Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.
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Village Walks: Vallerano – Central Italy (4K Video)
Vallerano is a comune in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region Latium, located about 60 kilometres northwest of Rome and about 13 kilometres southeast of Viterbo. Vallerano borders the following municipalities: Canepina, Caprarola, Carbognano, Fabrica di Roma, Soriano nel Cimino, Vignanello.
Aerial City Views: ‘Linz – Northern Austria’ (4K)
Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old town’s main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future.
Spring Views: Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom – Washington DC (Video)
The famous cherry blossom trees of Washington, D.C., have reached full bloom, drawing crowds.
Tours: Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Lugano, Switzerland (Video)
Set on the shores of Lake Lugano, this magnificent 5-star resort is a property of immense charm, nestled within a private, subtropical park. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885.
Coastal Views: ‘Tulum – Mexico’ (4K Video)
Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city. The main building is a large stone structure called El Castillo (castle), perched on a rocky cliff above the white sand beach and turquoise sea. Near the ruins is the Parque Nacional Tulum, a coastal area with mangroves and cenotes (natural limestone sinkholes).
Photography: M&M’s Dissolving In Water As ‘Artistic Phenomena’ (HD)
Macro Photography and Video Ideas using M&M’s and Water. Everything you need is any camera, a tripod, a small fishtank and a petri with water. Put M&M’s inside and take images how the candy is dissolving. Using different light source and angles will bring up creative images. Putting a petri inside the fish tank allows you to separate the M&M from the background transforming simple candy into some piece of art.
Inside View: ‘George Floyd Memorial’ Controversies
The trial over George Floyd’s death is under way in Minneapolis. What to do with his memorial site has become a controversy of its own.
City Views: Indianapolis – Indiana (4K UHD Video)
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most-populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 886,220.
Travel Guides: ‘Takayama – Central Japan’ (HD Video)
Takayama is located at the base of the Northern Japan Alps and was initially built up by the Kanamori clan, which ruled over the region beginning in 1586. Central Takayama today retains much of the elegant architecture and flavors of the past, causing many to call it a “Little Kyoto.” In addition to the outstanding historical district here, visitors will find an ample amount of temples and shrines, shops, restaurants, cultural experiences, and year-round outdoor activities making it an excellent stop to any travel itinerary!
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