Sentences with phrase «conjuring images of a city»

When divers off the Greek island of Zakynthos chanced upon an underwater labyrinth of stone several years ago, they encountered eerie scenes reminiscent of cobblestone floors and the bases of Hellenic - like colonnades, conjuring images of a city that had vanished beneath the waves thousands of years in the past.

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A relatively new term, «smart cities» conjures images of a cooperative, wired, prosperous utopia where citizens of all classes achieve a high quality of life.

The main feature is the bespoke floral embroidery on the sleeve and hood that conjures up images of botanical gardens and the rural countryside — even though in reality, you might be stuck in concrete jungle — a.k.a. the city.

Welcome to LA Los Angeles is a city carved out of the desert — a conjured image of paradise.

Lewis called that an «act of war» and declared that a lot of union members «have already bought red thermal jackets,» rhetoric aimed to conjure up images of thousands of red - clad teachers who picketed city streets during the 2012 teachers strike.

When problem teachers do move jobs, it isn't a «dance,» which conjures up the image of ineffective teachers bouncing from school to school in neighborhoods across a city, rich and poor and middle class — Pasadena to Venice to downtown, Studio City to Brentwcity, rich and poor and middle class — Pasadena to Venice to downtown, Studio City to BrentwCity to Brentwood.

The Land Rover brand immediately conjures images of the most demanding off - road situation / / Fuel Economy (13 city / 18 hwy) / / Extended Warranties, Pre-Purchase Inspection and Financing available upon customer request / /

To some of us, this city may still conjure up images of oil wells and big hats, but Dallas is a business powerhouse.

With its lantern - lighted canals and silent, narrow streets lined with decades - old ornate temples and shop houses, few places in Southeast Asia conjure romantic images of the past as effectively as Malacca, Malaysia's oldest city.

The holidays mean different things to different people, but whether they conjure up images of the hustle and bustle around the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City, strolling the Christmas markets of Vienna or shredding down the mountains of Colorado, miles and points can get you there, even with the holidays looming in just a couple of weeks.

A cosmopolitan city with a multi-cultural feel and a population of 4.5 million, Sydney instantly conjures up images of the world famous Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach and traditional Aboriginal culture.

Golden sands, palm fringed and acres of serene beaches conjures the image of the beautiful beach city

This Dutch city may conjure images of bucolic canal side row houses, Technicolor tulips, and leisurely bike rides, but make no mistake about it: it's one of the world's most popular destinations, and faces crowds all year long that flock there as a result.

Classic European cities can conjure images of strong castles and historic ramparts.

2) The Toy Train - When you picture Indian rail travel, you may conjure up outdated and sensationalist images of locals piled on top of trains as they precariously, and dangerously attempt to make their way between towns and cities.

Egypt, Jordan, Israel & Palestine are ancient lands that conjure images of river valleys, powerful Pharaohs, pilgrims and cities carved from stone.

Turin may conjure up images of the captivating Duomo and the world - famous Turin Shroud, but the city is also home to the delicate Bicerin drink.

This Dutch city may conjure images of bucolic canal side row houses, Technicolor tulips, and leisurely bike rides, but make no mistake about it: it's... Read More

There are several unusual things to do in Edinburgh that elude many of us travelers.Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and hearing the name conjures images of Castles, magical forests with towering trees, craggy mountains and romantic vistas of long grassy plains teeming with the beautiful Scottish landscape.

There are several unusual things to do in Edinburgh that elude many of us travelers.Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and hearing the name conjures images of Castles, magical forests with towering trees, craggy mountains and romantic vistas of long grassy...

Austria conjures up images of alpine scenery, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the waltz, Klimt, Freud and extremely stylish cities.

The thought of visiting Vietnam conjures images of hustle bustle cities, amazing landscapes and fantastic food.

But this was Moscow, a city that for many Americans conjures images of cold - blooded, caviar - guzzling oligarchs, gun - toting gangsters, and grim Stalinist apartment blocks.

Rife with meaning, the work conjures many images, including that of of athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raising their fists during a medal ceremony at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a gesture of protest and black unity popularized by the Black Panther Party.

It conjures up the image of massive tidal waves consuming major coastal cities.

The mention of soot conjures images of black clouds pouring out of unfiltered cars, or of cities lost in dark fog.

Turkish Environment & Forestry Minister Veysel Eroğlu conjured up images of old Constantinople, where water - bearers called out to potential customers in the streets, and spoke of how the historic fountains and hamams (Turkish baths) still found around the city showed the importance of water to the Ottoman Empire.

Just saying «cottage» elicits feelings of relaxation and conjures up images of a refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life.