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A shrine even to Romanticists Roslin Chapel achieved world renown by the Da Vinci Code which claimed it to hold the Holy Grail and thus making a once private medieval chapel the centre of absolute legend.
Castle Stalker is a four storey medieval tower house standing on a small rocky tidal islet known as Rock of the Cormorants, in the mouth of Loch Laich in Scotland.
Castle Stalker is featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail as Castle Aaarrgghh
When l saw this shot it reminded me of the "Monty Python's Holy Grail sketch with the French in the Castle...So please be careful while passing "You English types." and watch out for flying Cows,Horses, Ducks, Chickens. etc etc. :-)
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti's ''The Damsel of the Sanct Grael or Holy Grail'' is in the Public Domain:
Castle Stalker is a picturesque medieval tower house built in the 14th century, situated on a tidal islet in Loch Laich, Scotland, and is known for being the "Castle of Arrrgh" in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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I saved the Cathedral for the final day of my trip to Valencia. It didn't disappoint as hopefully demonstrated by my photos.
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From Wikipedia, "The Cathedral of Valencia (Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral) is dedicated to Saint Mary. The church was started in 1238 by the first bishop of Valencia Pere d'Albalat. It was built on a mosque. The mosque had been built where the former Visigothic cathedral had stood. A Mediterranean version of Gothic architecture is the main style of this cathedral. The cathedral also contains Romanesque, French Gothic, Renaissance art, Baroque and neoclassical elements.
There are several chalices that are claimed to be the Holy Grail spread over the world. One of them is in a chapel of the Cathedral. Several Christian historians claim that the one in the chapel is most likely the authentic cup used at the Last Supper. It was the official papal chalice for many popes, and has been used by many others, most recently by Pope Benedict XVI, on July 9, 2006. This chalice dates from the 1st century. It was given to the cathedral by king Alfons el Magnànim in 1436."
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Most of Valencia Cathedral was built between the 13th century and the 15th century, and this style was mainly Gothic. However, its construction went on for centuries. As a consequence there is a mixture of artistic styles, ranging from the early Romanesque, Valencian Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical.
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An 8mm fisheye shot of the Holy Grail side chapel in Valencia Cathedral.
I wasn't aware that Cathedral held what is claimed to be the most authentic Holy Grail. And by that I mean it's one of the only ones which is of vaguely the right age, shape and material....
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From Wikipedia, "The Holy Chalice of Valencia is an agate dish with a mounting for use as a chalice. The bowl may date to Greco-Roman times, but its dating is unclear, and its provenance is unknown before 1399, when it was gifted to Martin I of Aragon. By the 14th century, an elaborate tradition had developed that this object was the Last Supper chalice. This tradition mirrors aspects of the Grail material, with several major differences, suggesting a separate tradition entirely. It is not associated with Joseph of Arimathea or Jesus' blood; it is said to have been taken to Rome by Saint Peter and later entrusted to Saint Lawrence. Early references do not call the object the "Grail". The first evidence connecting it to the Grail tradition is from the 15th century, when the monarchy sold the cup to Valencia Cathedral. It remains a significant local icon."
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Rechts unten ist ein Modell der außergewöhnlichen Catedral de Santa María zu sehen, die ursprünglich einmal eine Moschee war. Zusätzlich fand man auch Beschreibungen in Braille Schrift für Blinde (Mitte oben). Ein Rundgang um das Gebäude war wirklich lohnenswert, da es sich immer wieder anders präsentierte. Auch die überdachte Brücke, die die Kathedrale mit dem Nachbargebäude verbindet, fiel mir ins Auge, ist aber auf dem kleinen Modell nicht zu sehen.
Der Heilige Gral im Inneren der Kathedrale (Danke Rudi für dein Foto davon !) ist in der Mitte der Collage zu sehen.
Unten links befindet sich ein Bild des in Gold gekleideten Jesuskindes. Jedes Jahr im März, wenn das Fallas Festival stattfindet, wird auf dem Platz vor der Kathedrale ein 14 Meter hohes Holzgerüst der Heiligen Jungfrau aufgestellt. Während einer feierlichen Zeremonie wird es mit Blumen geschmückt, die von den Falleras (Valencianerinnen in traditioneller Tracht) übergeben werden.
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At the bottom right is a model of the outstanding Catedral de Santa María, which was originally a mosque. There were also descriptions in Braille for the blind (top centre). A walk around the building was really worthwhile, as it always presented itself differently. The covered bridge that connects the cathedral with the neighbouring building also caught my eye, but cannot be seen on the small model.
The Holy Grail inside (thanks Rudi for your photo of it !) can be seen in the centre of the collage.
At the bottom left is a picture of a child Jesus dressed in gold. In March, when the Fallas festival takes place every year, a 14 metre high wooden framework of the Holy Virgin is put up in the square in front of the cathedral. During a solemn ceremony, it is decorated with flowers given by the Falleras (‘Valencian women in traditional costume’)
Spectacular rock formation amidst the roaring oceanic movement. The Edge of the World. Arthur River. North West Tasmania.
in sunset...
Meteora is a place wellknown for its bizzare landscape and the monasteries perched on top of some conglomerate rock pillars. The place is also well known among the rock climbing enthusiasts, since fifty years. All the rock pillars have names like the HolyGrail, the Bell, the HolySpirit or the GuardOfHolySpirit and many others. The rock that first gave shelter to the monks is named Doupiani. Doupiani. The same rock hosts most of the climbing routes nowadays.
One hot summer afternoon, after completing a three pitch climbing route in Doupiani, two friends with their teen sons, four persons in total were standing on top of Doupiani. After spending some good hour on top, the small team headed to the abseiling point.
On the photo is my son, just before sunset, playing carelessly with the sheaves on the top of the rock. Needless to say that the last person abseiled down with the dim light that remained in the sky.
The 14th century ex-Chapter House of the Catedral de Valencia in Valencia, Spain, has a star-vaulted ceiling. The Holy Grail was delivered to the cathedral by King Alfonso the Magnanimous in 1437 and since 1916 it has been in this chapel.
The Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia alternatively known as Saint Mary's Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral, is a roman catholic parish church in Valencia, Spain.
Founded in the 13th century on the site of a mosque, the unusual Valencia Cathedral incorporates a number of architectural styles and artistic treasures - including the Holy Grail!
The Holy Grail of Grunewald
If you wish to learn more about this place, an old waterworks, please take a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/94635768@N04/27530724266/
Today I found myself at Castle Stalker, also known as Castle Aaaargh. It was a shame it was such a wet day!
(Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal an Stalcaire) is a four-story tower house or keep picturesquely set on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe.
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It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-east of Port Appin, Argyll, Scotland, and is visible from the A828 road about midway between Oban and Glen Coe.
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The islet is accessible (with difficulty) from the shore at low tide. The name "Stalker" comes from the Gaelic Stalcaire, meaning "hunter" or "falconer".
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The castle was brought to fame by the Monty Python team, appearing in their film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It appears in the final scene as "The Castle of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh".
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An 8mm fisheye shot of the Holy Grail side chapel in Valencia Cathedral.
I wasn't aware that Cathedral held what is claimed to be the most authentic Holy Grail. And by that I mean it's one of the only ones which is of vaguely the right age, shape and material....
Click here to see more photos from my trip to Valencia : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72177720331217491
From Wikipedia, "The Holy Chalice of Valencia is an agate dish with a mounting for use as a chalice. The bowl may date to Greco-Roman times, but its dating is unclear, and its provenance is unknown before 1399, when it was gifted to Martin I of Aragon. By the 14th century, an elaborate tradition had developed that this object was the Last Supper chalice. This tradition mirrors aspects of the Grail material, with several major differences, suggesting a separate tradition entirely. It is not associated with Joseph of Arimathea or Jesus' blood; it is said to have been taken to Rome by Saint Peter and later entrusted to Saint Lawrence. Early references do not call the object the "Grail". The first evidence connecting it to the Grail tradition is from the 15th century, when the monarchy sold the cup to Valencia Cathedral. It remains a significant local icon."
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High-brow house was furnished well
With many a goblet fair;
So when they brought the Holy Grail,
There was never a space to spare.
Simple cottage was clear and clean,
With room to store at will;
So there they laid the Holy Grail,
And there you’ll find it still.
[Holy Grail A Parable Poem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle]
a parable is meant for personal application. Mine is that the Holy Grail is found just down from the nose and a bit to the left.
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Rosslyn Chapel, also known as the Collegiate Chapel of Saint Matthew, is a 15th-century Episcopal chapel located in the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland. The chapel was founded by William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness with a ground-breaking ceremony in 1456. After the Scottish Reformation in 1560, it was largely abandoned but, following a visit by Queen Victoria, it was rededicated in 1862. It was the target of a bombing in 1914 during the suffragette bombing and arson campaign. The interior contains some fine carvings which many historians have sought to interpret. Since the late 1980s, the chapel has been the subject of speculative theories concerning a connection with the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail, and Freemasonry. It was prominently featured in this role in Dan Brown's bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code (2003) and its 2006 film adaptation.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castle Stalker (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal an Stalcaire) is a four-storey tower house or keep picturesquely set on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-east of Port Appin, Argyll, Scotland, and is visible from the A828 road about midway between Oban and Glen Coe. The islet is accessible (with difficulty) from the shore at low tide. The name "Stalker" comes from the Gaelic Stalcaire, meaning "hunter" or "falconer".
In recent times, the castle was brought to fame by the Monty Python team, appearing in their film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Setting
The island castle's picturesque appearance, with its bewitching island setting against a dramatic backdrop of mountains, has made it a favourite subject for postcards and calendars, and something of a cliché image of Scottish Highland scenery. Castle Stalker is entirely authentic; it is one of the best-preserved medieval tower-houses surviving in western Scotland.It forms part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, one of forty in Scotland
History
The original castle was a small fort, built around 1320 by Clan MacDougall who were then Lords of Lorn. Around 1388 the Stewarts took over the Lordship of Lorn, and it is believed that they built the castle in its present form around the 1440s. The Stewart's relative King James IV of Scotland visited the castle, and a drunken bet around 1620 resulted in the castle passing to Clan Campbell. After changing hands between these clans a couple of times, the Campbells finally abandoned the castle in about 1840, when it lost its roof. In 1908 the castle was bought by Charles Stewart of Achara, who carried out basic conservation work. In 1965 Lt. Col. D. R. Stewart Allward acquired the castle and over about ten years fully restored it. Castle Stalker remains in private ownership and is open to the public at selected times during the summer.
For the 2011 census the island on which the castle stands was classified by the National Records of Scotland as an inhabited island that "had no usual residents at the time of either the 2001 or 2011 censuses."
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Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, generally known as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, was an English poet, illustrator, painter, and translator, and member of the Rossetti family. He founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais. Rossetti was later to be the main inspiration for a second generation of artists and writers influenced by the movement, most notably William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. His work also influenced the European Symbolists and was a major precursor of the Aesthetic movement. Rossetti's art was characterised by its sensuality and its medieval revivalism.
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The Grail is a special throw from the Krewe of King Arthur! I think Avery got 4!!!
Granddaughter at Mardi Gras with us this year!
snows of kilimanjaro, baby
masai warriors
ngaje ngai
the house of god
close to the summit
the dried and frozen
sorryass carcass
of a leopard
in that rarified air
still climbing
like a bat out of hell
on the roof
the grail
within my grasp
mt. batchelor
from the cascade lakes highway
central oregon
kodak e100gx
color slide film
zero image 69
pinhole camera
mounted on a mono-pod
stuck out the sunroof of my car
five second exposure
The most remarquable thing of this picture is that there are no people around!
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This is the famous pewter tankard featured in the Thirsty Traveler television show. Filled with a bottle fermented sparkling ale from Coopers Brewery in Adelaide; Australia. Shot (and sampled from) at a beer tasting evening presented by Kevin at Fynn's of Temple Bar on King Street East on April 27-2009. The food and the paired beers were wonderful and Kevin is a great host.
Besides the legend of Odysseus, there was this jigsaw puzzle, that did its best to encapsulate the most famous scenes and characters in Arthurian legend.
This is a puzzle I would buy, provided I had the room to lay it all out and put the pieces together. I love reading the Arthurian legends. I have several books that are translations of the tales that were originally written in the 12th, 13th, and either 14th or 15th centuries. Because I've read these stories I was able to easily recognize much of what I saw on the box cover. This would definitely be a fun puzzle to put together.