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The side view of the beautiful Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. Sanssouci is the name of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles.

A boat cruising the Adriatic coastline during a glorious sunset in Turgutreis, Turkey.

The town is named after the Ottoman admiral Turgut Reis who was born there in 1485. Known in the West as Dragut, Turgut Reis was famous for his expeditions along the coasts of Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa. His career and life came to a close while attempting to subdue the island of Malta. A few kilometres outside the town center, in Sabanci Park, a waterfront memorial with his statue marks the place where he first set sail.

The Turgutreis coastline consists of several inlets, with steep mountains running parallel to the coast. There are 14 Turkish islands around Turgutreis including Küçük Kiremit, Büyük, Fener, Çatal, Yassý, Tüllüce, Kargý, Köçek, Kadikalesi, and Sarýat, as well as the Greek islands Kos and Kalimnos. The coast and the sea around the islands are littered with wrecks that are the source of artifacts on display at the Bodrum Museum.

Tristach Lake. This is a beautiful mountain lake in the Dolomite region of Lienz, Austria.
Explore: 1-20- 2012 # 354 & #160.

One of the most photogenic cities of the world, Venice, Italy.

One of the canal streets in Burano, Italy .Burano is known for its small, brightly-painted houses. The colours of the houses follow a specific system originating from the golden age of its development. When someone wishes to paint their home, they must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot .Burano is situated 7 kilometers from Venice, a short 40 minute trip by Venetian water boats called "vaporetti". It is a delightful island, famous for its lace-making but more so as a place for photographers to compose watery, reflective memories.