November 4, 2011

Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is an 18th century palace in the small town of La Granja de San Ildefonso in the hills near Segovia, 80 km north of Madrid, formerly the summer residence of the Kings of Spain since the reign of Philip V. The palace is surrounded by extensive gardens and sculptural fountains. It is now open to the public as a museum.

The Aqueduct of Segovia

Aqueduct of Segovia
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct located in the city of Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain. It is one of the most significant and best-preserved ancient Roman monuments left on the Iberian Peninsula.

October 26, 2011

Dublin Castle

Dublin
Dublin Castle was until 1922 the fortified seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since 1204.

Christ Church in Dublin

Christ Church
Christ Church (or more formally, The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity) is situated in Dublin, Ireland, and is the elder of the capital city's two medieval cathedrals, the other being St. Patrick's Cathedral.

October 22, 2011

Carrick-a-Rede

Carrick-a-Rede
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is near Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny Carrick Island. Today the bridge is mainly a tourist attraction. The area is exceptional in natural beauty, with stunning views (see photo).

October 18, 2011

The walls of Derry

Derry
The old walled city of Derry (or Londonderry), in Nothern Ireland, on the west bank of the River Foyle.

River Cong

River Cong
The River Cong rises in the village of Cong, County Mayo, Ireland. The river is popular with fishermen having an excellent run of spring salmon and brown trout.
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