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Built in 1925, Le Tribunal de Première Instance de Casablanca (Court of First Instance) on Avenue Hassan II, is an example of colonial era architecture. #0012
Casablanca, Morocco. October 2008
Photo © Lina Groza 2022
St Petersburg-Vitebsky is a railway station terminal in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Formerly known as St Petersburg-Tsarskoselsky station because its first line led to the suburban royal residences town of Tsarskoye Selo, it was the first railway station to be built in Saint Petersburg and the whole of the Russian Empire (while its present-day building is much newer). Later, with considerable extension of its lines, the station was renamed after a much farther destination - Vitebsk, a city in Belarus.
Construction of new building started in 1901 and lasted for three years. Stanislaw Brzozowski gave the new two-storey station an ornate frontage in an assortment of historical styles, with decorative reliefs, floriated Jugendstil detailing, outsize semicircular windows and two regular features of 19th-century train stations: a pseudo-Renaissance dome and a square clocktower.
However, it was Sima Minash's opulent Art Nouveau interior that established the building as the most ornate of St Petersburg stations. Minash was responsible for the sweeping staircases, foyer with stained glass and spacious halls boasting a series of painted panels that chronicle the history of Russia's first railway. The building's soaring arches and expanses of glass proclaimed the architect's familiarity with advanced construction techniques of the West.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany at sunset. Watercolor painting Brandenburg Gate Berlin artwork Germany art
The black and white photograph captures the enduring beauty of Castel Sant’Angelo and the Ponte Sant’Angelo bridge over the Tiber River in Rome. The cylindrical castle, layered with historical architecture, stands tall beside the elegantly arched bridge, together forming a timeless panorama of Roman history and architecture.
© Lina Groza 2021
The Shlisselburg Fortress or Oreshek Fortress is one of a series of fortifications built in Oreshek on Orekhovy Island in Lake Ladoga, near the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
© Lina Groza 2021
The Great Gatchina Palace is a palace in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
The Gatchina Palace combines classical architecture and themes of a medieval castle with ornate interiors typical of Russian classicism, located on a hill in central Gatchina next to Lake Serebryany.
© Lina Groza 2023
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. It has been a museum since 1924.
This striking image captures the grandeur of the equestrian statue in front of the Louvre Museum, Paris. The composition highlights the intricate details of the statue, showcasing the powerful figure of the rider and the majestic horse, set against a dramatic sky that adds depth and mood to the scene. The architectural elegance of the Louvre in the background complements the statue, creating a harmonious blend of art and history. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the textures, inviting viewers to appreciate the artistry of both the sculpture and the surrounding architecture.