Israel, Capernaum, Carved limestone pillar in the ruins of the atrium of the 4th Century White Synagogue of Caperanaum in Galilee. At right iThis large synagogue was built in over the ruins of the syn...

Israel, Capernaum, The entrance to the ruins of the Biblical village of Capernaum in Galilee. At right is the Frnaciscan monastery. The Franciscans are the caretakers of sites in the Holy Land. Capern...

Israel, Jaffa, Old Jaffa, A whimsical fountain with fancifal creatures on the tourist plaza next to St. Peter's Church.

Israel, Jerusalem, Christian pilgrims preparing to walk the Via Dolorosa with a wooden cross begin at the Convent of the Sisters of Zion in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusale...

Israel, Jerusalem, The crest with the Franciscan seal on the doors of the Convent of the Sisters of Zion in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Old City and its Walls is a UNESCO Worl...

Ireland, County Clare, Quin, Knappogue Castle seen from the walled Rose Garden.

Ireland, County Clare, Quin, Knappogue Castle, View of the facade and entrance.

Ireland, County Limerick, Lough Gur Heritage Centre.

Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney, Ross Castle with its reflection in Lough Leane.

Ireland, County Kerry, Ardfert, Ruins of 12th century Ardfert Cathedral.

Ireland, County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Gallarus Oratory.

Ireland, County Cork, Fota Island, Fota House, The Kitchen downstairs.