Mauricio Abreu Collection (page 2)

Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines. He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea in the 15th century. Sines, Portugal

The streets of Tomar during the Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays). Portugal

Portuguese traditional blue tiles (1932). Santarem market, Portugal

Red mullets. Portugal

Traditional pasteis de nata (custard tarts). Belem, Lisboa

Traditional cheese from the Serra da Estrela region, Portugal

Prow of a Viking boat. Sandviken, Bergen. Norway

The blue and yellow contrast found in the Majorelle garden. Marrakech, Morocco

Traditional green pottery from Tamegroute, Zagora region. Morocco

Art Nouveau architecture (Jugendstil architecture) at Strelnieku Street, Stockholm School of Economics. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Riga, Latvia

Reconstitution of a painting found in an interior of an old house in Catal Huyuk. This village was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic settlement in southern Anatolia

Turkish houses in Bebek district. Istanbul, Turkey

Jardin de Cactus (Cesar Manrique). Lanzarote, Canary islands

Traffic jam in Howrah bridge. Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A very old cork-tree, dated from 1795. The cork from this tree gives 100
A very old cork-tree, dated from 1795.The cork from this tree gives 100.000 stopples for wine bottles. Aguas de Moura, Portugal

Famous Arraiolos tapestry, handmade in Alentejo. Portugal

Almond trees blooming with flowers. Loule, Algarve, Portugal

Scrimshaws are engravings on sperm-whales teeth. Scrimshaw Museum, Peters Cafe Sport, Horta. Faial, Azores islands, Portugal

Traditional polish dolls on a street market in Krakow. Poland

Traditional polish smoked cheeses (oscypki). Krakow, Poland

Gold and tile work of the royal palace door in Fes. Morocco

Islamic decorative tiles (zeligs). Tetouan, Morocco

Bulgarian kukeri masks. They are used in winter solstice festivities by dancers that accompany musicians throughout the villages, dancing rhythmically to drive away evil and invite good

T-shirts with Vladimir Putin. Sofia, Bulgaria

Statue of Sveta Sofia (Statue of Saint Sophia) by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath) and wisdom (owl). Sofia, Bulgaria

Statue of Nikola Piccolo (1792-1865), Bulgarian scientist and philosopher, he had an important role on the education and spiritual development in Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

The oldest street in Veliko Tarnovo, General Gurko street, with charming old houses. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209) was a 12th-century Persian Muslim poet
Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209) was a 12th-century Persian Muslim poet. He is considered the greatest romantic epic poet in Persian literature. He was born in Ganja (modern-day Azerbaijan)

The Flame Towers. Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku and the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan

Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe), a Unesco World Heritage Site. Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain

The white washed houses of Olivenza. Extremadura, Spain

The Catedral Primada (Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo), dating back to the 13th century, is considered the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Toledo

Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue dating back to the 12th century. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Toledo, Castilla la Mancha. Spain

The Puente de Alcantara (Alcantara bridge) over the Tagus river, a roman bridge that was the obligatory entry for all pilgrims in the Middle Ages. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Toledo

The old houses dating back to the 15 th century at the Plaza Mayor of Chinchon at dusk. Castilla la Mancha, Spain

The Ermida da Memoria (Memory Chapel), of medieval foundation, at dusk. It was built in the very same place where was found a sacred image of Our Lady

Ota Darvoza, the western gate to the old town of Khiva. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzbekistan

Traditional houses of Costa Nova. Aveiro, Portugal

The Iberian lynx on display in the Parque das Nacoes garden, made from trash, by the street artist Bordalo II. Lisbon, Portugal

The terraced vineyards of Quinta de Ventozelo and the river Douro at Ervedosa do Douro, during the grapes harvest season. The village of Pinhao on the right bank of the river

Campo de Viboras. Tras os Montes, Portugal

The traditional fishing village of Alcochete, spreading along the river Tagus and facing Lisbon. Portugal

Chestnut tree with blossoming spring flowers. Vilar de Perdizes, Montalegre. Tras-os-Montes, Portugal

Olive tree. Quinta de Santo Amaro. Aldeia da Piedade, Setubal. Portugal

City walls. Ark fortress, Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

Statue of Hoja Nasruddin, a semi-mythical storyteller who appears in Sufi teaching-tales around the world. Lyabi Hauz, a wonderful and relaxing plaza, the heart of city life in Bukhara

Rugs or carpets made of silk and cotton, a traditional art of embroidery. Suzanni (Suzani) Centre, Khiva. Uzbekistan

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Mauricio Abreu, a man of diverse passions and worldly experiences, finds solace in the beauty that surrounds him. As he gazes at the mesmerizing Rachenitsa Dance captured by Ivan Mrkvicka in 1894, Mauricio is transported to a world filled with vibrant energy and cultural richness. From the fishing harbour of Lagos in Portugal's Algarve region to the enchanting beach of Carvoeiro at dusk, Mauricio embraces nature's wonders with awe and appreciation. The rhythmic waves crashing against the shore mirror his own inner harmony. Exploring new horizons, Mauricio discovers the captivating Rynek (Market Square) and Old Town Hall while strolling through an ancient European city. In Funchal, Madeira, as the sun sets over picturesque landscapes, he marvels at nature's paintbrush creating breathtaking hues across the sky. Venturing further eastward to Wroclaw in Poland, Mauricio immerses himself in history as he wanders through the Ostrow Tumski district alongside the tranquil Oder river. Handmade wooden Polish Jews in Krakow tell tales of resilience and heritage etched into their crafts. His thirst for knowledge takes him to Rome where Roman mosaics at Baths of Caracalla transport him back centuries ago when Emperor Caracalla ruled with grandeur. In Kolkata (Calcutta), India stands Parasnath Jain Temple - a testament to spiritual devotion amidst bustling city life. The walled town of Cuenca beckons Mauricio with its UNESCO World Heritage Site status; it whispers stories from Castilla la Mancha's past while preserving its timeless charm. Crossing Lisbon's Tagus river on 25 de April bridge evokes memories reminiscent of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge; both iconic structures connecting people and cultures. Finally reaching Santa Cruz da Graciosa above Azores' Graciosa island unveils a breathtaking panorama.