The Architectural Marvels of a UNESCO Capital City

(10) Where Was I ?

It is a Capital City, and the old part was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The city lies on a bay with a protected harbour.

It is a place where you dance the salsa, drink mojitos, and smoke the odd cigar or two. The city is renowned for its literature, architecture, politics, folklore, music, and of course, the Rum!

Enjoy your visit to this vibrant City.

Where was I ?

I was in Havana, Cuba.

Happy Thursday ❤️

(9) Where was I?

This city is an active port located on the Bay of Biscay. The city traces its origins to the Gallo-Roman period. It is now one of the largest yachting harbours along this coast. The entrance of the port has two large medieval towers that once protected its port.

La Rochelle, France.

Where was I ?

I was in La Rochelle, France ❤️

Art, painting, picture, acrylic, rubble,

‘Dangerous Territory’

Acrylic, and mixed media on canvas (65″ x 60″)

(8) Where am I? (June 2022)

This Island Country is situated In the Atlantic Ocean. It forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, off the West coast of Africa.

Where am I?

I’m in Sal, Cape Verde! 🤗

(7) Where am I?

This historic town is located on the Mediterranean coast, known as the Turquoise coast. It has a vast sweeping bay with the Taurus mountains as a backdrop.

The town is built into the hillside with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and sea. It has a beautiful harbour, which was formerly, a small coastal trading port.

Not to mention, the glorious roof top restaurants! 😋😋😋

Where am I? 😁

I am in Kalkan, Turkey.

Happy ‘hump day’ ❤️

Pope Benedict XVI

Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?

I was present and witnessed…

Pope Benedict XVI last public Mass, held in St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican, Vatican City, Rome… on Ash Wednesday 13th February 2013.

Photographs taken by and belong to Sara Allwright/All rights reserved.

Obviously, I didn’t get to have a chat or anything. But, it was an amazing experience. Just to be present in such an important and memorable occasion.

Happy Monday, and thank you for your visit. ❤️

(6) Where am I?

It is an archipelago off the Northwest coast of Africa. Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean.

The region is well known for its wine!

Photographs taken by Sara Allwright/All rights reserved (2024)

Where am I?

I am in Funchal, Madeira.

Thank you for visiting ❤️

(5) Where am I?

This city is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is nicknamed the “City of the Seven Hills”

J.K Rowling moved here in 1991 and it was here that she wrote the first three chapters of the book ‘Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone’.

Where am I?

I’m in Lisbon, Portugal.

Thank you for visiting ❤️

(3) Where am I?

The marina opened in 1859. Copper smelting had become a major activity in the lower valley in the 18th century, due to the plentiful supplies of coal. This area earned the nickname “coppercropolis’.

In 1905, a French sailing ship, ‘St Patrick’ exploded and sank in the South Dock. The dock closed in 1969 and reopened as a marina in 1982.

Where am I?

I am in Swansea Marina, South Wales. UK

Thank you for visiting. ❤️

(2) Where am I?

It holds the record for the ‘longest non-stop single track cable car”, at 5,801 mtrs in length. It is 1,487 mtrs from sea level.

I took the cable car journey back in 2014, a year after it opened. It was a wonderful experience, looking over the mountains, the trees and the waterfalls below.