Image Page on Italy,
Greece, and Portugal
Include pictures, and at least one panorama image, and a webcam image from two different times.
Outline
- Landscapes
- Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Dolomites, Italy
- Santorini, Greece
- Algarve, Portugal
- Cities
- Rome, Italy
- Panoramic of Positano,
Italy
- Athens, Greece
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Landmarks
- Live Webcam footage of
the Colosseum, Italy
- Parthenon, Greece
- São Jorge Castle, Portugal
- Benagil Cave, Portugal
- Images of People
- A Wave of Tourists in
Italy
- Soccer Celebration in
Italy
- Tourists in Athens
- People in the Streets
of Portugal
- Image from the book
1 Landscapes
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Amalfi Coast, Italy, where the sea meets the rocky cliffs
of mountains and steep hills. Cliffside mountains have been molded by the sea
through water erosion, some are as tall as 500 feet. The coastline stretches
about 30 miles long near the southern area of Italy. The vibrant blue waters
are perfect to swim in throughout the 100 beaches along the coastline. The
hills covered in vegetation attract hikers. The Amalfi Coast is a place high on
my bucket list, it’s too beautiful not to see it at least once in my life.
https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/08/02/16/amalfi-2294192_960_720.jpg
The Dolomites, Italy
The Dolomites, Italy. Known as the Dolomite Mountains or
Dolomite Alps. This mountain range is in northeastern Italy. The shape of the
mountain range and its peaks is what makes it unique. Some of the peaks reach almost
eleven thousand feet above sea level. Below the mountain range are hills and valleys.
The hills covered in trees and some valleys used for houses, but the
surrounding areas are not very populated. The Dolomites are major ski and
snowboard spots in the winter, and major hiking spots in the summer months.
https://cdn.britannica.com/00/188300-050-972ACBFB/Dolomites-Italian-Alps.jpg
Santorini, Greece
The island of Santorini, Greece in the southern Aegean Sea.
Santorini is a part of The Cyclades Islands in Greece. This islands unique,
rugged landscape is due to a volcanic eruption in the 16th century –
BC. Santorini’s shape is moon like because the island is at the center of a caldera,
a volcanic depression. This creates steeps walls of the island on three sides.
Steep walls make for good lookout spots and great views. The island is desert
like, and meets the sea, creating perfect beaches.
https://cdn.mylittleadventure.com/articles/santorini-view.jpg
Algarve, Portugal
Algarve, Portugal is located on the most southwestern tip
of Portugal. The town has rocky cliffs along the coastline, as well as natural
caves and rock cliff arches. There are so many cliffs due to slow deposition from
the sea, and the rock material is vulnerable to water. They are limestone
cliffs, causing them to be easily carved. There is also much marine diversity
near the shores, like crustaceans. The sea blends from green to blue, making
the waters unique and attractive to tourists.
https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/algarve-landscape-portugal-stefano-valeri.jpg
2 Cities
Rome, Italy
Rome, the historic capital of Italy. Rome is known for its
beautiful architecture. As well as all of the historical landmarks that coat
the city. Many people choose Rome when looking for romantic getaways because of
the unique architecture, views, and history. As of 2022, there is about 4
million people living in Rome. While I’m not a huge fan of cities because there’s
too many people, I think Rome is a “must see” if you visit Italy because of the
history.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-time-to-visit-rome
Positano, Italy
A panoramic picture of Positano, Italy. Positano is located
on the Amalfi Coast, south of Naples. This is the number one place on my bucket
list right now. It is a beach town, so you have the beach and sea on one side,
and mountains on the other. The mountains allow for unique placements of
buildings and homes. The homes are all beautiful, vibrant colors that light up
the coastline. A little bit southwest of Positano is the beautiful island of
Capri, a popular tourist destination that is also on my Italy bucket list.
https://mrandmrsjttravel.com/positano-italy/
Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece, another historic city. Athens holds the Acropolis
and Parthenon, and many other historical, Ancient Greece landmarks. West of Athens
is home to the stadium of the very first Olympic Games. Athens also has unique architecture,
but different from Rome. Being on top of the Acropolis, looking down at Athens
would be a real interesting site to see. Also, knowing the ancient Greeks
buildings are still semi standing today is incredible, and a must see if you go
to Greece.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/48-hours-in/athens-things-to-do-city-guide-greece-acropolis-beach-best-hotels-restaurants-a9295386.html
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. It is not as densely
populated as Rome and has a bit smaller population. It is a hilly, coastal
city, with the São Jorge Castle sitting atop the hill. The architecture in the
city is different than Rome and Athens. Lots of roofs seem to be red, which is
interesting. Many of the buildings along coasts in Portugal, not just Lisbon,
have unique colors. The buildings all face the coastline, creating beautiful
views throughout the city.
https://find.apiabroad.com/study-abroad/portugal/lisbon/summer-business-program/
3 Landmarks
The Colosseum, Italy
5:09 AM
7:01 AM
The Colosseum, Italy. These live webcam screenshots were taken about 2 hours apart from each other. In the early one, it is noticeable that the Colosseum is very well lit compared to its surroundings. In the 7 AM picture, more colors become vibrant as the sun rises. The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most popular tourist destinations. Most definitely because of its history, and the amazing fact that it is still standing today. If you go to Italy, the Colosseum is a must-see destination.
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/lazio/roma/roma-colosseo.html
The Parthenon, Athens, Greece
The Parthenon sits on the hill of the Acropolis of Athens. It is a very popular tourist destination due to its history, especially the Greek mythology aspect. It is amazing how something so old is still standing. Obviously, they have done work to keep it standing, but it is still incredible. It was built between 447 and 438 BC. That was a very long time ago. It’s architecture, location, and history combine to make it one of Athens number one tourist destinations.
São Jorge Castle, Lisbon, Portugal
The São Jorge Castle in Lisbon, Portugal. The castle sits at the very top of the hill in Lisbon. It is interesting that it sits on top of the city, almost like it watches over the city. It is has been well restored, due to the fact that it was built in the BC centuries. The castle offers tours, or simply just regular, nonscheduled visits. Although it does cost money to visit the castle. I have never seen a castle in real life before, besides the Disney castle, so this would be interesting to me.
Benagil Cave, Algarve, Portugal
Benagil Cave, Algarve, Portugal. I have seen this cave in pictures before, but I never knew where it was. Algarve is located southwest of Lisbon, about a 2.5-hour drive. This is a natural cave in the small fishing village of Benagil. The village is home to many natural caves, not just this one. This cave is not far from the mainland, but it is not advised to swim to it. Many people use small boats or paddle boards to make it to the cave and explore.
https://www.algarvefun.com/benagil/
4 Images of People
A Wave of Tourists in Rome
A wave of tourists at a fountain in Rome. Most of the time
on social media, we never see how populated these places actually are. In
reality, most popular tourist destinations look like this behind the camera.
This picture describes what being a tourist can look like. Waiting in long
lines to see something or big crowds of people, waiting your turn. It’s always
important to remember when traveling, that big destinations can be busy and
take longer than expected.
https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/europe/italy/italy-1-for-pickpockets
Soccer Celebration in Italy
People celebrating the soccer team of Italy. Many countries
in Europe take soccer way more seriously than we do in the United States. These
locals must be celebrating a win for Italy in front of the Milan Cathedral, Duomo
di Milano. I am from an Italian family, so I know that Italians take their
soccer seriously. It’s not soccer though, its fútbol.
They also take their food seriously, even though it’s not pictured. It’s a fact
that Italian food is some of the best food in the world, not being biased.
https://c.ndtvimg.com/2021-07/imgvkf8g_italy-fans-celebrate-euro-2020-afp_625x300_12_July_21.jpg?im=FaceCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=806,height=605
Tourists in Athens
Tourists at the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens. This
picture, again, shows how busy these tourist destinations can be. Many people
in the picture are taking pictures of themselves, friends, or the building itself.
This is what any typical tourist destination looks like, in terms of people. It
will be busy unless you go at slower times. So when you
go to popular tourist destinations at busy times, remember to be prepared to
wait to get your picture taken.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/greece-considers-opening-borders-to-vaccinated-british-tourists-as-early-as-may-fwzpn05hd
People in the Streets of Portugal
This is a picture of a crowd of people walking through the
streets in Portugal. There is no indication there is a festival of some sort. This
is not a common site to see in the United States if there is no celebration or
festival. Many people in Europe walk to destinations. I would do the same if
our gas was over eight dollars a gallon. Although, walking to destinations in
the United States is not very common outside of big cities like New York, Los
Angeles, and Chicago.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/largest-ethnic-groups-in-portugal.html
5 Image from the
Book
My book highlights the Roman Forum, some famous historical sites that many people take tours of in Rome. The book also does this for other big cities in different countries. It has an outline and key for places in Greece and Portugal, (Lonely Planet).
Submitted
by Hailey Miller on 4/1/2022.