Light

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

The bamboo that helped Thomas Edison develop a longlasting lightbulb.

This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.

This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

Tiny silver and copper fish set inside blue-green lights are like windows to the underwater world.

Inside a former smuggler's cave, an artificial waterfall and light show.

A gift from Japan, 17th-century lantern stands among the cherry trees at D.C.'s Tidal Basin.

Unwanted and reluctant ownership, Gordon Lamp glimmers faintly and serves as a relic of the bygone Victorian era.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.

Artistic streetlamps depicting Lord Ganesh’s favourite food and divine mount around an iconic temple of the deity in the heart of Pune.