View from the mountain to the Adriatic Sea. In the foreground of the picture is the chimney of a white house. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Across the bay is Croatia. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Deserted, empty Grand Canal (`Canal Grande`) during the coronavirus crisis. The photo was taken from Rialto Bridge (`Ponte di Rialto`). Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Between two houses you can see the city of Naples. Naples International Airport appears in the distance (`Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli`). Pollena Trocchia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 11 km east of Naples. It was created in 1811 from two already existing villages, Pollena and Trocchia, both of Samnite-Etruscan origin. Pollena took its name from the cult of Apollo, who had an important temple here in the Roman and pre-Roman ages. Both were destroyed by the 1631 eruption of Vesuvio. Pollena Trocchia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Old-fashioned, rusty lock and padlock on blue wooden door. The solid door closes a warehouse building. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Across the bay is Croatia. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

QUADRIPORTICUS OF THE THEATRES OR GLADIATORS BARRACKS in Pompeii. In the background you can see mountains, trees and a blue sky. Behind the scene of the Large Theatre there is a large quadrangle surrounded by 74 Doric grey tuff columns of Nocera used as a foyer, an area where the spectators could stop during the intervals of the theatre shows. After the earthquake of 62 AD the building changed its function and became a barracks for gladiators, which resulted in certain parts of the building being reorganised. The most important rooms were those on the eastern side whereas the rooms upstairs may have been the apartments of the undertaker of the gladiators. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

The view of Vesuvius from the Gladiators' Barracks (QUADRIPORTICUS OF THE THEATRES). Behind the scene of the Large Theatre there is a large quadrangle surrounded by 74 Doric grey tuff columns of Nocera used as a foyer, an area where the spectators could stop during the intervals of the theatre shows. After the earthquake of 62 AD the building changed its function and became a barracks for gladiators, which resulted in certain parts of the building being reorganised. The most important rooms were those on the eastern side whereas the rooms upstairs may have been the apartments of the undertaker of the gladiators. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Dawn on the terrace of 'Vila Toni'. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Civil Forum in Pompeii. The blue sky and Mount Vesuvius provide the backdrop. The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Alley way (`vicolo`) in Pompeii. The narrow street is lined with brick walls. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

The door is a brick ceiling in the Suburban Baths. The Suburban Baths, located immediately beneath the Marina Gate. The Suburban Baths were private. The thermal areas have sumptuous decorations. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Sanctuary of Venus with bronze statue of Daedalus (`Dedalo`) in the background in Pompeii. Ancient ruins in the foreground, mountains and a blue sky in the background. Venus was the patron goddess of Pompeii, to whom the colony was named upon conclusion (80 BC). Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Cloister - QUADRIPORTICUS OF THE THEATRES OR GLADIATORS BARRACKS in Pompeii. Behind the scene of the Large Theatre there is a large quadrangle surrounded by 74 Doric grey tuff columns of Nocera used as a foyer, an area where the spectators could stop during the intervals of the theatre shows. After the earthquake of 62 AD the building changed its function and became a barracks for gladiators, which resulted in certain parts of the building being reorganised. The most important rooms were those on the eastern side whereas the rooms upstairs may have been the apartments of the undertaker of the gladiators. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Ticket office in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, photographed from inside. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Botanical Garden (`Orto Botanico`) in Pompeii. The Botanical Garden, which is tended to by the Superintendency of Pompeii’s Laboratory of Applied Research, covers an area of over 800m2, where all species which were cultivated in the ancient city are featured today, including: fruit trees and sacred, medicinal and textile plants, as well as vegetables. The Garden also features varied routes divided by theme. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Ancient tavern (Thermopolium) in Pompeii. Table, ovens, kitchen with old food serving counter. Distinctive masonry counter in the interior of ruined Roman shop. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, empty Grand Canal (`Canal Grande`) during the coronavirus crisis. The photo was taken from Rialto Bridge (`Ponte di Rialto`). Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Four-language information board - the Muda city gate (`Vrata Muda`). One of the main attractions of Koper is definitely the Muda Gate (`Vrata Muda`) – one of the main gates and the only still preserved city gate (of the former twelve gates of the external defensive wall), which was built in 1516, in the Renaissance style. Koper, Slovenia, June 2020. @csabaprog

Large Theatre (`Teatro Grande`) in Pompeii. The Large Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault. The theatre was the first large public building completely freed from the deposits of the eruption. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

SMALL THEATRE – ODEON in Pompeii. The Odeon or theatrum tectum as it was called by the Romans, was built during the early years of the colony (79 BC), as evidenced by an inscription, as requested by two local magistrates, Marcus Porcius and Caius Quinctius Valgus who also requested the construction of the amphitheatre. This building was dedicated to the representation of the most popular theatrical genre at the time, miming, and could also be used for musical and singing performances. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Loggia Palace (Slovenian: `Loža`, Italian: `palazzo della Loggia`) Koper, Tito Square (`Titov trg`). The Loggia Palace is a Venetian Gothic palace in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It is the only preserved Gothic town hall in Slovenia. Koper, Slovenia, June 2020. @csabaprog

The Suburban Baths in Pompeii. The Suburban Baths, located immediately beneath the Marina Gate, are built halfway along the walls, which during the 1st century BC had lost their defensive function. Unlike the Stabian Baths and those of the Forum, the Suburban Baths were private. There are small erotic paintings in the changing room (apodyterium) that advertise the activities held in the halls of the upper floor, probably intended for prostitution, as often happened, illegally, in the baths. The other thermal areas have sumptuous decorations. A waterfall flowed in the small cold pool from a fake cave, adorned with a mosaic depicting Cupids handing over their weapons to Mars, the walls were frescoed with paintings that reproduced naval battles and marine wildlife. Besides the normal sequence of rooms that range from the more moderate to the hottest, the section of the heated rooms also includes a large pool that is heated by means of a large bronze brazier, placed at the bottom. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Bronze statue of Daedalus (`Dedalo`) on the terrace of the Sanctuary of Venus in Pompeii. Ancient ruins in the foreground, mountains and a blue sky in the background. Venus was the patron goddess of Pompeii, to whom the colony was named upon conclusion (80 BC). Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Old style lock and padlock on the blue wooden door. The solid door closes a warehouse building. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Across the bay is Croatia. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Detail of a graffiti in Pompeii. Caption 'CORNELIUM' (CORNELIUS). Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Ancient ruins of Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius (`Vesuvio`) in the background. The photo clearly shows the volcano and the cloudy blue sky. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Courtyard of a building in Pompeii, with Lenader and the blue sky in the background. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Detail of a fresco in the Suburban Baths in Pompeii. The Suburban Baths, located immediately beneath the Marina Gate. The Suburban Baths were private. The thermal areas have sumptuous decorations. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, rainy Saint Mark's Square in Venice during the coronavirus crisis. The photo shows St. Mark's Cathedral (`Basilica di San Marco`). `Piazza San Marco`, Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Column (cross) 'Beli Kriz' at sunset. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Deserted arcade on St. Mark's Square in Venice during the coronavirus crisis, Saint Mark`s Square, (`Piazza San Marco`). Closed shops. Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, rainy St. Mark's Square in Venice during the coronavirus crisis. Empty gondolas moored, without tourists. In the background is the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Recycling, selective trash boxes with English, Italian and Slovenian inscriptions, marked in three colors. Blue, gray, yellow. Paper, non recyclable, plastic bottles. The storage is made of concrete and steel and stands at the entrance to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. Sečovlje - Sicciole, Portoroz, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, rainy Saint Mark's Square in Venice during the coronavirus crisis. The photo shows St. Mark's Cathedral (`Basilica di San Marco`). `Piazza San Marco`, Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted rainy street in Venice during the coronavirus crisis, Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Fake cave, adorned with a mosaic in the Suburban Baths. The Suburban Baths, located immediately beneath the Marina Gate. The Suburban Baths were private. The thermal areas have sumptuous decorations. A waterfall flowed in the small cold pool from a fake cave, adorned with a mosaic depicting Cupids handing over their weapons to Mars. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

View from the balcony of Vila Toni. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Across the bay is Croatia. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Street (`via`) in Pompeii. The narrow street (`strada`) is lined with stone walls. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Botanical Garden (`Orto Botanico`) in Pompeii. The Botanical Garden, which is tended to by the Superintendency of Pompeii’s Laboratory of Applied Research, covers an area of over 800m2, where all species which were cultivated in the ancient city are featured today, including: fruit trees and sacred, medicinal and textile plants, as well as vegetables. The Garden also features varied routes divided by theme. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

View from the terrace of Vila Toni at sunset. In the distance 'The Piran Salt Pans'. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Bolza Castle (`Bolza-kastély`). The Bolza family was of Italian origin and settled in Hungary in the 18th century through marriage. Over the years they assimilated and became highly respected by the citizens of Szarvas. As a matter of fact, the Bolza family left behind a rich legacy, the most spectacular of which is the Bolza Castle. At the bottom of the stairs – as a remainder of the family’s Italian origin – Pál Bolza erected a replica of the wolf statue of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Szarvas, Bekes county (Bekes megye), Hungary, May 2021. @bekesstock @csabaprog

GYMNASIUM OF THE IUVENES (`PALESTRA DEGLI IUVENES`). The entrance of the Gymnasium is located in Vicolo della Regina. On the walls, the frescos portray athletes, wrestlers, a jumper with dumbbells, and the competition judge, known as the Ludi Magister, carrying a sash for the winner. This huge space was part of a thermal bath for men that dates back to the 1 st century A.D. and was located in a scenic area of the town with wonderful sea view. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Mosaic decoration in the Suburban Baths in Pompeii. The Suburban Baths, located immediately beneath the Marina Gate. The Suburban Baths were private. The thermal areas have sumptuous decorations. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Parco Virgiliano - Park with panoramic views. Parco Virgiliano (the Park of Remembrance) is a scenic park located on the hill of Posillipo, Naples, Italy. The Park serves as a green oasis, built on the tufa stone typical to the coast of Posillipo. The background of the picture shows the Gulf of Naples and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Posillipo, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, rainy Saint Mark's Square in Venice during the coronavirus crisis. The photo shows the Doge's Palace (`Palazzo Ducale`) as well as the flagpoles. `Piazza San Marco`, Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, empty Grand Canal (`Canal Grande`) during the coronavirus crisis. The photo was taken from Rialto Bridge (`Ponte di Rialto`). Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Woman in green patterned health mask on the vaporetto, during the coronavirus crisis. In the background is the Canale della Giudecca and Venice houses. Canale della Giudecca, Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

Deserted, rainy Bacino Orseolo in Venice during the coronavirus crisis. Empty gondolas moored, without tourists. Venice, Veneto, Italy, June 2020. @csabaprog

cuore nero CAFFÈ BAR - Caffetteria Scusate il Ritardo (`black heart CAFFÈ BAR - Cafeteria Sorry for the delay`). Pollena Trocchia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 11 km east of Naples. It was created in 1811 from two already existing villages, Pollena and Trocchia, both of Samnite-Etruscan origin. Pollena took its name from the cult of Apollo, who had an important temple here in the Roman and pre-Roman ages. Both were destroyed by the 1631 eruption of Vesuvio. Pollena Trocchia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

Typical country houses and house gates in Campania. The houses are painted yellow, the gates are brown. Glazed tiles, mailboxes, intercoms, house numbers. Pollena Trocchia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 11 km east of Naples. Pollena Trocchia, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

QUADRIPORTICUS OF THE THEATRES OR GLADIATORS BARRACKS in Pompeii. In the background you can see mountains, trees and a blue sky. Behind the scene of the Large Theatre there is a large quadrangle surrounded by 74 Doric grey tuff columns of Nocera used as a foyer, an area where the spectators could stop during the intervals of the theatre shows. After the earthquake of 62 AD the building changed its function and became a barracks for gladiators, which resulted in certain parts of the building being reorganised. The most important rooms were those on the eastern side whereas the rooms upstairs may have been the apartments of the undertaker of the gladiators. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 (1st century). Pompei, Naples (Napoli), Campania, Italy, July 2020. @csabaprog

View from the terrace of Vila Toni at sunset. Portorož, Italian: Portorose, literally "Port of Roses" is a Slovenian Adriatic seaside resort and spa town located in the Municipality of Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Its modern development began in the late 19th century with the vogue for the first health resorts. Portoroz, Piran, Obalno-kraska, Slovenia, June 2020.

Praetorian Palace (Slovene: `Pretorska palača`, Italian: `palazzo Pretorio`) Koper, Tito Square (`Titov trg`). The Praetorian Palace is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace. The picturesque palace was once the headquarters of the city’s rulers and today it serves as an important protocol building and town hall. Koper, Slovenia, June 2020. @csabaprog