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"From ancient wonders to modern marvels, the world is adorned with magnificent edifices that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and creativity

Background imageEdifice Collection: Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong Province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick

Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong Province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile
FLO4722593 Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong Province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile, about 240 feet high

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-Pee-Keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary

View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-Pee-Keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary
FLO4722492 View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-Pee-Keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary. From Samuel Holmes (18th-19th century) Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel

View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)
FLO4722277 View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802) Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853)

View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway
FLO4722003 View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration From Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) Travels through Norway, and Lapland, 1813

Background imageEdifice Collection: Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey

Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey
FLO4721884 Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of the village of Mina, in the desert of Arafat (Tent City, Mecca, Saudi Arabia)

View of the village of Mina, in the desert of Arafat (Tent City, Mecca, Saudi Arabia)
FLO4721782 View of the village of Mina, in the desert of Arafat (Tent City, Mecca, Saudi Arabia). Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageEdifice Collection: A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi

A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi (Domingo Badia y Leblich)
FLO4723272 A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi (Domingo Badia y Leblich, 1767-1818) from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon

View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich)
FLO4723217 View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from (Domingo Badia y Leblich, 1767-1818) Ali Bey el Abbassi's Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus

Background imageEdifice Collection: Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of

Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4726811 Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Background imageEdifice Collection: The great pyramid of Giza 1, interior chambers 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving

The great pyramid of Giza 1, interior chambers 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann
FLO4577050 The great pyramid of Giza 1, interior chambers 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Background imageEdifice Collection: Cyclopean masonry in Morea (Peloponnese), ancient Greece (The Cyclopean ruins of the Peloponnese)

Cyclopean masonry in Morea (Peloponnese), ancient Greece (The Cyclopean ruins of the Peloponnese)
FLO4576798 Cyclopean masonry in Morea (Peloponnese), ancient Greece (The Cyclopean ruins of the Peloponnese, testify to maconery in ancient Greece)

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of a street with canal, horse-drawn carriages, Europeans and natives in Batavia (Jakarta)

View of a street with canal, horse-drawn carriages, Europeans and natives in Batavia (Jakarta), on the island of Java
FLO4576743 View of a street with canal, horse-drawn carriages, Europeans and natives in Batavia (Jakarta), on the island of Java, Indonesia, circa 1800, when it was a Dutch colony

Background imageEdifice Collection: Arch of Constantine, triumphal arch in Rome. (Arch of Constantine, Rome, built in 312)

Arch of Constantine, triumphal arch in Rome. (Arch of Constantine, Rome, built in 312)
FLO4576563 Arch of Constantine, triumphal arch in Rome. (Arch of Constantine, Rome, built in 312) Built in 312 to commemorate his victory over Maxentius

Background imageEdifice Collection: Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making

Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making cheese, circa 1800
FLO4576213 Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making cheese, circa 1800

Background imageEdifice Collection: Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg)

Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg)
FLO4576197 Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg). Built by architect Erwin von Steinbach in the 13th century and completed 160 years later

Background imageEdifice Collection: Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century

Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump
FLO4593475 Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump, malt binns, rowser shaft, chimney, copper and coolers

Background imageEdifice Collection: Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century

Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century
FLO4590819 Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by David Mushet from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia

Background imageEdifice Collection: Barricades at St Antoine's gate in 1618 (debut of the Fronde)

Barricades at St Antoine's gate in 1618 (debut of the Fronde)
LSE4095913 Barricades at St Antoine's gate in 1618 (debut of the Fronde); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barricades at St Antoine's gate in 1618 (debut of the Fronde)

Background imageEdifice Collection: Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome

Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome
FLO4679377 Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Background imageEdifice Collection: The Lanslebourg Diligence, a scene illustrating the passage of the Savoy passes to the Piemont of

The Lanslebourg Diligence, a scene illustrating the passage of the Savoy passes to the Piemont of a service
YOU4419958 The Lanslebourg Diligence, a scene illustrating the passage of the Savoy passes to the Piemont of a service, postal service and passenger transport to Turin

Background imageEdifice Collection: Chateau de Vizille, former royal estate, former summer residence of the presidents of the Republic

Chateau de Vizille, former royal estate, former summer residence of the presidents of the Republic
YOU4418307 Chateau de Vizille, former royal estate, former summer residence of the presidents of the Republic, today housing the museum of the French revolution

Background imageEdifice Collection: Facade of the church of Gesu in Rome, Italian religious architecture of the Baroque style of

Facade of the church of Gesu in Rome, Italian religious architecture of the Baroque style of the counter-reform
YOU4418730 Facade of the church of Gesu in Rome, Italian religious architecture of the Baroque style of the counter-reform, built in the 16th century

Background imageEdifice Collection: The Monastery of Agagna on the island of Guam (Mariana Archipelago, USA)

The Monastery of Agagna on the island of Guam (Mariana Archipelago, USA), Spanish settlers on carriers
FLO4636259 The Monastery of Agagna on the island of Guam (Mariana Archipelago, USA), Spanish settlers on carriers and natives carrying game

Background imageEdifice Collection: House of a Brazilian planter, with a garden of palm trees enclosed on the bank of a river

House of a Brazilian planter, with a garden of palm trees enclosed on the bank of a river
FLO4635899 House of a Brazilian planter, with a garden of palm trees enclosed on the bank of a river. Lithography for the book

Background imageEdifice Collection: Tonga Tabu Island, Kingdom of Tonga. Lithography for the book

Tonga Tabu Island, Kingdom of Tonga. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples
FLO4636407 Tonga Tabu Island, Kingdom of Tonga. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Background imageEdifice Collection: Tatar man of the steppes, in front of a farm and cattle. Lithography for the book

Tatar man of the steppes, in front of a farm and cattle. Lithography for the book
FLO4634502 Tatar man of the steppes, in front of a farm and cattle. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Background imageEdifice Collection: The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea

The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620838 The pier of Algiers harbour, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageEdifice Collection: Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2

Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3
FLO4620762 Soldiers and weapons of Carthage. Carthaginian soldiers in breastplate and helmet 1, 2, Hannibal's shield 3, and war machine 4

Background imageEdifice Collection: Room decorated in the Egyptian style, with man seated on a carpet, servants bringing drinks

Room decorated in the Egyptian style, with man seated on a carpet, servants bringing drinks, grandfather clock
FLO4620702 Room decorated in the Egyptian style, with man seated on a carpet, servants bringing drinks, grandfather clock, cushions and curtains

Background imageEdifice Collection: Pompey's Pillar and Cleopatra's Needle at the port of Alexandria, Egypt

Pompey's Pillar and Cleopatra's Needle at the port of Alexandria, Egypt
FLO4620629 Pompey's Pillar and Cleopatra's Needle at the port of Alexandria, Egypt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Background imageEdifice Collection: Elevation of the Temple of Edfu (Apollonopolis Magna), Egypt, with carved hieroglyphs

Elevation of the Temple of Edfu (Apollonopolis Magna), Egypt, with carved hieroglyphs
FLO4620611 Elevation of the Temple of Edfu (Apollonopolis Magna), Egypt, with carved hieroglyphs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Background imageEdifice Collection: Exterior of the king's bedroom, Kumasi, Kingdom of Ashanti (Ghana), early 19th century

Exterior of the king's bedroom, Kumasi, Kingdom of Ashanti (Ghana), early 19th century
FLO4620357 Exterior of the king's bedroom, Kumasi, Kingdom of Ashanti (Ghana), early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageEdifice Collection: English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso

English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4620027 English fortress in Cape Coast, Ghana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: Modern Christian church in Axum, Ethiopia, early 19th century

Modern Christian church in Axum, Ethiopia, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso
FLO4619829 Modern Christian church in Axum, Ethiopia, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageEdifice Collection: Ancient Christian churches in Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso

Ancient Christian churches in Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4619819 Ancient Christian churches in Abyssinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio

The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4619782 The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England)
FLO4608252 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England), druidic ceremony on the eve of May

Background imageEdifice Collection: British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): a Druidic student

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): a Druidic student, wearing a cup and a dove and a novice
FLO4608243 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): a Druidic student, wearing a cup and a dove and a novice

Background imageEdifice Collection: House of General George Washington, 18h century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso

House of General George Washington, 18h century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4621901 House of General George Washington, 18h century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia from the Columbian Magazine, 1787

View of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia from the Columbian Magazine, 1787
FLO4621869 View of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia from the Columbian Magazine, 1787. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bernardeni from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Background imageEdifice Collection: A village on Buru Island, in the Molucca Archipelago (Indonesia). Lithography for the book

A village on Buru Island, in the Molucca Archipelago (Indonesia). Lithography for the book
FLO4634223 A village on Buru Island, in the Molucca Archipelago (Indonesia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Background imageEdifice Collection: A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa

A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China)
FLO4634172 A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China). Lithography for the book

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of the Grand Plaza of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. F

View of the Grand Plaza of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. F
FLO4622221 View of the Grand Plaza of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. F. from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: Temazcalli or hypocaust lodges, with section showing naked men inside performing a purification

Temazcalli or hypocaust lodges, with section showing naked men inside performing a purification ritual in
FLO4622166 Temazcalli or hypocaust lodges, with section showing naked men inside performing a purification ritual in the underfloor-heated house, Mesoamerica

Background imageEdifice Collection: Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico

Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622083 Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of Boston in the early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Spirito Batelli

View of Boston in the early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Spirito Batelli from Giulio
FLO4621957 View of Boston in the early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Spirito Batelli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageEdifice Collection: British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A British warrior (Scotland)

British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A British warrior (Scotland), armed with a spear and an axe
FLO4608193 British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A British warrior (Scotland), armed with a spear and an axe, holding his shield

Background imageEdifice Collection: View of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio

View of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4622211 View of Mexico City, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World




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"From ancient wonders to modern marvels, the world is adorned with magnificent edifices that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and creativity. In Kathmandu, Nepal, the Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath rises majestically, exuding a sense of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. Across the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy, Scicli's Municipio captivates visitors with its timeless beauty, having been featured in the beloved Inspector Montalbano TV series. Journeying further into Spain's rich architectural heritage brings us to Salamanca's University facade - an awe-inspiring masterpiece that epitomizes Renaissance grandeur. Meanwhile, Greece beckons us to Athens' Acropolis where the Parthenon reigns supreme; a symbol of classical perfection and enduring cultural significance. Venturing into Libya's historical tapestry reveals Leptis Magna's Forum of Septimius - a captivating relic from the Roman Empire that transports us back in time. Closer to home in Reims, France stands Champagne Louis Roederer's entrance door adorned with an exquisite wrought iron portico; a testament to craftsmanship and elegance. Traveling eastward takes us to Uzbekistan's Samarkand where Tilla Kari Madrasa enchants all who behold it with its intricate tilework and architectural splendor. Across the English Channel lies Liverpool Cathedral - a towering edifice representing Roman Catholic faith amidst England’s bustling cityscape. London’s iconic Houses of Parliament emerge through foggy mists like a scene from another era; capturing hearts for centuries on canvas and immortalizing their allure forevermore. Delving deep into Mexico City unveils Templo Mayor complex reconstructed meticulously – breathing life into Aztec history once again. Finally, County Mayo in Ireland welcomes visitors to Westport House – an enchanting blend of Georgian elegance nestled amidst stunning landscapes; inviting exploration and discovery. "