral, Palazzo Ducale and historic center, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urbino, Marche, Italy, Europe

Colourful houses at The Polygon, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Humpback whales, floating icebergs, Ilulissat Icefjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Historic stone houses in Chryssafitissa square, Monemvasia, Laconia, Greece

Stairway to Dala hill historic iron working place, Kano, Nigeria

Puffins, Mingulay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Feynan Ecolodge located on the Wadi Feyman banks, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan, Middle East

View of boats and cafes in the harbour in Gaios Town, Paxos, Ionian Sea, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Northern (Steller) sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out at South Marble Island in Glacier Bay National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Church of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

San Nicolo Cathedral, Noto, UNESCO, Noto Valley, Sicily, Italy

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Swimming at Cenote Ik Kil in Yucatan, Mexico, a natural pit, or sinkhole near Chichen Itza. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Ik Kil was sacred to the Mayans who used this cenote for both relaxation and ritual services centuries ago.

Aerial view of Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Estructura 8I-13 El Castillo at Chunyaxche Muyil Maya ruins, rainforest near Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

A Mexican staff member holds a tucan at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Gran Cenote de Tulum in Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are thousands of cenotes dotted all over Mexico���s Yucatan Peninsula, and their existence is as much a defining characteristic of the region as is the distinct geological feature from which they result. Once revered by the ancient Mayans as sacred wells, they are now magnets for tourists, adventurers, and explorers alike.

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

Woman underwater in Mitjorn beach in Formentera, Spain

Woman relaxing on yacht in Espalmador, a small island located in the North of Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan

Inside Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Sculptures called Concordia Monument designed by Esperanza d'Ors on Plaza Carbayon in Oviedo in Asturias region, Spain. Monumento a la Concordia, sculpture by Esperanza d'Ors, 1997, Plaza Carbayon, Oviedo Asturias Spain

El Castillo, The Pyramid of Kukulkán, is the Most Popular Building in the UNESCO Mayan Ruin of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Asian tour leder dressed in a maya style.

San Julian de los Prados World Heritage Church in Oviedo, Asturias,

Our Lady of Covadonga. The Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Oviedo San Salvador Cathedral in Plaza Alfonso II el Casto Oviedo Asturias, Spain.

Crab crossing caution street sign on only road Big Corn Island Nicaragua Central America

Woman underwater in Mitjorn beach in Formentera, Spain

Woman underwater in Mitjorn beach in Formentera, Spain

Torii gates at Fushimi Inari-Taisha sanctuary,Kyoto, Japan

The Daibutsu (bronze Great Buddha). Kotoku-in Temple, Kamakura, Japan

dried fish shop at Nishiki Food Market, Kyoto, Japan

Shirakawa-minami-dori, Gion district, Kyoto. Kansai, Japan.

Souvenir shop, street market, in Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat. Morocco

Muisca Mummy, in Gold museum, Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, America

Tajine pottery for sale, souvenir shop, street market, in Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat. Morocco

The Daibutsu (bronze Great Buddha). Kotoku-in Temple, Kamakura, Japan

The Daibutsu (bronze Great Buddha). Kotoku-in Temple, Kamakura, Japan

Invocations to the fortune at Fushimi Inari-Taisha sanctuary,Kyoto, Japan

Tradtional Fijian Warrior portrait in Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Resort, Mamanucas island group Fiji

Street art, mural, graffiti, Comuna 13, Medellín, Colombia

Seller of nuts, Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fez, Morocco, Africa.

dried fish shop at Nishiki Food Market, Kyoto, Japan

`Orion operation´ by Chota, Street art, mural, graffiti, Comuna 13, Medellín, Colombia

Crowns and helmets were worn by leaders, Pre-Columbian goldwork collection, Gold museum, Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, America

Chota and his mural `Orion Operation´, Street art, graffiti, Comuna 13, Medellín, Colombia

Izumoya restaurant,Pontocho dori 173-2,Kyoto. Kansai, Japan.

woman inviting passersby to enter into her restaurant.

Bamboo forest, in Adashino Nembutsu ji temple , Arashiyama, Kyoto

Ukelele guitar Souvenirs stall in Papeete Municipal covered Market, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tahiti Nui, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific.

Bab Makina, Fez El Jedid, Morocco

Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Typical boats and Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

Nijo castle,UNESCO World Heritage Site,Kyoto, Japan.

Poporo, Pre-Columbian goldwork collection, Gold museum, Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, America

Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

The historic Long Room of the Old Library, in Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco

Shibuya skyline. Tokyo city, Japan

Offering room, sala de la ofrenda, Gold artifacts on display, Gold museum, Museo del Oro, Bogota, Colombia, America

Torii gates at Fushimi Inari-Taisha sanctuary,Kyoto, Japan

Guinness story on the TV- barrels, at Guinness Storehouse, museum, brewery, exhibition, Dublin, Ireland

Road way in Cook's bay and Paopao valley in Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Torii gates at Fushimi Inari-Taisha sanctuary,Kyoto, Japan

View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

Pearls stall shopping center at Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Street art, mural, in Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo, Candelaria neighborhood, Bogotá, Colombia

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Workers, in Tannery, Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fez, Morocco, Africa.