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St. Trudpert war ein Benediktinerkloster im Münstertal / Südschwarzwald, entstanden im beginnenden 9. Jahrhundert und nach wechselvoller Geschichte im Jahr 1806 säkularisiert - St. Trudpert was a Benedictine monastery in the Münstertal / southern Black Forest, founded in the early 9th century and secularized in 1806 after an eventful history (Germany)
Der Wasserturm in Böckingen wurde 1929 in expressionistischem Stil erbaut und gilt als das Wahrzeichen des Heilbronner Stadtteils Böckingen. Als Kulturdenkmal steht er unter Denkmalschutz.
The water tower in Böckingen was built in 1929 in an expressionist style and is considered the landmark of the Böckingen district of Heilbronn. As a cultural monument, it is under monument protection.
one of the most important architectural gems of the Serbian capital, built in the style of the Russian secession. Hotel Moskva been under state protection since 1968 as a cultural monument, and since 1979 as a cultural asset of great importance.
The Velika and Mala Crljivica archaeological site in Cista Velika necropolis is the largest and most significant group of stećaks in Croatia, and since 2016 it has been under UNESCO protection.
Erbaut wurde das Hofhaus - im spätgotischen Stil - im Jahr 1582 und diente als Gaststätte bzw. Schildwirtschaft.
Eine Schildwirtschaft war zu der damaligen Zeit etwas ganz Besonderes.
Mehr zu diesem Thema: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schildwirtschaft
Das spätmittelalterliche Fachwerkobergeschoss sowie der Giebel wurden 1720 teilweise erneuert.
Das Gebäude ist ebenfalls eins der Kulturdenkmäler in Lambsheim/Pfalz und befindet sich in der Hauptstraße 23.
Ich versuche unsere wunderbaren Kultur- bzw. Baudenkmäler ein wenig "aufzuhübschen", da diese Schmuckstücke oftmals unbeachtet vor sich hinfristen.
Das Foto habe ich ebenfalls unter der jeweiligen Liste der Kulturdenkmäler bei Wikipedia eingestellt. Hier jedoch unbearbeitet ;).
de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Liste_der_Kulturdenkm%...
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"Historic synagogue with striking baroque architecture, surrounded by a serene courtyard and gravestones." bw
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The church in the village of Sno, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, is known as the Vakhtang Gorgasali Church. This cathedral was built in 1987 on the foundations of an older church and is named after King Vakhtang Gorgasali, a prominent 5th century ruler who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in Georgia. The church is located about eight kilometers from Stepantsminda and is an important religious and cultural monument in the region. The village of Sno is also known as the birthplace of Ilia II of Georgia. Ilia II is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Georgian history. Respected as a moral and spiritual leader not only in Georgia but throughout the Eastern Orthodox world. His childhood home is located opposite the Vakhtang Gorgasali Church, which adds to the historical and spiritual significance of this location. Georgia. In addition to the church, Sno is home to other attractions, such as the famous monolithic stone heads and the historic Sno Fortress. Visitors can enjoy the rich history and the picturesque landscapes that this mountain village has to offer. Sno is a popular base for trekking and mountain climbing in the Kazbegi region of northern Georgia. Hiking trails to the Chaukhi Pass attract adventurers. This pass leads to Juta, another mountain village that serves as a starting point for treks to the impressive Chaukhi peaks.
Vakhtang Gorgasali Church is located in the picturesque village of Sno, in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, about eight kilometers from Stepantsminda. Sno is situated in the valley of the Snostskali River, surrounded by the imposing peaks of the Greater Caucasus. The area is characterized by green meadows, mountainous landscapes and traditional Georgian architecture. Near the church stands a statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the 5th-century ruler after whom the church is named.
De kerk in het dorp Sno, gelegen in de regio Mtskheta-Mtianeti in Georgië, staat bekend als de Vakhtang Gorgasali Kerk. Deze kerk werd in 1987 gebouwd op de fundamenten van een oudere kerk en is vernoemd naar koning Vakhtang Gorgasali, een prominente heerser uit de 5e eeuw die een cruciale rol speelde in de verspreiding van het christendom in Georgië. De kerk bevindt zich op ongeveer acht kilometer van Stepantsminda en is een belangrijk religieus en cultureel monument in de regio. Het dorp Sno is ook bekend als de geboorteplaats Ilia II van Georgië. Ilia II wordt beschouwd als één van de meest invloedrijke figuren in de moderne Georgische geschiedenis. Gerespecteerd als een moreel en spiritueel leider, niet alleen in Georgië maar in de hele Oosters-orthodoxe wereld. Zijn ouderlijk huis staat tegenover de Vakhtang Gorgasali Kerk, wat bijdraagt aan de historische en spirituele betekenis van deze locatie. Georgia. Naast de kerk herbergt Sno ook andere bezienswaardigheden, zoals de beroemde monolithische stenen hoofden en het historische Sno-fort. Bezoekers kunnen genieten van de rijke geschiedenis en de schilderachtige landschappen die dit bergdorp te bieden heeft. Sno is een geliefde uitvalsbasis voor trektochten en bergbeklimmingen in de Kazbegi-regio, in het noorden van Georgië. Wandelroutes naar de Chaukhi-pas trekken avonturiers aan. Deze pas leidt naar Juta, een ander bergdorp dat fungeert als startpunt voor tochten naar de indrukwekkende Chaukhi-pieken.
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Sno Castle is a historic fortress located in the village of Sno, near Stepantsminda in the Kazbegi region of Georgia. Nestled in the impressive Caucasus Mountains, the castle is a symbol of the medieval architecture and history of the region. Sno Castle is estimated to have been built between the 16th and 17th centuries. It served as a defensive stronghold for the local nobility and was strategically positioned to guard the Sno Valley from raids by northern tribes and other threats. The architectural style reflects typical Georgian fortifications, with stone towers and thick defensive walls. The castle consists of a central tower also called koshki, surrounded by the remains of additional defensive structures. These towers were essential in the Caucasus and often served as residences, watchtowers and shelters during conflicts. From the castle, you have a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys, which further emphasizes its strategic location. In addition to its military role, Sno Castle also has cultural and spiritual value. Nearby is the famous Stone Head of Sno, a large stone carving believed to represent a local deity or historical figure. This mysterious carving attracts both tourists and historians.
Sno Castle is a historical fortress located in the village of Sno, near Stepantsminda in the Kazbegi region of Georgia. Today, Sno Castle is a popular destination for tourists exploring the Kazbegi region. Its proximity to Mount Kazbek and the Gergeti Trinity Church makes it an ideal stopover for lovers of Georgian history and breathtaking landscapes.
Sno Kasteel is een historisch fort gelegen in het dorp Sno, vlakbij Stepantsminda in de regio Kazbegi, Georgië. Genesteld in de indrukwekkende Kaukasus, staat het kasteel symbool voor de middeleeuwse architectuur en geschiedenis van de regio. Het kasteel van Sno wordt geschat te zijn gebouwd tussen de 16e en 17e eeuw. Het diende als een verdedigingsbolwerk voor de lokale adel en was strategisch gepositioneerd om de Sno-vallei te bewaken tegen invallen van noordelijke stammen en andere dreigingen. De bouwstijl weerspiegelt typische Georgische fortificaties, met stenen torens en dikke verdedigingsmuren. Het kasteel bestaat uit een centrale toren ook wel koshki genoemd, omgeven door overblijfselen van extra verdedigingswerken. Deze torens waren essentieel in de Kaukasus en dienden vaak als woningen, uitkijktorens en schuilplaatsen tijdens conflicten. Vanaf het kasteel heb je een panoramisch uitzicht over de omliggende bergen en valleien, wat de strategische ligging nog eens benadrukt. Naast zijn militaire rol heeft Sno Kasteel ook culturele en spirituele waarde. In de nabijheid bevindt zich het beroemde Steenhoofd van Sno, een groot stenen beeldhouwwerk waarvan wordt aangenomen dat het een lokale godheid of historische figuur voorstelt. Deze mysterieuze gravure trekt zowel toeristen als historici aan.
A few years ago, the administration of the Bavarian Forest National Park decided to continue the cultivation of some Schachten with cattle. These meadows were cleared centuries ago as summer grazing areas for cattle in the forests in the Bavarian Forest. Later, this form of grazing became unprofitable and was abandoned. Since then, the Schachten, which are considered cultural monuments, have been in danger of becoming overgrown with forest again. Rotes Höhenvieh ("red upland cattle") was selected as the cattle breed.
Die Verwaltung des Nationalparks Bayerischer Wald hat sich vor einigen Jahren entschieden, einige Schachten wieder mit Rindern zu pflegen. Diese Wiesen wurden vor Jahrhunderten als Sommerweideflächen für Rinder in den Wäldern im Bayerischen Wald gerodet. Später wurde diese Beweidungsform unrentabel und aufgegeben. Seitdem drohen die Schachten, die heute als Kulturdenkmäler gelten, wieder mit Wald zuzuwachsen. Als Rinderrasse wurde das "Rote Höhenvieh" ausgewählt.
This image was made at the Hochschachten.
Text (modified and translated) from br.de.
In Explore 11/18/2022
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Sno Castle is a historic fortress located in the village of Sno, near Stepantsminda in the Kazbegi region of Georgia. Nestled in the impressive Caucasus Mountains, the castle is a symbol of the medieval architecture and history of the region. Sno Castle is estimated to have been built between the 16th and 17th centuries. It served as a defensive stronghold for the local nobility and was strategically positioned to guard the Sno Valley from raids by northern tribes and other threats. The architectural style reflects typical Georgian fortifications, with stone towers and thick defensive walls. The castle consists of a central tower also called koshki, surrounded by the remains of additional defensive structures. These towers were essential in the Caucasus and often served as residences, watchtowers and shelters during conflicts. From the castle, you have a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys, which further emphasizes its strategic location. In addition to its military role, Sno Castle also has cultural and spiritual value. Nearby is the famous Stone Head of Sno, a large stone carving believed to represent a local deity or historical figure. This mysterious carving attracts both tourists and historians.
Sno Castle is a historical fortress located in the village of Sno, near Stepantsminda in the Kazbegi region of Georgia. Today, Sno Castle is a popular destination for tourists exploring the Kazbegi region. Its proximity to Mount Kazbek and the Gergeti Trinity Church makes it an ideal stopover for lovers of Georgian history and breathtaking landscapes.
Sno Kasteel is een historisch fort gelegen in het dorp Sno, vlakbij Stepantsminda in de regio Kazbegi, Georgië. Genesteld in de indrukwekkende Kaukasus, staat het kasteel symbool voor de middeleeuwse architectuur en geschiedenis van de regio. Het kasteel van Sno wordt geschat te zijn gebouwd tussen de 16e en 17e eeuw. Het diende als een verdedigingsbolwerk voor de lokale adel en was strategisch gepositioneerd om de Sno-vallei te bewaken tegen invallen van noordelijke stammen en andere dreigingen. De bouwstijl weerspiegelt typische Georgische fortificaties, met stenen torens en dikke verdedigingsmuren. Het kasteel bestaat uit een centrale toren ook wel koshki genoemd, omgeven door overblijfselen van extra verdedigingswerken. Deze torens waren essentieel in de Kaukasus en dienden vaak als woningen, uitkijktorens en schuilplaatsen tijdens conflicten. Vanaf het kasteel heb je een panoramisch uitzicht over de omliggende bergen en valleien, wat de strategische ligging nog eens benadrukt. Naast zijn militaire rol heeft Sno Kasteel ook culturele en spirituele waarde. In de nabijheid bevindt zich het beroemde Steenhoofd van Sno, een groot stenen beeldhouwwerk waarvan wordt aangenomen dat het een lokale godheid of historische figuur voorstelt. Deze mysterieuze gravure trekt zowel toeristen als historici aan.
Erbaut wurde das Haus 1770. Das Krüppelwalmdach wurde im barocken Stil errichtet. Das hintere Nebengebäude stammt aus der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts.
Ich versuche unsere wunderbaren Kultur- bzw. Baudenkmäler ein wenig "aufzuhübschen", da diese Schmuckstücke oftmals unbeachtet vor sich hinfristen.
Das Foto habe ich ebenfalls unter der jeweiligen Liste der Kulturdenkmäler bei Wikipedia eingestellt. Hier jedoch unbearbeitet ;).
(de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Liste_der_Kulturdenkm%...)
Hauptstraße Nr. 7 in Lambsheim/Pfalz.
Das ehemalige Empfangsgebäude des Bahnhofs.
"Ende der 1880er Jahre kamen Pläne auf, im Einzugsgebiet von Ludwigshafen ein schmalspuriges Eisenbahnnetz zu errichten. Zweck dieser Strecken sollte unter anderem sein, Pendler aus den umliegenden Orten vor allem zur BASF zu bringen. Eine Strecke sollte von Frankenthal aus die Gemeinden westlich der Stadt erschließen. Westlich von Dirmstein stand der Verlauf jedoch nicht von Anfang an fest. Eine Variante sah einen Anschluss von Obersülzen vor, eine andere hingegen die von Großkarlbach. Dabei wurde eine Durchbindung bis nach Grünstadt ins Auge gefasst. Die Großkarlbacher Variante setzte sich schließlich durch, so dass die Strecke am 1. Juli 1891 eröffnet wurde; die Durchbindung bis nach Grünstadt kam nicht mehr zustande.
1922 erfolgte die Eingliederung des Bahnhofs in die neu gegründete Reichsbahndirektion Ludwigshafen. Im Zuge der Auflösung der Ludwigshafener Direktion wechselte er zum 1. April 1937 in den Zuständigkeitsbereich der Direktion Mainz.[2] Im Mai 1939 wurde die Strecke stillgelegt und schließlich abgebaut und der Bahnhof somit außer Betrieb genommen.
Bei dem Empfangsgebäude mit angebautem Güterschuppen handelt es sich um einen späthistoristischen Bau aus Backstein, der stilistisch der Neorenaissance zuzuordnen ist. Es ist baugleich mit den Gebäuden in Dirmstein und Dannstadt. Es entstand im Jahr 1890 und steht unter Denkmalschutz."
(Quelle: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahnhof_Gro%C3%9Fkarlbach)
Warum Flickr dieses Bild nach Laumersheim versetzt hat, weiß ich ja auch nicht....
Mit diesem Bild verabschiede ich mich in den Sommerurlaub ;).
An einem bewölkten Samstagmorgen ist nur die Hälfte der Türme der Marienkirche zu sehen. Links sind die berühmten alten Häuser Lübecks zu sehen - Marzipan Speicher, Marzipan Speicher Cafe und und ein Haus aus dem Jahr 1216, das kürzlich im Inneren architektonisch zu einem Hotel umgebaut wurde.
Lübeck, Germany
On a cloudy Saturday morning, only half of the towers of St. Mary's Church can be seen. On the left are Lübeck's famous old houses - Marzipan Speicher, Marzipan Speicher Cafe and a house from 1216 that has recently been architecturally converted inside into a hotel.
Lübeck, Germany
The Capitol Records Building, also known as the Capitol Records Tower, is a Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District building that is located in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The building is a thirteen-story tower that was designed by Louis Naidorf , and is one of the city's landmarks. Construction occurred soon after British company EMI acquired Capitol Records in 1955, and was completed in April 1956. Located just north of the Hollywood and Vine intersection, the Capitol Records Tower houses the consolidation of Capitol Records' West Coast operations and is also home to the recording studios and echo chambers of Capitol Studios. The building is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.
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That's the popular name of Sv. Nikolaj's church, near Selo. It was built in the first half of the 13th century (supposedly by Templar Knights), in a Romanic style, and its interior is all painted with valuable fresco. Unfortunately, many details are not preserved any more. It's a miracle how this nice architecture escaped Turkish raids in the next centuries (mainly the 15th).
Water tower, or "Wasserturm" in German - what boring names! The French term means "water castle. I've always loved this designation.
This one was built in 1902 and served as water reservoir until 1989. It is situated in the middle of the small town Elmshorn West of Hamburg, best known for it's oat flakes factory...
Enduring Symbols under the Blue skies of Attica where the Sun is always Shining ... [Explored ]
Temple of Athena Nike ( Victorious Athena) ,Constructed of White Marble around 420 BCE .
~~~ It is the first Ionic structure on the Acropolis where the Athenians could worship the Goddess of Victory in hope of prosperous outcomes in the wars. It is a Tetrastyle ( four column ) Temple with colonnaded porticoes in the front and back. ~~~
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Caryatides from the Erechtheion on the Acropolis (421-406 BCE) :
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"At night the Caryatids could be heard wailing for their lost sister."
The Erechtheion is an Ionic Temple on the north side of the Acropolis and it was dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.It is opposite the Parthenon and it was built entirely of marble from Mount Penteli.The Caryatides (each one sculpted in a different manner ) supported the roof of the south porch of the Erechtheion, in place of the typical columns and they were holding it with elegance and grace.Today only copies of the Caryatides are shown. The 5 original ones are displayed in the New Acropolis Museum
www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/conserving-caryatids
and the second from the left in the British Museum.
* sundered from her family by a hand more unrelenting than death ...
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High above the valley of the Saar below, at the tip of a protruding sandstone cliff, lies the hermitage of Kastel-Staadt, providing fascinating insights and views. At the time of the crusades, caves, rooms and alcoves were dug in the soft, coloured sandstone, symbols of the myth of the discovery of the cross. In one cave room a “Holy Grave” was dug, in addition to living rooms and prayer rooms, which were supposed to resemble the sacred sites on the mountain in Golgotha in Jerusalem. In the Middle Ages religious hermits lived here. Construction of the hermitage chapel began in essence around 1600. On top of its predecessors, a Franciscan father created a two-storey building which at ground level contained a church interior and above that a residence for the hermits. Until the French Revolution, hermits lived and prayed here, after which the building fell into disrepair, until the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm had the long-abandoned ruins of the hermitage expanded into a mausoleum for the Bohemian King John of Luxembourg.
In 1833, during a visit to the Rhineland, Friedrich Wilhelm received the mortal remains of King John of Bohemia, whose life story fascinated him. Despite being blinded, John of Luxembourg was drawn upon as an ally of France against the English troops in the battle of Crécy, in which he fell in August 1346. The victor, Edward III of England, allowed the fallen blind king to be interred with full honours in the Benedictine Abbey in the city of Luxembourg. As a result of the destruction of his tomb, the remains ultimately fell into the hands of the Prussians. Friederich Wilhelm, who admired the blind king for his bravery, had the hermitage developed into his final resting place. Friedrich Wilhelm commissioned the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the head of the highest building authority, to rebuild the hermitage. Schinkel designed the building in the style of Mediterranean-influenced romanticism, with arched windows, colonnades and a bell gable in the Italian style. The interior of the ground floor was left unchanged, however. The remains of the Bohemian king rested in the hermitage from 1838 to 1946 when they were transferred to the cathedral in Luxembourg.
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Leaving the boat and go ashore on a historic site where, among others Andrée built an air balloon that would take him and two other adventurers to the North pole. June 2012.
or Belogratchik Krepost ,
The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historical tourist attraction, drawing, together with the Belogradchik Rocks, the main flow of tourists into the region.[1] It is one of the best-preserved strongholds in Bulgaria and a cultural monument of national importance.
The fortress's walls are over 2 metres (6.6 ft) thick in the foundation and reaching up to 12 m (39 ft) in height. Three separate fortified yards exist that are connected with each other through gates. The fortress has a total area of 10,210 square metres (109,900 sq ft). The Belogradchik Fortress was reconstructed to later become a proclaimed cultural monument. It is managed by the local historical museum authority. Thx to Wikipedia
Surprisingly and out of the blue the landmark of the city of Stuttgart, Germany was closed to the public today for fire safety reasons. The TV Tower has no escape route to the outside. Now only technicians are allowed to enter the tower.
Hopefully, they will find a way to solve this problem. I stayed twice on the top of this TV Tower and the view from above is really stunning.
The Fernsehturm Stuttgart (TV Tower Stuttgart) (216.8 m (711 ft)) is the world's first TV tower built from concrete (and prototype for many towers of that kind all over the world).
It is located on the so-called "Hoher Bopser" hill (483 m (1,585 ft) above sea level) in the southern Stuttgart district of Degerloch. After a construction period of 20 months it was placed in service February 5, 1956, by Süddeutscher Rundfunk (today: Südwestrundfunk – SWR). The tower broadcasts several public FM radio stations and transmitted the ARD TV network's analogue service until 2006. The digital television services have moved to nearby Fernmeldeturm Stuttgart. Although controversial at first, it quickly became a well known landmark of Stuttgart and tourist attraction. From the two observation decks there is a view of Stuttgart, from the forests and vineyards in and around Stuttgart to the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest. (Wikipedia)
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Das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Stuttgart wurde heute aus Brandschutzgründen ganz überraschend für die Öffentlichkeit geschlossen. Der Fernsehturm hat keinen Rettungsweg ins Freie. Nur noch Techniker dürfen den Turm betreten.
Bleibt zu hoffen,dass sie einen Weg finden dieses Problem zu lösen. Ich war zweimal auf dem Turm und der Blick von dort ist einfach umwerfend.
Der Stuttgarter Fernsehturm ist ein 216,6 Meter hoher Fernseh- und Aussichtsturm in der baden-württembergischen Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart. Der 1956 eröffnete Turm wurde zum Wahrzeichen der Stadt und stellt baulich wie architektonisch den Beginn einer neuen Ära im Turmbau dar, da er als erster seiner Art aus Stahlbeton besteht, einen vom Schaft auskragenden Korb unterhalb der Antenne besitzt und in vertikaler Kragarmbauweise errichtet wurde. Er löste weltweit eine Welle von Turmbauten aus und wurde zum Symbol des Süddeutschen Rundfunks, der damals als Eigentümer dieses Bauwerk in Auftrag gab. Aufgrund seiner herausragenden baulichen Bedeutung erhielt er bereits 1959 einen Architekturpreis und 2009 den von der Bundesingenieurkammer verliehenen Titel Historisches Wahrzeichen der Ingenieurbaukunst in Deutschland. Zudem ist er 1986 in die Liste der Kulturdenkmäler aufgenommen worden. (Wikipedia)
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or Belogratchik Krepost ,
The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historical tourist attraction, drawing, together with the Belogradchik Rocks, the main flow of tourists into the region.[1] It is one of the best-preserved strongholds in Bulgaria and a cultural monument of national importance.
The fortress's walls are over 2 metres (6.6 ft) thick in the foundation and reaching up to 12 m (39 ft) in height. Three separate fortified yards exist that are connected with each other through gates. The fortress has a total area of 10,210 square metres (109,900 sq ft). The Belogradchik Fortress was reconstructed to later become a proclaimed cultural monument. It is managed by the local historical museum authority. Thx to Wikipedia
With elegant rhythm and commanding presence, this view captures one of the many grand arches and fluted Corinthian columns of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Originally conceived by architect Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the structure was meant to evoke a fallen Roman ruin—romantic, reflective, and timeless. But what was designed to be ephemeral has become a fixture of the city’s cultural and architectural identity.
In this photo, the massive columns dominate the foreground, their verticality drawing the eye upward toward the intricately carved capitals and open arch beyond. A soft, diffused sky offers contrast to the warm-toned faux-stonework of the Palace, which was originally made of wood and plaster, but rebuilt in concrete during the 1960s to preserve its beauty for generations to come. The symmetry of urns and repeating architectural motifs reinforces the Beaux-Arts principles that guided its design.
Seen through the arch is a glimpse of the colonnade and gardens that circle the central rotunda, reminding us how Maybeck’s vision was not just architectural, but experiential—meant to inspire awe, reverence, and quiet contemplation. Today, the Palace remains one of the most photographed and cherished spaces in the city. Locals walk their dogs here, wedding parties pose beneath its arches, and visitors marvel at how ephemeral design became eternal. The silence of the image captures that quiet San Francisco magic—where grandeur and grace still coexist.
Framed by soaring Corinthian columns and shadowed by the coffered ceiling above, this image offers a quiet, symmetrical view looking outward from within the monumental rotunda of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, architect Bernard Maybeck designed this Beaux-Arts fantasy as a crumbling Roman ruin reborn in the American West.
The grandeur of the arches, captured here in a moment of stillness, calls attention to the harmony of classical design—deep entablatures, sculpted acanthus capitals, and guardian statues perched above. Through the twin arches, the eye is gently led across the lagoon’s edge toward the surrounding trees and the white dome of the Exploratorium’s former home in the distance, blending art, science, and nature into a single, evocative scene.
What once was a temporary plaster structure meant to evoke nostalgia now serves as a serene civic monument. This angle emphasizes the human scale beneath towering ornamentation, where visitors wander, artists sketch, and couples take wedding portraits. The urns and benches beneath the towering piers offer grounding contrast to the weightless vault above, where light filters through cloudy skies into this sacred architectural space.
Whether you’re here for reflection, photography, or simply to feel small under grand arches, the Palace continues to deliver Maybeck’s original vision: a place where beauty transcends function, and ruins never truly decay.
The sweeping grandeur of St. Patrick's Cathedral unfolds in this photograph, as one stands within its sanctified embrace. The elegant Gothic revival architecture ascends toward the heavens, with its vaulted ceiling arching over the faithful in delicate fanfare. Stained glass windows, resplendent with biblical tales, scatter hallowed light across the nave, their hues a divine palette. Dominating the view, the stately pipe organ stands as a testament to both faith and craftsmanship, its wooden contours rich with history.