Click on above photo to view it in large format: One of four dragons that adorn the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia. One legend says that the city was founded by Jason, who, along with his Argonauts, slew the dragon. Another legend insists that the dragons wag their tales when a virgin crosses the bridge. (Visited 58 times, 58 visits today)The post PHOTO: Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia appeared first on Hole [Read More]
Photo of the Week: Inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey This week’s photo was captured inside the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. It’s one of several historical attractions in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul’s Old City, including Hagia Sophia, Topkap? Palace and the Hippodrome. Built from 1609 to 1616, the mosque is often referred as the Blue Mosque because its interior has over 20,000 blue tiles that line its ceiling. An interesting feature that makes the Blue Mosque unique is that it… [Read More]
PHOTO: Lake Bled in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: View from Bled Castle over Lake Bled, Slovenia, home to tiny Bled Island, a destination for pilgrims visiting a church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)The post PHOTO: Lake Bled in Triglav National Park, Slovenia appeared first on Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel [Read More]
Photo of the Week: Aerial views of Brasov, Romania
Aerial views from the Cable Car in Brasov, Romania We captured this week’s travel photo while on the cable car that takes visitors to the top of Tampa Mountain in the city of Brasov. Located in central Romania, about 166 km north of Bucharest, Brasov is a part of the Transylvania region that is… [Read More]