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This old, arched stone bridge can be found beside the road that leads to Ardentinny Beach, in Argyll, Scotland.
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De arquitectura castellana es una de las tres puertas del recinto amurallado.
Disparo único, a pulso.
Diafragma:f/4.5
Velocidad de obturación:1/250s
Modo de exposición:Manual
Comp. expos.:+1.0EV
Medición:Puntual
Sensibilidad ISO:ISO 10000
The Petronas Twin Towers feature a double decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. It is not attached to the main structure, but is instead designed to slide in and out of the towers to prevent it from breaking, as the towers sway several feet in towards and away from each other during high winds. It also provides some structural support to the towers in these occasions. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58 m (190 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors going to higher levels have to change elevators here.
The Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is located not far from the Kremlin on the left bank of the Moskva River, in a place formerly called the Church. The existing structure is an external reconstruction of the temple of the same name, created in the XIX century, carried out in the 1990s. The original Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow was erected in gratitude to God for saving Russia from the Napoleonic invasion. It was built according to the project of architect Konstantin Ton. The construction lasted almost 44 years: the temple was laid on September 23, 1839, consecrated on May 26, 1883. December 5, 1931. the temple building was destroyed. Rebuilt in the same place by 1999.
Кафедральный собор Русской Православной Церкви. Расположен недалеко от Кремля на левом берегу Москвы-реки, на месте, именовавшемся ранее Чертольем. Существующее сооружение — осуществлённое в 1990-х годы внешнее воссоздание одноимённого храма, созданного в XIX в. Оригинал Храма Христа Спасителя в Москве был воздвигнут в благодарность Богу за спасение России от наполеоновского нашествия. Построен по проекту архитектора Константина Тона. Строительство продолжалось почти 44 года: храм был заложен 23 сентября 1839 года, освящён — 26 мая 1883 года. 5 декабря 1931 года. здание храма было разрушено. Заново отстроено на прежнем месте к 1999 году.
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More arctic conditions on their way for this weekend? This one's taken on my trip to the lighthouse of Marken only two weeks ago…
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La Plaza Mayor de Ocaña es un ejemplo típico de la tipología de las plazas castellanas. Se trata de un espacio público de arquitectura neoclásica. Su construcción se inicia en 1782, finalizando tres de sus cuatro fachadas en 1791
A concentric built structure in Hamburg. This day I met Andreas Mundt, Chris J., Heiko Röbke and Norbert Wegner. Thanks for the nice, but too short day :)
Before my visit to Lyon, during my research I came across a picture of the Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon lit up at night. And of course I wanted to take a picture myself at sunset and at night.
It was a cloudless sunset and the sun was setting behind the most beautiful building reflected in the Rhône River that runs through the city.
By the way, if you like French cities and have seen most of Paris several times, visit Lyon!
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London, England - January 2, 2025: Long exposure of Westminster Bridge at night with a quarter moon over Parliament, the River Thames and Big Ben.
Tolga Convent was founded in 1314 on the left bank of the Volga river, on the place of miraculous appearance of the Tolga Icon of the Mother of God. Against all odds of history, beginning with Mongol Yoke, Tolga Convent emerged from ruins and desolation and nowadays attracts thousands of pilgrims. The convent is located not far from Yaroslavl; on the left bank of the river Volga, at the place of confluence of a small river Tolgobolka (or Tolga) into Volga. White stone walls with high angle towers, cathedrals with multiple heads, glaring golden domes and crosses and a predominating massive bell-tower form one magnificent harmonious structure, captivating eyes of those travelling along Volga. The cedar grove has been planted here in the 16th century to commemorate the miraculous appearance of the icon after fire.
Епископ Прохор, возвращаясь по Волге в Ярославль из Белозерья, 7 августа 1314 года вместе с бывшими при нем священниками остановился ночевать на правом берегу Волги в 8 верстах от Ярославля. В полночь он увидел на противоположном берегу сияющий огненный столп и мост к нему. Утром 8 августа там была обретена икона Пресвятой Богородицы. На этом месте святитель начал строить церковь. В начале XV века здесь произошел пожар. Сгорели кельи, ограда, пламя мгновенно объяло и церковь. Спасти из церковной утвари ничего не удалось. Но когда огонь потух, святую икону обрели вне монастыря, в лесу, совершенно невредимую и сияющую светом. В Смутное время Толгская обитель была полностью разорена, но чудотворная икона уцелела. 1612 год отмечен в летописи монастыря древнейшим из известных крестных ходов с Толгской иконой Богородицы в Ярославль, назначенный тогда сборным пунктом для народных ополчений, собиравшихся для спасения Москвы и Русского государства.
Gangaramaya Park is a children’s park, with plenty of greenery and flora. Built around Beira Lake, the park is a great place to relax or even birdwatch, as it is frequented by rare birds. Maintained by the Sri Lankan Army, the Gangaramaya Park is rather clean and is one of the must-visit parks in Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya Park - это детский парк с большим количеством зелени и флоры. Построенный вокруг озера Бейра, парк является отличным местом для отдыха или даже для наблюдения за птицами, так как его посещают редкие птицы. Поддерживаемый шри-ланкийской армией, парк Гангарамая довольно чистый и является одним из самых посещаемых парков в Шри-Ланке.
The Roman Catholic church of St Charles in Gosforth was built in 1911 (replacing an earlier iron-built structure) and is a handsome building with two small west steeples flanking the main facade and a wide cruciform body culminating in a shallow apse. The interior is partially enlivened by marble-cladding, particularly around the sanctuary.
The outstanding features here however are in glass, principally the two large windows that dominate the north and south transepts, the largest windows in the church and both filled with gloriously rich stained glass by Harry Clarke Studios of Dublin and installed in 1945 (long after the death of Clarke himself and most likely designed by his successor Richard King). The south window depicts the Nativity, whilst that to the north represents the Deposition, with Christ's body being removed from the Cross. There is a further window by the same studio in the south nave clerestorey depicting Christ before Pilate, somewhat smaller and sadly less accessible.
This is a thoroughly rewarding church to visit for lovers of stained glass, though it is best to check with the church about access as it isn't always open outside mass times.
Le quartier post-industriel de La Confluence inclut un projet de rénovation urbaine avec des appartements haut de gamme, des bureaux et des parcs comme le jardin aquatique Jean Couty, qui donne sur la Saône. Le musée futuriste des Confluences possède des squelettes de dinosaures, et des expositions artistiques sont proposées au centre de La Sucrière. Le centre commercial de Confluence regroupe des boutiques de milieu de gamme, et les rues sont dotées de bars chics et de bistrots élégants.
The pair of wells, known as the ‘Initiation Wells’ or ‘Inverted Towers’, consist of ‘winding stair’ architecture, which carries symbolic meaning including the death/rebirth allegory common to many hermetic traditions.
One of the wells contains nine platforms, which are said to be “reminiscent of the Divine Comedy by Dante and the nine circles of Hell, the nine sections of Purgatory and the nine skies which constitute Paradise.” A smaller well, called the “Unfinished Well,” contains a set of straight staircases, connecting the ring-shaped floors to one another. It is believed that the spacing of the landings, as well as the number of steps in between were dictated by Masonic principles.
These wells never served as water sources. Instead, they were used for ceremonial purposes that included Tarot initiation rites. The tunnels described above connect these wells to one another, in addition to various caves and other monuments located around the park.
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Faded Glory
The Pier in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. Love it how it just barely catches the last light of the day. A classic composition of this famous dutch landmark.
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Кальтаджироне (итал. Caltagirone) - Площадь Умберто I (Piazza Umberto I) - the Norman Cathedral of San Giuliano
The museum was founded in 1872 by Ivan Zabelin, Aleksey Uvarov and several other Slavophiles interested in promoting Russian history and national self-awareness. The board of trustees, composed of Sergey Solovyov, Vasily Klyuchevsky, Uvarov and other leading historians, presided over the construction of the museum building. After a prolonged competition the project was handed over to Vladimir Osipovich Shervud (or Sherwood, 1833–97).
Государственный исторический музей (ГИМ) — крупнейший национальный исторический музей России[1]. Основан в 1872 году, здание на Красной площади Москвы было построено в 1875-м по проекту архитектора Владимира Шервуда и инженера Анатолия Семёнова[2][3]. Участок для строительства предоставила Московская городская дума, приказав снести стоявшее там здание Главной аптеки
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The first fortification on this site was built in 1368. Years later it was enlarged and became a splendid ducal palace, which was then practically completely destroyed during the Golden Ambrosian Republic. The Sforza family reconstructed the castle and made it into one of the most magnificent residences in Italy. Years later, the castle was used once more as a fortification under the Spanish and Austrian domination. Napoleon ordered the demolition of the castle in 1800 and a year later the Spanish bastions and towers were destroyed. During the second half of the nineteenth century the population was torn between keeping the Castle or destroying it to build a residential neighbourhood. However, the castle remained and the architect Luca Beltrami was instructed to renovate the castle, restoring it as it was when the Sforza family resided in it. The restoration was completed in 1905 and the central tower (Torre Filarete) and the were inaugurated. The park was built on the former parade grounds. During World War II the castle was severely damaged. At the end of the twentieth century the Castle square was built with a fountain in the centre. However, in the sixties it was destroyed when the Milan Metro was built. In 2005, the restoration of the Cortile della Ghirlanda and the halls of the castle were completed.
Изначально этот замок был построен в XIV в., когда аристократическая династия Висконти решила обзавестись резиденцией рядом с Миланом (на тот момент эта территория не входила в черту города). Несмотря на возведенные вокруг замка оборонительные сооружения, семья Висконти была атакована при свержении власти и была вынуждена покинуть свой дом. Сам замок был наполовину разрушен бунтующей толпой. Через несколько лет существования новой республики к власти пришел Франческо Сфорца, военачальник и новый герцог Милана, который сделал Сфорцеско своей резиденцией, и при нем полуразрушенный замок был восстановлен. Резиденцией герцогов замок стал лишь при сыне Франческо Сфорца — Галеаццо. Он расширил замок и привлек к внутренней отделке искусного архитектора Феррини. В XVI в. во время Итальянских войн замок был покинут хозяевами и пришел в упадок. Сфорцеско продолжал подвергаться набегам во время Революционных войн и был значительно поврежден. Его реставрация была проведена лишь в 1833 г., и тогда замок приобрел множество романтических черт. Однако во время войн в середине XIX в. между итальянцами и австрийцами замок Сфорца снова был разграблен и пребывал в запустении до 1900 г. В этом году было проведено масштабное восстановление замка, и по сей день он существует в том виде, который он приобрел при реставрации.
Российские туристы, посещая крепость Сфорца, сразу отмечают его внешнее сходство с Московским Кремлем. Основные похожие черты этих двух достопримечательностей — форма башен и череда зубцов на крепостных стенах. Причина этих сходств заключается в следующем: главную башню Сфорцеско проектировал Антонио Филарете. Этот архитектор одно время работал с другим известным итальянским мастером — Аристотелем Фиораванти. Именно Фиораванти был автором проекта Кремля в Москве.
The Bai Harir ni Vav is located 15 km from the center of Ahmedabad city. This stepwell was built in 1499 under the supervision of Sultan Begada’s harem. It has steps down through five levels of carved stone columns leading to two small wells, which are now often dry. The depths are cool even on the hottest day, making it a fascinating and eerie place. Overflow channels at the top serve as a reminder of the times when water tables were much higher than today. Behind the stepwell, the 16th-century Dai Halima Mosque contains the mausoleum of a royal midwife, Halima, with elegant jali screens. This monument, off the beaten track, is one of the most soothing locations in the city. Persian and Sanskrit inscriptions on the walls tell the legends of the monument. According to the legend, Dhai Harir (also known as Bai Harir Sultani), a household lady of Mahmud Begada, commissioned this stepwell. She built a mosque alongside a small tomb, in which she was buried.
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