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Tag Archives: Mediterranean Vacation
Wildlife of the Everglades
Finishing up my Caribbean vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I was able to snap some pictures of the wildlife of the Everglades. Unfortunately, most of the pictures I took were from a moving airboat, so many of them were blurry … Continue reading
Final Views of the Mayan City of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico
The Mayan city of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico is a compact site with only a handful of archeologically interesting structures. The city is, however, located right on the Caribbean, lending it perhaps the Mayan city with the most beautiful … Continue reading
The Temple of the Frescos and the Great Palace in Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico
The Temple of the Frescoes and the Great Palace in the Mayan city of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico are described in interpretive plaques on the site. Templo de las Pinturas (Temple of the Frescos) This building conserves most of the … Continue reading
The House of the Halach Uinic in the Mayan City of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Each Mayan city was ruled by a man called the halach uinic who also served as high-priest. The house of the halach uinic in Tulum is relatively well preserved. Above the entrance is an elaborate carving protected in modern times … Continue reading
The Castle in the Mayan City of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico
The main attraction in the Mayan city of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico is El Castillo or The Castle. The descriptive plaque for the structure states: This is the most imposing building of Tulum and, without a doubt, was also the … Continue reading
A First Look at the Mayan City of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico
The second Mayan archeological site I visited in Quintana Roo, Mexico was the coastal city of Tulum. The city was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries. Tulum was unusual in that it was a walled city with the … Continue reading
Final Sights in the Roman Forum
As I prepared to leave the Roman Forum, the final sights I photographed were the Basilica of Maxentius, a series of arches between the Temple of Romulus and the Basilica of Maxentius, the Church of Santa Francesca Romana, and a … Continue reading
The Palatine Hill
Atop the Palatine Hill are the remains of an ancient temple, presumably dedicated to Jupiter Stator. This temple was the site of Cicero’s first oration against Cataline in 63 BC. Around the niches, there are remnants of mosaics, and above the niche … Continue reading
The Farnese Gardens
The Palatine Hill overlooks the Roman Forum. The buildings of the Farnese Gardens can be seen from the Forum itself, and the approach to the Palatine Hill is through these buildings. The Farnese Gardens were constructed as a summer residence for … Continue reading
The Roman Forum – Part 6
The Arch of Titus was built in 81 AD by the Emperor Domatian to celebrate the deification of his deceased predecessor and brother, Titus. The arch is located at the east end of the Roman Forum, close to the Colosseum. … Continue reading