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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. Until 1997, the cathedral was dedicated only to Saint Vitus, and is still commonly named only as St. Vitus Cathedral...This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture and is the largest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors, the cathedral is under the ownership of the Czech government as part of the Prague Castle complex.
Bartending area at Caru' cu Bere, a well-known "the beer wagon" is a bar and restaurant on Stavropoleos Street in the Lipscani district of Bucharest, Romania, opened in 1879 and moved to the current location, a gothic revival building designed by Austrian architect Siegfrid Kofczinsky, in 1899. It is noted for its interior decoration, in art nouveau style. The glowing stained glass window gives additional mood to customers enjoying extra drinks.
Doorway of the chambers adjoining the garden at Bahia Palace.
Bahia Palace is considered one of the grand palaces of the Moroccan city of Marrakech, or what is called the Red City. Created by Minister Ahmed bin Musa, in the 19th century, to commemorate the name of his wife, “Bahia”, and today it is an artistic masterpiece dating from the splendor of Moroccan architecture of Andalusian character which overflows with its civilizational manifestations, in particular What you tell about the secrets of ancient history. The Bahia Palace (Arabic: قصر الباهية, Berber languages: ⵜⴰⴳⴰⴷⵉⵔⵜ ⵏ Иⴱⴰⵀⵢⴰ) is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means "brilliance". As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards.
As it was still raining, less visitors entered to the Monastery. On the left, it is the entrance to the Main Church of the Monastery. On the outside corridors, you'll see beautiful wall fresco everywhere.
Biei Shrine美瑛神社, Hokkaido, Japan In April 1907, 27 households of Kumano group settled in the current city area from Wakayama, and in 1907 he returned to his hometown to welcome his parents. A small shrine is built on a large tree on the site. We worship as a temporary shrine. After that, he moved to the urban area of "Maruyama summit / Hikagamori" and built a shrine in Nishimachi, Meiji 40, and changed its name to Biei Shrine. January 15, 1923: Get down to Biei Shrine. Designated by no official company on November 15, 1926. June 12, 1980. Showed at the village. Designated on July 12 of the same year as Shinryo Shokudo Shrine. Became a religious corporation on March 5, 1953. Construction of the new shrine building in November 1968, construction of the new shrine office in November 1980, construction of the same torii gate, and relocation of the shrine on October 11, 1995 from Nishimachi 1-chome to Higashi-cho 4-chome, execution of the `` Goza Festival '' Construction of shrine facilities "outside the company office" by relocation. Established a shrine religion 100th anniversary commemorative event in 1996, executed the 100th anniversary commemorative celebration in the fall of 1997.As a commemorative project, `` Construction of a new corridor, portable shrine, stage, company name mark construction, monument construction, 2nd Torii Construction, Tamagaki new establishment "and other businesses.
I have been tagged by Aftab Vai. I haven't done one of these tagging things before so don’t expect much! Now, here are the ten things about myself.
You can enjoy Aftab Vai’s spell binding images here at www.flickr.com/photos/aftab/
1.I was born on June 17. As numerology, I’m a number “8” person with lots of difficulties in life; and I have two different minds being “Gemini” by astrology.
2.I'm 28 years old, but I look a lot younger than my actual age, people use to think I'm 18.
3.I just love to think too much, and get myself more confused.
4.I love to sing, may not be that good, but you won’t go away.
5.I'm old fashioned, in terms of mostly everything.
6.October 17th 2008 was a horrifying day for me.
7.I’m soft hearted, emotional and sentimental.
8.If I give you word, I’ll stick to it for sure.
9.I believe I have good sense of humor.
10.I smoke too much, way too much.
Don’t you worry; I am not tagging anyone :)
Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period.[1] It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū sects. This temple was originally built in 998 in the Heian period as a rural villa of high-ranking courtier Minamoto no Shigenobu [pt; ja], Minister of the Left. After he died, one of the most powerful members of the Fujiwara clan, Fujiwara no Michinaga, purchased the property from the courtier's widow. The villa was made into a Buddhist temple by his son Fujiwara no Yorimichi in 1052. Being one of the World Heritage sites of Japan, the Byodoin Temple buildings and Buddha statues have a long history of about 1000 years. 平等院（平等院，「平等寺」）是日本京都府宇治市的一座佛教寺廟，建於平安時代後期。[1] 它是淨土宗和天台宗的共同寺廟。 這座寺廟最初建於平安時代 998 年，是高級朝臣源重信的鄉村別墅。 ja]，左翼部長。 他去世後，藤原氏最有權勢的成員之一藤原道長從朝臣的遺孀那裡購買了財產。 1052年，藤原賴道的兒子藤原賴道將別墅建成佛教寺廟。平等院的建築和佛像是日本的世界遺產之一，距今約有1000年的悠久歷史。
Pottery – Moroccan pottery can vary wildly from place to place, but a few cities have truly put their mark on the ceramics trade. Safi is perhaps the most notable ceramic city, with large markets dedicated to their sale as well as a wide variety of shops and styles. Safi also offers a more relaxed atmosphere for shopping, and since the pottery is made onsite, you’re often dealing with the very men who created the plate in your hands. Outside Zagora, Tamegroute is known for its unique green-glaze pottery.
The large viewpoint has several information signs and is fenced off. Don't pass the protective fencing, as calving off the glacier can create massive waves that are dangerous to those near to the lake. We’ve seen people walk down to go right beside the lake itself, however Parks Canada is quick to warn you that there is frequent rock and icefall off the Glacier and its adjacent mountains.
The National Gallery (German: Nationalgalerie) in Berlin, Germany, is a museum for art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is part of the Berlin State Museums. From the Alte Nationalgalerie, which was built for it and opened in 1876, its exhibition space has expanded to include five other locations. The museums are part of the Berlin State Museums, owned by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
Zuibaichi, literally: "Drunken Bai Pond") is a Chinese garden in Shanghai's suburban Songjiang District that dates back to the Song Dynasty. It occupies an area of 5 hectares and is one of the five ancient Chinese gardens in Shanghai. The garden's name lies in the famous Chinese poet Li Bai. It is said that if Li Bai was brought back to life and had a sightseeing here, he would certainly lingered on and forgot to return, just about drunk. Actually famous men of letters usually gathered together, making various poems on the fantastic landscape. Drunken Bai Garden has an architectural style of Chinese traditional garden which was inherited from architectures in Suzhou: elegant pavilions, winding and zigzagging paves, carved beams and painted rafters. It was such a scenery of exceptional charm that it attracts an endless stream of tourists.
Another view point of Ponte Pietra and Adige River from a higher elevation in between the giant tall pine trees.The Duomo tower in background now can be viewed its entire structure. Although it was a sunny day but very hazy.
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In the Middle Ages, knightly games and tournaments took place in the Stallhof (Stall Courtyard), which is part of the big Royal Palace complex. Today, the court between the Johanneum and the "Langer Gang" (Long Arcade) is used for cultural events. The Procession of Princes is located on the outside of the Stallhof, on Schlossplatz Square. The 101-meter-long mural represents the history of the Wettins, Saxony’s ruling family, as a larger-than-life procession of riders.
My wife Theresa.
POLITIKA, EVIA ISLAND GREECE.
ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΑ, ΕΥΒΟΙΑ, ΕΛΛΑΣ.
Taken on June 1, 2015, while my beloved English wife Theresa Jane Brown and I were visiting friends on the beautiful island of Evia, Greece.
EVIA ISLAND, GREECE.
The island of Evia lies along the Eastern coast of Central Greece, and is accessible to the mainland via two bridges, an old wooden bridge and a contemporary suspension bridge. There are also frequent ferries to several parts of the island. It is 175 km long and is the second largest island in Greece, and the third largest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Athens, Greece.
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Bran Castle is known outside Romania with the name of Dracula’s Castle due to the legend. This castle became known abroad owing to the Irish writer Dracula novel Bram Stoker. The name Dracula comes from the surnames of Vlad the Impaler’s father, the Dracul, he was the member of the Dragon Order. This is the one of the most beautiful medieval castles in Romania.
Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺, Kiyomizu Temple, "Pure Water Monastery") is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kiyomizu-dera is located on the foothills of Mount Otowa, part of the Higashiyama mountain range that dominates eastern Kyoto. The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. Large verandas and main halls were constructed at many popular sites during the Edo period to accommodate large numbers of pilgrims.
清水寺是位於日本京都東部的一座佛教寺廟。 該寺廟是聯合國教科文組織世界遺產古京都歷史古蹟（京都、宇治和大津市）的一部分。 清水寺位於音羽山的山麓上，音羽山是京都東部東山山脈的一部分。 主廳有一個大陽台，由高大的柱子支撐，從山坡上伸出，可以欣賞到令人印象深刻的城市景色。 江戶時代，許多著名的景點都建造了大陽台和主殿，以容納大量的朝聖者。
Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺)
Kiyomizu-dera, or the "Pure Water Temple," is a renowned Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, celebrated for its historical significance, stunning architecture, and cultural charm. Here's a detailed yet concise overview:
Overview
Founded: 778 by Enchin, a priest inspired by a vision. The current structures date to 1633 (Edo period), rebuilt under Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Location: Higashiyama district, eastern Kyoto, surrounded by lush forests and hills.
UNESCO Status: Part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site.
Key Features
Main Hall (Hondo) & Wooden Stage
The iconic stage juts 13 meters over the hillside, supported by 18-meter-tall wooden pillars (built without nails!). Offers panoramic views of Kyoto, especially during cherry blossom (spring) and maple leaf (autumn) seasons.
Designated a National Treasure of Japan.
Otowa Waterfall
The temple’s namesake, with three streams believed to grant wishes:
Longevity (right stream), academic success (left), love (middle).
Tradition: Drink from one stream only to avoid greed.
Jishu Shrine
Dedicated to Okuninushi, a deity of love. Features two "love stones" 18 meters apart—walking between them with eyes closed signifies future success in love.
Seasonal Beauty
Spring: Cherry blossoms frame the stage.
Autumn: Maple trees create fiery vistas.
Night Illuminations: Seasonal evening light-ups attract crowds.
Other Structures
A three-storied pagoda (one of Kyoto’s tallest), Nio-mon Gate, and Okunoin Hall.
A marble relief in the south part of the arcade is the last work of the sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch. It shows "Moses in prayer, supported by the high priests Aaron and Hur". The Protestant Church of Peace (German: Friedenskirche) is situated in the Marly Gardens on the Green Fence (Am Grünen Gitter) in the palace grounds of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany.
The courtyards at Museum Island close to Friedrichs Bridge, I shot this image through the column to catch Fernsehturm. The Friedrichs Bridge (German: Friedrichsbrücke) is a bridge in Berlin, one of several crossing the Spree between Museum Island and the mainland portion of Mitte.
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The terraced grounds originally had mostly grapevines for wine making, and there are still some low-climbing grape vines, but the terraces now feature 168 windowed niches planted with fig trees, alternating with trellised vines from Portugal, Italy & France. However, it was the season that we we vistied the palace to see the grapevines.
The lowest level had a more formal, Baroque, park-like setting of fountains, statues, boxwoods, ornamental gardens an parterres, all based on the gardens of Versailles. This image was shot from the other side of the fountain with steps toward the Palace.
Staroměstská (Czech pronunciation: [ˈstaromɲɛst.skaː]) is a Prague Metro station on Line A, completed in 1978.
The station is located under Kaprova street in the Old Town (its name means 'Old Town' [station]). There is currently one entrance through an escalator tunnel from the corner of Kaprova and Valentinská streets (with the Old Jewish Cemetery, Municipal Library and Rudolfinum within one or two minutes walk). There were also plans to build a second escalator tunnel with an entrance from the northeast corner of the Old Town Square which would use and show to the public a preserved cellar of a medieval house (like the ruins of a medieval bridge at Můstek station), but this has been postponed indefinitely due to financial constraints.
The main wall on the sea-facing side of Dubrovnik stretches from Fort Bokar in the west to St. John Fortress in the south, and to the Revelin Fortress on the land-side. These walls are 1.5 to 5 meters (5â16 feet) thick, depending on their location and its strategic importance.[8] The purpose of these walls were to help defend the city from sea-based attacks, particularly from the Republic of Venice, which was often considered a threat to Dubrovnik's safety.
A small village about a six minute drive from the Town of Lunenburg. The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as “Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”. Still a working fishing village with blue slate rocks on the edge of the ocean making it an artisan and photographers muse. The fish shack sitting in the water is the most photographed building in the county. Blue Rocks is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District in Lunenburg County. It stands to seaward of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, somewhat to the east. For many years a fishing village, it was discovered by many artists and photographers (including Joseph Purcell, William E. deGarthe, Jack L. Gray, Wallace R. MacAskill, E. Earle Bailly and others) beginning in the 1940s. Today the village boasts many artists, and there are also numerous guest houses to be found among the fishermen's dwellings.
Looking for the classic postcard shot? Just head down to Esplanade – Theatres of the Bay and walk along its idyllic waterfront. Within minutes, you will find an unobstructed view of Raffles Place with the historic Fullerton Hotel taking center stage. On the left, the Esplanade Bridge was built to provide faster vehicular access between Marina Centre and the financial district of Shenton Way.