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1544-15. Pink building on a corner in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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 Modern National Bakery in a high rise building in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Half Moon Hotel near Bab Al Bahrain in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Souq galleries near Bab Al Bahrain in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Alokozau shop near Bab Al Bahrain in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Cloth for sale in Souq (market) near Bab Al Bahrain in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Female mannequins in a shop in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Central chandelier in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Central room in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Portraits below Half Moon Hotel in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Central hall in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Waheed Accessories in Souq (market) area in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Narrow street in Souq (market) area in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Female mannequins on display in a jewelry shop in Central Manama. Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of crafts in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of lifestyle in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of old lifestyle in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of culture in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of traditional crafts in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of traditional food in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of marine crafts in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Sculpture of a perl diver outside of Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of marine lifestyle in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of wedding traditions in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of traditional backyard in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Traditional costumes of the Berber people in Morocco on a temporary exhibition in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Heavy decorations on exhibition of traditional costumes of the Berber people in Morocco in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Silver decorations on exhibition of traditional costumes of the Berber people in Morocco in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Exhibition of national lifestyle in Bahrain National Museum. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Domed structure in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Austrian chandelier in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Fiberglass dome of Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Buck s horn groundsel (Senecio glaucus) on Corniche. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Lamps of Austrian chandelier in Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Flowers of Buck s horn groundsel (Senecio glaucus) on Corniche. Manama, Bahrain, February 10, 2015  Pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015  Muriel s building at a corner of Chartres and Saint Ann streets in French Quarter at early morning. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 22, 2006  Blooming pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015  Flowers of pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015  Pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) with flowers in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015  Empty house opposite to Building No. 1 in north-east corner of Qanat Quartier (Venetian style waterfront village). Pearl Development Project, Doha, Qatar, August 20, 2015  Close up of a flower of pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) with flowers in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015  Rebuilding of the Forest Building (Russian: Lesnoy Korpus) in a major reconstruction project at the historic Sestroretsk Resort (Sestroretsky Kurort). The original Sestroretsk Resort was a famous health spa complex founded in 1898 by engineer Peter Avenarius. It featured several grand wooden structures, including a massive Kursaal (concert hall), a mud bath facility, and the Forest Building. The resort was a hub for St. Petersburg s elite and intelligentsia in the early 20th century. The original Forest Building was a beautiful wooden hotel and sanatorium building constructed in the early 1900s. It was a key part of the ensemble but was destroyed during World War II. The new structure faithfully replicates the "Northern Art Nouveau" style of the original resort architecture, characterized by its complex roofline, spires, towers, and wooden detailing that harmonizes with the surrounding pine forest and dunes. The exterior appears nearly complete, showing the elaborate wooden facade, the large central dome, and the corner towers with their needle-like spires. The scaffolding indicates that finishing work is still in progress. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  The lower end of Pikk Street, looking back up towards the Town Hall spire. It captures a charming intersection where the street forks. Corner Building (Pikk 12 / Kinga 10): The centerpiece of the image is the distinctive corner building with a mansard roof and red tiles. It houses another branch of the Veta linen and knitwear shop. The building s shape is triangular, adapting to the acute angle where Pikk and Kinga streets meet. Its architecture is a mix of styles, with a portal that hints at older origins but a roofline that suggests 19th or early 20th-century modification. In the distance to the left, you can clearly see the illuminated spire of the Tallinn Town Hall rising above the rooftops, serving as a navigation point for anyone walking up Pikk Street. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Intersection of Pikk Street and Pikk jalg (Long Leg) Street, one of the most historically significant spots in Tallinn, marking the boundary between the Lower Town and the Upper Town (Toompea). The massive white tower on the right is the Long Leg Gate Tower, built in the 14th century (c. 1380). It served as the primary fortified gateway connecting the merchant Lower Town to the aristocratic Upper Town. Historically, this gate was locked at night to separate the two distinct social classes. The street rising steeply through the gate arch is Pikk jalg. Its name distinguishes it from the parallel "Short Leg" (Lu"hike jalg), which is a pedestrian-only staircase.:200b The clock attached to the wall on the far right (though partially cut off) is not the famous Holy Spirit Church clock but a decorative element often associated with the Krause Pharmacy building or nearby shops in this tourist-heavy zone. The pink building on the left corner (housing "Krause" and "Eesti Ka"sito"o"" shops) is a classic example of Old Town architecture, with its chamfered corner entrance and large shop windows. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences (formerly known as the NUKU Theatre), located at the corner of Lai 1 and Nunne streets. This corner building is a fine example of early 20th-century architecture (completed in 1907), originally built for the Nobility Club. It blends Neo-Renaissance elements (like the balcony) with Art Nouveau influences (evident in the curved corner and roofline). The warm uplighting emphasizes its elegant proportions and decorative cornice. The building houses Estonia s only professional puppet theatre, founded in 1952, and the Museum of Puppetry Arts. The museum entrance is typically around the corner or through the main glass doors seen here. The theatre complex has expanded over the years to include modern performance halls while retaining its historic fac,ade. The view looks down Nunne Street towards the Toompea hill area. To the right, you can see the edge of the city wall fortifications. The street is paved with traditional cobblestones, and the scene is quiet, likely captured in the late evening or early morning. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Pink tamarisk (Tamarix aucheriana) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015  A lively intersection of Suur-Karja and Vana turg. The central white building with the high, decorated gable (Suur-Karja 1) is a significant medieval structure known as the Bishop s House. Dating back to the 13th-14th centuries, it historically served as the residence for the bishops of Tallinn. Its facade features Gothic niches and a hoist beam, typical of wealthy Hanseatic merchant homes. To the right, the outdoor terrace belongs to Kuldse Notsu Ko~rts (Golden Piglet Inn), located at Dunkri 8 (which intersects here). This restaurant is famous for its authentic Estonian cuisine, serving dishes like sausage feasts and pork knuckle based on traditional recipes. On the far left, the corner of the heavy stone building (Suur-Karja 18) houses residential apartments. The area is a bustling hub, filled with restaurants and cafes that spill out onto the cobblestones, overlooked by the spire of St. Nicholas Church in the background. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  View along Mu"ndi Street (Mu"ndi ta"nav), looking towards the Tallinn Town Hall and its iconic spire. This short, cobbled street connects Pikk Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). Historically known as "Mu"ndrikute ta"nav" (Street of the Porters), it was a key route for goods moving from the harbor to the market. The large pink building on the right (corner of Mu"ndi and Kinga streets) is a prominent residential and commercial block. Its ground floor houses souvenir shops like Lina, selling traditional linen goods, and the Japarto Crepes & Waffles cafe (visible signage "TURU" further down). The building s mansard roof and regular fenestration are typical of the 19th and early 20th-century renovations in the Old Town. At the end of the street, the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda) rises majestically. It is the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, completed in 1404. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Seeds of pink tamarisk (Tamarix aucheriana) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015  A striking architectural contrast on Sauna Street (Sauna ta"nav), near the intersection with Va"ike-Karja Street. On the left, a modern glass-and-steel building features large display windows and industrial-style staircases, illuminated by neon lights. This building is part of the Helios Hall complex (formerly the Helios Cinema), which has been repurposed as an event venue and art space. The transparent facade allows a view into the contemporary interior, contrasting sharply with the solid, historic walls of the Old Town. On the right, the corner of an older, plastered building (Sauna 12) is covered in colorful, abstract graffiti. This gritty, urban element acts as a foil to the clean lines and slick surfaces of the modern building opposite it, highlighting the eclectic mix of styles in this part of the city. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Seeds and flowers of pink tamarisk (Tamarix aucheriana) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015  Decorations of the building of 4th Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense on Fontanka Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2014  Caryatids of the building of 4th Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense on Fontanka Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2014  Accumulation of beetles on walls of old building in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014  Decoration over a window of the building of 4th Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense on Fontanka Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2014  Sculpture damaged by war on the building of 4th Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense on Fontanka Embankment. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2014  Pink flower of Caper plant (Capparis spinosa) in area of in Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Qatar, February 28, 2015  Garage and and a corner of Continental Airlines Building from Howe Street. Houston, Texas, January 21, 2008  Corner building on Serpukhovskaya Street in Sementsy area. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2012  Hutchings - Sealy Building (c. 1895) at a corner of Strand Avenue. Galveston, Texas, March 2, 2008  Corner building on Zagorodny Prospect in Sementsy area. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2012  A corner of South Rampart(?) and Felicity streets in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18, 2006  Seeds on dark background of pink tamarisk (Tamarix aucheriana) taken from swampy area behind Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015  Seeds and flowers of pink tamarisk (Tamarix aucheriana) on dark background taken from swampy area behind Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015  Corner of Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) building in Education City campus at evening. Doha, Qatar, April 8, 2012  Stewart building (1882) at a corner of Kempner at Mechanic avenues in Strand district. Galveston, Texas, November 15, 2008  Towers at a corner of South Rampart and Gravier streets in Central Business District. New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 2006  Decaying plaster on a building of 4th Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense facing Fontanka River opposite to Summer Garden. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 13, 1999.  Energy Center at a corner of Loyola Avenue and Poydras Street in Central Business District. New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 2006  United House for Prayer for All People on Jackson Avenue, a corner of Willow Street in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1, 2006  Corner of Agricola Oy building (1904, Allan Carl Waldemar Schulman, Art Nouveau) at 24 Morskaya Naberezhnaya Street. Vyborg, Russia, August 5, 2024  Public Library and Enron (Wells Fargo Plaza) Building, view from a corner of McKinney and Smith streets. Houston, Texas, January 21, 2008  Armstrong-Danna House (1868) at 2805 Carondelet Street, a corner of Washington Avenue in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 26, 2006  Rooms turned into "balconies" at a corner of Washington Avenue and South Galvez Street in Central City neighborhood. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 28, 2006  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 6, 2012  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Cuzzeri Building (ca. 1880) at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, November 25, 2011  This view of Pikk Street highlights the blend of commerce and history that has defined the area for centuries. The foreground features the large display windows of Pikk 12 and the red sign for Oh la la, a well-known gift shop at Pikk 10. These buildings continue the street s medieval legacy as the primary commercial artery connecting the harbor to the upper town. On the right, the prominent "LIVONIA" sign marks a shop specializing in traditional Estonian linen and wool products, housed in a building that respects the historic streetscape. Further down at Pikk 12 (corner), the "Veta" sign indicates a brand store known for knitwear, located in a building with a distinctive rounded corner bay window. The blue and yellow flag flying further down the street marks the location of the Swedish Embassy at Pikk 28. Housed in the magnificent von Rosen Palace (dating from the 1670s), it stands as a reminder of the Swedish era in Estonia s history. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Israel M. Augustine Criminal Justice Center on South Broad Avenue, corner of Tulane Street in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1, 2006  Hutchings - Sealy Building (c. 1895) at 2326-28 Strand Avenue, a corner of Mitchell Avenue. Galveston, Texas, March 2, 2008  A central street Sovetsky Prospekt in Kronstadt, a corner of 14 - 15 Komsomola Street. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 19, 2004  Iron porch of Armstrong-Danna House (1868) at 2805 Carondelet Street at a corner of Washington Avenue in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, August 22, 2006  Meyer s Auto Parts service at a corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Broad Avenue in Central City. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 16, 2006  North corner of Central (Konstantin) Rozovopavilionny Pond in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2016  The Fish King restaurant, with painted and real waterlines, and a baptist church at a corner of South Galvez and Second(?) streets in Central City neighborhood. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 28, 2006  Humvee and other military police vehicles of National Guard staged on Loyola Avenue at a corner of Perdido Street in Central Business District. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 14, 2006 |
