Mediterranean Collection (page 4)

Map of Sicily by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sicily, giving the shortest air distances from Cape Bon and Malta. At this stage in the Second World War it was a British front-line objective in Axis eyes

Map of the war in North Africa by G. H. Davis
The war in North Africa: a strategic contour map of the desert arena during the Second World War. Conflict began there in September 1940. Date: 1942

Eivissa, Dalt Villa, Old Citadel, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
view over the old city and the harbor

Picture No. 11676351
European Seabass cannibalistic behaviour eating a small seabass of the same species (composite image) Date:

The sandy beach Platja de Llenaire in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Beach promenade, harbour of Portixol, Es Molinar Playa de Palma, Palma, Sa Creu Vermella, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

View of Marmaris, Bozburun Peninsula at back, the Aegean, Marmaris, Provinz Mugla, Aegais, Turkey

Chania lighthouse with the sun right behind, at sunrise, harbour, Chania, Crete, Greece

Monaco, Cote d Azur, Montecarlo at dusk

Italy, Sicily, Agrigento, Porto Empedocle, Commercial Port

Minoans Traders: wall painting from Acrotiri in Thera (Santorini) showing Minoan ships. Bronze Age (3200-1050 BC). The exchange of products with distant countries was served by the well-organized

Les Papillons - a Monte Carlo impression by Lewis Baumer
A colourful Mediterranean scene of Monte Carlo during the 1920s showing fashionably and gaily dressed women carrying paper parasols promenading along by the sea

Individual tree growing on green hill Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy
SAS-201 Individual tree growing on green hill Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas)
1197464 A Mediterranean Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 57.8x44.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

A View of Menton, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas)
CH402532 A View of Menton, 1899-1900 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de Menton; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, The Sardana
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Stone sculpture on Montjuic depicting the Catalan national dance the Sardana

The rock of Aphrodite in the Mediterranean, Paphos (Pafos), Republic of Cyprus

HMS Westminster at Gibraltar
The Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster loads up with supplies at Her Majestys Naval Base, Gibraltar on the morning of the 2nd of March 2011 prior to sailing to the eastern Med to replace HMS York

Le Palais de la Mediterranee on Promenade des Anglais, Nice, South of France, early 20th century

Blue Hole
Dwejra Bay, Gozo, Malta

General view on Alexandria, Egypt, with the Ras el-Tin Palace, built between 1837 and 1847, in the centre and the Mediterranean Sea in the background. Date: 1910s

Gulf of Stora near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria
Gulf of Stora on the Mediterranean, near Philippeville (Skikda), Algeria. Date: circa 1905

Panoramic map of Mediterranean by G. H. Davis
A new centre of world alarm during the Second World War: a panoramic map of the Mediterranean, showing the principal bases

Strategic importance of Crete and Cyprus by G. H. Davis
The Eastern Mediterranean: maps showing the strategic importance of Crete and Cyprus during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Dalis House
This is the house of the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, in Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees on the Mediterranean. It was converted from four fishermens cottages

Cliffs of Talamone, Talamone, Grosseto province, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Cliffs of Talamone, Talamone, Grosseto Province, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

Pile Bay, Dubrovnik, Croatia (Game of thrones scenes)

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844)
XZL387496 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Teatro Massimo Opera House

GREECE-Northeastern Aegean Islands-LESVOS (Mytilini)-Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant
GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant Town View

Europe at night, 1993-2003 changes
Europe at night, showing the change in illumination from 1993-2003. This data is based on satellite observations. Lights are colour-coded. Red lights appeared during that period

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Europe, Italy, Capri. Marina Grande as seen from Capri, on the Isle of Capri in Italy

Europe, Albania, Gjirokastra. 13th century Gjirokastra Castle aka Gjirokastra Fortress, historic canon & 20th century airplane. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Emporium. 570 BC. Asclepius, god of medicin. Neapolis. Girona province. Catalonia. Spain

Europe, Spain, Minorca (aka Menorca). Fishing village of Fornells on the north side of the island, harbor

Piombino, Tuscany, Italy. View from Piazza Bovio in old town

GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Mithymna (Molyvos): Town View from the 15th century Byzantine, Genoese Castle

Poster advertising Royal Mail Line Mediterranean Cruises, with Venice and gondolas. 20th century

HMS Empress aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Empress, British Royal Navy aircraft carrier during the First World War. Launched 1907 as a cross-channel steamer, converted as aircraft carrier 1914, based at Harwich, then Queenstown

VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

MONET: BORDIGHERA, 1884. View of Bordighera. Oil on canvas by Claude Monet, 1884

Umbrella Pine (Pinus pinea) in Sicilian landscape, on the slopes of Mount Etna. Source of edible pine nuts. Sicily
ROG-13453 Umbrella Pine - in Sicilian landscape, on the slopes of Mount Etna. Source of edible pine nuts. Sicily. Pinus pinea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

180 degree rainbow after early morning storm - Paphos - Cyprus - April
RES-1304 180 degree rainbow after early morning storm Paphos - Cyprus - April George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Summer Holidays Abroad, Cooks World Travel Service
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays Abroad, with Cooks World Travel Service, showing a Mediterranean beach scene with people sitting under brightly coloured umbrellas

Poster for railway trips to the Cote d Azur
Poster by the PLM for railway trips to the Cote d Azur, south of France

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Discover the captivating beauty of the Mediterranean, a region steeped in rich history and breathtaking landscapes. From ancient empires to modern-day allure, this enchanting destination has something for everyone. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the Al-Idrisis world map from 1154, marveling at how civilizations have thrived along these shores for centuries. Immerse yourself in luxury at Reids Palace Hotel with its stunning views of Madeira, as depicted in an advertisement from 1928. Trace the footsteps of great conquerors with maps showcasing the Byzantine Empire and Ancient Persian Empire. Feel their power resonate through every corner of this land, just like Juan les Pins travel poster beckoning you to indulge in its vibrant atmosphere. Uncover Sicily's charm through a map dating back to 1895, envisioning picturesque towns and pristine beaches awaiting your arrival. Experience summer on the French Riviera where azure waters meet golden sands, capturing moments that will forever be etched into your memory. Delve into ancient history with maps depicting Palestine's kingdoms of Judah and Israel or King Alexander the Great's vast empire. Marvel at how borders have shifted over time but remnants of these legacies still linger today. Take a step back even further with an Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map, reminding us that exploration has always been ingrained within human nature. Finally, witness Europe come alive under twinkling lights in a satellite image capturing its nocturnal beauty. The Mediterranean is more than just a geographical location; it is an embodiment of cultural diversity and natural wonders waiting to be discovered. So set sail on this voyage filled with endless possibilities - immerse yourself in its timeless allure.