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"San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio and built between 1566 and 1610. The church is a basilica in the classical renaissance style and its brilliant white marble gleams above the blue water of the lagoon opposite the Piazzetta and forms the focal point of the view from every part of the Riva degli Schiavoni." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_San_Giorgio_Maggiore AIMG_4576

A large blue glass sculpture sits beneath a bell tower in Murano, Italy. Murano is located across the lagoon from Venice, has been a center of glass making since the 13th century, when the industry was moved from Venice due to the risk of fire and the noxious fumes. It was the main glass producing center in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries and it still produces beautiful artistic glass today. AIMG_4681

Burano, Italy is actually composed of four islands linked by bridges in the Venetian lagoon. It is know for its brightly painted houses and its tradition of lace making. AIMG_4701

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St Mark's Campanile (bell tower) in Venice, Italy houses five bells. The top of the belfry is alterantely decorated with Lion of St. Mark and the female representation of Venice. On the top of the spire is a golden weathervane of the archangel Gabriel. The campanile has existed in this form since 1514. It collapsed in 1902, taking with it the caretaker's cat, and was reconstructed in 1912. AIMG_4441

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Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos, Greece. "The special thing about this church is that it actually consists of five small churches that were built one on top or next to the other. The church of Agios Efstathios is the centre of this complex, surrounded by the churches of Agios Anargyros, Agios Sozon and Agia Anastasia. On top of these four churches, there is the church of Virgin Mary, which looks like a dome." www.greeka.com/cyclades/mykonos/mykonos-churches/panagia-... AIMG_3668

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3665

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Shrines dot the main town, Chora. AIMG_3662

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3678

The Parish Church de Saint-Paul. in St. Paul de Vence, France was constructed at the highest point of the village and its bell tower can be seen for miles. It was built in the 13th century and modified in the 15th century. It became the Collégiale de la Conversion de Saint-Paul (Collegiate Church of the Conversion of Saint Paul) in 1666. It houses some wonderful artwork. AIMG_2836

A typical bell tower of a Greek Orthodox church in the town of Oia. Oia (pronouced Ee-ah) is one of the most beautiful towns on one of the most beautiful islands (Santorini) in Greece. The town is situated on a high cliff overlooking a volcanic caldera that is now filled with water from the Aegean Sea. AIMG_3355

"Santa Maria dei Miracoli [in Rome, Italy] was begun in 1675 and finished in 1681. With a circular plan, it has an elegant 18th century bell tower by Girolamo Theodoli and an octagonal cupola." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_dei_Miracoli_and_Santa_... AIMG_2766

Camels often make fashion statements. Whether adorned with bells and anklets or sporting "furcuts" that look like tribal pattern tattoos, they dress almost as well as their owners. AIMG_5948

A brass tuba bell at the Boston Band Festival 2010 reflects the interior of historic Faneuil Hall. Topic of the day: Instrument AIMG_1097