For centuries, Amalfi was the capital of a busy maritime republic in the Mediterranean basin. Over time, its importance as a port diminished and Amalfi became a popular Italian tourist destination. But the city’s history from at least the 7th century to the present got the attention of the United Nations, which gave the Amalfi Coast UNESCO Heritage Site status in 1997. So, if you’re observing United Nations Day today, we’re celebrating with you. This art installation depicting a flock of doves was suspended over the Piazza del Duomo, just outside Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Amalfi.
Art over Amalfi
Today in History
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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75 years of the United Nations
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Bavljenac Island
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Diwali lights in Guwahati, India
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Bodie State Historic Park, California
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Night view of the RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
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World Rainforest Day
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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A night on the (ghost) town
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Light show in the forest
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Celebrating World Water Day
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A rock in a wild place
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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The Colosseum of Rome, Italy
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Mount Rainier National Park
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In orbit for Yuri s Night
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Three Musketeers Falls at Iguazú Falls, Argentina
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It’s Penguin Awareness Day
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Big sky at Big Bend
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An improbable tribute for Towel Day
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Traffic jam on the caribou highway
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Falling for the Canadian Rockies
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A bison preserve
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World Lion Day
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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Full moon
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Salzburg, Austria
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Quiver trees, Keetmanshoop, Namibia
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Look to the north sky tonight for the Perseids
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When an ideal microclimate gives you lemons…
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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A path into history
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Teacher Appreciation Day
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Canada Day
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Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
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Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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