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Sunrise
in Reine - Lofoten,
Norway
One
of the most amazing sunrise I have ever seen. An early morning
in Reine - Lofoten, Norway. More breathtaking images
from amazing Lofoten in this
Gallery.
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The
Little Venice in Colmar,
France
Colmar in France is situated on the Alsatian Wine Route and
considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine" (capitale
des vins d'Alsace). The city is renowned for its well preserved
old town, and The little Venice shown on this photo. More
amazing photos from Colmar and Alsace in this
Gallery. |
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Artic
Tromsø, Norway
Artic pink light at Tromsø airport, Norway. |
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Tromsø,
Norway
Amazing sunset in winter - artic Tromsø, Norway.
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Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Slovenia's capital and largest city
–
Ljubljana - is one of Europe's greenest and most liveable
capitals. Car traffic is restricted in the
centre, leaving the leafy banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica
River, which flows through the city's heart, free for
pedestrians and cyclists.
More photos from Ljubljana and Slovenia
here. |
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La
Digue, Seychelles
It is in this haven of peace and serenity that Le
Domaine de l’Orangeraie harbors a cozy and private getaway. The
tropical setting and sunsets like this is just unforgettable!
More photos from amazing Seychelles in
this Gallery. |
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Mauna
Lani Bay - Hawaii, USA
Mauna Lani Bay
Hotel, Hawaii. One of the most beautiful resorts in Kohala, The
Big Island - Hawaii.
See more photos from Hawaii in my
Hawaii Gallery. |
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Bergen
by night,
Norway
If you're looking for one of the best view over the city you
should take a walk to Skansen where this photo is taken. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this
photo
gallery. |
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Northern
Lights in Tromsø,
Norway
The
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are an unrivalled natural
phenomenon. Occurring only in the Arctic Circle and in winter,
the lights are a magical and moving experience that everyone
should experience at least once in their lifetime!
See more breathtaking images of Northern
Lights in this photo
gallery. |
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The
Shard - London, UK
The Shard also
referred to as the Shard of Glass is an 87-storey skyscraper in
London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development.
Standing approximately 306 metres (1,004 ft) high, the Shard is
currently the tallest building in the European Union. More
photos from amazing London in
this Gallery. |
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The
Shard - London, UK
The Shard also
referred to as the Shard of Glass is an 87-storey skyscraper in
London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development.
Standing approximately 306 metres (1,004 ft) high, the Shard is
currently the tallest building in the European Union. More
photos from amazing London in
this Gallery. |
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Storetveit
Church - Bergen,
Norway
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this
photo
gallery. |
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Church
on Spilled Blood - Saint Petersburg, Russia
Church of the
Saviour on Spilled Blood is a traditional style Russian church
built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated in
1881. The interior is elaborately decorated with over 7500sqm of
mosaics.
More photos from Saint Petersburg in
this photo album. |
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The
Winter Palace - Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Hermitage
Museum/The Winter Palace is Saint Petersburg's prime attraction,
a massive palace-museum showing the highlights of a collection
of over 3,000,000 pieces spanning the globe.
More photos from Saint Petersburg in
this photo album. |
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Oslo
Rådhus -
Oslo, Norway
Oslo City Hall (Norwegian: Oslo rådhus) houses the city council,
city administration, and art studios and galleries. Its
characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize
ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most
famous buildings. |
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Glesvær, Norway
Penguins at
sunset – Glesvær, Norway.
A trip to Glesvær
takes you back to an old and perhaps forgotten part of the
coastal culture: the trading post. Glesvær is an old trading
post. It dates back to the 17th century, and the building from
1925 has now become a great café/restaurant. More photos from
Glesvær in this
gallery. |
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Lærdalstunnelen, Norway
The Lærdalstunnel is the world’s longest road tunnel (24.5 km).
The design of the tunnel takes into consideration the mental
strain on drivers, so the tunnel is divided into four sections,
separated by three large mountain caves (as you can see on this
photo). The caves are meant to break the routine, providing a
refreshing view and allowing drivers to take a short rest. |
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Skudeneshavn,
Norway
Skudeneshavn is a
village on the southernmost tip of the island of Karmøy with
5,000 inhabitants. In 1990, it won second prize in NORTRA's
competition for Norway's Best Preserved Small Town.
Skudeneshavn's old town (Gamle Skudeneshavn), consisting of 225
wooden houses, is regarded as one of the best preserved in
Europe. In 2004, it was voted Norway's "Summer Town" by
listeners to NRK Radio. |
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Manhattan
skyline New York, USA
New York City - "The Big Apple" - is the most populous city in
the United States with a population of approximately 8.2
million. NYC is one of the global centres of international
finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and
culture, and is among the world's most important and influential
cities.
More spectacular photos from New York - The Big Apple - in
this gallery. |
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Bergen,
Norway
Lille Lungegårdsvannet (lake) in Bergen, Norway at
Christmas time. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Vessel
at Skreppsholmen, Stockholm
Skeppsholmen is one of the islands of Stockholm.
Positioned strategically at the Baltic Sea entrance to
Stockholm, it has traditionally been the location of several
military buildings. Today the military presence is low and
instead several museums reside there.
More photos from Stockholm in this
photo gallery. |
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Sirmione
Castle, Italy
Scaliger Castle is located in the Italian lakeside town of
Sirmione. Sirmione has a beautiful historic center which is
situated on top of a small peninsula that juts out into the
southern portion of Lake Garda. Sirmione was once known as
Garda, and had been a Veronese summer resort for the elite since
the 1st century BC. The town had grown to become one the most
important Roman cities in northeast Italy. |
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City
Hall, Stockholm
Stockholm City
Hall (Stockholms stadshus) is the building of the Municipal
Council for the City of Stockholm. It houses offices and
conference rooms as well as ceremonial halls, and the luxury
restaurant Stadshuskällaren. It is the venue of the Nobel Prize
banquet and one of Stockholm's major tourist attractions.
More photos from Stockholm in this
photo gallery. |
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Belem
Tower Lisbon - Portugal
Belém Tower
(Portuguese: Torre de Belém) is a fortified tower located in the
Belém district. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site because of
the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime
discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries.
More photos from Lisbon in this
photo gallery. |
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Charles Bridge and the
Castle - Prague
The beautiful Charles Bridge in Prague a late
evening. Charles Bridge is a famous historical bridge that cross
the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357 under the
auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of
15th century. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Brandenburger
Tor / Gate, Germany
The Brandenburg
Gate (German: Brandenburger Tor) is a former city gate and one
of the main symbols of Berlin and Germany. Today, it is
considered one of Europe's most famous landmarks. More photos
from Berlin in this
photo gallery. |
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The
Castle in Prague
Prague Castle is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia,
Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the
Czech Republic have had their offices. Prague Castle is one of
the biggest castles in the world at about 570 meters in length
and an average of about 130 meters wide. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Gol
Stave Church,
Norway
Gol stave church (Gol
stavkirke) is a stave church originally from Gol municipality.
When the municipality built a new church around 1880 (shown on
this picture), it was decided to demolish the old stave church.
The restoration was completed in 1885, overseen by architect
Waldemar Hansteen. |
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Gamlehaugen
Castel - Bergen,
Norway
Gamlehaugen is the official
residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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New
York Skyline, USA
New York City - "The Big Apple" - is the most populous city in
the United States with a population of approximately 8.2
million. NYC is one of the global centres of international
finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and
culture, and is among the world's most important and influential
cities.
More spectacular photos from New York - The Big Apple - in
this gallery. |
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Statsraad
Lehmkuhl - Bergen,
Norway
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a
three-masted barque rigged sail training vessel owned and
operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation. It is based in
Bergen, Norway and contracted out for various purposes,
including serving as a school ship for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
It was built in 1914 as a school training ship for the German
merchant marine under the name "Grossherzog Friedrich August"
More photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Geilo,
Norway.
Geilo is a centre in the
municipality of Hol in Norway with around 2300 inhabitants.
Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers summer
activities. Geilo skiheiser has 39 slopes covering 33km accessed
by 20 lifts. Geilolia skisenter (formerly Vestlia skisenter) –
shown on this picture - tends to have the easier green and blue
runs and is where the three ski schools that operate in Geilo
take place. |
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Keizersgracht, Amsterdam -
Netherlands.
TempleThe
Keizersgracht (literal English translation: Emperor's Canal) is
the second and the widest of the three major canals in the city
centre of Amsterdam, in between the Herengracht and the
Prinsengracht. It is named after Maximilian I, Holy Roman
Emperor. More beautiful photos from Amsterdam in this
photo gallery. |
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Sagrada Familia, Barcelona -
Spain.
The
Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a massive Roman
Catholic church that has been under construction in Barcelona,
Spain since 1882 and is not expected to be complete until at
least 2026. Considered the master-work of architect Antoni Gaudí,
the project's vast scale and idiosyncratic design have made it
one of Barcelona's (and Spain's) top tourist attractions for
many years. More photos from Barcelona in this
gallery. |
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Bergen
by night,
Norway
If you're looking for one of the best view over the city you
should include a trip on famous Funicular. It will take you from
the city center to the top of the Mount Fløyen. Then you'll be
320 meters above sea. Check out the magnificent views over the
surroundings islands. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Charles Bridge and the
Castle - Prague.
The beautiful Charles Bridge in Prague a late
evening. Charles Bridge is a famous historical bridge that cross
the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357 under the
auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of
15th century. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Place de la
Bourse - Bordeaux, France.
Bordeaux is a port city in southwest France, with one million
inhabitants (08) and the capital of the Aquitaine region. The
city is among the world's major wine industry centres. Bordeaux
wine draws its name from the famous wine that has been produced
in the region since the 8th century.
See more beautiful photos from
Bordeaux in this
photo
gallery. |
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Old Town Square - Prague.
Old Town is the original place of settlement
of Prague. Notable places in the Old Town include the Old Town
Square and the Astronomical Clock (left in the picture). More photos from beautiful Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Tivoli in Copenhagen -
Denmark
Tivoli in Copenhagen at Christmas time. Tivoli
Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in
Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and,
except for Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg, it is the
oldest amusement park which has survived intact to the present
day. More information about Tivoli
here.
Interactive map
here. |
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Houses
of Parliament - London The Palace of
Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or
Westminster Palace, in London is where the two Houses of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom meet to conduct their business.
The palace is one of the largest Parliaments in the world. The
layout of the Palace is intricate, with its existing buildings
containing nearly 1,200 rooms, 100 staircases and well over 3
kilometres of corridors See more pictures from London in this
photo gallery. |
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London Eye by night
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium
Wheel, is an observation wheel that completed construction in
1999. As of June 2007, it is the largest observation wheel in
the world. The London Eye has become the most popular paid for
UK visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a
year. It is 135 metres high. See more pictures from London in this
photo gallery. |
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Fantoft Stave Church - Bergen,
Norway
Fantoft Stave Church in beautiful
moonlight. Fantoft stave church (Fantoft stavkirke) is a
reconstructed stave church. It was originally built in Fortun, a
village near inner (the eastern end of) Sognefjord around the
year 1150. In the 19th century this church was threatened by
demolition as were hundreds of other stave churches in Norway. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Portara
- Naxos, Greece
The most recognizable landmark
of Naxos is the Portara, an iconic 6th century BC marble gate on
the islet of Palatia in Naxos harbor. It is the only remnant of
a temple dedicated to Apollo. See more images from Naxos in this
photo gallery. |
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Basilica San Marco, Venice -
Italy
The St Mark’s Basilica is the most beautiful
building on St. Marks’s square and one of the finest examples of
Byzantine architecture. In fact, it can be said to be Venice’s
jewel in the crown and for a city overload with gems, that’s
really saying something. More photos from beautiful Venice in
this photo
gallery. |
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Nygårdstangen - Bergen,
Norway
This photo is used in a article in Norwegian flight magazine no.
4/2007 and for different commercial purpose by
Acta Kapitalforvaltning,
look here.
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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View from Ulriken - Bergen,
Norway
Mount Ulriken (643 metres above sea level) is the highest of the
seven mountains (“de syv fjell”) that surround Bergen. Ulriken
has an cable-car that can bring people to the top. At the top
there is a TV tower and a restaurant.
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Puddefjordsbroen (Bridge),
Bergen - Norway
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen , Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Bergen by night, Norway
This photo is used at the front cover on a book
from the famous Norwegian author Gunnar Staalesen. See the cover
here.
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. |
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Bergen by night, Norway
This photo is used on the front
page of a conference and seminar program for City lightning.
See the program here.
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Nice, France
See more beautiful photos from Nice in this
photo gallery. More
information about this beautiful city
here
and
here. Interactive map
here. |
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Hustadvika - Norway
Sunset at Hustadvika south of Kristian Sund in
Norway.
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Reine - Lofoten,
Norway
Midnight sun in Reine - Lofoten. Reine
is a traditional fishing village in the borough of Moskenes,
outermost in the Lofoten Islands. There are approximately 1200
inhabitants and the main industries are fishing and tourism. More
photos from beautiful Lofoten in this
photo gallery. |
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Charles Bridge - Prague
Charles Bridge is a famous historical bridge
that cross the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357
under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the
beginning of 15th century. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. More
information
here. Interactive map
here. |
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Church of Our Lady before
Tyn - Prague.
The Church of Our Lady in front of Tyne is a
dominant feature of the Old Town district of Prague, and the
main church of this part of the city since the 14th century. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. More
information
here. Interactive map
here. |
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Fløibanen lower station, Bergen
- Norway
Fløibanen’s lower station (showed on
this photo) is located in the centre of Bergen - Norway, just a short
walk from two of Bergen’s other famous attractions, the Fish
Market and Bryggen.
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. More
information about Fløibanen
here. |
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Lille Lungegårdsvannet, Bergen
- Norway
Christmas tree in Lille Lungegårdsvann. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Stephansdome, Vienna -
Austria
St. Stephen's Cathedral (German: Stephansdom)
is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat
of the Archbishop of Vienna. As the most important religious
building in Austria's capital, the cathedral has born witness to
many important events in that nation's history and has become
one of the city's most recognizable symbols. More pictures from
beautiful Vienna in this
gallery. |
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Neues Rathaus,
Vienna - Austria
Neues Rathaus or The New Town Hall is the seat
of Vienna City and Provincial Assembly. Built from 1872 to 1883
to replace the Altes Rathaus. More pictures from beautiful
Vienna in this
gallery. |
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Bergen by night - Norway
View
from Mount Fløyen in Bergen. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Strandgaten - Bergen, Norway
See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Lille Lungegårdsvannet, Bergen
- Norway
Christmas tree in Lille Lungegårdsvann. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Las Vegas - USA.
Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada, nicknamed
Sin City and claiming to be the Entertainment Capital of the
World. It is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert
landscape.
See more beautiful nightphotos from Las Vegas in this
photo gallery. |
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Den Nationale Scene, Bergen
- Norway
The National Venue of Theatre is
Norway's oldest permanent theatre with roots dating back to Det
Norske Theater founded in 1850 by the Norwegian violinist Ole
Bull. The theatre was founded to develop Norwegian playwrights
and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first writer-in-residences and
art-directors of the theatre. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen, Norway in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here.
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Negresco, Nice - France
Negresco hotel in Nice, France.
See more beautiful images from Nice in this
photo gallery.
More
information about this famous hotel
here. Interactive map
here. |
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Mount Ulriken, Bergen -
Norway
Sunset at Mount Ulriken in Bergen, Norway. See more
beautiful photos from Bergen in this
photo gallery. Interactive
map
here. |
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Moonlight
in Bergen, Norway
Sunset at Mount Ulriken in Bergen, Norway. See
more beautiful photos from Bergen in this
photo gallery. |
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Bergen
by night,
Norway
If you're looking for one of the best view over the city you
should include a trip on famous Funicular. It will take you from
the city center to the top of the Mount Fløyen. Then you'll be
320 meters above sea. Check out the magnificent views over the
surroundings islands. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Northern
Lights in Lofoten,
Norway
The
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are an unrivalled natural
phenomenon. Occurring only in the Arctic Circle and in winter,
the lights are a magical and moving experience that everyone
should experience at least once in their lifetime!
See more breathtaking images from amazing
Lofoten in this
photo gallery
or more Northern
Lights photos in this photo
gallery |
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Flick
en Flack beach, Mauritius
The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white
sandy beaches and the lagoons are protected from the open sea by
the world's third largest coral reef, which surrounds the
island. Mauritius is one of the world's top luxury tourism
destinations. It possesses a wide range of natural attractions,
enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters, attractive
beaches and tropical fauna.
More photos from Mauritius
here |
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Fjellstua
in Tromsø, Norway
Amazing sunset at Fjellstua in Tromsø, Norway. |
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Bybanen
in Bergen, Norway
On march 13th 2000, the City Council of Bergen, Norway selected
the alignment for the construction of light rail transit line
between the centre of the city and the airport at Flesland. The
system is known locally as Bybanen. On this image you see
Bybanen passing the bridge in Birkelandskiftet. |
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Chapel
Bridge - Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking
portion of the country. Owing to its location on the shore of
Lake Lucerne, within sight of the mounts Pilatus and Rigi in the
Swiss Alps, Lucerne has long been a destination for tourists.
One of the city's famous landmarks is the Chapel Bridge (German:
Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge first erected in the 14th century. |
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The
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
The Emirates Palace is a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. Built as a
landmark showcasing Arabian culture, Emirates Palace offers
luxury hospitality. The costs to build the hotel were about 3
billion USD - the second most expensive hotel ever built. The
hotel has 302 rooms and 92 suites spread over two wings and a
main central building. Many of the suites offered are furnished
in gold and marble. More photos from Dubai and Abu Dhabi in
this Gallery. |
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Sheikh
Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the 6th largest mosque
in the world. The mosque is large enough to accommodate over
40,000 worshipers. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007.
It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The
building complex measures approximately 290 m (960 ft) by 420 m
(1,380 ft). More photos from Dubai and Abu Dhabi in
this Gallery. |
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TV
Tower Vilnius, Lithuania
The TV tower played a major role in the events of 13 January
1991, when 14 unarmed civilians lost their lives and 700 were
injured opposing the Soviet military seizure of the tower. More
photos from Vilnius in
this Gallery. |
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Samuel
Beckett Bridge Dublin, Ireland
A cable-stayed bridge in Dublin. The shape of the spar and its
cables is said to evoke an image of a harp lying on its edge
(The harp is a secular icon for Ireland and things Irish.) More photos from amazing
Dublin in this
Gallery. |
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London
Eye, UK
The London Eye,
also known as the Millennium Wheel, is an observation wheel that
completed construction in 1999. As of June 2007, it is the
largest observation wheel in the world. The London Eye has
become the most popular paid for UK visitor attraction, visited
by over 3.5 million people a year. More photos from amazing
London in this
Gallery. |
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Soutwark
Bridge - London, UK
Southwark Bridge
is an arch bridge in London for traffic linking the district of
Southwark and the City across the River Thames. More photos from
amazing London in
this Gallery. |
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Northern
Lights in Tromsø,
Norway
The
Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are an unrivalled natural
phenomenon. Occurring only in the Arctic Circle and in winter,
the lights are a magical and moving experience that everyone
should experience at least once in their lifetime!
See more breathtaking images of Northern
Lights in this photo
gallery. |
|
Sunset
at Napili Bay, Maui -
Hawaii, USA
Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate,
abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active
volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind)surfers,
biologists, and volcanologists alike. See more photos from
amazing Hawaii in this Gallery! |
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Møllenpris
- Bergen, Norway
Møllenpris in Bergen. See more photos from beautiful Bergen in
this Gallery. |
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Fireworks
at Waikiki Bach -
Hawaii, USA
Waikiki beach in
Honolulu is one of the best known beaches in the world! Waikiki
was the favourite playground of Hawaiian royalty in the 19th
century. These days, this 1.5 mile (2.4 km) stretch of white
sand beach is the nucleus of Hawaii's tourist industry, packed
full of high-rise hotels that promise to treat you like a king. See more photos from
amazing Hawaii in this Gallery! |
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Hotel
Ullensvang - Hardanger, Norway
Hotel Ullensvang is beautifully situated on the shores of the
Hardangerfjord, with a magnificent view of the fjord, the
mountains and the Folgefonna glacier. The hotel has been
decorated with soul, and is set apart by its exceptional
combination of modern comforts, local traditions and history. |
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Nykvåg
- Vesterålen, Norway
Nykvåg is one of the largest fishing villages on the west coast
of the large island of Langøya in the Vesterålen archipelago.
Nykvåg is also known for its rich bird life in the nature
reserve adjacent to the village. |
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Carcassonne
fortress, France
The Cité de
Carcassonne, a medieval fortress settlement with a history that
exceeds two and a half thousand years. Picturesque
fortifications (over 3 km of walls with 52 towers, Robin Hood:
Prince of Thieves was partly shot here) were reconstructed by
Viollet-le-Duc in 19th century. More photos from this amazing
fortress in this
photo album. |
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Farsha
Mountain Lounge, Egypt
Farsha Cafe outside Sharm El Sheik is definitely one of the most
beautiful chillout cafés in the world, located at the slope of a
cliff overlooking a lighthouse and with the most amazing views
over the Red Sea. The Cafe is really a very romantic place, with
lush oriental carpets, futons and cushions laid out within a
movie like setting straight from some magical Arabian story. |
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Sharm
El Sheik
- Stella Di Mare, Egypt
Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa – Sharm El Sheikh is a sea
front hotel in Sharm El Sheik – Naama Bay with a private beach.
It provides spectacular views over the land and Read sea. |
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Manarola
- Cinque Terre, Italy
Manarola may be
the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre. Mostly all of the
houses are bright and colourful. Manarola's primary industries
have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine,
called Sciacchetrà, is especially renowned; references from
Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in
the region. More photos from Cinque Terre in
this gallery. |
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Fantoft Stave Church - Bergen,
Norway
Fantoft Stave Church in beautiful
moonlight. Fantoft stave church (Fantoft stavkirke) is a
reconstructed stave church. It was originally built in Fortun, a
village near inner (the eastern end of) Sognefjord around the
year 1150. In the 19th century this church was threatened by
demolition as were hundreds of other stave churches in Norway. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Olberg
Church, Norwayge
Moonlight at
Olberg church - Noresund, Norway. |
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Rapallo
castle, Italy
Rapallo is a municipality in the province of Genoa, in Liguria,
northern Italy. As of 2007 it counts approximately 34,000
inhabitants. The climate is moderate and the main part of town
is on fairly level land. Many of the villas are built in the
hills that rise immediately behind the city to protect them from
strong northern winds. |
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Brooklyn
Bridge New York, USA
The Brooklyn
Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United
States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City
boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.
With a main span of 1,595 feet (486.3 m), it was the longest
suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903. More
spectacular photos from New York - The Big Apple - in
this gallery. |
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The
Castle in Prague
Prague Castle is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia,
Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the
Czech Republic have had their offices. Prague Castle is one of
the biggest castles in the world at about 570 meters in length
and an average of about 130 meters wide. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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New
York Skyline, USA
Spectacularly
view from Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 70 floors high and
unobstructed 360º city views. More spectacular photos from New
York - The Big Apple - in this gallery. |
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Gamla
stan (Old Town) Stockholm
Gamla stan (Old Town), until 1980 officially
Staden mellan broarna (The Town between the Bridges), is the old
town of Stockholm, Sweden. Gamla stan consists primarily of the
island Stadsholmen. More photos from Stockholm in this
photo gallery. |
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Big Ben - London
The Clock Tower is a turret clock
structure at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament
building in Westminster, London, United Kingdom, often
mistakenly called "Big Ben"
— which is actually the main bell housed within the Clock Tower. The
tower was raised as a part of Charles Barry's design for a new
palace, after the old Palace of Westminster was destroyed by
fire on the night of 16 October 1834. More pictures
here. |
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Berlin
Cathedral / Berliner Dom, Germany
Berlin Cathedral
(German: Berliner Dom) in Germany is the colloquial name for the
Evangelical Oberpfarr- und Domkirche in Berlin. More photos from
Berlin in this photo
gallery. |
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Saint-Tropez,
France
Saint-Tropez is located on the French Riviera, and it is known
today for its famous and extremely wealthy summertime guests. It
has been dubbed the 'playground to jetsetters, fashion models,
and millionaires, and it is most-enduringly known as the place
the iconic Brigitte Bardot "discovered" and for its role in the
liberation of southern France during World War II. |
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Kampa
Museum in Prague
Museum Kampa is a modern art gallery in Prague, showing central
European (and in particular Czech) work. More photos from Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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The
Rotes Rathaus, Germany
The Rotes Rathaus
is the town hall of Berlin. It is the home to the governing
mayor and the government of the Federal state of Berlin. The
name of the landmark building dates from the facade design with
red clinker bricks. The Rathaus was built between 1861 and 1869.
The building was heavily damaged by Allied bombing in World War
II and rebuilt to the original plans between 1951 and 1956. More
photos from Berlin in this
photo gallery. |
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Fana
Church - Bergen,
Norway
The existing stone
building celebrated 850 years anniversary in 2003, but the
church building history is long and complicated. Historians
assert that the church has been rebuilt and enlarged several
times. Fana Church was mentioned in writings for the first time
in 1228. Parts of the existing church building are from the
Romance époque. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Gamlehaugen
- Bergen,
Norway
View from Gamlehaugen castel
toward Bønes. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Flå
Church, Norway.
Flå Church in Ål municipality
in Norway. |
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Basilica of the
Sacré Cœur,
Paris - France.
The Sacré-Cœur
Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris,
France. The basilica is located at the summit of the butte
Montmartre, the highest point in the city. The original idea of
constructing a church dedicated to the Sacred Heart developed in
France after the Franco-Prussian War (1870) and was completed in
1914. More photos from beautiful Paris in this
Photo Gallery. |
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Leveld
church, Norway.
Leveld church in Ål
municipality in Norway. |
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Paris by night, France.
Great night view from the Sacré-Cœur
Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
in Paris, France. More photos from beautiful Paris in this
Photo Gallery. |
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Night view of The
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Great night view from the Sacré-Cœur
Basilica. The Eiffel Tower (French: La
Tour Eiffel) was a "temporary" construction by Gustave Eiffel
for the 1889 Universal Exposition but the tower was never
dismantled and is now an enduring symbol of Paris. The Eiffel
Tower is one of the tallest structures in Paris and possibly one
of the most recognized monuments in the world.
More photos from beautiful
Paris in this
Photo Gallery. |
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American hotel, Amsterdam -
Netherlands.
The fountain outside American hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
More beautiful
photos from Amsterdam in this
photo gallery. |
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Sunset in the Mediterranean.
Beautiful sunset in the Mediterranean. The
photo was taken during a cruise with
msc Fantasia in July 2009. |
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Sunset at Capri, Italy.
Beautiful sunset
at Capri. Capri is
an Italian island on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. It
has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic.
The photo was taken during a cruise with
msc Fantasia in July 2009. |
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Glesvær at Sotra,
Norway.
Beautiful sunset at Glesvær -
Sotra outside Bergen. Glesvær is one of
the oldest trading posts on the coast of western Norway. During
the 18th and 19th century it was one of the largest and most
important fishing villages on Sotra island. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. |
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Biarritz - France.
Beautiful sunset at
Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz. See more beautiful photos from
Biarritz in this
photo
gallery. |
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Las Vegas by night - USA.
Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada, nicknamed
Sin City and claiming to be the Entertainment Capital of the
World. It is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert
landscape.
See more beautiful nightphotos from Las Vegas in this
photo gallery. |
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Golden Gate Bridge by night - USA.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in
the world when it was completed in 1937, and has become an
internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and
California. Since its completion, the span length has been
surpassed by eight other bridges. It still has the second
longest suspension bridge main span in the United States. See
more photos from San Francisco in this
photo gallery. |
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Biarritz - France.
Biarritz is a town and commune which lies on the Bay of Biscay,
on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France. It is a luxurious
seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. Biarritz
also boasts some of the best beaches in Europe and has won
multiple awards for their top class standards. Biarritz is
famous for its coast and the rocks in the sea. See more beautiful photos from
Biarritz in this
photo
gallery. |
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Gamlehaugen Castel in Bergen
-
Norway
Gamlehaugen is the official
residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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Maspalomas - Grand Canaria,
Spain
Beautiful sunset at the 68m high
lighthouse in Maspalomas. See more beautiful photos from
Grand Canaria in this
gallery. |
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Wenceslas square, Prague
- Czech
The upper part of Wenceslas Square at night,
looking towards the National Museum. Wenceslas Square is one of
the main city square and the centre of the business and cultural
communities in the new Town of Prague. More photos from beautiful Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Kampa Island, Prague - Czech
The Grand Priory Mill has had its wheel
meticulously restored, though it now turns very slowly in the
sluggish water. More photos from beautiful Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Charles Bridge and the
Castle - Prague
The beautiful Charles Bridge in Prague a early
evening. Charles Bridge is a famous historical bridge that cross
the Vltava river. Its construction started in 1357 under the
auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of
15th century. More photos from beautiful Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Old Town square, Prague -
Czech
The Church of Our Lady in front of Tyne is a
dominant feature of the Old Town district of Prague, and the
main church of this part of the city since the 14th cent More photos from beautiful Prague in Czech Republic in
this photo gallery. |
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Gamlehaugen Castel in Bergen,
Norway
Gamlehaugen is the official
residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. See more beautiful photos from
Bergen in this photo
gallery. Interactive map
here. |
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London Eye, UK
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium
Wheel, is an observation wheel that completed construction in
1999. As of June 2007, it is the largest observation wheel in
the world. The London Eye has become the most popular paid for
UK visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a
year. It is 135 metres high. See more pictures from London in this
photo gallery. |
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House of
Blackheads, Riga
- Latvia
Originally built in 1344, this resurrected ghost is another
reminder of Riga's still-healing historical scars. The original
House of Blackheads was destroyed during the war in 1941 and
buried by the Soviets in 1948. It was rebuilt in 2001 with
careful attention to its original structure and exterior
ornamentation to commemorate the city's 800th anniversary.
More photos from Riga in this
Gallery |
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Windmill at Paros, Greece
The famous Windmill in
Parikía - Paros. Traditional Cyclades design. More photos from
Paros in this
photo gallery. |
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San Giorgio Maggiore,
Venice - Italy
View from Molo San Marco to San Giorgio Maggiore
Island by night. More photos from beautiful Venice in this
photo gallery. |
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Ålesund, Norway
Night view from Fjellstua in
Ålesund. Ålesund is a
city in the county of Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It is a sea port,
and is noted for its unique concentration of Jugendstil
architecture. It is the administrative center as well as the
principal shipping city of the Sunnmøre district. The Ålesund
agglomeration has a population of 45.299 (07). More information
here. |
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Parthenon - Acropolis, Athens
- Greece
Parthenon stands on the top of the Acropolis
of Athens. More pictures from Athens in this
photo gallery. More
information
here. Satellitt
map
here. |
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Brighton pier, UK
The Brighton Marine Palace
and Pier is a pleasure pier in Brighton, England. Generally
known as the Palace Pier before being unofficially renamed by
its current owners as Brighton Pier in 2000, it was begun in
1891 and opened in May 1899 after costing a record £137,000 to
build. A concert hall opened two years later. This was
Brighton's third pier. More information
here. |
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Barcelona, Spain
The harbour in Barcelona by night. More photos
from Barcelona in this
photo gallery. |
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Tivoli, Copenhagen - Denmark
Tivoli
Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in
Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and,
except for Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg, it is the
oldest amusement park which has survived intact to the present
day. More information
here and
here.
Interactive map
here. |
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Davutlar, Turkey
See more pictures from Turkey in this
photo gallery. Map
here. |
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