Mediterranean Harbor (477 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

At least one town or beach in the Mediterranean is on every traveler's bucket list, and with good reason. The Mediterranean is home to some of the most popular destinations in the world for beach holidays, thanks to its pleasant climate, fresh food, and turquoise sea. But there's more to the Med than meets the eye.  Serving as the hub for ancient travel routes, the region's inhabitants have adopted a unique melange of eastern and western philosophies, creating a culture around the common sentiments of joyful optimism, distinctive cuisine, and breathtaking views. Its name means "Center of the Earth." The name "Mediterranean" comes from two Latin words, "Medius" (Middle) and "Terra" (Earth as in soil). To the ancient Romans, the Mediterranean was the center of the Earth as they knew it, and they controlled it for 400 years.  Resting peacefully above the Sahara, the Mediterranean Sea lies between Europe, Asia, and Africa, kissing the shores of twenty-two nations along 28,600 miles of coa