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Neminatha Basadi Jain Temple, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)
Cleveland, Ohio.
The James A. Garfield Mausoleum
Underneath the dome, is this lifesize statue of President James A. Garfield (1831-1881)
Up to 1881, Garfield was only the second US president to be assassinated, Abraham Linclon being the first in 1865. The wound in the President's back was probed and enlarged by physicians with unwashed hands and unsterile instruments and probably contributed to his eventual death. A similar wound today most likely would not be fatal.
Bas-Relief sculptures on the walls of Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama, the Chaturmukha Basadi of Karkala, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)
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This is the stunning Jeptha Homer Wade (1811-1890) memorial. An industrialist and philanthropist, Wade founded Western Union Telegraph in 1856.
The Abbey of San Michele della Chiusa, perched atop Mount Pirchiriano, stands on a site of ancient religious significance. According to legend, Saint Michael appeared here in the 4th century, leading to the construction of a sanctuary. The current Romanesque and Gothic abbey, developed from the 10th century onward, became a major pilgrimage destination on the route to Santiago de Compostela and remains a masterpiece of medieval architecture and spiritual tradition.
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Another stunning sculpture.
Many of the statues were created by stonecutters brought over from Italy when the cemetery was first founded. Many stayed and established the nearby Cleveland community of "Little Italy."
Many of these statues are incredibly life-like.
This photo uses HDR and was taken on a tripod. I was lucky to be able to do it. The French national library regulations do not forbid the use of tripods on the esplanade, but a security guard bothered me until I folded it and went away. BNF photos
A closer view of Number One Rutger Park and its unique tower. In its later years, the structure served as a nursing home, which left its mark on the house's interior.
Steps leading to the entrance to the courtyard of Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama, the Chaturmukha Basadi of Karkala on a rocky hillock, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)
The Royal Palace of Turin, seat of the Dukes and later Kings of the House of Savoy, stands at the heart of the city as a symbol of political power and artistic patronage. Originally a medieval fortress, it was transformed in the 17th century by architects like Carlo di Castellamonte and Guarino Guarini into a magnificent Baroque residence. With its lavish staterooms, grand staircase, and adjacent Royal Armory and Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the palace served as the center of court life and state affairs. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key part of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, reflecting centuries of dynastic ambition and cultural refinement.
Beautifully carved pillars of Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama, the Chaturmukha Basadi of Karkala, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)
A full view of the Miller-Conkling-Kernan House. Later resident Nicholas Kernan added the eastern wing.*
*Cathy A. Alexander, National Register for Historic Sites Nomination Form : Roscoe Conkling House (September 1, 1974)
Photo © Lina Groza 2024
Although it is only a 20th century creation, Palace Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most famous sights of St. Petersburg, and is quite literally unmissable for most visitors to the city, who will find themselves continually using the bridge to move between Palace Square, home to the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum, and the numerous historic attractions on Vasilevskiy Ostrov.
The history of Palace Bridge dates back to 1901, when a competition for designs for a permanent bridge at the site was announced. Until then, this vital link between two of the oldest sections of the city had been furnished by boat or by a pontoon bridge 50 meters downstream, a legacy of Peter the Great's interdict on bridge-building in his new capital (he believed this would encourage the population to become competent sailors).
It took eight years for the jury to choose a winner. They opted for designs presented by Andrey Pshensitsky, a recent graduate of the St. Petersburg Institute of Communications Engineering. Celebrated Art Nouveau designer and artist Roman Meltzer was commissioned to design the bridge's architectural decorations, and construction eventually began in 1912.
The onset of the First World War severely interfered with the completion of the project, and the eventual opening of Palace Bridge in 1916 was a discrete affair, with most of the decorative elements of the designs incomplete. It was not until 1939, by which time the bridge had been renamed Republican Bridge, that the ornate cast-iron railings and lampposts, the lion sculptures and the bridge's pavilions were eventually completed.
The bridge's original name was returned in 1944, and Palace Bridge has since been fully restored several times since, most recently in 1997. The bridge now carries over 30,000 cars a day, and is the site of some of St. Petersburg's heaviest traffic jams. Nonetheless, views from the bridge - of the Winter Palace, of the Peter and Paul Fortress, and of the rows of palatial buildings along both banks of the Neva - are some of the most impressive in the city.
History of the Buildings:Koshien Kaikan opened as Koshien Hotel in 1930.
Koshien Hotel was designed by ARATA ENDO. He learned the excellent way of thinking about buildings from Frank Lloyd Wright. And he constructed this buildings as a high-class hotel. The superb exterior and the sophisticated interior-decorations must be mentioned as the masterpiece of the few remainig examples of Wright-style buildings in the world.
The buildings were taken over by Mukogawa Gakuin in 1965.
Giraffe and other carvings on the Thousand pillared Jain Temple - Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani basadi or Chandranatha Basadi, in Moodabidri, near Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Shravana Basadi Jain Temple, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)
The Royal Palace of Venaria, located just outside Turin, was built in 1675 by Duke Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy as a grand hunting lodge and summer residence. A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, it was designed to showcase the power and refinement of the House of Savoy, with vast gardens, opulent halls, and an expansive park. Abandoned and later restored in the 21st century, La Venaria Reale is now one of Italy’s most spectacular cultural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, symbolizing both the splendor and resilience of Savoyard heritage.
the pier in the city of Sopot, built as a pleasure pier and as a mooring point for cruise boats, first opened in 1827.
Sopot's pier provides stunning views of the sea by day and night.
Bas-Relief sculptures on the walls of Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama, the Chaturmukha Basadi of Karkala, in Karkala, Udupi district, Karnataka, India, about 52 Kms from Mangalore (Mangaluru)