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San rock art in South Africa
South Africa has one of the largest collections of rock art in the world with close to 20,000 sites scattered throughout various provinces. The rock art was painted on cave walls or mountain slopes by the San Bushmen and depict scenes of wanderers, hunters and animals as well as tribal rituals. The largest collection of San rock sites, dating from thousands of years ago, can be found in the Drakensberg region. Smaller sites can also be found in the Cederberg region (where the pictures below were taken) just north of Cape Town.
Read the accompanying post: “Cederberg: mountain passes, safaris & San rock art“.
Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque in Brunei
The Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque is situated in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the oil-rich Sultanate of Brunei. Built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sultan’s reign, the mosque’s most distinguishing feature are its many golden domes.
The Palace of the Air by Salvador Dali
The ‘Palace of the Air’ is one of the most breathtaking pieces by the great master Salvador Dalí. This artwork, which can be seen at the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, literally takes your breath away as you look up towards the ceiling to see it. Its magnificence will leave you rooted to the ground and awestruck.
Read: “Once in a Lifetime Experiences in Costa Brava“.
The church at the Charterhouse of Calci
The interior of the church in the Charterhouse of Calci near Pisa is a stunning mix of baroque and Renaissance influences.
Read the accompanying post: “Enchanting spots: Charterhouse Calci in Tuscany”
Flag wavers in Lucca
Flag-waving is a tradition from Italy’s Renaissance period. Here are two of Italy’s best flag-wavers in action at the steps of the Duomo in Lucca.
Read the accompanying post: “Celebrating Italy’s 150th Birthday in Lucca“.
