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The Galleria built between 1865 and 1877 is formed by two arcades shaped like a Latin cross covered by a glass and iron dome. The structure of the Galleria is 32 metres high, comprises 353 tonnes of iron utilised for the skeleton of the cover, and its octagonal-shaped roof reaches a height of 47 metres. If you walk around the galleries, the central dome has a stunning mosaic that represents the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe and America.
Расположенная в самом сердце города, эта торговая галерея соединяет две красивейшие площади «столицы моды» — площадь перед собором Дуомо и площадь перед театром Ла Скала. алерея носит имя короля Витторио Эммануэле II (или Виктора Эммануила), а построена она была в 1865—1877 гг. по проекту архитектора Джузеппе Менгони, который, увы, до окончания работ не дожил — упал со строительных лесов и погиб. Пассаж имеет удивительно гармоничную в архитектурном плане форму латинского креста с восьмиугольным центром. Его главная изюминка — стеклянные крыши и гигантский 47-метровый купол посередине. Украшенную мозаиками, изображающими четыре континента (кроме Австралии), галерею можно назвать поистине архитектурной жемчужиной столицы Ломбардии. Внутри — яркие фрески, изящные скульптуры, причудливая лепнина и мозаичный пол с гербами Милана, Турина, Рима и Флоренции.
The Basilica of San Lorenzo was established during the fourth century and is the oldest church in Milan. It is dedicated to San Lorenzo and is built with enormous blocks that were taken from other Roman sites. The church’s interior is decorated with marble and impressive mosaics. One of the temple’s highlights (which is not to be missed) is the Chapel of Saint Aquilino with its fourth-century Byzantine mosaics, adjoining the main church. You can access a type of crypt from the Cappella di Sant'Aquilino, where you can see some of the original materials with which the church was built, which were all extracted from a Roman amphitheatre in the area. In the square in front of the church are the Colonne di San Lorenzo (Columns of St. Lawrence),sixteen columns dating from the third century from ancient Milan, the Roman Mediolanum. The church’s courtyard houses a copy of a bronze statue of Constantine the Great, the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.
Базилика святого Лаврентия (Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore) была построена в конце IV в. на том месте, рядом с которым находился античный амфитеатр. Камни, послужившие для возведения древнеримского сооружения, использовались в качестве материала для новой церкви. Имя спроектировавшего храм архитектора не дошло до наших дней, однако известно, что он был византийцем. Этот факт доказывает и форма базилики, представляющей собой центральный корпус с четырьмя апсидами, который зажат четырьмя башнями. Вероятно, строительство храма велось при епископе Амвросии Медиоланском. Церковь освятили в честь святого Лаврентия, архидиакона римской христианской общины, заживо изжаренного на железной решетке в 258 г. В конце IV в. к базилике были пристроены капеллы Сант-Аквиллино и Сан-Ипполито. Капелла, названная мавзолеем Сан-Систо, появилась в начале VI в. За долгую историю своего существования церковь пережила несколько пожаров и в 1573 г. обрушилась. Восстановительные работами руководил архитектор Мартино Басси, который сохранил первоначальный план базилики, добавив лишь купол, установленный на высоком барабане. На площади перед базиликой стоит Колонна Сан-Лоренцо (III век) — наследие древнеримского Медиоланума, существовавшего задолго до Милана. Также перед базиликой расположены копия памятника императору Константину – первому христианскому императору Римской империи и памятник Лазарю начала 18 века.
El faro de Punta del Hidalgo fue diseñado con una geometría que evoca las formas de la roca volcánica.
I came across this place west of Austin Texas and had to stop and check it out. There were two cliffs, one on either side of the highway. I went up on the cliff that you can see in the right side of the photo first, but I wanted to get the bridge in the shot along with the sunset, so I crossed the highway and climbed up the cliff on the other side. It was perfect! There is a trail up there but I didn't get to go exploring and see where it went. Just one more reason to go back!
This bridge is known as the Pennybacker Bridge and also the 360 Bridge.
It was used as the state temple for King Suryavarman II and became his final resting place. The temple was designed to represent the mythical home of the Hindu Gods – Mount Meru.
Angkor Wat has become the national symbol of Cambodia. It is featured on the national flag, many businesses feature the name “Angkor” and there is even a beer named in its honour. Ангкор Ват представляет собой часть храмового комплекса г. Ангкор в индуистском стиле, который был древней столицей Камбоджи вплоть до XV в. На сегодняшний день он сохранился лучше других храмов, расположенных на территории г. Ангкор. Храм Ангкор Ват даже изображен на государственном флаге Камбоджи.
Построен храм в период c 1113 по 1150 гг. при правлении короля Сурьявармана II (посмертное имя – Парамавишнулок) и, по одной из версий, возводился, как усыпальница для него.
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A morning view of the back of Leiden Central Station. The busy hart of Leiden, students rush over the cyclist lanes towards their college, and people are going to work with the public transport. This place is always buzzing with energy.
taken handheld on a glorious morning in March 2017 from the top floor of the LUMC Parking lot.
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The castle stands where probably the Hipponion Acropolis was located, which partly extended to the nearby hill. Although the first phase of construction of the structure was vaguely attributed to the Norman age, in fact it dates back to the Svevo period. The castle today features cylindrical towers, a ram tower and a doorway to an Angevin arch. It is currently home to the State Archaeological Museum. Замок находится на вершине холма, где когда-то располагался акрополь античный Хиппонион. Замок выполнен в форме корабля и возвышается над городом Вибо Валентина и долины Мезима. Замок построен в период между 1000 и 1074 годами по прикажу Роджера Норманнского, изначально замок задумывался как обычная крепость, которая должна была состоять из одиночной треугольной башни по центру, которая окружена круглыми башнями.
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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Amongst those who came to Sri Lanka two hundred years ago to seek their fortunes, was a community of tea planters from Britain, many of whom were Scottish. In fact, it was a Scotsman, Thomas Lipton, who first developed the tea trade in what was then known as Ceylon. The Lipton brand of tea is well known to this day around the world. The early planters left their mark through the names of some of the present day plantations in the Hill Country – for example, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Culloden and Invergordon. They also left their church buildings in Kandy, Haputale and Colombo, which were spiritual homes away from home.
Worship at St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk, in Princes Street, Fort, Colombo, began on 21st October 1842. It was a member congregation of the Presbytery of Ceylon, part of the Church of Scotland, hence the name “Scots Kirk”. The congregation enjoyed good relations with its Presbyterian brothers and sisters in the Dutch Reformed Churches of the city. (The Dutch preceded the British in colonizing Ceylon.) The church experienced good times of growth but had to endure some difficult times especially when one minister departed and another was still to make the arduous sea journey out from Scotland.
Under the ministry of the Rev. Alexander Dunn, the church moved to its new premises at 73 Galle Road, Colpetty, in 1906. The site at Fort was required for other purposes and the city was beginning to spread south through Colpetty. With more than 100 years of history behind this beautiful early 20th century Church, St. Andrew’s has become an iconic building in the heart of the busy city of Colombo. The church building, designed by the Architect Edward Skinner, ARIBA, and built by Walker Sons & Co, with its beautiful stained glass windows, Gothic inspired columns and attractive marbled floor.
Среди тех, кто приезжал в Шри-Ланку двести лет назад в поисках счастья, была община чайных плантаторов из Великобритании, многие из которых были шотландцами. Фактически, именно шотландец Томас Липтон впервые разработал торговлю чаем в том, что тогда называлось Цейлон.
Службы в шотландском Кирке Святого Андрея, на Принцесс-стрит, Форт, Коломбо, начались 21 октября 1842 года. Церковь входила в конгрегации Пресвитерии Цейлона, входящей в состав Церкви Шотландии, отсюда и название «Шотландский Кирк». Конгрегация поддерживала хорошие отношения со своими пресвитерианскими братьями и сестрами в голландских реформатских церквях города. (Голландцы предшествовали англичанам в колонизации Цейлона.)
Под руководством преподобного Александра Данна в 1906 году церковь переехала в свои новые помещения по адресу: 73 Galle Road, Colpetty. Место для форта требовалось для других целей, и город начал распространяться на юг через Colpetty. С более чем 100-летней историей, стоящей за этой прекрасной церковью начала 20-го века, собор Святого Андрея стал культовым зданием в центре оживленного города Коломбо. Здание церкви, спроектированное архитектором Эдвардом Скиннером (ARIBA) и построенное компанией Walker Sons & Co, с красивыми витражами, колоннами в готическом стиле и привлекательным мраморным полом.
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Taking the land border crossing between Rwanda and Congo is a bit like what I imagine crossing between West and East Berlin was like in the 80s. Night and day. On the Rwanda side, the city of Gisenyi hugs the DRC border. On the shores of Lake Kivu, it hosts a resort and a few hotels. The atmosphere is laid back, people drinking and enjoying the beach life. Then, you cross over into the much larger city of Goma on the Congolese side, and the relaxed atmosphere gives way to the hustle and bustle of this war-ravaged city that has seen widespread destruction from volcanic eruptions.
My driver from Virunga National Park met me at the border and drove me to Virunga's offices in Goma. You can just make out the gorilla logo of Virunga above the doorway on the rightmost building. What I found a bit more interesting, and perhaps amusing, was the sign for Stellar Airways. I had never heard of it before, but, given the horrible reputation of Congolese airlines, I could only chuckle at the "Fly Safe" tagline. Most Congolese airlines are banned from flying over EU airspace due to their severely lagging safety standards, and is probably one of the reasons Virunga recommends its visitors fly into neighboring Rwanda and then cross by land, even when Goma airport would be much closer.
I did a quick search on the airline just to see what I could find, and sure enough, the airline was founded in 2011 at which time it was promptly added to the EU list of banned carriers. Stellar Airways and its sole Airbus A320 managed to operate for a few years before shuttering in 2015. I can only imagine the difficulties of trying to operate any airline in a country with rampant corruption and one of the absolute lowest GDPs in the world. Who could afford to fly it besides NGO workers and brave tourists?
Blogged: www.aisleseatplease.com/blog/2016/8/23/stellar-airways
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It used to be the main Friday prayer mosque in the capital of Crimean Khanate. The earliest known mention of it was in 1674, as a ma'ale mosque (main mosque of the corresponding district). The mosque was in bad condition and its minaret along with some other small surrounding buildings were completely destroyed until the end of 2012 when its reconstruction started.
Раннее упоминание о мечети Орта—Джами относится к 1674 году (1085 по Хиджре). Считалась главной пятничной мечетью крымского ханства. Была окончательно достроена и оформлена между 1737 и 1743 годами.
Согласно архивным данным следует, что в 1861 году мечеть подверглась капитальной перестройке и, судя по всему, приобрела нынешний архитектурный вид.
С 1929 года мечеть была закрыта для посещений и стала использоваться как дом культуры и кинотеатр. Решением 20-й сессии Бахчисарайского совета 23 созыва от 16 июля 2001 года здание мечети было возвращено мусульманской религиозной общине «Мустафа-Джами».
Panorama (print image size : 254 x 120 cm) of the charming Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) and 4th. largest city in the country.
In highlight, the course of the Salzach River and its sequence of bridges connecting the new city (on the left, in the image) to the historic center (on the right). The view is towards the south.
- Makartsteg (Museumssteg), for pedestrians, full of padlocks attached to the railing
- Staatsbrücke (Stadtbrücke, Hauptbrücke), for vehicles, with one of the trolleybuses of the municipal fleet, composed exclusively of modal, without diesel vehicles.
- Mozartsteg - for pedestrians, serving as a link between the square in honor of Mozart and the other bank (new city)
- Karolinenbrücke (Nonntaler Brücke) - for vehicles
On the right bank, museums and the cathedral of Salzburg. Further on, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, atop Mount Festungsberg.
River cruises are carried out on panoramic boats like the one passing by.
I've been wanting to play around with infrared photography for years now, but always thought you either needed a specially modified camera, or to be shooting on film. I recently found out that if you use a filter that blocks visible light, while allowing infrared light through, you can still do infrared photography on a regular old digital camera.
That said, the amount of light being recorded by the sensor is significantly reduced. As a result, this image was shot on a tripod, with a 1 second exposure, despite being shot on a fast prime lens, wide open, at ISO 400.
Кальтаджироне (итал. Caltagirone) - Площадь Умберто I (Piazza Umberto I) - the Norman Cathedral of San Giuliano
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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Szék is an island of Hungarian ethnicity in central Transylvania (Romania). The town received its name in the Middle Ages from the local salt mines (szik in the old language means salt).
The Szék community managed to preserve its unique folk traditions, distinctive styles of music, dance, embroidery, and costume through the centuries. Many of the older villagers still wear their traditional costume as they go about their everyday life