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Lisbon's Alfama rooftops and the Tagus river

“Alfama Rooftops and Tagus River View, Lisbon (54733828355).jpg” by Dale Cruse. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.

Lisbon's number 28 tram on a narrow street

“Tram 28 Lisbon Portuguese.jpg” by Ввласенко. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

Porto's Ribeira district across the Douro

“View of Ribeira from Cais de Gaia, 20250605 1628 9890.jpg” by Jakub Hałun. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.

Placa Reial at night in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter

“Barcelona - Nacht - Placa Reial 004.jpg” by Mummelgrummel. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The natural pools of Porto Moniz, Madeira

“Porto Moniz (Madeira, Portugal), Piscinas Naturais do Porto Moniz -- 2025 -- 1779.jpg” by Dietmar Rabich. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The Manhattan skyline at dusk, New York

“View of Empire State Building from Rockefeller Center New York City dllu.jpg” by Dllu. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

Tokyo Tower glowing above the night cityscape

“Tokyo Tower, Minato City.jpg” by David Kernan. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.

The Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III at night, Paris

“Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III at night.jpg” by Getfunky Paris. CC BY 2.0. Source and licence record.

The Colosseum, Rome

“Rome Colosseum exterior 2.jpg” by Nicholas Hartmann. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute, Venice

“Canal Grande Chiesa della Salute e Dogana dal ponte dell Accademia.jpg” by Wolfgang Moroder. CC BY-SA 3.0. Source and licence record.

Colourful harbour houses and boats at Nyhavn, Copenhagen

“Nyhavn houses and boats.jpg” by OleNeitzel. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.

Old Town Square and the Jan Hus memorial, Prague

“Jan Hus Statue, Old Town Square.jpg” by Tadeáš Gregor. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The Koutoubia mosque and its gardens, Marrakech

“Mosquée de la Koutoubia - marakesh.jpg” by Baca12. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

Wat Arun temple at dusk, Bangkok

“The sculptures of two mythical giant demons, Thotsakan and Sahatsadecha, guarding the eastern gate of the main chapel of Wat Arun, Bangkok.jpg” by BerryJ. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The blue domes of Oia above the caldera, Santorini

“1000 Three domes of Oia in Santorini Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg” by Giles Laurent. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

Navagio beach beneath its cliffs, Zakynthos

“Navagio, Zante 02.jpg” by Wilnel José Verdú Guerrero. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The Matterhorn above Zermatt in winter

“Matterhorn in winter with Zermatt village.jpg” by Deralpinbergsteiger. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

Ski tourers on a glacier in the Mont Blanc massif, Chamonix

“Ski Touring group Chamonix Mont Blanc.JPG” by Webwizzard. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source and licence record.

The northern lights over a church, Iceland

“Church of light.jpg” by AstroAnthony. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.

Cliffs and clear water at Praia da Marinha, Algarve

“Praia da Marinha 2017.jpg” by Mimihitam. CC BY 4.0. Source and licence record.