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Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (“San Carlino”), Rome. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1634 for the Holy Order of the Trinity; construction began in 1638 and the church was consecrated in 1646
Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (“San Carlino”), Rome. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1634 for the Holy Order of the Trinity; construction began in 1638 and the church was consecrated in 1646
Chiesa del Gesù
Church of the Gesù
built 1590 to 1636 by the Jesuits, vaults restored after World War II
Palermo, Italy
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Mdina the ancient capital city of Malta. The Silent City with St Paul's Cathedral as its centre of worship. Mdina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (“San Carlino”), Rome. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1634 for the Holy Order of the Trinity; construction began in 1638 and the church was consecrated in 1646
Francesco Borromini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (“San Carlino”), Rome. Commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in 1634 for the Holy Order of the Trinity; construction began in 1638 and the church was consecrated in 1646
The main church in San Miguel de Allende boasts stunning architecture, with ornate details and unique designs reflecting the Spanish influence in the region. It's an important example of the rich history and cultural heritage of the city and a must see attraction for visitors.
Palais du Luxembourg, Sitz des französischen Senats, Rue de Vaugirard, Jardin du Luxembourg, 6e arrondissement, Paris, 1615–1645, Salomon de Brosse, 1799–1805, Jean Chalgrin, 1835–1856 Alphonse de Gisors
St. Paul's Cathedral 1669-1711. Sir Christopher Wren. Late afternoon sunshine on the dome and rotunda set against a pure blue sky.
...a jewel of the baroque art that dates back to around 1727, located in the town of the same name.
In this ancient church in lie hundreds of hand-carved pieces of the most precious woods of the region and housed in one of the oldest baroque group of altars of the continent, some exquisitely painted, others covered with gold leaf.
The altars displays carvings that despict scenes from the Sacred Scriptures and caryatids that reflect the syncretism of the Spanish Catholicism with the indian culture.
27, Fournier Street, London, was built under a lease of 1726. The area around Christ Church, Spitalfields, previously a tenter ground and market garden, was bought by two lawyers, Charles Wood of Lincoln's Inn and Simon Michell of the Middle Temple, and developed between 1718 and 1728 as what has become known as the Wood-Mitchell estate. The lease for No. 17 was granted by Wood and Michell on 30 March 1725 to William Tayler, joiner, witnessed by Marmaduke Smith of Princes (Princelet) Street, carpenter. The house was described as newly built by the lessee. No. 17 is constructed of stock brick with red brick dressings. It is three windows wide, and has three storeys with basement and attic. The sash windows have segmental arches of rubbed red brick. The wooden doorcase is in part original. It has carved brackets, a panelled soffit to the hood and flat Doric pilasters that are much broader than the brackets they support. In 1879 this house and its neighbour, no. 17, were combined as a mission for converting Jews ('Christ's Mission to the Jews'), and internal walls were taken out to create a Gospel Hall linking the two houses. Recent work by Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust has reinstated the staircase at No. 15 and returned the houses to their original footprint.
Cascais is a coastal town and just 20 miles west of Lisbon, It was once a small fishing village, but its scenery attracted the attention of artists, writers and expelled European nobility in the 20th century. The Conde de Castro Guimarães Museum, a former palace, is open to the public and displays an impressive collection of art and artifacts.
Cascais Portugal
Wren's design for the new St Paul's developed through five general stages. Wren's third design is embodied in the "Great Model" of 1673. The model, made of oak and plaster, cost over £500 (approximately £32,000 today) and is over 13 feet (4 m) tall and 21 feet (6 m) long.]This design retained the form of the Greek Cross design but extended it with a nave. His critics, members of a committee commissioned to rebuild the church, and clergy, decried the design as too dissimilar to other English churches to suggest any continuity within the Church of England. Another problem was that the entire design would have to be completed all at once because of the eight central piers that supported the dome, instead of being completed in stages and opened for use before construction finished, as was customary. The Great Model was Wren's favourite design; he thought it a reflection of Renaissance beauty. The Great Model survives and is housed within the Cathedral triforium.
the 'Aula Leopoldina'
University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw Poland
building donated by the Habsburg Emperors Leopold I, Joseph I and Charles VI
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Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Zapopan, greater Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
construction of the abbey and basilica began in 1689
visited 2011
2017-07-05-20-26-09
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria ✷ chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Palermo, Italy
Church built 1566=1596
decoration of the interior: mainly 17th and 18th centuries
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San Miguel de Allende is renowned for its beautiful colonial Spanish-style churches. The churches here boast impressive architecture with ornate details, intricate designs and unique features that reflect the Spanish influence on the region. They stand as an important example of the rich history and cultural heritage of the city, Each church is a marvel to explore, a must-see attraction for visitors. From baroque to gothic styles, there is something for everyone to appreciate in the architecture of these sacred places.
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
A rainy afternoon in the heart of Salzburg’s historic old town: the Linzer Gasse comes alive with striped umbrellas, casual conversations, and the quiet bustle of a local street market.
Framed by baroque façades and narrow storefronts, the market blends everyday life with centuries of tradition. The wet cobblestones reflect the soft light, adding texture and mood to the scene. Amid the crowd, a child in a pink raincoat brings a flash of color and spontaneity – a reminder that even under gray skies, city life pulses with warmth.
Captured with the Leica D-Lux 8, this photograph celebrates Salzburg not as postcard perfection, but as a place of real moments – layered, lived-in, and quietly beautiful.
Museum pillars frame the Berliner Dome. The Berliner Dome is a baroque Cathedral built between 1894 and 1905. It is located on an island in the river Spree in the Mitte borough. The Berlin Cathedral had never been a cathedral in the actual sense of that term since it has never been the seat of a bishop.
Valletta Harbour. Beautiful place and a huge very deep water harbour. You can see why us British used is as a base for the HQ for the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet back in the day
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. Standing 26.3 metres high and 49.15 metres wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.
Construction strated : 1732
Address : Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome, Italy
The view from our balcony in the Hotel des Alpes, Lucerne, of the Kapellbrucke crossing the River Reuss, Mount Pilatus and the Jesuitenkirche.
The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) is the image that comes to mind when most people think of Lucerne, especially those who have been to the city in the Swiss Lakes and seen it for themselves.
A covered wooden footbridge over the Reuss River in Lucerne’s Altstadt (Old Town), it was built in the 14th century and named after the nearby St Peter’s Chapel. However, subsequent fire and destruction means not everything you see is original.
The bridge originally served as part of the city’s defences, helping protect it from attacks from the nearby Lake Lucerne.
Just about everyone who comes to the city will walk across its creaky wooden boards at least once during a visit, passing by the octagonal Wasserturm (water tower) that stands in the middle of the river, and taking in the 17th century panels by Heinrich Wägmann depicting events from Swiss history and mythology.
It is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe, while the Wasserturm is older still, having originally stood alone in the rover and served variously as a prison, treasury and town archive.
Mount Pilatus rises high over the shores of Lake Lucerne, only a short bus ride away from the centre of Lucerne itself.
The mountain rose to prominence in the 19th century, when Wagner – a famous resident of Lucerne – hailed its vistas and Queen Victoria visited its summit on horseback.
The peak rises 2,132m (7,000ft) high and popular legend has it that it was named after Pontius Pilate, whose corpse was thrown into a lake at its summit and whose ghost haunted the mountain ever since. However, it is more likely named for the Latin word ‘pileatus’, meaning cloud-covered, given the weather conditions which often surround it.
While Queen Victoria rode her horse to the summit, it is now possible to take either a cable car or a funicular train to reach the top – the latter is dependent on the season, as snow covers the tracks during winter.
At the summit, there is a visitor centre, hotels and restaurants, as well as various footpaths which lead you to viewpoints over Lake Lucerne on one side and the Swiss Alps in the distance on the other.
The Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church) on the banks of the Reuss River in Lucerne was built in 1666 by Father Christoph Vogler, and was the first religious building in Switzerland constructed in the baroque style.
It was redecorated in the mid-18th century, with ceiling paintings depicting the apotheosis of St Francis Zavier, and onion-domed twin towers were add in the 19th century.
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Taken in Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Altares reluzentes pela enorme quantidade de ouro empregada nos santos, anjos e outros símbolos católicos, grandes painéis retratando cenas bíblicas e uma fachada atribuída a Aleijadinho. A Matriz de Santo Antônio, situada na parte alta da cidade histórica mineira de Tiradentes – localização que a deixa quase sempre em destaque quando se está passeando pelo centro histórico – é um delírio do barroco brasileiro, erguida entre 1710 e 1732, no apogeu da insana exploração do ouro em Minas Gerais.
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Glittering altars by the huge amount of gold used in the saints, angels and other catholic symbols, large panels depicting biblical scenes and a facade attributed to Aleijadinho. The "Matriz de Santo Antonio Church", located in uptown of the historic city Tiradentes - location which leaves it almost always in focus when you're strolling through the historic center - is a delirium of the Brazilian Baroque, built between 1710 and 1732, at the height of insane exploration of gold in Minas Gerais.
After a very long time, my dream of visiting Barasoain Church came true (since I see this place on the back of NDS 10-Peso Bill). Setting my foot on the church (coincidentally happened on June 12, 2021 which was the 123rd Philippine Independence Day) is a big step for me to know more about my Bulaceño roots.
ABOUT BARASOAIN CHURCH
Came from the phrase "Baras ng Suwail" (Dungeon of the Defiant), Barasoain once became an independent town in 1859 splitting itself from Malolos. Since Alejandro Valenzuela was the first Gobernadorcillo of the town, Barasoain needs to build their government headquarters, and a town church. Barasoain Church began as a chapel established by the Augustinian missionaries and Fr. Fray F. Arriola served as the town's parish priest. However, the first structure was a nipa hut situated in today's site of the present church. In 1862, through the collected funds, the church was constructed out of the stones and bricks. After years of construction (1885-1888), Barasoain Church was formally blessed and dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Baroque-inspired church was designed by Miguel Magpayo and the construction was initiated by Fr. Juan Giron.
Barasoain Church played a big role not only to Philippine Revolution of 1896, but to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic. It was the place where the Malolos Congress (in which Philippine Constitution of 1899 or simply Malolos Constitution was made), and the First Philippine Republic (where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was sworn into office as First Philippine President) was formally inaugurated on September 15, 1898 at January 23, 1899 respectively. In 1973, Barasoain Church was proclaimed by Former President Ferdinand Marcos as one of the National Shrines in the Philippines via Presidential Decree 260, and a museum was opened by National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Since 1989 to present, Barasoain Church undergo renovations for the church to go back to its near-original Baroque design.
Also in lieu of Philippine Centennial in 1998, Former President Joseph Estrada took his oath in the main altar of Barasoain Church to commemorate the historical struggle of the Filipinos towards independence from Spain.
Medium: Canon EOS 4000D
Date Taken: June 12, 2021
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish - Barasoain Church. (n.d.). Parish History | Barasoain Church. www.barasoainchurch.org/parish-history
Baroque land, the Principality of Monaco and the County of Nice is an architectural ensemble that nothing connects to the French model.
The baroque character of the place St. Michael , complemented by the role of design, form one of the most beautiful urban ensembles of the coast. This set is the realization of a long evolution whose point of departure from Saint-Michel building greatly contributing to the monumentality of the whole; a series of divergent orientations ramps connecting the cathedral square in Long Street opposite the Palace of aristocratic Pretti of SAINT AMBROSE built in the mid-fifteenth century and refurbished in the mid seventeenth century.
Overlooking the sea, the facades of the Saint-Michel Basilica and the Chapel of the White Penitents silhouetted against the clear sky. The construction of the Saint-Michel church, begun in 1640 during the reign of Honoré II, Prince of Monaco, continues for several centuries. The facade is rebuilt in 1819 in the style and spirit of the seventeenth century, smooth drums columns and Ionic capitals and the second level twin columns and Corinthian capitals.
Slightly shifted, the White Penitents chapel offers a much decorated façade. Built in 1687, the pinnacles, friezes, garlands play with light ocher, yellow and pink.
Much lower on the seafront, Bastion, a small fortress built in 1636-1639 by Prince Honoré II, is the only example of baroque military in Menton. This fort, which was the "city of the army head," is in advanced rocky promontory that carries all of the old town. After being assigned to various uses, it now houses the Bastion museum.
Considered as one of the oldest churches built outside the walls of Intramuros, the church's facade was built with a blend of Muslim and Baroque architecture. It has Solomonic columns on the second story. Nonetheless, unlike other Baroque churches at that time, it has no belfry standing on either of its side. Two flaming hearts, an Augustinian emblem flank the entrance; however they now showed signs of wearing and deterioration because the original palitada had been scraped off the surface. The Muslim influence is apparent in the trefoil arches on the hexagonal side turrets. This architectural fusion gives the facade a tranquil atmosphere