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Lightning is seen over the Sule pagoda in Yangon. The Burmese stupa occupies an important space in contemporary Burmese politics, ideology and geography. According to legend, it was built before the Shwedagon Pagoda during the time of the Buddha, making it more than 2,500 years old. Burmese legend states that the site for the Shwedagon Pagoda was asked to be revealed from an old nat who resided at the place where the Sule Pagoda now stands. Photo: Reuters/Minzayar

The Cathedral of Brescia is seen at sunset in downtown Brescia. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Brescia is a city in northern Italy It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan. Brescia is known as the Lioness of Italy (after 10 days of popular uprising against Austrian rule during the Spring of 1849). This cathedral is also called the new cathedral though its construction began in 1604 and continued until 1825. The main attraction of the cathedral is the Arch of St Apollonius and St Filastrius. Photo: Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo

The statue of Christ the Redeemer is seen lit up in the colours of Germany's national flag during an event celebrating the opening of the Germany + Brazil 2013-2014 season in Rio de Janeiro. The initiative aims to deepen diplomatic relationships between both nations. Photo: Reuters/Ricardo Moraes

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