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Winchester College cloister arcades. The arcades are these arched corridors enclosing a rectangular open space. Winchester College is a public (fee-paying) school located in Winchester, England

Inca waterfall, Tambomachay, Cusco
Inca waterfall. Channels and waterfalls built by the Incas at Tambomachay, a royal bath and religious site north of Cusco, Peru

Damaged wall, Machu Picchu, Peru

Condor temple, Machu Picchu, Peru. Carved stone inside the Condor temple. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The peak at upper centre is Huayna Picchu

Inca wall, Sacsayhuaman, Cusco
Inca wall. Close-up of stones in an Inca wall at Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress on the northern outskirts of Cusco, Peru. The site contains the largest stones found in Inca buildings

Inca wall, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Inca wall. The Incas built walls with precisely cut stones that fitted together without the need for mortar. The walls were also built with an inward incline

Building interior, Machu Picchu, Peru. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The peak at upper centre is Huayna Picchu

Inca wall, Pucapucara, Cusco
Inca wall. Close-up of stones in an Inca wall at Pucapucara, an Inca fortress north of Cusco, Peru

Inca wall, Pisac, Peru

South America, Peru, near Lake Titicaca. Ancient Inca tomb at sunset. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Italy, Pienza. Flower pots and potted plants decorate a narrow street in a Tuscany village. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

EU, France, Provence, Vaucluse, Gordes, Luberon

Boys Band, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The Boys Band at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are in uniform, holding their instruments on the steps of the building

Derelict miners cottage, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A derelict miners cottage in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The roof has gone, and plants are growing in the stonework

Tiryns - The Gallery
Minoan Hillfort complex of Tiryns. This site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1884-1885, and is the subject of ongoing excavations by the German Archaeological Institute at Athens

Entrance to the Chapel of St. Paul, Westminster Abbey, London

Leptis Magna, Libya - Al Hums - some of the dozens of heads of Medusa that used to decorate the Severan Forum. Nowadays some are detached and lie damaged on the ground

Moorish Gate - Tetouan, Morocco - superb open stonework on the arch

A tourist before an elaborate Turkish carved alcove, showing fine technique in relief work and beautiful sculpted patternation

St Pauls Prison - Ephesus - Turkey
The massive edifice of St Pauls Prison at the site of ancient Ephesus, Turkey

France, Lille - Gate of the Citadel
The highly ornate interior Gate of the Citadel at Lille, France, built c.1668. The citadel was part of a double line of fortified towns of Gravelines, Dunkirk and Maubeuge-Rocroi

The Nag Hammadi Barrage (Dam) - Egypt
Outlets of the Flushing Culverts in the dock - 22nd July 1928. Photograph from an album commemorating the opening of the Nag Hammadi Barrage (dam) in 1930

Doorway of St Helens Church, Bishopsgate, London
The Doorway of St Helens Church, Bishopsgate, London - designed by Inigo Jones in 1633

Temple in Mandu
A wonderful photograph of a Temple in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. The distinctive pointed arches frame the late afternoon light creating beauty in design and form

Street scene near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India
A street scene near Orchha, Madhya Pradesh Province, India, showing a man with a cart drawn by two oxen beneath a large ornate archway. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Carvings on the Khajuraho Temples, India
The ornate carvings on the walls of the Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Carved gateway to Stupa at Sanchi, Central India
The beautifuly ornate carved gateway to the Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh Province, Central India. The Stupa is a large hemispherical dome with a central chamber containing relics of the Buddha

Luxor Temple (Detail)
The front Pylon at Luxor showing the massive seated statues of Rameses II and the empty base of the obelisk now standing in the Place de la Concorde, Paris

Luxor / Lotus Columns
Luxor Temple - Lotus Flower pillars, testament to the grandiose design of Egyptian religious buildings of this period

Luxor Temple Courtyard
Luxor Temple; courtyard surrounded by pillars and statues of Rameses II. The two tourists give a good idea of the immense scale of the carved figures

St Sergius Church / Cairo
The gateway of the Hanging Church, St Sergius, Cairo. It houses a deep crypt, 10 metres below the church floor. Date: circa 1970

Pyramid of Maidum / Egypt
Originally a seven-stepped pyramid, the Maidum (Maidoum) (Medum) pyramid is thought to have been started by Huni, the last ruler of the 3rd Dynasty, completed by his son Sneferu

Treasury of Atreus
This structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance

Monaincha Abbey / Arch
A fine hiberno-romanesque arch at Monaincha Abbey, 2.5km from Roscrea in County Tipperary. The 12th century Abbey is all that remains of the Monastery of Canice

Great Court, British Museum, London WC1, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cathedral at Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia, South America

Carmen Church, Candelaria, the historic district, Bogota, Colombia, South America

Cementerio de la Recoleta, Cemetery in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Exterior of the west front, with seagull flying over, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Trondelag, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Exterior from the southwest of the Cathedral, Leon, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

West front of Burgos cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, seen from a narrow side street, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

Interior with columns and windows, La Sagrada Familia church, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Statue of Charles I d Anjou, Comte de Provence, in Place Clemenceau, Hyeres, Var, Provence, Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Detail of intricately decorated column in the Pabellon Norte, gardens of the Generalife, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

View to the Alhambra through arch in gardens of the Generalife, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

Intricately decorated arches and columns in the Patio de los Arrayanes, Casa Real (Palacios Nazaries), Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

Row of intricately decorated columns in the Patio de los Arrayanes, Casa Real (Palacios Nazaries), Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

Fisher girl statue, , Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, Asia

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"Exploring the Magnificence of Stone Work: From La Sagrada Familia to Easter Island" Marvel at the intricate stone work adorning the iconic La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. Journey back in time as you wander through the ancient ruins of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius looming in the distance. Take in the breathtaking view of Alnmouth village with its charming stone buildings nestled along River Aln flowing into the North Sea. Witness traditional Cambodian culture come alive through a mesmerizing apsara dancer amidst the majestic temples of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll across Bow Bridge, an enchanting stone structure that graces Central Park's landscape and offers captivating views of Manhattan's skyline. Reflect on history while imagining Buddha's serene presence within Bamiyan's cliffs (now destroyed), once standing tall against Afghanistan's rugged terrain. Stand before Easter Island's enigmatic Moai statues, silent witnesses to centuries past and symbols of South America's rich heritage. Immerse yourself in Colombia's vibrant Plaza Bolivar, where stunning architecture showcases exquisite stonework against Bogota’s bustling backdrop. Discover Men-an-Tol near Madron - a mystical cromlech shrouded in legend and surrounded by Penzance’s rugged beauty in Cornwall, England. Contemplate beneath Rio de Janeiro’s Christ Redeemer statue – an awe-inspiring symbol perched atop Corcovado Mountain overlooking Brazil’s vibrant cityscape. Marvel at Yap’s unique stone money bank – massive limestone discs intricately carved and treasured as currency throughout Micronesia. Gaze up at Murcia Cathedral’s grandeur – an architectural masterpiece adorned with ornate stonework that stands proudly amidst Spain’s historic cityscape.