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A Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz, em Barcelos, é um notável exemplo da arquitetura barroca de inspiração italiana, cuja construção iniciou-se em 1705, sob projeto de João Antunes. Com uma planta em forma de cruz grega e cúpula, o seu interior destaca-se pela harmonia entre a robusta cantaria de granito e a opulência da talha dourada, especialmente do retábulo lateral, obra de Miguel Coelho. As paredes estão revestidas por painéis de azulejos azuis e brancos, da autoria de João Neto, que ilustram cenas da Via Sacra e motivos vegetalistas. O espaço abriga um crucifixo em madeira, simbolizando a devoção central da igreja, que tem origem no "Milagre da Cruz" de 1504. O pavimento, em xadrez de mármore preto e branco, é característico das igrejas barrocas. A Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz é um importante centro de peregrinação, atraindo devotos durante as festividades anuais e representando um relevante património religioso da região.
The Church of Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz, in Barcelos, is a remarkable example of Italian-inspired Baroque architecture, whose construction began in 1705, under the design of João Antunes. With a Greek cross-shaped floor plan and dome, its interior stands out for the harmony between the robust granite stonework and the opulence of the gilded carving, especially the side altarpiece, the work of Miguel Coelho. The walls are lined with blue and white tile panels, designed by João Neto, which illustrate scenes from the Via Sacra and plant motifs. The space houses a wooden crucifix, symbolizing the central devotion of the church, which originates from the "Miracle of the Cross" of 1504. The black and white marble checkered floor is characteristic of Baroque churches. The Church of Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz is an important pilgrimage center, attracting devotees during the annual festivities and representing a relevant religious heritage of the region.
designed by court architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen / Old Masters Picture Gallery
The myth, originating in 1954 with the movie "Three Coins in the Fountain," goes like this: If you throw one coin: you will return to Rome. If you throw two coins: you will fall in love with an attractive Italian. If you throw three coins: you will marry the person that you met.
Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral), in Altstadt the historic centre of Salzburg, Austria.
St Rupert the 1st Bishop of Salzburg founded the church in 774 on the remnants of a Roman town Juvavu. The Cathedral is dedicated to him and to the St Virgil the Irish born 2nd Bishop of Salzburg.
The city was set on fire in 1167 by the Counts of Plain, followers of the emperor Friedrick Barbarossa, also destroying the cathedral. The cathedral was rebuilt ten years later under the rule of Archbishop Conrad III of Wittelsbach and became more beautiful, more magnificent and more impressive than ever, making it the mightiest Romanesque cathedral north of the Alps, its size even surpassing the emperor's cathedral in Speyer.
Another fire raged and destroyed large sections of the cathedral in 1598. This gave Archbishop Wolf Dietrich the opportunity to tear down the damaged cathedral and to make plans for its reconstruction. The Salzburg residents were extremely outraged at the archbishop's ruthless actions.
Not only were valuable sculptures and gravestones of the archbishops destroyed but the cathedral cemetery ploughed under and the bones of the dead dumped on the debris.
After Wolf Dietrich's death the architect Santino Solari was commissioned by Archbishop Markus Sittikus to rebuild the Cathedral, which became the first early Baroque church north of the Alps.
As the archbishop’s church, it’s the most important out of over 20 churches in the old town. It’s the burial spot of most archbishops, the place where Mozart was baptized, one of only a few churches equipped with five organs, and the first baroque church in Austria.
Information sources:
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freewalkingtoursalzburg.com/salzburg-cathedral/
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During our visit to Vienna in early November 2023, I was disappointed to find that I couldn't capture a postcard-worthy shot of the Belvedere. Stalls were being set up for the upcoming Christmas market, obscuring the front of the building. It was surprising to see preparations for the market starting so early in Vienna. Nonetheless, I had to rely on a photograph from June 2014 to document my trip and provide some background on this iconic Vienna landmark, a splendid example of baroque architecture. The Belvedere consists of two magnificent palaces, the Upper Belvedere and the Lower Belvedere, nestled amidst beautifully landscaped gardens. This palace complex was constructed in the 18th century by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt and commissioned for Prince Eugene of Savoy. Prince Eugene, a field marshal in the army of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Habsburg dynasty during the 17th and 18th centuries, achieved great success and held high positions at the Imperial court in Vienna. But what truly left us in awe was not just Prince Eugene's story. It was the remarkable art of Gustav Klimt, prominently displayed in the Upper Belvedere. Wow, 'The Kiss' and other masterpieces by Klimt made a lasting impression on us – The Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
St Paul's dates back to 604AD but this St Paul's Cathedral is much younger with building starting over 1000 years later in 1675AD. I took these photos with my Canon camera. London like most cities in the world is still suffering from lack of tourism and business due to Covid-19
Saints Peter and Paul Church was the first Baroque church to be built in Krakow - and possibly all of Poland - at the beginning of the 17th century. The statues of the apostles, crafted from limestone from Southern Poland, were added in 1722.
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Built through the most of the 17th century, the Church of the Society of Jesus is renowned for its stunning Baroque facade. Its main altar is carved wood covered in gold leaf.
A dramatic autumn landscape featuring the iconic Calvary of Banská Štiavnica rising proudly atop a wooded hill, its red Baroque chapels and twin-tower church contrasting beautifully against stormy gray skies and the lush green meadow below.
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Now that everyone knows what we look like it's time to head back to Salzburg and continue exploring Austria.
This is the Salzburg Cathedral or St. Rupert's Cathedral. if you remember from my previous skyline shot it's the largest church in the skyline. The interior is Baroque Architecture and it's simply stunning. I mean look at those moldings, come on. I shot this with a wide angle, so yes there's some distortion, but I don't care I just want to see as much as it as I can.
The Salzburg Cathedral is a 17th century Cathedral in Austria. There has been a Dom on this site, since 774. This cathedral took 15 years to build and was completed in 1628.
I fee like I'm doing something wrong by making this totally symmetrical. Half of the frescoes are duplicated. So I posted the non symmetrical version in the comments. So you can see the other side for real.
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O altar e o retábulo-mor da Igreja do Mosteiro de Santa María de Oia, na Galiza, são exemplares notáveis do estilo maneirista do século XVII. Este estilo é caracterizado pela complexidade decorativa e pela expressividade, refletindo a transição entre o Renascimento e o Barroco. O retábulo, instalado no início do século XVII, é composto por um banco, dois corpos e um ático, com esculturas que representam figuras religiosas importantes, como monges de Cister, episódios da vida de Maria, padroeira do mosteiro, e papas da Igreja Latina. A iconografia inclui cenas como a Adoração dos Pastores e a Ascensão, destacando-se pela riqueza ornamental e pela utilização de materiais nobres. A estrutura do retábulo, com colunas e nichos decorados, domina a cabeceira da igreja, contribuindo significativamente para a atmosfera solene e espiritual do espaço sagrado.
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Known to be the only Baroque church in Gdansk, the Royal Chapel is an extension of the giant St. Mary's Church. St. Mary's was originally a Lutheran church; when King Jan III Sobieski visited Gdansk in 1677, he helped fund the addition as a place for Catholics to worship. Completed in 1681, the Royal Chapel was nearly destroyed in WWII, but was masterfully restored in the years following the war - as with most of Gdansk.
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Goodbye Salzburg, we weren't in your city for very long, but we felt the magic just the same.
As we left there were no fireworks this time, but seems to me a lot of people are enjoying this Fortress that sits above the city. Since it's been somewhat of a theme to end a series with a view of a castle, here it is as close in as I could get, while still maintaining a decent enough composition.
If you've been following along, this is of course the Hohensalzburg Castle with the Salzburg Castle just in front, which you can see the interior of here and here.
I'm now going to take you to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and one you have already had a sneak peak at.
Please enjoy the view, and say goodbye to Salzburg with us.
If you haven't seen my set on Salzburg see all the shots here.
***By the way*** I think a few people have the misconception that I am traveling to these beautiful locations right now, but these are photos from my travels from July 2007 to August 2008, just to clarify. There's no way in hell I'd be able to travel like we did and still post shots on Flickr and comment on all my friends photostreams as I travelled. We were busy all the time seeing as much as we possible could in the time we had.
I only wish I was doing all this traveling at the moment, these times have come and gone and at the present time Laurie and I are home safe and sound back in Canada. Now I want to take all of you on a tour of what we saw, in no specific order. =)
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The Old Market is the vibrant heart of Potsdam, featuring the state parliament with its impressive Fortuna portal, the iconic St. Nicholas Church, an eye-catching Egyptian obelisk, the prestigious Barberini Museum, and the renowned Potsdam Museum. Known as one of Europe's most charming squares, the Old Market draws inspiration from the relaxed ambiance of Italian piazzas. St. Nicholas' Church, influenced by Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, showcases classicist architecture. Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in 1830 and later enhanced with a striking drum dome by Ludwig Persius and August Stüler in 1850, the church exudes timeless grandeur. Following a revitalization in the 1990s, the Old Market has once again become a highlight of Potsdam, boasting picturesque baroque architecture. As ongoing renovations continue to transform the surrounding city center, it's the perfect excuse to revisit and witness the stunning final result in a couple of years from now – Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.
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It's nearly time for all of us to say goodbye to Salzburg, after the next two photographs I'll be taking you to another beautiful city in Austria.
Will it be greener pastures? Only Laurie and I know...
This is a similar point of view to my first photo of Salzburg, which you can see here, but I still wanted to post it. I got pretty lucky with some interesting light. There's no HDR or shadows/hightlights with this shot. Just bumped up some contrast and darkened some areas. The sun was shinning and was lighting up the foreground nicely, even though it was almost completely overcast. As you can see from the dark ominous sky over the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
If you haven't been following my photographs of Salzburg take some time to check them out if you like here.
As for everyone else, thanks for visiting my stream and being so supportive while I take you on our journey through Europe, in our Year in France.
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St Paul's Cathedral on a hot September day. Very few people to be found in London at the moment due to Covid 19
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London, United Kingdom, which, as the cathedral of the Bishop of London, serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604.
Aula Leopoldina
University of Wroclaw
The Aula Leopoldina was built between 1728 and 1732 in honor of the founder of the University of Wrocław, the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I of the Habsburg dynasty. The client was his son Emperor Charles VI, who, like his father, was King of Bohemia and thus Silesian sovereign. It is Poland's largest and one of the largest Baroque halls in Europe.
Christoph Tausch, architect
stucco decorations by Franz Joseph Mangoldt / ' The very rich stucco decorations were made by Albrecht Siegwitz'
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St Paul's Cathedral London is an iconic and world famous cathedral in the heart of central London. St Paul's is well worth a visit. It's a long climb but you can climb the steps until you are above the dome and half way between the dome and the very top. It's a great view out over central London. I am pleased that I climbed to the top years ago as I would not be able to manage it now. Photo taken with my Nikon camera on a beautiful sunny day without a cloud in the sky.
I have added the Wiki link below for this interested in the history of the cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral London on a beautiful sunny and hot Septembers day. Some traffic about but hardly any people on foot due to Covid 19
The incredibly ornate baroque altar of St. Nicholas Church in Prague, Czech Republic (Mala Strana).
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Martina Franca was my base for my trip around Puglia. It was a beautiful old town with some fine baroque architecture and stunning colourful buildings and fine ornate balconies. This is the final set of images of my trip to Puglia. The images are of all the areas and buildings mentioned in the description of Martina Franca below.
Enjoy!
About Martina Franca
Martina Franca is a fair-sized town (population: 49,000) in the heart of Puglia, southern Italy. It has some ugly modern areas, but the town's jewel is its lovely historic centre, a memorable maze of winding alleys, where whitewashed simplicity sits side by side with baroque extravagance. The town is built on a hill in the green Valle d'Itria, the trulli area of Puglia, and it makes a good day trip if you are exploring the region or a pleasant stop-over on a tour. Martina Franca is an incredibly photogenic town, so come equipped to take lots of pictures: the narrow lanes that are so hard to photograph well in other Italian cities are here illuminated by whitewashed walls, pale stone and tiny open spaces.
Things to see in Martina Franca
The main entrance to the old town centre is through a grand historic gateway, Porto Santo Stefano (also called the Arco di Sant' Antonio), in Piazza XX Settembre. In the piazza and park outside the town walls, old men gather and natter. Just inside the gateway is the pretty little Piazza Roma, one side of which is dominated by the Palazzo Ducale, Martina Franca's grandest civic building. Built in 1668, this was once the palace of the Caracciolo family, the dukes who presided over the town's glory days. Nowadays it houses the town hall, a library and Martina Franca's tourist information office.
The patron saint of Martina Franca is San Martino (St. Martin), generally represented on horseback sharing his cloak with a beggar. You'll notice the image a few times around town, including a large bas-relief on the facade of the Basilica di San Martino, Martina Franca's principal church. The basilica sits right in the heart of the centro storico in Piazza Plebiscito. The grand baroque building dates to the eighteenth century, though it was only awarded 'basilica' status in 1998. The facade is heavily ornamented and the interior, too, is ornate: look out for dangling cherubs and fake marble altars. Tourists should also visit and marvel at another church nearby: the Chiesa di San Domenico, also eighteenth-century and extravagantly-decorated.
Martina Franca
The centre of Martina Franca is charming, and worth roaming around for an hour or two, with cameras at the ready. The oldest part of town is called the Lama, where you can still see the pointed-roof buildings which are a local tradition. Wandering the lanes and alleys you pass eighteenth-century palaces, some of which are shabby with age, as well as humbler dwellings. All are tall and squeezed together in this small area within the old town walls. Ornate balconies and archways decorate the more elegant buildings, along with fancy baroque windows, and those ubiquitous cherubs. The centre has a lived-in feel, with laundry and sometimes foodstuffs hung outside to dry. Although it is mostly pedestrianised, little three-wheeled ape trucks occasionally appear, plunging alarmingly down the narrow lanes; sheets of metal are screwed onto walls to protect buildings from the knocks of vehicles squeezing past.
Guidebooks and the town plan direct you to a belvedere just outside the centre on Via Pergolesi praised for its views over the trullo-speckled Valle d'Itria. However when we visited the trees had grown up so much they obscured the view, and all that was left was a dusty shady park populated by snogging teenagers. Glimpses of view could be appreciated from a steep lane alongside, but unless the trees are pruned or you're visiting in leafless winter, don't expect an extensive panorama. A rather more curious and picturesque viewpoint is further along on Via Bellini, where there is some open land below the road described as orti medioevali, medieval fields.
Martina Franca is the base for the annual Festival della Valle d'Itria, a summer opera festival. Operas and classical music concerts are performed in venues around town including the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Martino. The event takes place around the end of July and beginning of August.