Philippines Gallery

Midnight at Calle Crisologo, Vigan City

Calle Crisologo is a major attraction in the Historic Town of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1572, the town of Vigan is known for its intact Spanish-era structures (a fusion of Spanish, Mexican and Chinese architecture) and cobblestone streets. Calle Crisologo, or Mena Crisologo Street, is also known as the Vigan Heritage Village'. In 2014, Vigan was also recognized as one of the New7Wonders Cities

© 2015 Christina Itchon

Australia, topographic map

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right, white) are also seen, along with the South Pacific Ocean and its various islands (upper right). The seabed depth varies from shallow (light blue) on the continental shelves to deep ocean basins (dark blue). Topographic and bathymetric data is usually gathered by using aerial and satellite imagery combined with radar and sonar mapping. The satellites in this case were NOAA's POES satellites

© PLANETARY VISIONS LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600

Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

© bauhaus1000

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