Ruins Of Old Stone Building Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean On The The tower was built on the cliffs in 1835 by local landlord sir cornellius o'brien as an observation tower for the hundreds of victorian tourists that frequented the cliffs at the time. photo source the cliffs of moher rise 120 metres (390 ft) above the atlantic ocean at hag's head, and reach their maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft) just north of o'brien's tower. 14. petra jordan. possibly the most famous cliff site, jordan's petra has become a pilgrimage for travellers far and wide. dating to around 300 b.c, it is one of the oldest accomplishments of civilisation. petra is an archaeological site containing a complex of tombs and temples carved into the pink sandstone cliffs.
Old Stone Building Overlooking Ocean And Cliffs When teetering perilously on the edge of a cliff, one experiences the curiously delightful sensation of panic and trepidation. this sublime feeling is probably what inspired these gravity defying works of incredible architecture, perched on cliffsides, providing breathtaking views all the time. 1. cliff house, australia. 103 of the most stunning cliff side towns and villages. cliff dwellings present us with a striking contrast between the natural world and the amazing architecture that we build to challenge and overcome it. these photos capture stunning views of some of the most epic mountain towns in the world. many old cities or dwellings could have been. A maui home echoes the surrounding cliffs. designed to nestle into the environment, this clifftop residence boasts a wall of windows that showcases spectacular ocean views. the clifftop house was designed by ljubljana based firm dekleva gregorič arhitekti for slovenian expats robert and drazena stroj. the dramatic home features a zig zag roof. Located in karpathos, greece, this home, dubbed the patio house, was designed by johan annerhed, maria papafigou, and marie kojzar of ooak architects as a summer home for a family with kids. a 22.
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