Roman Aqueduct of Merida, Spain

Roman aqueducts of yesteryears were lifelines of their civilization then. The Los Milagros aqueduct functioned as water supply lines to the settlements around - Augusta Emerita, which was the capital of Roman Lusitania, modern Merida. This aqueduct “the Los Milagros aqueduct” is one of the most well preserved remains from1AD. It is 25 metres (82 ft) high and around 830 metres (2,720 ft) long. It

Wordless - 345

Inviting your captions and titles on my wordless moments. 



 (Shot taken in Lisbon, Portugal.)

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Souvenirs from Cordoba, Spain

So what did I get as reminder of my great experience in Cordoba?


What to buy: 
Souvenirs are plenty and it was not easy choosing just a couple of items to bring back home. Key rings and postcards, you will find them in plenty, Cordoba souvenir shops are stuffed with ‘flamenco dance’ associated stuffs. Clothes, hats, fans are available in different sizes, colors and prices. Locally made

5 Must See Places in Cordoba, Spain

Cordoba was an important Roman city in the middle ages and it still has the reputation of being important in the map for tourists of Spain. Cordoba is an amazing compact place with major sightseeing sites within walking distance of each other. You can easily plan to spend just a day here and yet cover the major sites. We did exactly that. We were there on a day’s trip from Seville. The 5 must

Faces of India - 228

I saw the tourist framing herself for a pic by her friend. Seeing her framed so well I knew half my job of taking a pic was done, I immediately clicked the moment. The pic was taken at Adalaj Step well, Ahmadabad.

Faces of India, a series
through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country
whom I met during my travels. See more here. 

 

Seville Cathedral, Spain

Seville Cathedral was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. This was built on the site of grand Almohad Mosque in the years 1402 – 1506. It was hard to capture the cathedral and its bell tower (Giralda) in the same frame. Giralda (ht. 105m) was the minaret of the mosque that existed there. This was constructed between the years 1184 to 1198. The cathedral is also famous as burial place

Senior Couple Sitting on Bench, Lal Bagh

This post is for Thursday Challenge: BENCH.

I saw this couple in their sunset years of life deeply immersed in talking in a colorful bench in Lal Bagh, Bangalore. The arms of the bench looked so menacing but the couple sitting on it seemed sober. They may be discussing their problems, or may be their happiness. Whatever! I hope they found peace!

Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever