Posted on June 19, 2009
Tags : barcelona, europe, la boqueria, market, spain

La Boqueria public market can be found just off Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

  

Such goods as meats, ham, fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, fish, and flowers can be found any day of the year. This popular tourist landmark was first constructed in 1840, and officially opened in 1853. The fish market seen here opened in 1911. The origins of the market date back as far as the 1200's.

Posted on June 9, 2009
Tags : castles, edinburgh, europe, scotland, united kingdom

The capital city of Edinburgh, Scotland, as viewed from the Scott Monument at 200 feet.

At a population of over 470,000, Edinburgh is the largest city in Scotland, which was founded in the 7th century. On the far right, Edinburgh Castle can be seen dominating the city from high above. Arthur's Seat, at 823 feet can be seen on the left. Old Town can be found in between, which dates back to medieval times. Over 1 million tourists from around the world visit Edinburgh, second to London.

Posted on May 16, 2009
Tags : cliffs, cliffs of moher, europe, ireland, ocean

A spectacular view of the Cliffs of Moher, located near the Burren in County Clare, Ireland.

The height of the mostly shale and sandstone cliffs varies from 400 to 700 feet high above the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay can be seen. The Cliffs of Moher is a major tourist destination, attracting nearly 1 million people every year.

Posted on May 14, 2009
Tags : castles, europe, segovia, spain

The city of Segovia, population 55,000, is located just 35 minutes north of Madrid by train.

Some of its famous sights include the Cathedral of Segovia, the Church of Vera Cruz, an ancient Roman Aqueduct, and a castle known as the Alcazar of Segovia. This view of Segovia was taken from one of the towers of the castle. The Cathedral of Segovia can be seen in the center of the view.

Posted on May 11, 2009
Tags : boats, europe, harbor, la condamine, monaco, ocean

The harbor of La Condamine, the second oldest district in Monaco, can be seen here with its yachts of the rich and famous.

Monaco, population 33,000, is located in southwest Europe, bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea. The area of Monaco measures in at 0.76 square miles, making it the second smallest country in the world, after Vatican City. The average person can walk across the country in 50 to 60 minutes.