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Bristol Open House 2010, Photograph by James Russiello, September 11, 2010
The Royal Fort House is a historic house in Tyndalls Park, Bristol. The building currently houses the University of Bristol's Faculty of Science offices, Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research and the Cabot Institute.
The house was built for Thomas Tyndall KCB, in the 18th century, on the site of bastions which were fought over during the English Civil War and demolished in 1655. The Baroque, Palladian and Rococo styles of architecture are because of the work of three different architects: James Bridges, Thomas Paty, John Wallis. The garden was laid out by Humphry Repton around 1800.
The design of the mid-eighteenth-century house by James Bridges, for Thomas Tyndall KCB, was a compromise between the separate designs of architects Thomas Paty, John Wallis and himself. This led to different classical styles: Baroque, Palladian and Rococo, for three of the facades of the house. It was built between 1758 and 1761, by Thomas Paty with plasterwork by Thomas Stocking.
A later Colonel Thomas Tyndall employed Humphry Repton from 1799 to landscape the gardens which form a small part of Tyndall's Park, which extended to Whiteladies Road in the west, Park Row in the south and Cotham Hill to the north. Over the years large parts of the park were sold for housing development, as the site for the Bristol Grammar School, purchased in 1877, and only a small part of the original area remains, as Royal Fort Gardens. The siting of drives in the Royal Fort park is still reflected in street plans today.
The current stone gatehouse, built in the Victorian era and known as the Royal Fort Lodge, stands at the entrance to the driveway leading to Royal Fort House. It currently houses the University of Bristol security services.
The house has been designated by Historic England as a grade I listed building.
Baroque castle chamber intended for the King, ground floor and facing the garden. The King will never sleep here but arrested Nicolas Fouquet.
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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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Elegant double stairways. An original feature is the so-called “rotunda” lounge - from the Italian rotonda - a unique piece. The whole, formed by the vestibule and this large space, forms like a central span. This arrangement, also known as a "lantern", allows the visitor to have a view through the axis of the main courtyard-porch-vestibule-alley in perspective of the gardens located on the other side, around which revolve two parts autonomous each with a staircase.
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The Frauenkirche
Dresden, Germany - June 1, 2017
From Wikipedia:
Built in the 18th century, the church was destroyed in the bombing of Dresden during World War II. The remaining ruins were left for 50 years as a war memorial, following decisions of local East German leaders. The church was rebuilt after the reunification of Germany, starting in 1994. The reconstruction of its exterior was completed in 2004, and the interior in 2005. The church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005 with festive services lasting through the Protestant observance of Reformation Day on 31 October. The surrounding Neumarkt square with its many valuable baroque buildings was also reconstructed in 2004.
The Hermitage, Baroque in style, was the one-time palace of the tsars, founded by Catherine the Great in 1764.
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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.
Bristol Open House 2010, Photograph by James Russiello, September 11, 2010
The Royal Fort House is a historic house in Tyndalls Park, Bristol. The building currently houses the University of Bristol's Faculty of Science offices, Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research and the Cabot Institute.
The house was built for Thomas Tyndall KCB, in the 18th century, on the site of bastions which were fought over during the English Civil War and demolished in 1655. The Baroque, Palladian and Rococo styles of architecture are because of the work of three different architects: James Bridges, Thomas Paty, John Wallis. The garden was laid out by Humphry Repton around 1800.
The design of the mid-eighteenth-century house by James Bridges, for Thomas Tyndall KCB, was a compromise between the separate designs of architects Thomas Paty, John Wallis and himself. This led to different classical styles: Baroque, Palladian and Rococo, for three of the facades of the house. It was built between 1758 and 1761, by Thomas Paty with plasterwork by Thomas Stocking.
A later Colonel Thomas Tyndall employed Humphry Repton from 1799 to landscape the gardens which form a small part of Tyndall's Park, which extended to Whiteladies Road in the west, Park Row in the south and Cotham Hill to the north. Over the years large parts of the park were sold for housing development, as the site for the Bristol Grammar School, purchased in 1877, and only a small part of the original area remains, as Royal Fort Gardens. The siting of drives in the Royal Fort park is still reflected in street plans today.
The current stone gatehouse, built in the Victorian era and known as the Royal Fort Lodge, stands at the entrance to the driveway leading to Royal Fort House. It currently houses the University of Bristol security services.
The house has been designated by Historic England as a grade I listed building.
San Miguel de Allende is a Mexican city known for its beautiful colonial Spanish-style churches. These impressive structures stand out for their ornamental details and unique designs reflecting Spanish influence in the region. Although these churches have centuries of history, they are still an important attraction for tourists visiting San Miguel de Allende. If you have the opportunity to visit this city, make sure to spend time exploring and enjoying the architectural beauty of these churches.
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca ☆ Centro Cultural Santo Domingo ★ church and former monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Oaxaca, Mexico
30 January 2014
2014-Mexico 1802
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman ♦ Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Oaxaca, Mexico
30 Jan. 2014
2014-Mexico 1836
Elegantly dressed for a walk back in time, in combination with the garden and the castle, it shows a bit what life in reality was like in those days. Fairly complex clothing for every day, all the more so because it was actually not possible to wear non-formal loose clothing.
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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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Red and gold, lit by the immense crystal chandelier hanging below Marc Chagall's brightly coloured ceiling, the Italian-style horseshoe-shaped auditorium has 1,900 red velvet seats. The magnificent painted-canvas house curtain imitates a draped curtain with gold braid and pompoms.
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.
Bristol Open House 2010, Photograph by James Russiello, September 11, 2010
The Royal Fort House is a historic house in Tyndalls Park, Bristol. The building currently houses the University of Bristol's Faculty of Science offices, Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research and the Cabot Institute.
The house was built for Thomas Tyndall KCB, in the 18th century, on the site of bastions which were fought over during the English Civil War and demolished in 1655. The Baroque, Palladian and Rococo styles of architecture are because of the work of three different architects: James Bridges, Thomas Paty, John Wallis. The garden was laid out by Humphry Repton around 1800.
The design of the mid-eighteenth-century house by James Bridges, for Thomas Tyndall KCB, was a compromise between the separate designs of architects Thomas Paty, John Wallis and himself. This led to different classical styles: Baroque, Palladian and Rococo, for three of the facades of the house. It was built between 1758 and 1761, by Thomas Paty with plasterwork by Thomas Stocking.
A later Colonel Thomas Tyndall employed Humphry Repton from 1799 to landscape the gardens which form a small part of Tyndall's Park, which extended to Whiteladies Road in the west, Park Row in the south and Cotham Hill to the north. Over the years large parts of the park were sold for housing development, as the site for the Bristol Grammar School, purchased in 1877, and only a small part of the original area remains, as Royal Fort Gardens. The siting of drives in the Royal Fort park is still reflected in street plans today.
The current stone gatehouse, built in the Victorian era and known as the Royal Fort Lodge, stands at the entrance to the driveway leading to Royal Fort House. It currently houses the University of Bristol security services.
The house has been designated by Historic England as a grade I listed building.
Situated in a large valley and surrounded by massive snow covered peaks the town of Salzburg has played an important role throughout history. Its influence and wealth is visible through its plethora of sprawling cathedrals and two massive hilltop castles.
The city has a charm to it, one which inspired its most famous citizen - Mozart - and lent itself to the smash hit The Sound of Music.
Learn more about my visit at virtualwayfarer.com.
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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