Colonia Collection

Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav
Ancient Germanic deities. Svetovid, Slavic war god with four heads worshipped by the Rugians, and Triglav, three-headed Slavic god, worshipped by the Vandals. Suantovito, Trigla

Mexico, Mexico City, Coyoacan, Place of Coyotes, Historic Neighborhood, Plaza del Centenario, Jardin del Centenario, Coyote Bronze Water Fountain Sculpture

German East Africa - a Mango Tree full of fruit
circa 1910s

Exterior of the "Casa Viera" restaurant in the Colonia del Sacramento Historical Cask, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

A vintage Ford car in a street of the Colonia del Sacramento historical cask, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

The "Street of Sighs" (Spanish: Calle de los Suspiros) at twilight, in the historical cask of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

The "Basilica of the Holy Sacrament" tower bells and colonial buildings at sunset, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

A cobbled street and the "Bastion of San Miguel" fortified wall at twilight, with the "Rio de la Plata" river in the background, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Detail of a shop in the historical cask of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

A bouganville tree in front of a colonial architecture house of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

The lighthouse and a Portuguese traditional house in the historical cask of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

Exterior facade of a shop in the historical cask of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

Detail of a traditional street lamp in "Plaza Mayor", the main square of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

Exterior facade of a shop in a colonial architecture building in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

A Volkswagen Beetle vintage car in a street of the Colonia del Sacramento historical cask, Uruguay. Colonia was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

Mexico, Mexico City, San Angel, Historic District / Neighborhood, Historic Building
Mexico, Mexico City, San Angel, Historic District/ Neighborhood, Historic Building Across From Plaza del Carmen, Plateresque Style Of Art, Baroque

Uruguay, Colonia Department, View of the Colonia del Sacramento

Spain, Valladolid. The Church of Saint Paul. Former convent, Isabeline style. It was commissioned by Cardinal Juan de Torquemada between 1445 and 1468

Long-tailed tyrant, Colonia colonus (Peruvian flycatcher, Le Colon)
FLO4658684 Long-tailed tyrant, Colonia colonus (Peruvian flycatcher, Le Colon). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Well in the indigenous village of Amornin, Mogadishu, 1926 (oil on canvas)
3708731 Well in the indigenous village of Amornin, Mogadishu, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Ajmone, Lidio (1884-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa
5313946 WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); (add.info.: WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa)

English attack on Nova Colonia del Sacramento by East India Company Privateers under the command of Captain John Macnamara, Rio de la Plata, south-western Uruguay, 6 January 1763

Long-tailed tyrant, Colonia colonus (Peruvian flycatcher, Le Colon). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho)
2777614 The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The picturesque customs)

The Frozen Meat Trade of the River Plate (engraving)
1590931 The Frozen Meat Trade of the River Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frozen Meat Trade of the River Plate)

The Completion of the All-British Cable from Australia to Vancouver (b / w photo)
1601201 The Completion of the All-British Cable from Australia to Vancouver (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Struggle for the America Cup, the Competing Yachts (engraving)
1063036 The Struggle for the America Cup, the Competing Yachts (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Struggle for the America Cup)

Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468862 Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Archbishop Elector of Treveri, 2)

English and French Squadron off Colonia, Plate River (engraving)
1101626 English and French Squadron off Colonia, Plate River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English and French Squadron off Colonia, Plate River)

The veins of time
Gustavo Marquez

A new industry, snake and reptile skins for bags and shoes. Ironing a 5 years python skin. Colonia (Sarum) Ltd. Salisbury. 10th November 1935

A Bus Tour of Cologne (Koln), Germany - the tour has reached the Cathedral (Dom). Date: circa late 1920s

Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving)
2962899 Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving) by Borra, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1712-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The ruins of Palmyra)

Interior of the crypt of the Church in the Colonia Guell, built between 1908 and 1915, unfinished work of architect Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926)

Plaza De Toros Real De San Carlos in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, South America
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos is a bull ring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It is currently a derelict building that is crumbling down

Deir Yasin trenches Koloniah Road Colonia Qalunya
Deir Yasin trenches & Koloniah Road. the Colonia (Qalunya) Road west of Jerusalem. 1925, Palestine, Dayr Y─üs─½n

Cologne Cathedral with Hohenzollern bridge
This picture shows the cathedral in Cologne (KAolner Dom) and the Hohenzollern bridge at sunset

COLONIA, Simon de (1450-1511). Los Condestables Chapel. Star vault. SPAIN. Burgos. Cathedral of St. Mary. Flamboyant

Uruguay, Colonia Department, Colonia del Sacramento, Vintage Studebaker car on the cobblestone lane of the historic quarter

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Step back in time and explore the enchanting streets del Sacramento, Uruguay. This picturesque town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, is a treasure trove of colonial architecture and historical charm. Take a stroll down the cobbled streets lined with vintage Ford cars and Volkswagen Beetles, immersing yourself in the rich history that surrounds you. As twilight sets in, wander along the famous 'Street of Sighs', its name evoking tales from centuries past. Marvel at the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament tower bells as they chime against a backdrop of colonial buildings during sunset. The fortified walls of Bastion San Miguel stand tall, guarding over this timeless gem while offering breathtaking views of Rio de la Plata river. Explore shops filled with unique treasures that capture the essence of Colonia's heritage or simply relax under the shade of a bougainvillea tree outside one of its many colonial houses. Don't miss out on visiting Plaza Mayor, where traditional street lamps illuminate this main square and add to its old-world charm. Every corner reveals another glimpse into Colonia's captivating past - from Casa Viera restaurant's exterior to Portuguese traditional houses standing alongside lighthouses - each telling their own story within this living museum.