Including elements of Late Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the structure shown in our May mystery photo is a fort that has stood atop Mt. Hum Košnički in northwestern Croatia since the mid-15th century. Known as Veliki Tabor, the fort/castle is situated nearly 1,100 feet above sea level, providing views that stretch as far as Slovenia.
This picture was taken from the Observation Deck on the 124th floor of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in November 2017. Actually, I climbed up to a platform on the deck to get this shot, so I like to say I made it to the 125th floor! My wife, Barbara, and I took two sets of elevators to reach the deck. I was surprised how fast they were, taking as long as going up only 12 stories in an elevator back home. When you looked down at the other very tall buildings, you had a feeling like you were in an airplane.
Dear Globetrotter:
ITN staff judged all the entries, and that of DAVID FOXLOW of Sarasota, Florida, won 1st Prize!
"... The vendors at spice and textile stalls practiced sales skills honed over hundreds of years. I saw locals driving up to a modest storefront tea shop to order and receive their tea — in ceramic cups! — in their cars. ..."
