Sunday, February 12, 2012

Greek Titans

The Karyatides Statutes of the Erechtheion
Athens, Greece
Photo by Harrieta171
Herodes Atticus Odeion, Acropolis Amphitheatre
Athens, Greece
Photo by Sechundeschlaf
Parthenon
Athens, Greece
Photo by Onkel Tuca
Statues of Plato in front and Athena in background.
Athens, Greece
Photo by Sebastian Bertrand

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

London 2012 Olympic Stadium

Photo by Mile End Residents
Olympic Stadium 2012 and Lea River.
Located in Marshgate Lane, Stratford, London, UK.
Built 2007-2011
Seats 80,000 for the Olympic games but will be reconverted to 60,000 seats after the games.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Neuschwanstein Castle

Photo by Leo-seta
Located in Schwangau, Germany
Started in 1869 for Ludwig II of Bavaria and it is the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.  It was opened for public viewing after the King's death in 1886.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Balilica di San Marco

Photo by Norbert Nagel
Photo by Maria Schnitzmeier
Venice, Italy
Constructed from 1071 to 1617
Roman Catholic
Bizantine and Gothic Architecture