Stone Carving Collection (#23)

Christian cathedral, the Duomo and bell tower (Campanile), Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Exterior of the Christian cathedral, the Duomo, S. Maria del Fiore, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Exterior of the Doges Palace, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Fountain and Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Exterior of the Palazzo Vescovile, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

marble statue copy of Michael Angelos David, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Statue in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Campo dei Miracoli (Place des Miracles), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Villa d Este, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy

St. Peters Square, and St. Peters Christian basilica, centre of Roman Catholicism, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Detail of exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Gothic detail on the facade of the Duomo (Cathedral), including the sun symbol, Siena, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Close-up of Trajans Column, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Greek temple of Castor and Pollux dating from 5th century BC, Agrigento, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Duomo (Cathedral), Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda outside Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Clock adorning facade of St. Peters Basilica, with statue of St. Peter in front, Piazza San Pietro, St. Peters, Vatican City, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

One of Gian Lorenzo Berninis 17th century stone angels on the Ponte Sant Angelo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Gian Lorenzo Berninis 17th century colonnade and statues of saints, Piazza San Pietro, St. Peter s, Vatican City, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Rose window by Orcagna dating from the 14th century in the upper facade of the Duomo (cathedral), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, Europe

White columns and arches of Ducale Palace, St. Marks Square, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Punic / Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC
Punic/Roman ruins of city founded by Phoenicians in 730 BC, Tharros, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Palazzo S. Giorgio which became Banco San Giorgio in 1408, Genoa (Genova), Liguria, Italy, Europe

Syracuse Cathedral, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

View of the city from the roof of the Duomo (cathedral), Milan, Lombardia (Lombardy), Italy, Europe

Juliets balcony, Verona, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Baroque style, Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Fountain in Piazza delle Erbe, Verona, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Statue of large foot, Capitol Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Hadrians Villa, Canopus Canal, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Fountains in the gardens of the Villa Lante, Bagnaia, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Fountain in the gardens of the Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Grand fountain in the gardens of the Villa d Este, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Cathedral, Milan, Lombardia (Lombardy), Italy, Europe

Fountain of Neptune dating from 1576, in the Piazza Della Signora, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Statue of Artemis (late 19th century by Giulio Moschetti), Piazza Archimede, Ortygia, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

Ortygia Cathedral, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

Temple E (5th century BC), Selununte, Sicily, Italy

Head from colossus statue, Emperor Constantine, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Hand from colossus statue, Emperor Constantine, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Bali Temple de Pura, Luhu Batukau, Indonesia

Statue with flower offering, Odalan, ceremony, at Bataun temple, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Hindu temples, Prambanan, Java, Indonesia

Relief carving on frieze on outside wall of the Buddhist temple, Borobodur (Borobudur), Java, Indonesia

Relief carvings on frieze on outside wall of the Buddhist temple, Borobodur (Borobudur), Java, Indonesia

The Buddhist site at Borobudur, Java, Indonesia, Asia

Close-up of statue, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue outside Hindu temple, Bromo Tengger Semeru (Bromo-Tengger-Semeru) National Park, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Stone carving is an ancient art form that has left its mark on numerous iconic landmarks around the world. From the intricate details of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the breathtaking view of Alnmouth village with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, stone carvings have a way of capturing our attention and imagination. In Cambodia's Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, traditional apsara dancers come to life through meticulously carved stones, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this Southeast Asian nation. Similarly, Indonesia's Bali boasts stunning stone reliefs depicting Rama and Sita's epic tale, transporting visitors back in time. Even in bustling cities like New York City, amidst Bow Bridge in Central Park stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of stone carving. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Bamiyan once housed a magnificent Buddha statue carved into cliffs before it was tragically destroyed by the Taliban. Traveling across continents brings us to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where enigmatic Moai statues stand tall against Chilean landscapes. In Colombia's Plaza Bolivar or England's Men-an-Tol cromlech near Penzance, Cornwall - these stone carvings connect us with history and culture from different corners of our planet. One cannot miss Brazil's Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro; its grandeur exemplifies how they are create awe-inspiring monuments that leave an indelible impression on all who witness them. And even on Micronesia's Yap island lies a unique sight: a stone money bank representing both tradition and wealth within Pacific cultures. From ancient Buddhas dating back centuries to modern-day masterpieces adorning cityscapes worldwide - these captivating examples highlight how stone carving continues to captivate hearts and minds throughout generations.