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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI (1r), during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public on October 9, after completing the architectural intervention and restoration of its interior decorations to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI (1r), during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public on October 9, after completing the architectural intervention and restoration of its interior decorations to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI (1r), during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public on October 9, after completing the architectural intervention and restoration of its interior decorations to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI (1l), during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador at the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public on October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Inaugurates Casa Del Labrador In Aranjuez - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the inauguration of the Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez, on October 1, 2025, in Aranjuez, Madrid (Spain). The Casa del Labrador in the Royal Site of Aranjuez opens to the public next October 9, after concluding the architectural intervention and the restoration of its interior decorations, to improve its stability on the land near the Tagus River, where the mansion was built in the 18th century. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. PORTO. DANS LA NEF, RETABLES DANS LE BAS-COTE DROIT Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. THE CHOIR AND ALTAR Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY. IN THE NAVE, DETAILS OF AN ALTARPIECE IN GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK. THE ALTAR AND ALTARPIECE OF THE HOLY MARTYRS OF MOROCCO Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK. WOODWORK AND ALTARPIECES ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK. THE ALTAR AND ALTARPIECE OF THE HOLY MARTYRS OF MOROCCO (DETAIL) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. PORTO CATHEDRAL (SE). THE GOTHIC CLOISTER (END OF THE 14TH CENTURY) IS COVERED WITH AZULEJO PANELS BY VALENTIN DE ALMEIDA (EARLY 18TH CENTURY) WHICH TELL SCENES FROM THE SONG OF SONGS Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK. THE TREE OF JESSE, POLYCHROME WOODEN SCULPTURE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK. THE TREE OF JESSE, POLYCHROME WOODEN SCULPTURE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH SAINT FRANCIS (SAO FRANCISCO) IS A GOTHIC CHURCH WITH 18TH CENTURY BAROQUE DECORATION, RICH IN CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. PORTO CATHEDRAL (SE). THE GOTHIC CLOISTER (END OF THE 14TH CENTURY) IS COVERED WITH AZULEJO PANELS BY VALENTIN DE ALMEIDA (EARLY 18TH CENTURY) WHICH TELL SCENES FROM THE SONG OF SONGS Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Porto

PORTUGAL. PORTO. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CLARA IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF PORTUGUESE BAROQUE CHURCHES, DECORATED WITH CARVED AND GILDED WOODWORK FROM THE 18TH CENTURY Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE