Santa Cruz, California

I don't surf, too much of a chicken, but it would be fun to watch.

Brussels, Belgium

Starting place of the Brussels Marathon

Belgium Olympic Postage Stamp

Belgium Map Card

Burundi Stamp Released 5-21-2012

Croatia

The Pula Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheater to have four side towers and all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC.

It was first constructed of timber during the reign of Augustus. It was completed under the rule of Emperor Titus.

It was the sight of gladiator fights. In the Middle Ages it was used for tournament by the Knights Of Malta and medieval fairs.

Nowadays it  is a venue for many concerts. Pavarotti, Norah Jones, Elton John and Sting are just a few of the artists that have performed there.

Czech Republic

Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mariánska hora a hill above Levoca, Slovakia, with spectacular views over the town and countryside, is the location of the Basilica of theVisitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Slovak - Bazilika navštívenia Panny Márie), built between 1906 and 1922. The church contains an ancient statue of the Virgin which is the objective of pilgrimages.
A chapel has existed in this location since at least the 13th century. It is thought that the location was used as a refuge by townsfolk of Levoča during the Tatar invasions of the time; it may also have been attached to a hospital for sufferers from leprosy. The chapel was enlarged and rebuilt many times, including a Baroque church in 1766. However the increasing number of pilgrims visiting the site necessitated a larger structure. Pope John Paul II, at the request of the local bishop, upgraded the church to a Basilica Minor in 1984, and visited the site himself on July 3, 1995, when about 650,000 pilgrims gathered for the occasion. The annual pilgrimage, on or around 2 July (the Feast of the Visitation), still draws a very large number of participants.

Jersey Shore

Great Smoky Mountains

Standing 6, 643 feet Clingmans Dome is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  As the second highest peak east of the Mississippi, it is a very popular park destination.  Located along the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee, the peak is accessible via Clingmans Dome Road and 1/2 mile walking trail. The observation tower rises 54 feet to allow spectacular views of up to 100 miles on a clear day.