Limestone Cliff Collection

White cliffs known as Scala dei Turchi frame the turquoise sea Porto Empedocle province of Agrigento Sicily Italy Europe

Pizzomunno, limestone rocks on the beach, Vieste, Gargano, Puglia, Italy
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The Civil War in Spain: Battle of Galdames, April 30, 1874, View from the Heights of Montellano
THE CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN: BATTLE OF GALDAMES, APRIL 30, 1874, VIEW FROM THE HEIGHTS OF MONTELLANO: 1. Galdames Mountains. 2. Limestone cliff. 3. Carlist Intrenchment. 4. Railroad to the Iron-Mines. 5

A climber scales a limestone cliff in Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Civil War In Spain: Battle Of Galdames, April 30, 1874, View From The Heights Of Montellano: 1. Galdames Mountains. 2. Limestone Cliff. 3. Carlist Intrenchment. 4. Railroad To The Iron-mines. 5

Mountain Alyssum (Alyssum montanum) in flower on limestone cliff. Photographed in Causse in France

Three-leaved Valerian (Valeriana)
Three-leaved Valerian (Valeriana tripteris) in flower on a limestone cliff. Photographed in France

Animist hanging coffins still in use today, on limestone cliff in Echo Valley, Sagada, Cordillera, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

A climber tackles a steep route on limestone cliffs near the mountain town of Bielsa, central Pyrenees, Spain

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of limestone cliffs, as seen in the iconic White Cliffs of Scala dei Turchi in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, framing the turquoise sea. From Italy's Puglia region, where limestone rocks like Pizzomunno grace the beaches of Vieste, to the rugged cliffs of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in England, these natural wonders offer awe-inspiring vistas. Throughout history, limestone cliffs have inspired artists and warriors alike. Witness the dramatic battle scene of The Civil War in Spain: Battle of Galdames, April 30, 1874, depicted in an engraving from the Heights of Montellano. Climbers from around the world seek the thrill of scaling these vertical limestone formations, such as those near the mountain town of Bielsa in Spain. But they are not just for adrenaline junkies – they also provide habitat for unique alpine flora like Mountain Alyssum (Alyssum montanum) and Three-leaved Valerian (Valeriana). Even today, some cultures continue to honor the mystical connection to the land, as seen in the animist hanging coffins still in use on limestone cliffs in Echo Valley. Embrace the power and wonder of limestone cliffs and explore their rich history and natural beauty.