The famous Antwerp train station is affectionately called the “Railway Cathedral” by Belgians. The historic building with its pompous entrance hall is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
The "Great Square" is the lively center of the Belgian capital Brussels. Its Gothic town hall and the adjoining guild or guild houses were added as an ensemble to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
It's a race against time to be able to see and photograph the play of colors and shadows of the magnificent Dune 45 in the Namib Desert before the sun is at its zenith and shadows become a scarce commodity in the desert.
The highlight of a pilgrimage to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat at an altitude of 721 meters is the view of "La Moreneta", a depiction of the Virgin Mary from the 12th century.
The island of Skellig Michael is home to one of Ireland's most extraordinary monasteries. 600 steps lead to the former beehive accommodation of the monks at the time.