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International Volvo Photo Locations Part 495

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2022 – Farol de Nazaré on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré (Google Streetview)

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Volvo V60 at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2018 – Volvo V60 Cross Country at Farol de Nazaré or Nazaré Lighthouse on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal 🇵🇹.

2022 – Farol de Nazaré on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré (Google Streetview)

Farol de Nazaré or the Loghthouse of Nazaré is located on Estr Do Farol in Nazaré, Portugal.

Nazaré is a town and municipality located in the District of Leiria in Central Portugal.

It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast (Costa de Prata). The town of Nazaré consists of three neighbourhoods: Praia (along the beach), Sítio (an old village, on top of a cliff) and Pederneira (another old village, on a hilltop). Praia and Sítio are linked by the Nazaré Funicular, a funicular railway.

Nazaré is a very popular surfing destination because of the very high breaking waves that form due to the presence of the underwater Nazaré Canyon. The canyon increases and converges the incoming ocean swell which, in conjunction with the local water current, dramatically enlarges wave heights.

Brazil’s Rodrigo Koxa catches the biggest wave ever surfed

Due to the height of the waves, numerous surfing records have been set at Nazaré. In November 2011, surfer Garrett McNamara, who resided in Hawaii at that time, surfed a then record-breaking giant wave: 23.8 m from trough to crest, at Praia do Norte, Nazaré. On November 8, 2017, Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa broke the previous record by surfing a big wave of 24.4 m; for this feat he won the Quiksilver XXL Biggest Wave prize and entered the Guinness World Record for the biggest wave ever surfed.

There has been a marked increase in visitors to popular viewing points for surfing competitions, such as the lighthouse at the Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, which has seen numbers increase from 80,000 visitors in 2015 to 174,000 in 2017.

2018 – Photos from ‘the making of…’.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and www.worldsurfleague.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 494

2007 – Volvo V70 T6 AWD at New Brighton Library on Marine Parade in New Brighton near Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿.

2007 – Volvo V70 T6 AWD at New Brighton Library on Marine Parade in New Brighton near Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿.

2022 – New Brighton Pier on Marine Parade in New Brighton (1)

2022 – New Brighton Library on Marine Parade in New Brighton (Google Streetview)

New Brighton Pier is located at New Brighton Library on Marine Parade in New Brighton near Christchurch, New Zealand.

There have been two New Brighton Piers in New Brighton, New Zealand. The first pier, of wooden construction, opened on 18 January 1894 and was demolished on 12 October 1965. The current concrete pier was opened on 1 November 1997. It is one of the icons of Christchurch.

2022 – New Brighton Pier on Marine Parade in New Brighton (2)

The new pier was built in exactly the same location, and was officially opened on 1 November 1997. It spans 300 metres (980 ft), which makes it the longest ocean pier in Australasia.[1] The New Brighton Pier is held as the icon of New Brighton and later the icon of Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake that significantly damaged Christchurch’s Cathedral. The pier is one of Christchurch’s tourist attractions.

More information at christchurchnz.info and my.christchurchcitylibraries.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 493

2007 – Volvo V70 T6 AWD on Summit Road near Pigeon Bay Road above Duvauchelle Bay on Banks Peninsula near Canterbury, New Zealand 🇳🇿.

2022 – Summit Road on Banks Peninsula (Google Streetview)

Summit Road is located near Pigeon Bay Road above Duvauchelle Bay on the Banks Peninsula near Canterbury, New Zealand.

Banks Peninsula is a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It has an area of approximately 1,150 square kilometres and encompasses two large harbours and many smaller bays and coves. The South Island’s largest city, Christchurch, is immediately north of the peninsula.

The Summit Road forms a notable feature on the peninsula. The road included portions of the early tracks that were built to move cattle around (e.g. the 15 mile track from Akaroa to Pigeon Bay completed in 1844). Much of the construction was completed in the 1880s with more work carried out in the 1930s, the road is in two sections (both of which have views of the area, as well as parks, walkways, and other recreational features):

• one section runs along the crest of the Port Hills from Awaroa / Godley Head (the northern head of Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō) to Gebbies Pass at the head of the harbour.
• the other section runs around the crater rim of Akaroa Harbour from ‘Hill Top’ – the junction with the main Christchurch-Akaroa highway – to a point above Akaroa.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and christchurchnz.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 492

1963 – Volvo P1800 at Hadrian’s Arch on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias with view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷.

2022 – Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias in Athens, Greece (Google Streetview)

Hadrian’s Arch is located on Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias and has a view on the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to “Olympian” Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple, which included 104 colossal columns, was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and thisisathens.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 491

2010 – Volvo C30 Drive at BR Mania on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2010 – Volvo C30 Drive at BR Mania on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Copacabana Beach on Av Atlantica in Rio de Janeiro (Google Streetview)

2010 – Volvo C30 on Av Atlantica near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Copacabana Beach on Av Atlantica in Rio de Janeiro (Google Streetview)

Copacabana is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.

Copacabana beach, located at the Atlantic shore, stretches from Posto Dois (lifeguard watchtower Two) to Posto Seis (lifeguard watchtower Six).

There are historic forts at both ends of Copacabana beach; Fort Copacabana, built in 1914, is at the south end by Posto Seis and Fort Duque de Caxias, built in 1779, at the north end. One curiosity is that the lifeguard watchtower of Posto Seis never existed. Hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and residential buildings dot the promenade facing Avenida Atlântica. On Sundays and holidays, one side of Avenida Atlântica is closed to cars, giving residents and tourists more space for activities along the beach.

Copacabana Beach plays host to millions of revellers during the annual New Year’s Eve celebrations, and in most years, has been the official venue of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and www.rio.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 490

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC60 R-Design at Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil 🇧🇷.

2022 – Praia de Cabeçudas on Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai (Google Streetview)

Praia de Cabeçudas is located at Rua Juvêncio Taváres D’amaral in Itajai, Brazil.

Itajaí is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is located on the northern central coast of Santa Catarina and is part of the Vale do Itajaí Mesoregion, on the right bank of the Itajaí-Açu river mouth. It lies at the mouth of the Itajaí River, at 6 metres above sea level. The city has the 2nd largest gross domestic product and the highest per capita income in the State of Santa Catarina.

The Port of Itajaí is the main port of Santa Catarina, and the second largest in Brazil in terms of the movement of containers. It serves as the main port for exports in the region, and almost all production of the state of Santa Catarina moves through it at some point.

In 2013 it has been chosen as the arrival point of the Transat Jacques Vabre and it was a stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2012, 2015 and 2018.

Itajaí is in the south of Brazil, on the north coast of Santa Catarina State. It’s positioned about 100 kms north of the state capital of Florianopolis. More importantly, it marks the end of the big Southern Ocean challenge and the first port of call after the boats have rounded Cape Horn. After racing thousands of miles through the planet’s frozen wastes, the first boat into Itajaí will get some serious kudos – and a very welcome tray of the local Caipirinhas.

This is one of the coolest beach and surf spots on the planet. If you’ve never experienced Brazil’s beach culture then this is your chance – it’s a heady mix. Check out Praia de Cabeçudas and Praia Brava, the latter being the better surf spot. If it’s nightlife you’re after, then head to the Warung Beach Club – several times voted as one of the world’s best places to dance.

More information at en.wikipedia.org and archive.theoceanrace.com.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 490

2008 – Volvo S40 at Teatro Gran Rex on Av. Corrientes in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2022 – Teatro Gran Rex on Av Corrientes in Buenos Aires (Google Streetview)

The Teatro Gran Rex is an Art Deco style theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina which opened on July 8, 1937, as the largest cinema in Argentina.

Located near the centre of the city at 857 Corrientes Avenue, it was designed by the architect Alberto Prebisch, who was also in charge of the construction of the Obelisk, one of the main icons of the city.

The design of the interior was influenced by that of Radio City Music Hall in New York City and construction of the theatre was completed in just seven months in association with the engineer Adolfo Moret. The opening caused a sensation and the Argentine intellectual Victoria Ocampo praised the theatre as an outstanding example of modern architecture from the pages of her influential literary journal, Sur.

Today, the theatre has 3,300 seats and, together with the Teatro Opera on the opposite side of the street, is one of the city’s most important venues for the staging of international shows.

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast. “Buenos Aires” can be translated as “fair winds” or “good airs”, but the former was the meaning intended by the founders in the 16th century, by the use of the original name “Real de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre”, named after the Madonna of Bonaria in Sardinia, Italy.

More information at teatro-granrex.com.ar, turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar and en.wikipedia.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 489

2008 – Volvo V50 at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near Av. Leandro N. Alem in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2008 – Volvo V50 at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near 25 de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.

2022 – at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near Av. Leandro N. Alem in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Google Streetview)

2022 – at Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón near 25 de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Google Streetview)

Pres. Tte. Gral. Juan Domingo Perón is a street located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Perón Street in midtown Buenos Aires, one of numerous streets and avenues named in his honor when democracy returned to Argentina in 1983. It refers to him as General and not President.

The street is named after Juan Domingo Perón who lived between 8 October 1895 and 1 July 1974. Perón was an Argentine Army general and politician. After serving in several government positions, including Minister of Labour and Vice President of a military dictatorship, he was elected President of Argentina three times, serving from June 1946 to September 1955, when he was overthrown by the Revolución Libertadora, and then from October 1973 until his death in July 1974.

1950 – Eva (Evita) and Juan Perón

During his first presidential term (1946–52), Perón was supported by his second wife, Eva Duarte (“Evita”): they were immensely popular among the Argentine working class. Eva died in 1952, and Perón was elected to a second term, serving from 1952 until 1955. During the following period of two military dictatorships, interrupted by two civilian governments, the Peronist party was outlawed and Perón was exiled. When the left-wing Peronist Héctor José Cámpora was elected President in 1973, Perón returned to Argentina and was soon after elected President for a third time (12 October 1973 – 1 July 1974). His third wife, María Estela Martínez, known as Isabel Perón, was elected as Vice President on his ticket and succeeded him as President upon his death in 1974.

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), is the capital and largest city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the Río de la Plata, on South America’s southeastern coast. “Buenos Aires” can be translated as “fair winds” or “good airs”, but the former was the meaning intended by the founders in the 16th century, by the use of the original name “Real de Nuestra Señora Santa María del Buen Ayre”, named after the Madonna of Bonaria in Sardinia, Italy.

More information at en.wikipedia.org, turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 488

2012 – Volvo S80 Summum at Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪.

2012 – Volvo S80 Summum at Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪.

2022 – Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai United Arab Emirates

Al Garhoud Bridge is one of three road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossings, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll (called Salik) that went into effect on 1 July 2007. Since the beginning of Salik, Al Garhoud Bridge has seen low amounts of traffic for Dubai.

To solve the major traffic problems caused by the old bridge, a replacement was constructed between 2006 and 2008 by Belgian main contractor BESIX. The bridge, which cost 415 million dirhams, was meant to add more lanes of road that cross Dubai Creek. The new Al Garhoud Bridge has a total of 14 lanes, 7 in each direction. It is able to handle 16,000 vehicles per hour. Construction of the bridge began in February 2006. The bridge is 520 m long and 16 m above the water. On 15 March 2008, as had been scheduled, all lanes on both sides were opened.

The old bridge was demolished after the new bridge opened.

2022 – Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai United Arab Emirates

Shortly after the bridge opened, the Roads and Transport Authority announced that Al Garhoud Bridge would be decorated with artwork that look like sand dunes during the day and waves at night with the aid of lighting.

More information at designgroupoz.com and en.wikipedia.org.

International Volvo Photo Locations Part 487

2018 – Volvo XC90, XC60 and XC40 at Namyangju House Cafe on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea 🇰🇷.

2018 – Volvo XC90, XC60 and XC40 at Namyangju House Cafe on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea 🇰🇷.

2022 – Namyangju House Cafe in Namyangju (Google Streetview)

Namyangju House Cafe is located on 771-5 Geumnam-ri in Hwado-eup Namyangju-si in Gyeonggi-do in South Korea.

Gyeonggi Province is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, Gyeonggi, means “the area surrounding the capital”. Thus Gyeonggi-do can be translated as “province surrounding Seoul”. Seoul, the nation’s largest city and capital, is in the heart of the province but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946.

Incheon, the nation’s third-largest city, is on the coast of the province and has been similarly administered as a provincial-level metropolitan city since 1981. The three jurisdictions are collectively referred to as Sudogwon and cover 11,730 km2, with a combined population of 25.5 million—amounting to over half of the entire population of South Korea.

Namyangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east is Gapyeong County, to the west is Guri City, and to the north is Pocheon City. Namyangju-si was originally a southern part of Yangju-gun, but was separated into Namyangju-gun in April 1980. In 1995, Migeum-si and Namyangju-gun were merged to form an urban and rural complex.

More information at designgroupoz.com and en.wikipedia.org.