Suomenlinna island is one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki. It is used as a picnicking spot for the city’s inhabitants. On a sunny summer day, the Helsinki islands, and in particular the ferries, can get quite crowded. July 2006. L’île de Sumenlinna est une des attractions les plus populaires d’Helsinki. Elle est utilisée…
Zarzuela Palace is the residence of the King of Spain. People like to sit on benches in the quiet area at the back of the palace. November 1999. Le Palais de la Zarzuela est la résidence du Roi d’Espagne. Les gens aiment s’asseoir sur les bancs dans le coin calme à l’arrière du palais. Novembre…
The Church of the Holy Archangels in Rogoz is one of eight wooden churches of Maramureş listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Maramureş is a very traditional region, known for being one of the poorest in Europe. These women dressed in their local outfit were gathering after the mass and were a bit taken…
The Lunel feria is known as the « Lunel Festival » or « Pescalune ». In most South West France cities, ferias mean bulls running in the streets. They also provide the opportunity to make noise and drink. In Lunel in the Camargue area, one hundred bulls and one hundred horses are set free in the streets. July 1997.…
The inhabitants of Saint Petersburg have to face long winter months with very short days. In the summer, they are eager to enjoy sunshine and will use the grounds of the Peter and Paul fortress as a city beach. May 1998. Les habitants de Saint-Pétersbourg doivent affronter de longs mois d’hiver aux journées très courtes.…
It was my first trip to Budapest. At the time, it was difficult to understand anything about the way the baths were operating. Some areas were not open to everyone. I took this picture in a hall since I liked the mood there. October 1996. C’était mon premier séjour à Budapest. A l’époque, on avait…
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