Alamo Square is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in San Francisco. A row of Victorian houses on Steiner Street known as the “Painted Ladies” are often featured in photos of the city’s downtown area. On This Date in the Past: Trail Ride One Thing, Three Ways: In ‘n Out Burger
Portuguese architecture has been influenced by many different cultures over the years including the Romans, Visigoths, and Arabs. Here are three of my favorite images of Portuguese architecture. What do you think? Do you have a favorite below? Portuguese Architecture Photo #1. Azulejos are ceramic tiles found on both the interior and exterior of homes, […]
My last day in Lisbon, Portugal, I had three hours to see as much of the city as I could before my flight. I’m not sure what building this was or where I was in town, but this doorway it is a great example of the amazing architecture I saw during those three hours. On […]
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul may be better known as the Blue Mosque due to the 20,000 blue tiles on the walls of its interior. The mosque was completed in 1616 under Sultan Ahmet Ier’s rule in order to “calm God” after a war with Persia. It has one main dome, six minarets, and eight […]
I was so disappointed that Napoleon’s apartment at the Louvre was closed the afternoon I was there. Seriously! Of all the things to do and see at the Louvre, it is one of the most recommended. Although I couldn’t see the apartment itself, the grand Escalier du Ministre staircase leading up to the apartment was […]
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