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Jerónimos Monastery in Belem district of Lisbon.

Jerónimos Monastery | Lisbon, Portugal

The Jerónimos Monastery is located in the Belem district of Lisbon, near the Shore of Tagus River. It is likely one of the most beautiful monasteries that I have seen in my life. This is mainly because of its interior and exterior features. It perfectly presents the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture.

View from Prague Castle Gate, Czech Republic at sunrise in the early morning hours

Prague Castle Gate | Czech Republic

During our last stay in Prague I decided to make my way to Prague Castle, which was built in the 9th century as the largest ancient castle in the world, before any day trippers would be there in order to capture it in the golden light of the shy morning sun. I love to get my camera out before the day dawns and watch the world slowly wake up – to me this is very special.

Old Town Square with Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Prague, Czech Republic at night.

The lights of the Old Town Square | Prague, Czech Republic

The picture shows the Old Town Square while it is shining bright in the light of the night. The eye catcher in this picture is, without doubt, the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, which is with its two towers one of the most famous buildings in the golden city of Prague. The construction of this monumental gothic basilica started in the 14th century, but was not completed until the beginning of the 16th century. This church together with the entire Old City of Prague is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since 1992 and is always worth a visit.