The Romans have indeed been everywhere. This particular set of ruins was discovered in the 1950s when City Hall was under expansion. It’s perhaps not the only ruins in existence, but the excavation unearthed a relatively intact structure.

City, TravelYafen LiangSeptember 6, 2022travel, city, ruins, templo romano, roman ruins, roman, column, architecture, roman architecture, cordoba, spain, espana Comment

Carmo Convent in Lisbon, Portugal

The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Convento da Ordem do Carmo is a former Catholic convent in Lisbon. The building was partially destroyed during the 1755 earthquake. It enjoyed the typical life of a church until the earthquake, which destroyed the library. In 1902, construction began to restore the facade and build some arches. Today, the space is an archaeological museum and much of the main space is open air.

Travel, CityYafen LiangFebruary 23, 2022travel, city, lisbon, portugal, lisboa, carmo convent, convent, church, ruin, ruins, architecture, elevador de carmoComment

Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins in Indian Creek, Belize

The Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins is a Maya Classic Period Site (years 200-900) in the Toledo district in Belize. It is often referred to as Big Hat or Top Hat, which refers to a stela sculpture of one of the kings. Once a vibrant site from 5th to 8th century, it had three plazas, a ball court, a few step-pyramids, and carved stelae illustrating the rulers of the city.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangMarch 8, 2020travel, nature, cruise, cruise line, norwegian cruise line, nim li punit, mayan ruins, mayan, ruins, belize, indian creekComment

Pompeii Ruins in Pompeii, Italy

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city, most famous for being buried and preserved under ash in the wake of Mount Vesuvius’ fiery eruptions. Some sections were covered in ash up to twenty feet. The tragedy of the city and the people’s destruction is not forgotten, and the excavation and preservation of this marvelous place allows us to see a slice of ancient Roman life. Stroll along the streets at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and discover the pathways taken by both royal and commoners of the day.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangOctober 26, 2019travel, nature, pompeii, ruins, pompeii ruins, italy, roman ruins, roman, roman architecture, UNESCO, unesco world heritage siteComment

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is on most tourists' bucketlist of things to see while in Rome. An impressive structure that is nestled between a combination of old ruins and new complexes, Rome's appreciation for their past is evident. So much history is preserved in the bustling city.

Travel, CityYafen LiangMarch 21, 2017travel, city, rome, italy, roman, roman ruins, colosseum, history, ruins, rome single post day 2Comment

Funicular to Fourvière in Lyon, France

The funicular or tram that brings us up towards either the Roman Amphitheatre or Fourvière is an adorable little red cart that climbs the steep hill so we don't have to.

Travel, CityYafen LiangFebruary 22, 2017tram, funicular, lyon, france, vieux lyon, old lyon, hill, fourviere, roman amphitheatre, roman, theatre, roman ruins, ruins, views, birdseye, birdseye view, lyon single post day 1Comment