Spain, Extremadura, Badajoz, Puerta de Palmas monumental gateway.

Spain, Extremadura, Badajoz, tiled arches on building in Paseo de San Franciscoshowing the Cathedral and Ayuntamiento.

Spain, Extremadura, Badajoz, tiled arches on building in Paseo de San Francisco showing Alcazaba and Puerta de Palmas.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Taj Mahal built 1631-1653 as mausoleum for the second wife of mughal emperor shah jahan, steps leading to minaret framed by archway.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet Camii, The Blue Mosque Courtyard with minaret.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet Camii, The Blue Mosque Courtyard and minaret with Absolutions Fountain in the middle and tourists walking in the shade under domed arches.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet Camii, The Blue Mosque Courtyard and minaret with Absolutions Fountain in the middle and tourists walking in the shade under domed arches.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet Camii, The Blue Mosque Courtyard with minaret.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet Camii, The Blue Mosque Courtyard and minaret with Absolutions Fountain in the middle and tourists walking in the shade under domed arches.

Mexico, Veracruz, Papantla, Cathedral de la Asuncion, white and red painted exterior, bell tower and steps to entrance framed by arch decorated for Independence Day celebrations.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, El Jardin, Detail of yellow painted facade of colonial mansion with French window and balcony, part framed by trees in foreground.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Bellas Artes, Mural by Pedro Martinez dated 1940 with woman descending flight of stairs in foreground.