Landmark Photos

Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, at Night

2008-05-19T04:50:00.000-07:00

The Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris at Night. Photo from the Seine, Paris, France.

Notre Dame Cathedral, View over Paris

2008-05-19T04:48:00.001-07:00

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. View from the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, looking out past the gargoyles over a beautiful Paris.

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

2008-05-19T04:39:00.001-07:00

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, is a Catholic Gothic Cathedral. The construction began in 1163 and the Cathedral was completed in about 1345. It is one of the most visited landmarks in Paris, and is located on the beautiful Seine. It is still a working Catholic Cathedral and has amazingly beuatiful stain glass windows.

Roman Baths at Night - England

2008-05-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Roman Baths at Night, City of Bath, England. This construction was built by the Romans, commencing in around 60AD. The hot water which rises to the surcae hits a temperature of around 46c or 114f.

Roman Baths - Bath, England

2008-05-17T20:27:00.000-07:00

The Roman Baths, Bath, England. The Roman Baths are located in the city of Bath, in the U.K. It is a major tourist attraction, bringing in more than 1 million tourists each year.

It has had many uses as a thermal spa over thousands of years, most famously by the Romans, who constructed this building in about 60AD and onwards over the next few hundred years. When they left in the 5th Century AD, the baths fell into disrepair.

The water which is at a temperature of around 46c or 114f, rises up to the surface through faults in the limestone.

Musee D'Orsay, Paris at Night

2008-05-17T20:24:00.001-07:00

The Musee D'Orsay, Paris, France at night. The Musee D'Orsay stareted life as a train station, the Gare D'Orsay, opening in 1900. The Museum opened in 1986 and is home to some of the world's greatest artworks, including pieces by Monet, Manet, Van Gogh and Cezzane.

Musee D'Orsay - Paris

2008-05-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

The Musee D'Orsay in Paris, France. The Musee D'Orsay building started life as a railway station, opening for the Paris exposition in 1900. It was decided that the station should close in the 1970s, and in 1986, the museum opened. It is home to the art of many of the great impressionists and artists, including cezanne, manet, monet, redan, degas, pissaro, van gogh, boudin, caillebotte and millet.

Alcatraz Cell Block - San Francisco

2008-05-17T20:02:00.001-07:00

Alcatraz Prison Cell Block - Broadway - San Francisco, United States. This is the cell block known as Broadway at Alcatraz, named due to the amount of traffic that it saw.

Alcatraz opened as a civilian prison in 1934 and was closed in 1963. It housed some of America's most famous criminals including Al Capone. It is now a major tourist site in the United States.

Alcatraz - The Rock, San Francisco

2008-05-17T19:36:00.000-07:00

Alcatraz, San Francisco Bay, California, United States. Alcatraz has had a number of uses during its life. It started as a lighthouse island, moving to become a military fortification, followed by a military prison. But Alcatraz's most famous use was as a civilian prison which housed some of America's most famous criminals. The civilian prison of Alcatraz, opened in 1934 and was closed in 1963 by Robert F. Kennedy. At most it could accommodate 300 people, and was often full.

Officially, no prisoner ever successfully escaped from Alcatraz, although there is still speculation that 3 inmates, Frank Morris, and brothers John Anglin and Clarence Anglin escaped in 1962. The official line is that they all drowned.

Some of the most famous prisoners to stay at Alcatraz were Robert Stroud, Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Australia

2008-05-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

The 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia. The Twelve Apostles were originally named the sow and piglets. They are limestone rock formations off the Port Campbell National Park. Due to erosion, unfortunately there are only nine left. The Great Ocean Road, a windy and extremely scenic road along Australia's south coast, is one of the many visited sites of that country and quite beautiful.

Three Gorges Dam Photo, China

2008-05-14T07:56:00.001-07:00

The Three Gorges Dam, China. This aerial photo shows the 3 Gorges Dam, currently under construction since 1994 and due for completion in 2011. The concrete Dam wall is 101 metres high and 2,309 metres long.

3 Gorges Dam, China

2008-05-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

The 3 Gorges Dam, Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei, China. The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric river dam that is currently under construction and expected to be operational in 2011. Construction started on the 3 Gorges Dam in 1994. Upon completion, the Dam will be the biggest hydroelectric power station in the world. With climate change and smog a major problem for China, this dam will go a long way to adressing the power shortage in that country.

Statue of Liberty, New York at Night

2008-05-14T07:36:00.000-07:00

The Statue of Liberty, New York, at Night. The Statue of Liberty has over 4 million tourist visits every year. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site, receiving that honor in 1984. It is 151 feet or 46 meters tall.

Statue of Liberty, New York

2008-05-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

The Statue of Liberty, New York, United States. The Statue of Liberty or La liberté éclairant le monde, on Liberty Island, was given to the people of the United States by France in 1886. It was presented to commerorate the Centenary of the United States as a gesture of friendship by France. The sculptor was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, and perhaps the most famous landmark in America. It was one of the first visions witnessed by millions of immigrants who came to America by ship.

Ko Pha Ngan, Sunset in Thailand

2008-05-12T04:53:00.000-07:00

Koh Pha Ngan Island in Thailand at Sunset. Site of the full moon party attracting thousands of tourists every month. Also famous as the setting for the novel "The Beach", made into a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Koh Phangan Island, Thailand

2008-05-12T04:48:00.000-07:00

An aerial view of the Island of Koh Phangan or Ko Pha Ngan, located in South East Thailand, near the Island of Koh Samui. It has become famous for its beautiful beaches, the full moon party which attracts thousands every month and the Alex Garland novel, The Beach, since made into a movie with Leonardo Di Caprio.

Le pont Alexandre III - Paris, France

2008-05-12T04:46:00.000-07:00

Le pont Alexandre III, Paris, France. This bridge over the Seine in Paris, was built between 1896 and 1900 and was named after named after Tsar Alexander III. It is a beautifully ornate arch bridge, with gold embossed bronze statues. It is often argued that it is the most beautiful bridge in Paris.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India at Sunrise

2008-05-12T04:36:00.000-07:00

The Taj Mahal, in Agra, India at dawn. It is perhaps the most recognisable tourism site in India.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

2008-05-12T04:30:00.000-07:00

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India was built in the 17th century under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. More than 20,000 workers worked on the site, which now plays host to more than 2 million tourists each year. It is perhaps the most recognisable tourism site in India.

Taipei 101, Worlds Tallest Building - Night

2008-05-12T04:21:00.001-07:00

Taipei 101 at night. Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world, securing that title in 2004 over the Petronas Towers in Malaysia.

Taipei 101, Taiwan

2008-05-12T04:17:00.001-07:00

The Taipei 101 building is located in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the worlds tallest building, surpassing the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2004. It was constructed between 1999 and 2004, has 101 floors and is 509 metres or 1670 feet tall.

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Night

2008-05-12T04:14:00.001-07:00

The Petronas Twin Towers at night. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tallest buildings in the world between 1998 and 2004.

Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2008-05-12T04:08:00.000-07:00

Famous Landmarks

The Petronas Twin Towers, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004. They stand at 452 metres or 1486 feet tall. The building was surpassed in height by Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

Christ the Redeemer, Rio, Brazil - Afternoon

2008-05-11T06:16:00.000-07:00

Famous Landmarks

The Christ the Redeemer Statue, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Christ the Redeemer - Rio, Brazil

2008-05-11T06:12:00.001-07:00

The Christ the Redeemer statue of Jesus Christ is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is 130 feet tall and weighs 700 tonnes. It on the peak of the Corcovado mountain, 700 metres above the city of Rio de Janeiro. After 9 years of construction, it was completed in 1931.

Buckingham Palace - London, Night

2008-05-11T06:05:00.001-07:00

Buckingham Palace Photo at night, London, England.

Buckingham Palace - London

2008-05-11T06:01:00.000-07:00

The official London home of the Britsh Monarch, Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. It has been expanded many times since then and is now one of the major tourist sites in London, England.

Niagara Falls - Night

2008-05-09T08:10:00.001-07:00

Niagara Falls, on the border of Canada and the United States at night.

Niagara Falls

2008-05-09T08:03:00.000-07:00

Niagara Falls are on the Niagara River, on the border of Ontario, Canada and the State of New York, United States.

Ayers Rock - Australia - Sunset

2008-05-09T08:02:00.001-07:00

Uluru also known as Ayers Rock, Northern Territory, Australia at sunset.

Ayers Rock - Australia

2008-05-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, Central Australia. Ayers Rock is a sandstone rock formation, 200 miles south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It is sacred to the Aborginal people of the area.

Great Wall of China in Winter

2008-05-07T08:28:00.000-07:00

A snow covered Great Wall of China in winter. It looks cold, but that wont deter the tourists.

Great Wall of China

2008-05-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

Stretching over 4,000 miles, the great wall of China, was built between the 5th Century BC to the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire. It's structure, of stone and eathern fortifications can be seen from space.

Colosseum, Rome at Night

2008-05-07T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Colosseum, or Coliseum, Rome, Italy at night.

Colosseum - Rome Italy

2008-05-07T08:09:00.000-07:00

The Colosseum or Coliseum was orginally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It was built between 70 and 80AD under Titus. It is one of the most visited tourist sites in Italy and Europe.

View From Sacre Coeur, Paris

2008-05-06T04:50:00.001-07:00

View of Paris from the Sacre Coeur Catherdral, Paris.

Sacre Coeur, Paris

2008-05-06T04:47:00.001-07:00

Sacre Coeur, Paris, France, is a Catholic Cathedral completed in 1914. It has breathataking views over Paris and is visited by hundreds of thousands, if not millions of tourists every year.

Snow Capped Pyrenees - Spain and France

2008-05-06T04:39:00.001-07:00

Snow Capped Pyrenees, border of France and Spain.

Pyrenees - France and Spain

2008-05-06T03:36:00.000-07:00

The Pyrenees are a range of mountains in Europe that are a natural border between France and Spain.

St Emilion, France

2008-05-06T02:48:00.000-07:00

St Emilion, is a beautiful wine making village in South Western France. The wines are amazing.

Giant's Causeway, Ireland

2008-05-06T02:35:00.000-07:00

Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Created by a volcanic eruption, the Giant's Causeway are basalt columns and are located about about 2 miles from the town of Bushmills. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Angkor Wat - Cambodia, Sunset

2008-05-03T20:22:00.000-07:00

Sunset over Angkor Wat, outside Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Angkor Wat - Cambodia, Aerial

2008-05-03T20:21:00.001-07:00

Angkor Wat, Cambodia, aerial photo.

Angkor Wat - Cambodia

2008-05-03T20:04:00.000-07:00

Angkor Wat is the most prominent of the temples of Angkor, located just outside Siem Reap, in Cambodia. Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century and is the best preserved temple at Angkor. Thousands of people visit Angkor every year, and it is the most prominent tourist site in Cambodia. Angkor gained much notoriety when the movie Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie was filmed there a few years ago.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, Mist

2008-05-03T19:59:00.001-07:00

A misty photo of the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland.

Cliffs of Moher - Ireland

2008-05-03T19:53:00.000-07:00

The Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland. The cliffs are 394 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and have a maximum height of 702 feet. A new visitor center has opened and the Cliffs of Moher attract many thousands of visitors each year. Word of warning - don't get too close to the edge - yes, people have fallen over, and make sure you bring a coat, it can be very cold.

Mount Fuji, Japan - Night

2008-04-29T09:14:00.001-07:00

Mt Fuji, Japan at Night.

Mount Fuji - Japan

2008-04-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

Mt Fuji, Japan, is the highest mountain in Japan. It is a dormant volcano and is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshu.

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, Night

2008-04-29T09:07:00.000-07:00

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, at Night.

Sydney Harbour Bridge - Australia

2008-04-29T09:04:00.001-07:00

Completed in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, is the widest long-span bridge in the world.

Stone Henge - Aerial

2008-04-29T09:01:00.001-07:00

Stone Henge, England, aerial view.

Stonehenge - England

2008-04-29T08:56:00.000-07:00

Stonehenge, England, in the county of Wiltshire is believed to have been erected around 2200 BC. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986.

Hoover Dam at Night

2008-04-29T08:54:00.000-07:00

Hoover Dam at Night.

Hoover Dam

2008-04-29T08:51:00.000-07:00

Hoover Dam, also known as Boulder Dam, was completed in 1935 and is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the states of Arizona and Nevada in the United States. Named after President Hoover.

Big Ben - London, night

2008-04-27T02:13:00.001-07:00

Big Ben, London, England at night.

Big Ben - London

2008-04-27T02:06:00.000-07:00

The Big Ben clock tower, London, England, is the world's largest four faced chiming clock. It is located at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London.

Grand Canyon - Arizona, Evening

2008-04-27T02:05:00.001-07:00

The Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States, evening.

Grand Canyon - Arizona

2008-04-27T02:02:00.000-07:00

The Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles with depths of more than a mile.

Mount Rushmore at Night

2008-04-27T01:58:00.000-07:00

Mt Rushmore, Souht Dakota, United States at night.

Mt Rushmore

2008-04-27T01:54:00.001-07:00

Mount Rushmore, located in South Dakota, United States, features the heads of former United States presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Designed by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptures commenced in 1927 and were completed in 1941.

Great Barrier Reef - Underwater

2008-04-27T01:51:00.001-07:00

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

Great Barrier Reef - Australia

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The Great Barrier Reef, Australia, the world's largest coral reef systemis comprised of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometres over an area of 344,400 square kilometres. It is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland.

Suez Canal - Orbit Photo

2008-04-26T07:13:00.001-07:00

The Suez Canal, Egypt, as seen from Earth Orbit.

Suez Canal - Egypt

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The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, is a man made canal, running 163 km between Port Said on the Mediterranean Sea, and Suez on the Red Sea.

Mt Everest

2008-04-26T07:05:00.001-07:00

Mount Everest is the hughest mountain on earth, being 8,848 meters or 29,028 feet above sea level. It is located between Nepal and Tibet. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit in 1953.

The Louvre at Night - Paris

2008-04-26T06:59:00.000-07:00

The Louvre and Pyramid at night, Paris, France.

The Louvre - Paris

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The Louvre, Paris, France. One of the most famous and best visited art museums in the world. Home to the Mona Lisa, The Louvre contains about 35,000 individual pieces.

The River Nile

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Considered to be the longest river in the world, the River Nile runs a distance of 6,650km.

Empire State Building at Night

2008-04-26T06:48:00.001-07:00

Empire State Building at night, New York, United States of America.

Empire State Building

2008-04-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

Empire State Building, New York, United States of America. Completed in 1931, the 102 story art deco skyscraper, was the world's tallest building for more than 40 years.

Golden Gate Bridge at Night

2008-04-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, at night.

Golden Gate Bridge

2008-04-24T20:41:00.001-07:00

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Franscisco, California, United States. Completed in 1937, it is still one of the biggest suspension bridges in the world, and the second largest suspension bridge in the US.

Sydney Opera House Night - Australia

2008-04-24T09:44:00.001-07:00

Sydney Opera House Australia, night photo.

Sydney Opera House - Australia

2008-04-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

One of Australia's most famous landmarks, The Sydney Opera House. Located next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is one of the biggest Opera Houses in the world.

Tower Bridge - London, Night

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Tower Bridge at night - London, England.

Tower Bridge - London

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Tower Bridge in London, England. Often confused with London Bridge.

Below the Eiffel Tower at Night - Paris, France

2008-04-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

The Eiffel Tower at night in Paris, a stunning photo from below. Paris really is a glorious city in the evening - and of course it is one of the great walking cities of the world.

The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France at Night

2008-04-24T09:30:00.001-07:00

Eiffel Tower, Paris ,France, night view. The Eiffel Tower often stay alight until around midnight. It is particuarly beautiful in winter when a misty fog envelops it. And of course, its a great place to visit to open a bottle of wine, or to plant a kiss on that special someone. Ahh, Paris, the most beautiful city in the world.

Eiffel Tower - Paris, France

2008-04-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

Famous Landmarks

The Eiffel Tower. Situated in Paris, France, it is one of the most visted landmarks in the world, and receives millions of visitors every year.