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Etwa zwanzig mittelalterliche Fachwerkhäuser in der Weißgerbergasse haben die schweren Luftangriffe auf Nürnberg überstanden. Die Weißgerbergasse spiegelt daher ein Stück des historischen Nürnbergs, insbesondere eines alten Handwerkerviertels innerhalb des Burgviertels, wider. Der Name der Gasse kommt von den Weißgerbern, die im Mittelalter dort ansässig waren und im Gegensatz zu den Rotgerbern mit Hilfe von Alaun, Kochsalz, Mehl, Eiern und Baumöl rohe Tierhäute zu feinem, hellen Leder, dem sogenannten Weißleder, verarbeiteten. Da das Gerben der Tierhäute damals sehr viel Wasser beanspruchte und zudem eine nicht unerhebliche Geruchsbelästigung darstellte, kommt es nicht von ungefähr, dass die Handwerkshäuser fast alle über einen privaten Brunnen verfügten und am Ortsausgang in der Nähe der abfließenden Pegnitz angesiedelt waren.
About twenty medieval half-timbered houses on Weißgerbergasse survived the heavy air raids on Nuremberg. The Weißgerbergasse therefore reflects a piece of historic Nuremberg, in particular an old craftsmen's quarter within the castle district. The name of the alley comes from the white tanners who lived there in the Middle Ages and, in contrast to the red tanners, processed raw animal skins into fine, light-colored leather, the so-called white leather, with the help of alum, common salt, flour, eggs and tree oil. Since the tanning of animal skins used up a lot of water at the time and also caused a not inconsiderable odor nuisance, it is no coincidence that the craft houses almost all had a private well and were located on the outskirts of the town near the outflow of the Pegnitz.
In the mid 1700s, when Chinoiserie vied with Rococo and Gothic as the fashionable style of the day, British designers and craftsmen created their own fanciful imitations of Chinese designs.
Chinoiserie was the style adopted by William Halfpenny for the wooden bridge he designed for the 6th Earl of Coventry in the garden at Croome. The designs were published in 1749 in his pattern book Developments in Architecture and Carpentry.
When Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown arrived in 1751 to redesigned both the house and the garden, the bridge was one of the few features that he kept.
As Brown’s first commission, Croome marked a key moment in the development of the English Landscape style that was to become Britain’s most significant contribution to garden design, adopted the world over. It also helped establish Brown as the most famous landscape designer of his age and his friendship with the Earl endured for the rest of his life.
The Chinese bridge appears in a 1758 painting by Richard Wilson of Croome Court and garden but by the early nineteenth century it had disappeared under the murky depths of the artificial river it once spanned.
Information by The National Trust.
Texture's & Effect's by William Walton & Topaz.
La pagoda Vinh Tranh es uno de los templos más reconocidos del Delta del Mekong, por lo que merece mucho la pena hacer una visita en este icónico lugar. Se encuentra cerca de la ciudad de My Tho y destaca tanto por los árboles frutales que lo rodean como por su fachada colorida. Visitando la pagoda Vinh Tranh te darás cuenta de que es un lugar de peregrinación, donde acuden monjes y creyentes para rezar. Esta pagoda budista fue construida a mediados del siglo XIX, pero desde entonces ha sufrido graves desperfectos fruto de la época colonial francesa y, posteriormente, por culpa de una fuerte tormenta tropical.
A principios de los años 30 fue reformada gracias a artesanos venidos desde Hue. Construyeron la puerta principal, hecha en acero, y dos puertas laterales de cemento. El estilo de la pagoda Vinh Tranh es tanto oriental como europeo. En las instalaciones de esta magnífica pagoda podrás ver múltiples estatuas. Destaca, sobre todo, una estatua de Budai en el exterior de la pagoda. Budai es una divinidad china que se caracteriza por estar sonriendo, por lo que también se le conoce como el Buda Sonriente.
Vinh Tranh Pagoda is one of the most recognized temples in the Mekong Delta, so this iconic place is well worth a visit. It is located near the city of My Tho and stands out both for the fruit trees that surround it and for its colorful facade. Visiting the Vinh Tranh pagoda you will realize that it is a place of pilgrimage, where monks and believers come to pray. This Buddhist pagoda was built in the mid-19th century, but since then it has suffered serious damage as a result of the French colonial era and, later, due to a strong tropical storm.
At the beginning of the 30s it was renovated thanks to craftsmen from Hue. They built the main door, made of steel, and two side doors of cement. The style of the Vinh Tranh pagoda is both Eastern and European. In the facilities of this magnificent pagoda you will see multiple statues. It stands out, above all, a statue of Budai outside the pagoda. Budai is a Chinese deity who is characterized by smiling, which is why he is also known as the Smiling Buddha.
La pagoda Vinh Tranh és un dels temples més reconeguts del Delta del Mekong, per la qual cosa val la pena fer una visita en aquest icònic lloc. És a prop de la ciutat de My Tho i destaca tant pels arbres fruiters que l'envolten com per la façana acolorida. Visitant la pagoda Vinh Tranh t'adonaràs que és un lloc de pelegrinatge, on acudeixen monjos i creients per resar. Aquesta pagoda budista va ser construïda a mitjans del segle XIX, però des de llavors ha patit greus desperfectes fruit de l'època colonial francesa i, posteriorment, per culpa d'una forta tempesta tropical.
A principis dels anys 30 va ser reformada gràcies a artesans vinguts des de Hue. Van construir la porta principal, feta en acer, i dues portes laterals de ciment. L'estil de la pagoda Vinh Tranh és oriental i europeu. A les instal·lacions d'aquesta magnífica pagoda podreu veure múltiples estàtues. Destaca, sobretot, una estàtua de Budai a l'exterior de la pagoda. Budai és una divinitat xinesa que es caracteritza per estar somrient, per la qual cosa també se'l coneix com el Buda Somrient.
The bodhissattva Avalokiteshvara
Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist Lord of Compassion. He is a bodhissattva , an enlightened being who has selflessly chosen to remain in the earthly realm to help others attain spiritual liberation. In Tibet, the Dalai Lama is believed to be his incarnation. Here, Avalokiteshvara's right hand is the varadamudra gesture of charity. His left hand is empty but may have held a lotus stalk, a symbol of purity. The figure was made in gilded bronze in several pieces - rivets above the waist and above the elbows hold it together. Judging by the fine quality of the metalwork it was probably made by Newar craftsmen from the Kathmandu Valley whose skills were in great demand across Nepal, Tibet and China.
Historic bridge over the river Alzette in the Grund district of the city of Luxembourg, where a craftsmen's quarter developed in the Middle Ages. Robert Schumann, a founding father of the European Union, grew up near here.
Karlštejn is a market town in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It is known for the Karlštejn Castle.
The predecessor of Karlštejn was Budňany, a settlement founded in 1348 by craftsmen who built the Karlštejn Castle. In 1952, the modern market town of Karlštejn was created by merging Budňany and Poučník municipalities and named after the castle.
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The quarter is known for its medieval buildings which were used by craftsmen. Most of them were fishermen, tanners or shipbuilders. All of these professions benefited from the proximity to the river Danube.
The exquisite trunk on the previous Duesenberg. The details are amazing, and some talented craftsmen spent a lot of hours of very careful work on this. Not something for muddy wet roads at speed.....
ADAM KOSSOWSKI The Friars Aylesford Adam Kossowski (5 December 1905 – 31 March 1986) was a Polish artist, born in Nowy Sącz, notable for his works for the Catholic Church in England, where he arrived in 1943 as a refugee from Soviet labour camps and was invited in 1944 to join the Guild of Catholic Artists and Craftsmen.
Craftsmen George, a carpenter/ guitar maker and Charlie, a sheet metal worker ... outside their workshop in Inverclyde
A fragment of the famous Baroque three-tiered iconostasis with its 39 unique images of the faces of saints (1754-1761), which was made according to a drawing by B. F. Rastrelli by St. Petersburg craftsmen from linden covered with gold leaf. Assembled on site in parts. The notable color of the iconostasis is bright red.
It is the only completely authentic iconostasis designed by Rastrelli in the world that has survived to this day.
Gilded pilasters with molded gilded capitals. Golden Imperial cartouches on a red background, into which picturesque icons are inserted, inform about who exactly should have been a parishioner of this church.
Фрагмент знаменитого барочного триярусного іконостаса із його 39 унікальними зображеннями ликів святих (1754-1761), який був виготовлений за малюнком Б. Ф. Растреллі петербурзькими майстрами з липи з покриттям сусальним золотом. Зібраний на місці частинами. Примітний колір іконостасу – яскраво-червоний.
Це єдиний у світі, повністю автентичний цілісний іконостас за проектом Растреллі, який зберігся незмінним до наших часів.
Рами іконостасу переважно завжди виготовляли з липи. Ця порода дерева м'яка та пластична. Рідше використовували дуб. З цією породою дерева важко працювати. Наприклад, дубовий іконостас є лише у церкві Різдва Пресвятої Богородиці біля далеких печер Києво-Печерської лаври.
Покриті золотом пілястри коринфського ордера з ліпними позолоченими капітелями, особливістю яких є те, що вони відтворюють мотив кошика - калафа, чашки квітки, прикрашеної стилізованим листям аканта. Такі капітелі, прикрашені натуралістичним ліпним рослинним орнаментом, відрізняють Андріївську церкву від інших храмів України першої половини XVIII століття.
Золоті Імператорські картуші на червоному фоні, в які вставлені мальовничі ікони, однозначно сповіщають про те, хто саме мали бути парафіянами цього храму.
Інтер'єр Андріївської церкви відрізняється пишністю та різноманітністю: чудовий живопис, декоративне ліплення та різьблення по дереву створюють досконалий ансамбль. Квіткові гірлянди, пальмові гілки, головки херувимів та інший ліпний декор органічно поєднуються з архітектурою, прикрашаючи купол, двері та вікна.
Внутрішнє оздоблення Андріївської церкви неможливо уявити без хитромудрого різьблення, яке вражає не лише масштабами, а й вдалим поєднанням пласких та рельєфних візерунків, золоченої та поліхромної скульптури.
The bishopric of the Lord Jesus Christ consists in the mysterious combination by Him in His Person of two titles at once - He is a Priest and a King at the same time. The Lord God announced about Him through the psalmist David: “Thou art a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek” (Ps. 109:4). King and priest, as was customary in pre-legal times, the Old Testament Melchizedek was a prototype of Christ and His sacred kingdom. Such a merging of two aspects of dominion - spiritual and civil, apparently gave reason for the icon of the “Savior of the Great Bishop” to also be called the “King of Kings”.
Архієрейство Господа Ісуса Христа полягає у таємничому з'єднанні Ним у Своїй Особі одразу двох звань – Він Священик і Цар одночасно. Господь Бог сповістив про Нього через псалмоспівця Давида: «Ти єш ієрей на віки, за чином Мелхиседека» (Пс. 109, 4). Цар і священик, як це було прийнято в дозаконні часи, старозавітний Мелхиседек став прообразом Христа і Його священноцарства. Таке злиття двох аспектів панування - духовного і громадянського, мабуть, дало підставу ікону "Спасителя Великого Архієрея" називати також "Царем царів".
The Bahia Palace, set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakesh, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time, designed to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented passers-by from seeing into the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij.The palace is set in a two-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed in 1900, the palace was raided by Sultan Abd al-Aziz.
Kapana neighborhood in the center of Plovdiv used to be the craftsmen's quarter, then was apparently derelict, and was revived as the place where the best restaurants of Plovdiv are now concentrated as part of the city's preparation to be the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2019
Район Капана в центре Пловдива был в прошлом районом ремесленником но потом пришёл в упадок. Капана была возрождена как место где сконцентрированы лучшие рестораны Пловдива когда город готовился стать Культурной Столицей Европы в 2019 г.
Found in the archives: Architectural detail on one of the older buildings in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut. Some craftsmen spent a lot of time on this building.
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From the Historic Buildings of Connecticut site:
The Court Exchange Building, at 211 State Street in Bridgeport, is a grandiose commercial structure, built in 1896. It was built by C. Barnum Seeley, the grandson of P.T. Barnum. The great showman, who had no sons, wanted the family name to continue and so he had provided that C. H. Seeley would receive the sum of $25,000, in addition to his portion of his grandfather’s estate, if he added Barnum to his name. For the Court Exchange Building, Seeley hired architect George Longstaff, whose extravagant plans caused building costs to skyrocket.
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Orthodox congregation in Valmiera was established in the 1920s, when many Russian merchants, craftsmen and soldiers settled in the city. In Vidzeme in general, the conversion of Latvian farmers to Orthodoxy is widespread, both under the general policy of Russification and hoping to acquire land in this way.
The construction of the new Valmiera Orthodox church began in 1877 and was completed in December 1878. Its author is the first academically educated Latvian architect Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis (1834–1891). The church was consecrated on May 16, 1879. The church was built of torn gray boulders. Eaves, corners and cornices are made of red locally made bricks. Next to the church is the Mengden family chapel - a mausoleum (built in 1903). A new iron fence was built around the chapel, on stone poles and on a stone foundation. The money, 2000 rubles, was given for the construction of the fence by Count George Mengden's son Georgy Mengden. On November 9th, 1903, in the presence of Dmitry Muraveisk, a clergyman of the Church of St. Sergey of Radonezh, took the coffin of Count George Mengden's father with ashes from the Lutheran chapel to the chapel of the Orthodox church. Inside it, on the east wall, a marble slab with an inscription was fastened and the symbol "Resurrection" was placed in a special niche.
MARRAKESH
The Bahia Palace, set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakesh, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time, designed to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented passers-by from seeing into the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij.The palace is set in a two-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed in 1900, the palace was raided by Sultan Abd al-Aziz.
In der Weißgerbergasse findet sich das größte Nürnberger Ensemble alter Handwerkerhäuser. Überwiegend mit Fachwerk versehen, zeugen die historischen Bürgerhäuser, oft mit eigenem Brunnen und einem Garten, vom Wohlstand, den das Lederhandwerk mit sich brachte - The largest ensemble of old craftsmen's houses in Nuremberg is located on White Tanners' Alley. Mostly half-timbered, these historic town houses, often with their own wells and gardens, bear witness to the prosperity that the leather trade brought with it (Nuremberg, Germany)
Lors de notre visite de l'exposition Roy Lichtenstein à Mons, nous avons visité ce parc labellisé "Jardin Remarquable" depuis mai 2021, ce domaine de 3ha accueille les bâtiments d'une ancienne brasserie-malterie entouré d'un parc aux arbres centenaires jalonnés d'objets déco.
En retrait dans une grande propriété arborée, clôturée d'un haut mur et de grilles, ensemble néoclassique d'une ancienne brasserie construite dans la 2e moitié du 19e siècle, aujourd'hui dénommé le château du Bocage. Disposés en ordre semi-clôturé autour d'une cour quadrangulaire, dépendances basses, grange et imposant corps de logis, d'une remarquable homogénéité.
les structures décoratives proposées par le magasin Quintessence sont rassemblées par thèmes. On les découvre au fil de la promenade avec partout cette rouille caractéristique de l’acier Corten.
C’est la nouvelle tendance. L’acier Corten se prête maintenant à la découpe de décors végétaux qui peuvent compléter une ambiance particulière au jardin. Pour ces découpes précises, les artisans emploient un rayon laser à commande numérique. Il fond le métal sans créer de bavures. Le trait peut être très délicat .
Claudine en a profité pour acheter trois décorations de jardin dont un module.
During our visit to the Roy Lichtenstein exhibition in Mons, we visited this park labeled "Remarkable Garden" since May 2021, this 3ha estate accommodates the buildings of a former brewery-malt house surrounded by a park with century-old trees. decorative objects.
Set back in a large wooded property, fenced with a high wall and gates, neoclassical ensemble of an old brewery built in the 2nd half of the 19th century, today called the Château du Bocage. Arranged in semi-enclosed order around a quadrangular courtyard, low outbuildings, barn and imposing main building, remarkably homogeneous.
the decorative structures offered by the Quintessence store are grouped by theme. You can see them throughout the walk with that characteristic rust of Corten steel everywhere.
This is the new trend. Corten steel is now suitable for cutting plant decorations that can complement a special atmosphere in the garden. For these precise cuts, craftsmen use a digitally controlled laser beam. It melts metal without creating burrs. The line can be very delicate.
Claudine took the opportunity to buy three garden decorations including a module.
The history of lute music and most famous lute makers in Venice began pretty far from Italy. The family of Tieffenbrucker emigrated from their native village of Tieffenbruck in Bavaria in 16 century. They established themselves as craftsmen in numerous cities in France and Italy... including Venice...
I was lucky when I saw this lutenist near Scuola San Rocco. Lute music in Venice... it’s so natural, brings you momentarily to Renaissance time when lute music sounded from the streets to the royal courts and back to the streets again, those sounds were defined and refined and transformed, driven by the rhythms of complex dance steps... The name of lutenist is Boka Bence, he is Hungarian, and in addition to playing classic lute music he’s performing music from the Hungarian renaissance and his own dances, composed in the style of the Hungarian renaissance. The sounds of his lute are unique and enchanting...
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Welcome to Sleggveien, Slag road. Day workers/labourers, craftsmen, poor peoples, gypsies and others who had no permanent work for the Copper Works and no land to farm lived here. These timber houses were clad with planks and painted as the Swiss style became popular throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Houses was occupied until 1950s.
Imaging what it was like living in these small houses. Winters here are super cold. Often with temperatures down to -20°C to -30°C in January and February.
During the summer months some of the houses are open to the public.
Since 1999 the museum’s craftsmen have worked on the restoration of the houses in accordance with the principles of antique preservation.
Photo taken with my "poor mans Xpan", Minolta P's. This simple point and shoot is a shitty camera, but I REALLY enjoy using it.
Røros, Norway
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Ilford Delta 100
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This photo of the Tham Kra Sae Bridge in Thailand fits perfectly with my planning for the day.
I'll be getting on a train shortly and going on a short photo trip.
However, unfortunately I don't have the opportunity to travel through such a magnificent area to such a fantastic place.
Instead, I stay in cold Germany and travel to Hamburg for two nights, where I have been wanting to take photos again for a long time.
I'm assuming that the route I'll be traveling on will give the impression of being a little more stable than this wooden construction can. However, the construction time of this viaduct was only 17 days and the craftsmen were prisoners of war of the Japanese.
By the way, this train takes around 5 hours for the entire route of around 180 km. I definitely trust Deutsche Bahn to be able to cover the 400 km to Hamburg in this time.
Dieses Foto von der Tham Kra Sae Brücke in Thailand passt hervorragend zu meiner heutigen Tagesplanung.
Ich steige nämlich in Kürze ebenfalls in einen Zug und begebe mich auf einen kurzen Fototrip.
Allerdings habe ich leider nicht die Möglichkeit durch solch eine grandiose Gegend an solchen einen traumhaften Ort zu reisen.
Stattdessen verbleibe ich im kalten Deutschland und fahre für zwei Nächte nach Hamburg, wo ich schon lange wieder einmal fotografieren will.
Ich gehe mal davon aus, dass die Strecke auf der ich unterwegs sein werde einen etwas stabileren Eindruck erweckt als es diese hölzerne Kontruktion vermag. Allerdings war die Bauzeit dieses Viaduktes auch nur 17 Tage und die Handwerker Kriegsgefangene der Japaner.
Dieser Zug braucht übrigens ca. 5 Stunden für die gesamte Strecke von ca. 180 km. Ich traue der Deutschen Bahn auf jeden Fall zu, die 400 km nach Hamburg auch in dieser Zeit bewältigen zu können.
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Painted Gourds made into Folk Art bird houses by local craftsmen in North Carolina, colorful and very cheerful.
warm welcome awaits you at this friendly and informal working distillery in Elgin, the capital of Speyside.
Glen Moray Distillery nestles on the banks of the River Lossie in the city of Elgin, the capital of Speyside, a region synonymous with malt whisky. Glen Moray Single Malt Whisky has been distilled here since 1897 by a small dedicated team of craftsmen. In over a century of distilling at Glen Moray, much has changed, however the ingredients, processes and skills of those responsible for producing Glen Moray remain constant.
Glen Moray is a genuine working distillery with bags of atmosphere and real people going about their business – making whisky. Here you have the opportunity to experience the reality of malt whisky distilling. The great advantage of this is the authenticity of the introduction – each guide knows the process of whisky making like the back of his hand. So, at Glen Moray, you will gain an unforgettable insight into how water and barley are transformed into 'the water of life'.
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Αγία Βαρβάρα Η Μεγαλομάρτυς Εορτή 4 Δεκεμβρίου
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Η Αγία Βαρβάρα έζησε κατά τους χρόνους του αυτοκράτορος Μαξιμιανού (286 - 305 μ.Χ.) και ήταν κόρη του ειδωλολάτρη Διοσκόρου ο οποίος ήταν από τους πιο πλούσιους ειδωλολάτρες της Ηλιουπόλεως.
Ο πατέρας της λόγω της σωματικής ωραιότητας της Αγίας, την φύλαγε κλεισμένη εντός πύργου. Δεν γνωρίζουμε που διδάχθηκε τις χριστιανικές αλήθειες, καθώς ο πατέρας της ήταν φανατικός ειδωλολάτρης, λόγος για τον οποίο άλλωστε προσπάθησε να κρατήσει κρυφή την πίστη της στον Τριαδικό Θεό. Ένα τυχαίο περιστατικό, όμως, την πρόδωσε. Ο πατέρας της πληροφορήθηκε από τεχνίτες ότι η Αγία ζήτησε να τις ανοίξουν τρία παράθυρα στον πύργο όπου ήταν έγκλειστη, στο όνομα της Αγίας Τριάδος και, έτσι, βεβαιώθηκε ότι η κόρη του είχε γίνει Χριστιανή.
Εξοργίσθηκε τόσο που την κυνήγησε εντός του πύργου με το ξίφος του για να την φονεύσει. Η Αγία κατέφυγε στα όρη, αλλά ο πατέρας της την συνέλαβε και την παρέδωσε στον τοπικό άρχοντα, Μαρκιανό, κατηγορώντας την για την πίστη της. Όταν ανακρίθηκε, ομολόγησε με παρρησία την πίστη της στον Χριστό και καθύβρισε τα είδωλα. Μετά από φρικτά βασανιστήρια, διεπομπέφθη γυμνή στην πόλη και τέλος σφαγιάσθηκε από τον ίδιο τον πατέρα της. Την στιγμή όμως που είχε αποτελειώσει το έγκλημά του, έπεσε νεκρός χτυπημένος από κεραυνό κατά θεία δίκη.
Η σύναξη της Αγίας ετελείτο στο μαρτύριο αυτής, στον Βασιλίσκο πλησίον της αγίας Ζηναΐδος.
Η Αγία Βαρβάρα θεωρείται όχι μόνο στην Ελλάδα αλλά και σ΄ άλλες Χώρες Αγία προστάτις πυροβολικού. Στην Ελλάδα καθιερώθηκε ως Προστάτις του όπλου αυτού το 1828 μ.Χ. όπου και αναφέρεται η πρώτη σχετική τελετή με δοξολογία και παράθεση στη συνέχεια γεύματος όπου έλαβαν μέρος αξιωματικοί και οπλίτες πυρβολητές.
Στη Ορθόδοξη εικονογραφία η Αγία Βαρβάρα ζωγραφίζεται πολλές φορές μ’ ένα ποτήριο στο χέρι όντας προστάτιδα ενάντια στο αιφνίδιο θάνατο και μη θέλοντας να στερηθούν οι ετοιμοθάνατοι την θεία κοινωνία. Συχνά τη συναντούμε κοντά σ΄ έναν πύργο (με τρία παράθυρα) ή κρατώντας ένα βιβλίο (για τους ετοιμοθάνατους) ή ένα κλαδί φοίνικα.
Saint Barbara the Great Martyr Feast of December 4
Biography
Saint Barbara lived during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286 - 305 AD) and was the daughter of the pagan Dioscorus who was one of the richest pagans of Heliopolis.
Her father, due to the physical beauty of the Saint, kept her locked inside a tower. We do not know where she learned the Christian truths, as her father was a fanatical pagan, which is why she tried to keep her faith in the Triune God secret. An accident, however, betrayed her. Her father was informed by craftsmen that the Saint asked them to open three windows in the tower where she was imprisoned, in the name of the Holy Trinity, and thus, he was convinced that his daughter had become a Christian.
He became so angry that he chased her inside the tower with his sword to kill her. The Saint took refuge in the mountains, but her father arrested her and handed her over to the local lord, Marciano, accusing her of her faith. When interrogated, she openly confessed her faith in Christ and despised idols. After horrific torture, she was deported naked to the city and finally slaughtered by her own father. But at the moment when his crime was over, he fell dead struck by lightning during a divine trial.
The gathering of the Saint took place in her martyrdom, in Vasiliskos near Saint Zinaidos.
Saint Barbara is considered not only in Greece but also in other countries as a patron saint of artillery. In Greece he was established as the Protector of this weapon in 1828 AD. where the first relevant ceremony is mentioned with doxology and a dinner followed by officers and hoplite shooters.
In Orthodox iconography, St. Barbara is often painted with a glass in her hand, being a protector against sudden death and not wanting the dying to be deprived of divine communion. We often find it near a tower (with three windows) or holding a book (for the dying) or a palm branch.
These three men are craftsmen after completing their apprenticeship. In Germany, it has been the custom since the Middle Ages for journeymen to go on a “traveling” journey for 2-3 years after completing their apprenticeship. Today this custom is voluntary; previously, the journeymen were only fully trained after completing this journey. All “Tippel brothers” wear the same outfit, which also includes the wide-brimmed black hat. The photo was taken in Wismar in northern Germany; There was probably a big meeting of journeymen on that day, as hundreds could be seen in Wismar.
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special.
Cadillac introduced an icon that the world would never forget for the 1959 model year. Those fabulous tail fins took the world by storm. They were the tallest in the industry. Cadillac for 1959 presented a new realm of motoring majesty with the Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special. It was the most luxurious owner-driven Cadillac sedan. The 1959 Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special was the only non-limousine made by Fleetwood. A Fleetwood-bodied Cadillac was an exclusive episode in the continuing saga of “As the Standard of the World Turns.”
A Cadillac Fleetwood was a culmination of the expertise and design genius of Fleetwood craftsmen. These illustrious sedans featured signature styling features to emphasize their exclusive character. For the 1959 model year, a chrome side spear design with dummy air scoops at the rear doors augmented the six-window sweep of the roofline. The Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special looked even longer with its new design complimented by those fabulous fins.
The 1959 Cadillacs had a bold and daring concept of motorcar design, flamboyant, yet unmistakably Cadillac. The 1959 Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special was most definitely a motoring dream come true. Because of their exclusive Fleetwood-bodied character, they were built at a restricted pace. The 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Sixty-Special was the “Standard of the World” in executive style luxury.
One of a string of imposing Catholic churches that stand out along Nova Scotia's ''French Shore'' (the northwestern shoulder of the province, where Acadian settlers concentrated their return following the Great Expulsion of the 1750's.)
It was begun in 1910, to replace the village's original 1855 church. Made by local craftsmen of hand-cut granite blocks quarried from nearby Shelburne, it took 32 years to complete - at which point its predecessor was finally demolished.
Silverware making. Thai craftman are making silverware. The original of the silver craftsmen on Wua Lai road, Chiang Mai. Thailand
When the day has come to change your life and you are finally ready to join the Light Side of the Force - and you can't get the key for your Snowspeeder, because the craftsman has installed the new key rack beyond your reach. Inspired by the current situation at home: craftsmen and renovation work. Makes me want to join the Dark Side of the Force.
Yes. I did it, I went to the toy shop and bought Star Wars Lego. Just for MMs. The Stormtrooper figure is really tiny, just 4,5 cm (1,77165 inches), and the key, a pendant (a present from my brother), is even tinier, 1,5 cm (0,590551 inches).
Size of what you see in the frame: 7,5 x 7,5 cm (2,95276 x 2,95276 inches).
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Wenn der Tag gekommen ist, an dem Du Dein Leben ändern und Du Dich endlich der hellen Seite der Macht anschließen möchtest. Und nicht an den Schlüssel für den Snowspeeder kommst, weil der Handwerker das neue Schlüsselbrett zu hoch angebracht hat. Zur Zeit in der Wohnung: Handwerker. Und nein, es läuft nicht direkt nach Plan. Zeit, mich der dunklen Seite der Macht anzuschließen.
Vielen Dank für Eure lieben Kommentare und Faves, über die ich mich stets freue, und einen schönen, sonnigen Montag!
The building was constructed by local craftsmen of handhewn blue granite sourced on the property. The antique pews came from the Royal London Society for the Blind. The chandeliers are hand-crafted wrought iron. A very peaceful place. Carved into one of the granite blocks at the right of the entryway is this:
"BEHOLD, HEAVEN AND THE HEAVEN OF HEAVENS CANNOT CONTAIN THEE; HOW MUCH LESS THIS HOUSE WHICH I HAVE BUILT (2 Chronicles 6:18 KJV)"
This scene from the canal at Korenlei in Ghent captures the essence of the city's medieval charm. The bridge in the foreground elegantly frames the waterway, while the Gravensteen Castle rises proudly in the background, a reminder of Ghent's medieval power and its role as a political and economic center in Flanders. The canal itself, once vital for trade and transport, remains a central artery of the city, now carrying leisure boats and kayaks rather than merchant vessels.
The architecture along the Korenlei showcases the ornate gabled facades typical of the Flemish Renaissance style. These former guild houses reflect the prosperity of Ghent's merchants and craftsmen during the Middle Ages, with each facade designed to impress and assert status. The combination of brickwork, stone details, and decorative elements illustrates the city's layered history, blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque influences within a compact urban space.
Tourism thrives in this area, as visitors are drawn to the picturesque setting and the lively atmosphere of the canal. Boat tours depart from this quay, offering views of Ghent's skyline from the water, while the bridge serves as a perfect vantage point for photography. The mix of historic monuments, waterways, and vibrant street life makes Korenlei one of the city's most photographed and walked-through places, both by day and illuminated at night.
Gastronomy is also deeply tied to this part of Ghent. The terraces along the canal host cafés and restaurants where visitors can enjoy local specialties such as waterzooi, a creamy fish or chicken stew originating from Ghent to indulge in Belgian beers brewed with centuries-old traditions. The combination of fine dining and casual street food adds flavor to the experience, making Korenlei not only a visual feast but also a culinary one.
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Nauener Tor (Nauen Gate) is one of the three preserved gates of Potsdam, Germany. It was built in 1755 and is the first example of the influence of English Gothic Revival architecture in Continental Europe.
The first Nauener Tor was built around 1720 about 400 metres away from the current site. The second gate was built in 1733 at the current site. In 1755 the gate was rebuilt in its current form by the architect Johann Gottfried Büring was constructed based on a sketch by Frederick II. Originally there was a city wall connecting the Nauen gate with the other two gates, the Jägertor and the "small" Brandenburg Gate.
Today the three Potsdam gates are connected by a promenade, instead of a city wall. Nauener Tor is located in close proximity to the Dutch Quarter. Its users were the military and merchants, craftsmen and administrations. Today the square in front of the Nauener Tor has a high density of cafes, restaurants and bars is a popular meeting point of people in Potsdam and their guests. Tram tracks lead directly through Nauener Tor.
Uliczka rzemieślników w Norymberdze. Można tu kupić wyroby rzemieślnicze tradycyjne i charakterystyczne dla Norymbergi. /
You can buy there traditional craftsmanship and products typical of Nuremberg
Along the street seven imposing inns where constructed in the early 16th century, representing the seven countries, or tongues, that the Knights of the Order of St John were originated from. Each facade is decorated with emblems and details that reflect the respective country. With no doubt, the finest of them is the Auberge de France that was built between 1492 and 1503. Most of the Grand Masters were French so their influence on the architecture was considerable. Stonemasons and craftsmen were for the most part Greek but workers from France and Spain were also brought here.
Built by indigenous craftsmen.
The estate features about 20 single-story rooms, an enclosed plaza and a large enclosed kiva. The entire great house contains 90 ground-floor rooms, 40 second-story rooms, and 5 third-story rooms.
That should accommodate plenty of guests, a real party house.
The church is renowned for its 12th century mosaics executed by craftsmen working in the Byzantine style. The mosaics show many iconographic and formal similarities to the roughly contemporary programs in the Cappella Palatina, in Monreale Cathedral, and in Cefalù Cathedral, although they were probably executed by a distinct atelier.[16]
The walls display two mosaics taken from the original Norman façade, depicting King Roger II, George of Antioch's lord, receiving the crown of Sicily from Jesus, and, on the northern side of the aisle, George himself, at the feet of the Virgin. The depiction of Roger was highly significant in terms of its iconography. In Western Christian tradition, kings were customarily crowned by the Pope or his representatives; however, Roger is shown in Byzantine dress being crowned by Jesus in the Byzantine fashion. Roger was renowned for presenting himself as an emperor during his reign, being addressed as basileus ("king" in koine Greek). The mosaic of the crowning of Roger carries a Latin inscription written in koine Greek characters (Rogerios Rex ΡΟΓΕΡΙΟΣ ΡΗΞ "king Roger").
The nave dome is occupied by the traditional byzantine image of Christ Pantokrator surrounded by the archangel saints: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. The register below depicts the eight prophets of the Old Testament and, in the pendentives, the four evangelists of the New Testament. The nave vault depicts the Nativity and the Death of the Virgin.
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The Bahia Palace, set in extensive gardens, was built in the late 19th century by the Grand Vizier of Marrakesh, Si Ahmed ben Musa (Bou-Ahmed). Bou Ahmed resided here with his four wives, 24 concubines and many children. With a name meaning "brilliance", it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time, designed to capture the essence of Islamic and Moroccan architectural styles. Bou-Ahmed paid special attention to the privacy of the palace in its construction and employed architectural features such as multiple doors which prevented passers-by from seeing into the interior. The palace took seven years to build, with hundreds of craftsmen from Fes working on its wood, carved stucco and zellij.The palace is set in a two-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. The palace acquired a reputation as one of the finest in Morocco and was the envy of other wealthy citizens. Upon the death of Bou-Ahmed in 1900, the palace was raided by Sultan Abd al-Aziz.
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This group of 12 former estate cottages date from l865. They were designed by H A Darbishire for Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The estate was built by William Cubitt employing Italian craftsmen for the wood carving. The large cottages are built from multi-colour brick with stone dressings in an ornate Gothic cottage style. They are picturesquely grouped around a private garden entered from the street through an archway. The village was planned as a group of model housing that would improve the landscape around her own estate. The village was not a philanthropic venture. The houses were rented out to wealthy people and not provided for the Baroness's estate workers or Coutts Bank clerks. The Village was purchased by its tenants in 1921.
This splendid parade vessel is extremely impressive to look at and was built by Venetian craftsmen in the Arsenale, probably between the first half and middle of the 18th century during the period of Hapsburg rule. The vessel was used in St. Mark's Basin for festivities, historical and social events in the city. The semicircular stern forms a small platform for a wooden group of sculptures, decorated with gold leaf depicting "the Coronation of Italy by the Venetian Republic"; this was completed after King Vittorio Emanuele II's visit to Venice on 7 November 1866. This historic event is documented by Girolamo Induna's painting, which is preserved in the Museo del Risorgimento in Milan.
The painting depicts the Scalé Reale sailing through St. Mark's Basin; a crowd standing in the Piazzetta and in front of the Doge's Palace is watching the luxurious vessel with its tricolored flags go past. Wearing the Doge's ducal hat, the statue of Venice is standing up and placing a laurel crown on Italy's head (the seated figure), surrounded by a crenellated crown. A small angel is walking in front of the two statues with its arms upwards. Below the stern is an elegant crimson red velvet train that reaches down into the water. The canopy that protects the illustrious guests is completely glazed and support by four Doric columns; a frieze decorated of gold leaf with mock- classical racemes and lions' heads runs down the entire length of the boat. The side of the hull is painted red while the lower part is white. Placed at the bow, the statue of St. Mark's Lion was also made when the King visited Venice. The Savoy coats of arms have been replaced by those of the Italian Navy and can be seen on the bow hull.
The last time this magnificent vessel sailed was in 1959 for the funeral of Pope Pius X, who had been patriarch of Venice and whose funeral was held in the Basilica of St. Mark. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The Scalé Reale was a source of inspiration for the shape of the eighteen-oar bissona Serenissima, built by the local shipwright Giovanni Giuponi between 1958 and 1965 that we can admire each year during the Regata Storica procession in Venice.
This is a common scene in the old pueblo of Tubac, Arizona. Tubac is a community know for the artists and craftsmen who live here and sell their works of art. You can find anything from terra cotta pots to expensive custom jewelry.
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In Santillana del Mar, Spain, the medieval architecture unfolds like a captivating tale etched in stone. The scene transports visitors to a bygone era, where the hands of skilled craftsmen meticulously shaped the rugged, time-worn stones into architectural masterpieces. The cobblestone streets wind through a labyrinth of buildings that stand as silent witnesses to centuries of history.
The medieval structures, characterized by their sturdy stone facades, feature a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic elements. Massive arches, adorned with intricate carvings and reliefs, greet onlookers with a sense of grandeur. The play of light and shadow on the weathered surfaces adds depth to the facades, highlighting the craftsmanship that has withstood the test of time.
Narrow alleys weave through the medieval quarter, revealing hidden courtyards and charming plazas. The irregular layout of the buildings, seemingly huddled together, creates an intimate atmosphere, inviting visitors to step back in time. Towering spires and turrets punctuate the skyline, casting an imposing silhouette against the backdrop of the Cantabrian landscape.
As one explores the streets, medieval churches emerge as architectural jewels. The rhythmic patterns of the stone masonry, the intricate detailing of religious motifs, and the solemnity of the interiors evoke a sense of reverence. These sacred structures, with their centuries-old walls, resonate with the echoes of prayers and ceremonies long past.
In Santillana del Mar, the medieval architecture serves as a living testament to the resilience of a bygone era. Each stone, weathered by the passage of time, whispers stories of knights, merchants, and ordinary folk who once walked these streets. The town stands as a tangible link between the present and the medieval past, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of history woven into its stone walls.
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