Antiquated Collection (#2)

Narrow cobble stone street with traditional ottoman white stone houses. An Albanian
Cobble stone street with traditional ottoman white stone houses. An Albanian flag on the wall. Four stone chimneys. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Cobble stone street with traditional ottoman white stone houses. An Albanian flag on the wall. Four stone chimneys. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The Hagia Triada Church. View over the valley. A woman standing on a wall taking a photograph. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The Hagia Triada Church. View over the valley and down on the modern lower part of the town. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Panorama of the valley with river, the city wall and the Saint Maria Vllaherna Church from the 13 and 14 century Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The Hagia Triada Church. Winding steps leading up. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The outside and the entrance of the restaurant. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Historic wooden carriage, Alberta, Canada

South America, Uruguay, Santa Teresa Reserve, Portuguese fortifications

South America, Uruguay, tiled arcade borders winery building

The Albanian flag, red with black double headed eagle, against a white washed stone wall. Old wooden door. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The Hagia Triada Church. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

View along the river of the old reconstructed bridge. Historic town of Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina, Europe

Europe, Bosnia
An old Roman stone bridge across the river Trebisnjica. Houses. Trebinje. Republika Srpska. Bosnia Herzegovina, Europe

A wine press that is also some100 years old. It produces a pressure of 170 bar and is still used - Chateau Haut Bergeron, Sauternes, Bordeaux

Detail of wooden church door full of nails, Mardin, Turkey

Eros (Cupid) and Psyche mosaic at Gaziantep Archaeology Museum, Gaziantep (Antep), Turkey

Pillars, Asclepion (Sanctuary of Asclepius) of Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

Antique theater in Asclepion (Sanctuary of Asclepius) of Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

Asclepion (Sanctuary of Asclepius) of Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

Local kilims sold in front of the Temple of Serapis (Red Hall / Basilica) Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

Acropolis of Pergamon (Pergamum / Bergama) Western Turkey

Arched passage in the Crusader Castle built by the Franks in 12th century, Byblos, Lebanon

Karakus Tumulus of Commagene Royal family, Kahta, Adiyaman, Turkey

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world charm. From the picturesque streets of Edinburgh to the rugged landscapes of Ireland, there is a sense of nostalgia that lingers in every corner. In Modern Athenians plate 1, we are transported to Edinburgh, where history whispers through its ancient walls. The cobbled streets lead us to a quaint barbershop adorned with a traditional barber pole sign - a symbol of timeless grooming rituals. As we venture further into England's Cumbria region, Keswick welcomes us with open arms. Here, an old garden roller stands proudly amidst blooming flowers, reminding us of simpler times when manual labor was celebrated. But it is Doonagore Castle in Co Clare, Ireland that truly captures our imagination. This 16th-century tower house perched on the Atlantic Ocean's edge exudes an air of mystery and grandeur. Its weathered stones tell tales from centuries past. Returning to Edinburgh through Modern Athenians plates 17, 8, 6, and 2 takes us on a visual journey through this historic city. Each plate showcases different facets of life - from bustling markets to elegant gatherings - all frozen in time for our appreciation. Across the sea lies Galway City's Spanish Arch - another relic from days gone by. This arch serves as a reminder of Ireland's rich cultural heritage and its enduring connection with Spain. Modern Athenians plate 32 brings forth more glimpses into Edinburgh's vibrant past while Mitsubishi F1M2 Model 11 Pete reminds us that even machines can possess an antiquated charm despite their modern counterparts' prevalence. And finally, Dublin Sketches engraving transports us back to Dublin's lively streets where horse-drawn carriages once roamed freely under gas-lit lamps. These snapshots capture moments frozen in time – reminders that beauty can be found not only within modernity but also within what has come before.