Mediterranean Sea Collection (page 5)

Europe, Italy, Tuscany. the harbour of Porto Santo Stefano

Europe, Italy, Liguria, the village of Corniglia, Cinque Terre, seen from the footpath

Europe, Italy, Liguria, A glimps of Cervo and its church from the hiking path

Europe, Italy, Liguria, The piazza of the church of Cervo

Sarakiniko beach, Sarakiniko, Milos Island, Greece

The small fishing village of Mandrakia, Mandrakia, Milos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

View of Chora village, Chora, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Kentarchos beach, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Panagia Skopiani church, high angle view, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

View of Chora village and the port of Livadi and Sifnos island in the distance, Chora, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Sciacca harbour and coastline, elevated view, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Temple of Apollo or Temple C, Selinunte Archaeological Park, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy

View of Chora village and Sifnos island in the distance, Chora, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde & Abbaye Saint-Victor, Marseille, old port, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Colourful houses of Menton old town, Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas and St. Alexandra built in 1859 on the Tzarevich Boulevard, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Traditional fishing boats locally called pointu, the old port or Lympia port, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Saint Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Palais du Pharo (Lighthouse palace) & tour de Fanal at night, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Old port, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Interior of Cathedral (Cathedrale Sainte-Marie Majeure), Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Basilique Saint-Michel Archange & old town, Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Basilica of Saint-Michel Archange & old town reflected in the sea, , Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Place Massena at night, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Statue of Apollo, Fontaine du soleil, Place Massena, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

A boy plays in the fountains, Promenade du Paillon, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Rossetti Street in the old town of Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

A tram passes through Place Massena, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Street art in the old town of le Panier, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Livadi bay, high angle view, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Livadakia beach, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Koutalas beach, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Orthodox chapel overlooking Koutalas Bay, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Traditional Greek taverna, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Agios Sostis beach, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

View of Livadi bay from the top of Chora village, Chora, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

View of Agios Konstantinos church and Livadi bay in the distance, Chora, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

View of the port of Livadi and Sifnos island in the distance, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Psili Ammos beach, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Europe, Italy, Liguria, The beautiful skyline of Cervo seen from the beach

europe, Italy, Liguria, Manarola, Cinque Terre. Fire works on the village's holiday San Lorenzo

Isola Bella, high angle view, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Castelmola village main square, Castelmola, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

View of the Ionian coast and mount Etna in the distance, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Castelmola village, high angle view, Castelmola, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

View of Taormina and the Ionian coast from Castelmola main square, Castelmola, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

View of Sciacca harbour, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Sciacca harbour, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

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The Mediterranean Sea, a timeless expanse of beauty and history, has witnessed the rise and fall of empires throughout the ages. As we explore its rich tapestry through various maps and lithographs, we are transported to different eras that have shaped our world. Let's begin our journey with a Map of Cyprus from 1880, revealing the island's strategic location in the heart of this ancient sea. It serves as a gateway to Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys depicted in an 1886 lithograph. These journeys spread Christianity across lands touched by the Mediterranean's gentle waves. Moving forward in time, we encounter a Map of the Byzantine Empire in the 9th Century. This empire once dominated these shores with its grandeur and influence. Further west lies Portugal on another map, reminding us of their maritime prowess during Europe's Age of Exploration. As we delve deeper into history, Medieval Europe at the start of the Crusades comes alive before us. The clash between East and West reverberates across these waters as kingdoms vie for control amidst religious fervor. Sicily unveils itself through a map from 1895 – an island steeped in diverse cultures due to its strategic position within this sea. Ancient Palestine emerges next with maps showcasing kingdoms like Judah and Israel; lands where stories from biblical times unfolded against this breathtaking backdrop. Greece takes center stage as we witness it at the beginning of one of history's most famous conflicts -the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC). City-states battle for supremacy while leaving an indelible mark on Western civilization. A View of Old Town City Dubrovnik captures our attention next; its medieval walls standing strong against time’s relentless march. This Croatian gem reminds us how coastal cities flourished along these shores since antiquity.