14. Mount Athos As it is home to not one but 20 monasteries, Mount Athos is one of the most important centers of Eastern Orthodox monasticism. It is found in the northeast ofGreece. Often referred to as the ‘Holy Mountain’, the peninsula upon which it lies is only accessible by ...
We were encouraged to see a couple of sharks swimming at the surface during our trip, and I hope that they make enough of a comeback to consistently be found underwater as well. Andrea’s Eagle. Our second day of the expedition began with two dives at Andrea’s Eagle, one of my ...
Furthermore, a very small number of brick tesserae was also found; they were produced from local raw materials, as were the bedding mortars. In all, 13 types of stone were identified, some of which are historically well known, such aslitomarga verde,pietra paesina, giallo antico(marmor nu...
Time-Travel Talk– Make the most of a moment of reflection on the theme of time. Gather as a group and take turns sharing a memory of something important that each of you associates with that specific location, or even just where you were exactly one year ago from today. This shared sto...
Amphorais a beautiful Sophisticated B&B on the ground floor of a canal house in the heart of the Jordaan. Custom mosaics & woodwork by owners Greet and Niels, who live upstairs. Full kitchen, complimentary WiFi, rental bikes. Budget: Hotel Van Onna ...
The next visible stretches can be found along the aptly named thoroughfare of London Wall, towards the Museum of London. The wall fragments here were also part of a large Roman fort, which nestled in the north-west quarter of Londinium. There's plenty to see, including towering remains in ...
One is inevitably drawn forward to the famous Piazza San Marco, where the Basilica di San Marco towers like a golden mirage. With its Byzantine domes and complex mosaics, this architectural wonder is a brilliant storehouse of spiritual and creative riches. Adjacent is the Palazzo Ducale, the fo...
Nicolas Poussin was believed to be a Grand Master of the Knights Templar, an order which captured Jerusalem during the Crusades and were known as the keepers of The Holy Grail.Chief among these is the belief that the connections of the estate's creators, The Anson Family, with the grand ...
In the world, chest and electrical wires of more than 200 connections, with the exception of five colors, mosaics and other colors. 65 minutes, 45 minutes, creation of organic busines, 2 hours or more, two years after the brand’s experienc. The high pressure fibers used in the carbon fi...
the extraordinary mosaics found at the villa romana del casale, a short drive from the charming town of piazza armerina, offer an insight into the whimsical decor of an ancient holiday home, from exotic animals being transported from africa to europe to bikini-clad gymnasts. mosaics at the vil...