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In the Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors (Grande Galerie or Galerie des Glaces) lies between the Salon de la Guerre (War Room) and the Salon de la Paix (Room of Peace); it is 239ft long with 17 arcaded windows faced by a wall of 17 arches, each containing 29 mirrors.
The hall was built in the Palace's third phase of construction (1678-84), and work began in 1678.
The Hall was only used for ceremonies on exceptional occasions, when sovereigns wanted to lend splendour to diplomatic receptions or regal weddings.
In 1871, at the end of the Franco-Prussian War, Wilhelm I of Prussia was declared Emperor of Germany in the Hall. In 1919 the French Prime Minister Clemenceau chose this location as the site for Germany to sign the Treaty of Versailles.
The Palace of Versailles was created at the instruction of Louis XIV, and was the centre of French government and power from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until Louis XVI and the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789.
The chateau is built around a hunting lodge established by by Louis XIII, and was created in four phases: 1664–68, 1669–72, 1678–84 and 1699–1710, by the architects Le Vau, Le Nôtre, and Le Brun.
Castle (Est.1658) with Herm figures fence. The fence artworks are by Mathieu Lespagnandelle (1616–1689), created between 1659 and 1661, some busts were not finished because of Nicolas Fouquet’s arrest. These busts have the particularity of having a double head in order to be seen from the exterior as well as inside the domain. Eight in total representing Hercule, Zéphyr, Vulcain, Apollon, Cérès, Mercury, Minerva and Flora.
These are just some of the many sculptures and statues at the estate created in the 17th century by famous sculptors.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 as a symbol of power and influence and intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV.
The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte
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Basement staff dining room, it must be clear the castle and estate required much more than 16 persons.
The kitchen is opposite the dining room, but communicates with the buffet on the ground floor through the longitudinal corridor. Two lateral corridors were added in 1659 on the orders of Vatel, then head waiter of Nicolas Fouquet.
The basement is partly buried, which allows the establishment of a massed plan. A longitudinal corridor crosses the basement, occupied by the kitchens, pantries and officers' rooms.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 as a symbol of power and influence and intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV.
The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte
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SPanoramic view over Dresden from the tower of the Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) in the historic Altstadt. From this famous viewpoint you can see the Frauenkirche, Semperoper, Elbe River, and the iconic Baroque skyline that makes Dresden one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The rooftops, churches and classical architecture offer a perfect cityscape and travel photography location, especially at sunset or golden hour. Ideal for anyone looking for Dresden skyline views, architecture photography, city panorama, and historic city views in Saxony.
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Church of St. John of Nepomuk in the New Town of Prague by Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer, 1730s.
Kostel svatého Jana Nepomuckého na Skalce
Prague
photographed March 1995
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May 2019.
Central London Outdoor Group (CLOG) long weekend in Turin.
Venaria's Palace was built in the 17th century in Baroque style for Charles Emmanuel 11, one of the Savoy dukes.
Estate cottage at Burnham Overy, Norfolk, with fragments of sculpture by Peter Scheemakers. These were formerly part of the 'Seat on the Mount' on an artificial hillock, the New Mount, in the gardens a Holkham. William Kent began designing these garden buildings in 1737. The New Mount itself was created in 1742 and the 'Seat on the Mount' in 1743.
Late seventeenth-century wooden doorcase, with carved consoles, plain pulvinated frieze and a broken pediment at 13, Lincoln's Inn.
Formal garden and castle, the garden is designed by landscape architect André le Nôtre. To visit a very nice walk and to enjoy the many sculptures and statues, ponds, fountains bushes and much more.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 as a symbol of power and influence and intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV.
The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte
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Late-seventeenth- or early-eighteenth century group of brown brick houses with red dressings. Doorcase with flat hood on elaborately carved scroll brackets, the frieze with winged cherubim and deeply-carved festoons. At no. 23, the door has been converted as a window with modern glazing
April 29, 2022 - The Renaissance Koepelkerk (1668-1671) began its life as the Ronde Lutherse Kerk (Round Lutheran Church) designed by architect Adriaan Dortsman. It is now used for weddings, receptions, conferences and other events associated with the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.
"Standing elegantly on the banks of Singel, the canal that formed the outer boundary of Amsterdam in the middle ages is the Ronde Lutherse Kerk. The Ronde Lutherse Kerk once served as a church for the Lutheran order but today is taken over by the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.
Built in the latter half of the seventeenth century, the Church was built to replace the Oude Lutherse Kerk (Old Lutheran Church) on Spui. The Ronde Lutherese Kerk is one of the few domed Protestant churches in Netherlands. The distinctive copper dome on the church is noticed from anywhere in the Spui. The unique exterior done in a brilliant Renaissance style was designed by Adrian Dortsman. Although built with grandeur and style, the Church endured many changes along the years. In 1882, the Church had to undergo serious remodeling and renovation because of the damage caused by fire. Over the years the Church’s congregation decreased tremendously which led to its conversion to a concert hall after another fire damaged the structure in 1993. Ironically, the Old Lutheran Church on Spui which was to be replaced by the Ronde Lutherse Kerk is still an active protestant Church.
Today this beautiful monument is not open to public but on request, one can get the opportunity to admire the splendor of the interiors of the Ronde Lutherse Kerk." Previous description from the following website: www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/ronde-lutherse-kerk-6232.html
View over some of the main squares of the Old Town in Salzburg, Austria. Taken from a view point in Salzburg Castle.
Toskánský palác
Hradčanské náměstí
Hradčany- Prague
Jean Baptiste Mathey, architect
Italian architect Giacomo Antonio Canevalle, collaborating architect, credited with the two pabilions at the roofline
The construction of the palace was started by Count Michael Osvald Thun-Hohenstein before 1690 on the site of several smaller residential houses that had belonged to the Lobkowicz family until then. In 1718, the unfinished building was bought from the Thuns by Anna Maria Francesca, Duchess of Tuscany, who later completed the construction – hence the name of this palace. She never visited Tuscany because of her estranfement from her huband, the last Medici Grand Duke.
The rich façade of the palace is decorated with two Tuscan coats of arms and also by sculptural decoration on the attic, which consists of an allegory of the Seven Liberal Arts by Jan Brokoff.
In 1998, the building was 'completely reconstructed'. Only the premises on the ground floor, where various social events are occasionally held, are occasionally open to the public. Owned by the foreign ministry.
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Detail of altar in the south transept. The principal church of the Jesuits in Rome, il Gesu was built between 1568 and 1575, to the designs of Vignola and Giacomo della Porta; and Baciccia, Antonio Raggi and Leonardo Retti (nave ceiling). The marble decoration of the nave interior is of a later date.
Guanajuato, GTO., Mexico
The La Valenciana or San Cayetano church is an 18th century Mexican Churrigueresque church built at the opening of the La Valenciana mine, the site of the largest vein of silver found in Mexico. It was built by Antonio de Ordóñez y Alcocer, (after 1780, Count of la Valenciana and Viscount 'de la Mina') the owner of the mine, to give thanks to his patron saint, Saint Cajetan, for the riches the mine provided, which he discovered as a miner.
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details of 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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View into the chapel with Batoni's Sacred Heart of Jesus. The principal church of the Jesuits in Rome, il Gesu was built between 1568 and 1575, to the designs of Vignola and Giacomo della Porta; and Baciccia, Antonio Raggi and Leonardo Retti (nave ceiling). The marble decoration of the nave interior is of a later date.
Luxurious tableware La Salle des buffets with plates, bowls, candles and more.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 as a symbol of power and influence and intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV.
The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte
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Designed by André Le Nôtre (1613-1700) and constructed 1680-83. The Ballroom Grove, is also called the Cascade Ballroom (or Rocaille Grove) because of the millstones and the sea shells brought back from the coasts of Africa and Madagascar over which the water pours down in a cascade. The marble “island” in the centre was used for dancing. Musicians played above the cascade and, facing them, an amphitheatre with grassy rows of seats enabled the spectators to sit down.
The Palace of Versailles was created at the instruction of Louis XIV, and was the centre of French government and power from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until Louis XVI and the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789.
The chateau is built around a hunting lodge established by by Louis XIII, and was created in four phases: 1664–68, 1669–72, 1678–84 and 1699–1710, by the architects Le Vau, Le Nôtre, and Le Brun.
The Jesuit school was built between 1701 and 1708 as part of the construction of a university campus that the Jesuits gradually built in Olomouc at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. The Baroque-style building next to the Church of Our Lady of the Snows is listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
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stonework . facade carved by Václav Render
Denisova 284/30, at Univerzitní
Olomouc, Czechia
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Along the Green Carpet, between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal.
The Palace of Versailles was created at the instruction of Louis XIV, and was the centre of French government and power from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until Louis XVI and the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789.
The chateau is built around a hunting lodge established by by Louis XIII, and was created in four phases: 1664–68, 1669–72, 1678–84 and 1699–1710, by the architects Le Vau, Le Nôtre, and Le Brun.
May 2019.
Central London Outdoor Group (CLOG) long weekend in Turin.
Venaria's Palace was built in the 17th century in Baroque style for Charles Emmanuel 11, one of the Savoy dukes.
Communs
Neues Palais, Potsdam
Built 1766 - 1769
Canon SX 260 camera - special effects of some sort
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fresh squares and narrow streets cascading toward the sea: the historic heart of the city beats behind the ocher facades, shutters dimming light, preserving the privacy of homes assaults of the sun.
We cross the history at the foot of the bell glazed tiles.
Baroque art has created a remarkable ensemble: the square of the Basilica and Saint-Michel, a few steps higher, the White Penitents chapel.
At the top of the hill, the cemetery of Old Castle, last resort for Russian and British aristocrats, offers an unrivaled view of the city, the sea and the mountains of Italy.
details of 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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Altar of S. Ignazio by Andrea del Pozzo and others, with lapis lazuli and other decorative marbles. The principal church of the Jesuits in Rome, il Gesu was built between 1568 and 1575, to the designs of Vignola and Giacomo della Porta; and Baciccia, Antonio Raggi and Leonardo Retti (nave ceiling). The marble decoration of the nave interior is of a later date.
The Grand Canal is the most original creation of André Le Nôtre who transformed the east-west perspective into a long light-filled sheet of water. The works took eleven years, from 1668 to 1679. The Grand Canal, 1,670 metres long, was the setting for numerous nautical spectacles and many types of craft were sailed on it. In 1669, Louis XIV ordered rowing boats and reduced models of ships. In 1674, the Republic of Venice sent the King two gondolas and four gondoliers who lodged in a suite of buildings at the head of the Canal, since then known as Little Venice. In the summer the King’s fleet sailed along it, while skates and sleighs whizzed over the frozen water of the Grand Canal in winter.
[Versailles website]
The Palace of Versailles was created at the instruction of Louis XIV, and was the centre of French government and power from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until Louis XVI and the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789.
The chateau is built around a hunting lodge established by by Louis XIII, and was created in four phases: 1664–68, 1669–72, 1678–84 and 1699–1710, by the architects Le Vau, Le Nôtre, and Le Brun.
Along the Green Carpet, between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal.
The Palace of Versailles was created at the instruction of Louis XIV, and was the centre of French government and power from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until Louis XVI and the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789.
The chateau is built around a hunting lodge established by by Louis XIII, and was created in four phases: 1664–68, 1669–72, 1678–84 and 1699–1710, by the architects Le Vau, Le Nôtre, and Le Brun.