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# ![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) @JamesLucasIT James Lucas

James Lucas posts on X about italy, caf, rome, venice the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/interactions)
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- X Month XXXXXXXXXXX +95%
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- X Year XXXXXXXXXXXXX +23%

### Mentions: XXX [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/posts_active)
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- X Year XXXXX +159%

### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/followers)
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- X Month XXXXXXX +0.88%
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- X Year XXXXXXX +48%

### CreatorRank: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/influencer_rank)
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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  XXXXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #350 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  XXXX% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[italy](/topic/italy) #655, [caf](/topic/caf) #4, [rome](/topic/rome) #115, [venice](/topic/venice) #13, [temple](/topic/temple) 1.77%, [greece](/topic/greece) #299, [the colosseum](/topic/the-colosseum) #5, [egypt](/topic/egypt) 1.33%, [reign](/topic/reign) 1.33%, [germany](/topic/germany) XXXX%

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**Top assets mentioned**
[Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)](/topic/$vik) [Hathor (HTR)](/topic/hathor)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1027214104661028864/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"6. Caff Florian Venice Established in 1720 this classic gem is Italy's oldest caf still in operation and ranks among the oldest worldwide. Notable visitors included Goldoni Goethe Casanova and later Lord Byron Proust and Charles Dickens"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947841712753414398) 2025-07-23 02:10:28 UTC 723.2K followers, 14.6K engagements


"7. The Bridge of Sighs Venice The English name was popularized by Lord Byron inspired by the Italian "Ponte dei Sospiri". According to legend prisoners would sigh at their final view of Venice's beauty through the bridges window before being led to their cells"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389897251586208) 2025-07-19 02:01:28 UTC 723.2K followers, 21.1K engagements


"15. A EuropeU.S. superhighway proposed by the former president of Russian Railways envisioning a massive infrastructure project that would link Europe and the United States through Russia and Alaska"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1820874404470903273) 2024-08-06 17:27:42 UTC 723.2K followers, 1.5M engagements


"7. Great Sphinx of Giza Believed to have been constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 25582532 BC) the Sphinx is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666688206164042) 2025-07-17 02:07:41 UTC 723.2K followers, 215.1K engagements


"15 cafes that look too beautiful to be real 🧵 X. New York Caf Budapest"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947841692280705480) 2025-07-23 02:10:23 UTC 723.2K followers, 452K engagements


"Colorized footage is like a time machine 🧵 X. English kids in 1901 XXX years ago"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1905469272312213586) 2025-03-28 03:57:31 UTC 723.2K followers, 24.7M engagements


"Thread on the beauty of Pareidolia 🧵 X. Waterfall of the Bride Peru"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1934370431462478309) 2025-06-15 22:00:24 UTC 723.2K followers, 5.2M engagements


"15 beaches you wont believe are real 🧵 X. Ipanema beach looks like its not even Earth"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1942664323089711133) 2025-07-08 19:17:22 UTC 723.2K followers, 333.2K engagements


"I used Grok X to imagine what modern skyscrapers would look like if they were designed by famous artists of the past. A thread 🧵 X. Vincent van Gogh"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943366997267349983) 2025-07-10 17:49:32 UTC 723.2K followers, 302.6K engagements


"11. The Erechtheion Greece (c. XXX BC) Built around XXX BC the Erechtheion is a stunning ancient Greek Ionic temple famous for its Porch of the Caryatids six sculpted female figures that serve as elegant supporting columns"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666699618902330) 2025-07-17 02:07:44 UTC 723.2K followers, 191.5K engagements


"14. The Mausoleum of Hadrian (123139 AD) This masterpiece was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a grand mausoleum for himself and his family. At the time of its completion it was the tallest building in Rome"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666707806187970) 2025-07-17 02:07:46 UTC 723.2K followers, 188.4K engagements


"Thanks for reading If you enjoyed this please share the first post to help others find this thread 👇"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947375533349654931) 2025-07-21 19:18:02 UTC 723.2K followers, 202K engagements


"The enchanting beauty of Air on the G String"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1937202617576313214) 2025-06-23 17:34:30 UTC 723.2K followers, 58.3K engagements


"What is the most beautiful bridge on Earth"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1931155276020740158) 2025-06-07 01:04:31 UTC 723.2K followers, 2.3M engagements


"9. The first successful launch of a V-2 rocket occurred on October X 1942 from Peenemnde Germany"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1935027152824463861) 2025-06-17 17:29:58 UTC 723.2K followers, 23.6K engagements


"Switzerland doesn't look real a thread 🧵 X. Many scholars believe that Tolkien's 1911 hike through Lauterbrunnen directly inspired the valley of Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1903295524368789589) 2025-03-22 03:59:49 UTC 723.1K followers, 55.6M engagements


"I write about the many faces of beauty in my newsletter. Join over 14000 readers here:"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943820376863060211) 2025-07-11 23:51:06 UTC 723K followers, 108.3K engagements


"9. Kefalonia Fteri beach literally looks too beautiful to be real"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1942299874419957799) 2025-07-07 19:09:10 UTC 723.2K followers, 265.2K engagements


"12. Robin Williams improvised so much while filming "Mrs. Doubtfire" director Chris Columbus had the option of making a PG PG-13 R or NC-17 version of the movie"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947341886529679764) 2025-07-21 17:04:20 UTC 723.2K followers, 113K engagements


"6. Devil's Bridge Germany Known as Rakotzbrcke this bridge is known for its design that forms a perfect circle when reflected in the water. Many European bridges share this nickname inspired by legends that their incredible construction was the work of the devil himself"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389893363425408) 2025-07-19 02:01:27 UTC 723.2K followers, 21.3K engagements


"11. Wildlife crossing in Banff Canada Integrated with roadside fencing to keep animals off the road these vegetated overpasses have reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions by more than 80%"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389912778858866) 2025-07-19 02:01:32 UTC 723.2K followers, 21.5K engagements


"13. Rua Goncalo De Carvalho Located in Porto Alegre Brazil this stunning street is lined with tall tipuana trees and has been called "the most beautiful street in the world." It feels almost out of place a green oasis amid the cityscape"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943748045641846898) 2025-07-11 19:03:41 UTC 723.2K followers, 138.8K engagements


"Papal conclave aesthetics 🧵 X. The Sistine Chapel"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1920169029236330811) 2025-05-07 17:29:06 UTC 723.2K followers, 7.7M engagements


"5. This unique bridge in Iceland mimics the shape of a sword paying tribute to the nation's Viking heritage"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389888317771955) 2025-07-19 02:01:26 UTC 723.2K followers, 19.5K engagements


"2. Caf im Kunsthistorischen Museum Vienna Its hard to find the right words to describe the Caf-Restaurant in the museums Cupola Hall. its just that beautiful"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947841696235974847) 2025-07-23 02:10:24 UTC 723.2K followers, 16K engagements


"3. Pantheon Rome With a XXXXX meters (142 ft.) internal diameter the Pantheon is still the largest unreinforced solid concrete dome ever built. It is also widely regarded as the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666678886383954) 2025-07-17 02:07:39 UTC 723.2K followers, 248.7K engagements


"I write about art architecture and the role beauty plays in our lives in my newsletter. Join over 15000 readers here👇"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945811651636142116) 2025-07-17 11:43:43 UTC 723.2K followers, 166.9K engagements


"15 castles that look too magical to be real🧵 X. Neuschwanstein Castle"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943022613476888842) 2025-07-09 19:01:05 UTC 723.2K followers, 3M engagements


"16. The eastern cougar was declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1939006198369452378) 2025-06-28 17:01:17 UTC 723.2K followers, 51.4K engagements


"House of the Dioscuri Pompei. This Roman-era house buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in XX AD and rediscovered during the archaeological excavations is one of the best preserved and beautifully decorated residences in the city"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1948038679085117845) 2025-07-23 15:13:08 UTC 723.2K followers, 27.2K engagements


"8. Mt. Fuji seen from the Bridge of Dreams"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389901517168786) 2025-07-19 02:01:29 UTC 723.2K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age XX. This was his last performance"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947731649812435441) 2025-07-22 18:53:07 UTC 723.2K followers, 42.7K engagements


"14. Millau Viaduct France The worlds tallest bridge: an epic drive soaring above the clouds with insane views all around"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389925428940904) 2025-07-19 02:01:35 UTC 723.2K followers, 32.1K engagements


"20. Lets end where we began. with the surreal beauty of Banff National Park. Located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains Banff covers 6641 square kilometres (2564 square miles) of glaciers forests and breathtaking alpine landscapes"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1940106093839135048) 2025-07-01 17:51:52 UTC 723.1K followers, 32.9K engagements


"What we do in life echoes in eternity. XX architectural marvels that have withstood the test of time - a thread 🧵 X. The Colosseum Rome"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666674415349907) 2025-07-17 02:07:38 UTC 723.2K followers, 9M engagements


"Vincent Van Goghs paintings come to life 🧵 X. Caf Terrace at Night 1888"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1947101209971597439) 2025-07-21 01:07:58 UTC 723.2K followers, 373.1K engagements


"15 bridges that dont look real 🧵 X. The reverse bridge in the Netherlands"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389867534979097) 2025-07-19 02:01:21 UTC 723.2K followers, 648.6K engagements


"9. The Shambles York This is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe with some buildings going all the way back to the 14th century. Many believe The Shambles was the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943748032207507743) 2025-07-11 19:03:38 UTC 723.2K followers, 154.6K engagements


"9. Hathor Temple The Dendera Zodiac is an Egyptian bas-relief located on the ceiling of the Hathor Temple at Dendera. It has been described as "the only map of the ancient sky" and it has been proposed as the foundation for later astronomical systems"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945666693704876220) 2025-07-17 02:07:43 UTC 723.2K followers, 202.9K engagements


"What is the most beautiful building on Earth"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1935230428266512497) 2025-06-18 06:57:43 UTC 723.2K followers, 439.5K engagements


"10. Ponte Vecchio Italy This iconic bridge has been a vibrant marketplace since the 14th century. Its the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II legend says the Fuhrer spared it because he couldnt bear to destroy something so stunning"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1946389909373178132) 2025-07-19 02:01:31 UTC 723.2K followers, 17.8K engagements


"2. This is a real place. Gsadalur is a small village located on the west side of Vgar in the Faroe Islands. Its population peaked at XX in 2010 but had dropped to just XX by 2020"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1944113220400058383) 2025-07-12 19:14:46 UTC 723.1K followers, 22.9K engagements


"What is the most beautiful building on Earth"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1944574396871352476) 2025-07-14 01:47:19 UTC 723.2K followers, 2.7M engagements


"3. Setenil de las Bodegas Spain Calle Cuevas del Sol translating to "Caves of the Sun" is the towns main street and runs under a massive overhanging rock"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943748013052383611) 2025-07-11 19:03:34 UTC 723K followers, 178K engagements


"The beauty of Italy region by region 🧵 X. Campania: an evening on the Amalfi Coast"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1936483415211348339) 2025-06-21 17:56:38 UTC 723.1K followers, 14.9M engagements


"15. Philosopher's Walk Kyoto Named after Kyoto University scholars Nishida Kitaro and Hajime Tanabe this path commemorates their habit of taking daily walks along its route"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1943748051316736078) 2025-07-11 19:03:43 UTC 723.1K followers, 156K engagements


"Beautiful things from the past - a thread🧵 X. Axe with heart-shaped holes Japan 1300s"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1945302835039477915) 2025-07-16 02:01:52 UTC 723.2K followers, 454.1K engagements


"14. "Siena is like a bit of Venice without the water" Charles Dickens wrote in his travelogue titled Pictures from Italy"  
![@JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/x/JamesLucasIT) on [X](/post/tweet/1941925160807784636) 2025-07-06 18:20:12 UTC 723.1K followers, 83.7K engagements


"14. The island of Rhodes is known not only for the iconic Colossus but also for the acropolis of Lindos a natural citadel rising above the town. Fortified over centuries by the Greeks Romans Byzantines and Ottomans the site offers breathtaking views of the coastline"  
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"2. Lomanstraat Amsterdam This street is framed by a unique archway of leaning London plane trees that create a tunnel-like shape. It feels like something out of a dream"  
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"Thanks for reading If you enjoyed this thread please share the first post and follow me for more content 👇🏻"  
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"13. Tomb of Agamemnon Also known as the Treasury of Atreus this massive tomb was constructed between 1300 and 1250 BC in Mycenae Greece"  
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"4. Parthenon Greece Built in the 5th century BC to celebrate the Greek victory over Persia the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis honors Athena. To this day it is considered a symbol of the ideals of Ancient Greece and Western civilization"  
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"8. Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin by Vincent van Gogh - Loving Vincent 2017"  
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"The otherworldly natural beauty of Canada🧵 X. Banff National Park Alberta"  
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"What is the most beautiful building on Earth"  
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"15 villages that seem too beautiful to exist A thread🧵 X. Imerovigli Santorini"  
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"2. Robin Williams was among the first to visit Christopher Reeve in the hospital after the accident that left him paralyzed. Disguised as a doctor and speaking in a thick accent he announced he was there to perform a rectal exam causing Reeve to laugh for the first time"  
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"4. Paros Its timeless Cycladic architecture and narrow cobblestone alleys create an almost dreamlike atmosphere. Located within the Cyclades archipelago it sits just west of Naxos in the heart of the Aegean Sea"  
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"9. Portrait of Armand Roulin by Vincent van Gogh 1888"  
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"8. Aqueduct of Segovia Constructed around the first century AD the aqueduct is a remarkable wonder of Roman engineering. Composed of more than 25000 granite blocks assembled without the use of mortar it is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman structures in the world"  
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"3. In the heart of Belgiums De Wijers theres a cycling path like no other. It slices through a lake dropping just low enough for riders to glide past with water on both sides literally at eye level"  
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"16. Paraglider Yanis Terzis captures a close-up aerial view of one of the ancient pyramids of Giza"  
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"15. Charles Bridge Prague Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful bridges ever built its construction began in 1357 under the patronage of King Charles IV and was completed in the early 15th century"  
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"Thread of Ancient Egyptian artifacts you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 X. A stunning 4500 years old Egyptian dress"  
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"2. The Pyramids of Egypt Built from stones weighing XXX to XX tons each the Great Pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure for thousands of years. Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World it is the oldest and the only one still standing"  
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"Megalophobia: the fear of large things 🧵 X. This is a single image"  
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"Robin Williams wouldve turned XX today This thread will brighten up your day 🧵 X. His improvised scene in Good Will Hunting made the cameraman laugh so hard the camera started shaking. Matt Damon's reaction is authentic"  
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"Men did not love Rome because she was great. She was great because they had loved her"  
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"7. Art Nouveau doorway This unique Art Nouveau building at X rue du Lac in Brussels was designed by Ernest Delune in 1902. It served as both the home and studio of Austrian master glassmaker Clas Grner Sterner who also created the stained glass doors and windows"  
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"8. Hallstatt Austria Surrounded by the Austrian Alps this gem is often considered the most beautiful mountain lake village in the world"  
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"4. During the making of Aladdin Robin would call Steven Spielberg to cheer him up while he was filming Schindler's List. "He'd do XX minutes of stand-up on the phone. He'd never say goodbye. just hang up on the biggest laugh he got from me. Mic drop" Spielberg remembered"  
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"7. Scaligero Castle One of Italys best-preserved castles this wonder is located in Sirmione Lake Garda"  
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"Places on Earth that don't look real 🧵 X. Alaska has the clearest waters in the world"  
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"The beauty of Earth seen from above 🧵 X. Looking down into a volcanic eruption"  
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"15. Le Procope Paris A plaque at the caf opened in 1686 by Sicilian chef Procopio Cut claims it's the worlds oldest operating caf though this is disputed. Notable visitors included Jefferson and Voltaire who famously drank up to XX cups of coffee with chocolate daily"  
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"15. Castle of Rocca Calascio Italy Perched at an elevation of around 1460 metres (4790 ft) Rocca Calascio is the highest fortress in the Apennines and one of the highest castles in Europe. It dates back nearly a thousand years"  
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"15 Greek islands that dont look real 🧵 X. Mykonos"  
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"3. Koko the gorilla who knew 1000 signs and understood 2000 words had a friend named Michael also a gorilla who passed away in 2000. Robin Williams managed to make Koko smile again after six months of mourning. When told of Williams' death Koko signed the words "cry""  
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"The beauty of natures perfection 🧵 X. This is what happens when a bubble freezes"  
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"Thanks for reading If you enjoyed this thread please share the first post and follow me for more content: @JamesLucasIT"  
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"5. Its rare to come across streets with such a fairy-tale-like beauty as those in Alberobello Italy"  
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"The most surreal villages in Italy 🧵 X. Imagine waking up to this view of Portofino"  
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"What is the greatest work of art you have ever stood in front of"  
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"8. Snowflake resting on a crow's wing. Photo by Shawn Bergman"  
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"The Palais Garnier commissioned by Napoleon III and built between 1861 & 1875 is arguably the most beautiful opera house in the world. I write about art architecture and the role beauty plays in our lives in my newsletter. Join 14000+ readers here👇"  
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"15 streets that dont look real 🧵 X. Hanoi Train Street Vietnam"  
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"15. The Gate of All Nations Iran It was built under the reign of Achaemenid king Xerxes I (486465 BC) who succeeded Darius I the Great the founder of Persepolis. The name of the monument comes from an inscription engraved on the gate"  
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"6. Acorn Street in Boston was originally built in the 1820s as a residential street for merchants and artisans. It was named after the abundance of acorn trees that once lined the street"  
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"The beauty of spring around the world 🧵 X. A desert bloom in Utah by Emily Dickey"  
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"15 Italian spots that seem too beautiful to exist A thread🧵 X. Lake Garda"  
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"2.Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 1888"  
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"14. View from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa Italy. The tower began leaning during 12th-century construction due to soft ground. By 1990 the tilt was XXX degrees. Stabilization from 1993 to 2001 reduced it to XXXX degrees"  
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"6. Temple of Jupiter Baalbek At the base of the Temple of Jupiters ruins one of the largest in the Roman world rest three colossal stones known collectively as the "Trilithon." Each stone is about XX meters long XXX meters high and weighs 750800 tonnes"  
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"Inside the Gallery of Maps Vatican Museums"  
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"5. Driving through Heaven Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano on Hawaii with a peak 4207.3 m (13803 ft) above sea level making it the highest point in the state. Its also the second-highest island peak globally after New Guinea"  
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"Buried treasure of nearly XXX Roman coins found in Italy"  
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"6. Archimedes invented the water screw or Archimedes' screw one of the earliest hydraulic machines. Its a reversible device that works as both a pump and a power generator. He described it around XXX BC though it is said to have been developed earlier in Egypt"  
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"9. resund Bridge This engineering marvel connects Sweden and Denmark via an underwater tunnel and bridge. As the longest bridge in Europe it links Scandinavias road and rail networks with those of Western Europe"  
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"What is the most beautiful ancient wonder"  
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"Knight's armor is actually much more flexible than you thought"  
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"8. This caf in Qatar has a stylish monochrome design that makes you feel like youre walking into an illustrated storybook"  
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"5. The piercing gaze of their sculptures Greek artists often crafted eyes from alabaster and glass paste framing them with copper strips to shape the lashes and brows. The result is astonishing. it feels like those ancient eyes are still watching us even after 2000 years"  
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"10. Gran Caff Gambrinus Naples This iconic literary caf has long been a hub for intellectuals politicians and entrepreneurs reflecting European style and culture. It remains a favorite of Italian Presidents visiting the city"  
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"3. Caff Quadri Venice If you enjoy dining among art this is the place for you. The ground floor features pastel stuccos adorned with scenes of Venetian life painted by Giuseppe Ponga"  
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"The genius of the ancient Greeks 🧵 X. Carl Sagan explains how Eratosthenes knew the Earth was round and calculated its circumference over 2000 years ago"  
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"15. Bled Located on Lake Bled in northern Slovenia this small town is famous for Bled Island and its iconic 17th century church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary"  
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"5. Petra Jordan Carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs Petra served as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and dates back to around XXX BC"  
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"Thread of surreal places you (probably) didn't know existed 🧵 X. Sverd i fjell Norway"  
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"10. The Great Wall of China Built from the 7th century BC to protect against nomadic invasions the wall was expanded by Qin Shi Huang and later dynasties especially the Ming. Today its recognized worldwide as an incredible feat of engineering"  
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"12. Karnak Temple Construction of this iconic temple complex began during the reign of Senusret I (19711926 BC) in Egypts Middle Kingdom (c. 20001700 BC) and continued through to the Ptolemaic period (30530 BC)"  
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"The most beautiful islands on Earth 🧵 X. Bora Bora French Polynesia"  
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