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To Prologue of the Story "The Doors"
♫♫Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow♫♫
Immersed in the enchanting world of sincerity, she experienced a newfound sense of lightness and freedom as never before. Unburdened by judgments and preconceived notions, she embraced life with an unfettered spirit Love, dreams, and creativity flowed naturally, guided solely by her innermost desires. Every moment held the promise of boundless joy, particularly those filled with novel and profound connections.
Like a gentle caress, the encounter with this beautiful stranger gave her a profound sense of an inexplicable warmth and care. This gentle embrace, akin to a first kiss, penetrated into the very depths of her being, as if conveying something profound and intimate. The desire to conform or present a false facade vanished, replaced by an inexpressible peace and tranquility. Tenderness permeated her being, spreading like a soft breeze through the labyrinthine corridors of her mind.
In this extraordinary space, the distinction between the physical and ethereal blurred. Bright starry light, melodic sounds, and the cosmic currents intertwined seamlessly, transcending all boundaries. Distance from mundane distractions dissolved, leaving only the comforting warmth of a stranger's touch — an embrace that enveloped her like a protective cocoon, shielding her from the storms of the world and in her mind was playing a wonderful tune… We are far from the Shallow now…
Devoted to my Ronnie, a talented and amazing musician who touched my heart deeply with Love ღ
The Rock of Gibraltar, also known as the Pillars of Hercules or The Rock, is a monolithic limestone promontory located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, near the southwestern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is 426 m (1,398 ft) high. Most of the Rock's upper area is covered by a nature reserve, which is home to around 300 Barbary macaques. These macaques, as well as a labyrinthine network of tunnels, attract a large number of tourists each year.
A series taken around the Matsubara-yu public bath house. It has some of the labyrinthine quality of the bath house in Spirited Away, though on a much smaller scale. 千と千尋の神隠しの銭湯と違うだけど、すこしラビリンシンの感じ。
Mientras observamos fascinados la cabeza de la Medusa no nos damos cuenta que detrás nos esta mirando este extraño genio, mitad humano, mitad vegetal nacido de las humedades orgánicas de la cisterna. ¿Qué esta pensando?
Buscando mimetizarse con su entorno, la escultura crea reflejos en el agua y sombras fantasmales en el muro, otorgándole una atmósfera surreal, seguro que si nos la encontramos en otro contexto nos mataría del susto.
Un acierto ubicar esta escultura en ese sitio, intensifica la sensación de laberinto de la cisterna evocando un mundo de mitos y memorias sumergidas.
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While we gaze in fascination at the head of Medusa, we fail to notice that this strange spirit—half human, half plant—born of the cistern’s organic dampness, is watching us from behind. What is it thinking?
Trying to blend into its surroundings, the sculpture casts reflections on the water and ghostly shadows on the wall, giving it a surreal atmosphere. Surely, if we found it in another context, it would scare us to death.
Placing this sculpture here was a brilliant choice—it heightens the labyrinthine sensation of the cistern, evoking a world of submerged myths and memories.
In one of the staircases of the labyrinthine City God Temple Market in Hefei, the capital of the Chinese province Anhui
The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India, as well as interconnected canals, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 kilometres (560 mi) of waterways, and sometimes compared to American bayous. (Wikipedia)
Apologies for repeating myself, but when I updated my home page I suddenly felt that these two needed to be together. Not in the least because of how they reflect the ideas behind the design of this pavilion.
"For the Sonsbeek pavilion Van Eyck provided an elementary structure of six parallel walls made out of concrete blocks, which he manipulated into a surprisingly rich and labyrinthine interior by inserting semicircular niches and apses into the rectilinear structure. Van Eyck described the result as an urban space intentionally conceived in opposition to the natural idyll of the nineteenth-century park, which followed the formal language of the English landscape garden.
The scenography aimed to create the experience of an almost spontaneous encounter with the artworks on display. This was not only communicated through the spatial typology of streets, alleys and small piazzas, but it was also crucially achieved by a relatively high density of artworks gathered together in the narrow spaces which forced one to walk by the sculptures in close proximity."
labyrinthine walk
your path is long and winding
there are no dead ends.
(so many images left to make, so many words left to write.)
Wandering through the alleys of the old city makes you discover labyrinthine alleys, where the light is expressed to the maximum.
A small waterfall at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, in the Autumn. I'd lie down there for hours by the water if it were not for the leeches.
Casapueblo, located in Punta Ballena, Uruguay, is an iconic building designed by artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. Built over 36 years starting in 1958, it features 13 floors with terraces offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by Mediterranean architecture and hornero bird nests, it was constructed without formal plans, resulting in an organic, labyrinthine structure. Casapueblo serves as a museum, art gallery, and hotel, showcasing Vilaró's artworks and hosting a daily "Ceremony of the Sun" at sunset
Fes, Morocco
A man walks past one of the many arched doorways in the labyrinthine alleys of the medina in Fes. The sense of history is palpable.
The light of Prague very early at dawn.
Dating back to the 11th century, Prague’s Old Town gushes with history and architectural wonders. Styles from Romanesque to Art Nouveau sparkle through the labyrinthine streets, alleys and passageways that seem to jump right of out Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial.
🇫🇷 Labyrinthique, la forteresse abrite un ensemble de chapelles, monastères, appartements, réfectoires, entrepôts ou salles communes reliés entre eux par un réseau de galeries qui se déploient sur vingt étages. Quelques habitations troglodytiques y seraient encore occupées.
Même si cette région n'apparait pas propice à toute vie, elle n'est pas du tout désertique. En effet les cultures se font grâce aux pluies et ont toujours permis de vivre dignement.
🇬🇧 The labyrinthine fortress houses a series of chapels, cloisters, dwellings, refectories, storerooms and common rooms, linked by a network of galleries stretching over twenty floors. Some of the troglodyte dwellings are still believed to be inhabited.
Although this region may seem inhospitable, it is by no means a desert. In fact, thanks to the rains, crops are grown and have always provided a decent standard of living.
🇩🇪 Die Festung ist ein Labyrinth von Kapellen, Klöstern, Unterkünften, Speisesälen, Lagerräumen und Gemeinschaftsräumen, die durch ein Stollensystem verbunden sind, das sich über 20 Stockwerke erstreckt. Einige Höhlenwohnungen sollen noch bewohnt sein.
Auch wenn diese Region nicht gerade lebenswert erscheint, ist sie keineswegs eine Wüste. Die Landwirtschaft wird durch die Regenfälle belebt und hat seit jeher ein menschenwürdiges Leben ermöglicht.
🇪🇸 La fortaleza laberíntica alberga una serie de capillas, monasterios, viviendas, refectorios, almacenes y salas comunales unidos por una red de galerías que se extiende a lo largo de veinte pisos. Se cree que todavía hay viviendas trogloditas ocupadas.
Aunque esta región pueda parecer poco propicia para la vida, no es en absoluto un desierto. De hecho, se cultiva gracias a las lluvias y siempre ha proporcionado un nivel de vida decente.
🇮🇹 La fortezza, la cui struttura labirintica ospita una serie di cappelle, monasteri, appartamenti, refettori, magazzini e sale comuni collegati da una rete di gallerie di venti piani, è considerata una delle più grandi fortezze del mondo. Si ritiene che alcune di queste abitazioni trogloditiche siano ancora occupate.
Sebbene questa regione possa sembrare poco favorevole alla vita, non è affatto un deserto. Anzi, grazie alle piogge, le coltivazioni hanno sempre garantito un discreto tenore di vita.
Fusion des 2 précédents clichés.. Logiciel libre Hugin
🇫🇷 Uçhisar est une localité de Turquie, située dans la province de Nevşehir. Ce village est typique de la Cappadoce. Il est célèbre grâce au Kale, rocher visible à plusieurs kilomètres et point culminant de la Cappadoce (1300 m). Ce piton volcanique a été creusé d'abris depuis l'époque hittite (1500 av. J.-C.). La montagne n'a cessé ensuite de servir de refuge à d'autres, des premiers chrétiens persécutés par les Romains, des Byzantins menacés par les Turcs
Labyrinthique, la forteresse abrite un ensemble de chapelles, monastères, appartements, réfectoires, entrepôts ou salles communes reliés entre eux par un réseau de galeries qui se déploient sur vingt étages. Quelques habitations troglodytiques y seraient encore occupées.
Même si cette région n'apparait pas propice à toute vie, elle n'est pas du tout désertique. En effet les cultures se font grâce aux pluies et ont toujours permis de vivre dignement.
🇬🇧 Uçhisar is a village in Turkey, located in the province of Nevşehir. This village is typical for Cappadocia. It is famous for Kale, a rock visible from several kilometers away and the highest point in Cappadocia (1300 m). This volcanic peak has been hollowed out with shelters since Hittite times (1500 BC). The mountain has served as a refuge for many others, from the early Christians persecuted by the Romans to the Byzantines threatened by the Turks.
The labyrinthine fortress houses a series of chapels, cloisters, dwellings, refectories, storerooms and common rooms, linked by a network of galleries stretching over twenty floors. Some of the troglodyte dwellings are still believed to be inhabited.
Although this region may seem inhospitable, it is by no means a desert. In fact, thanks to the rains, crops are grown and have always provided a decent standard of living.
Formerly the Old Lion Tap, this is a significant Grade 1 Listed building. Built in the 15th century, it was first recorded as an inn in 1868 though it had previously functioned as a brew house. It closed as a pub in 1925 before re-emerging in 1990 as the Lion & Tap. A substantial restoration in Oct 2012 led to its current luxurious state. Spot the celebrity likenesses in the paintings!
The interior is labyrinthine, with several rooms and discreet areas. A grand spiral staircase leads to a restaurant area, and a large function room.
The pub was extended to the right in 2021 to include a room on Wyle Cop.
Taken over by Joule's June 2022 with a major renovation taking place over the summer of 2023. The pub signage states that it was established in 1429 which was 56 yeas before Henry Tudor ascended the throne. The date relates to the age of an internal beam dated by dendrochronology.
Historic Interest
Famously Henry VII (Henry Tudor) and his troops stayed in the building on the way to the battle of Bosworth. Reputedly the only bar in town in a Grade 1 listed public house.
To Prologue of the Story "The Doors"
Amidst the ethereal glow, she glided silently through the maze realm. Mirrored floors shimmered beneath her feet, creating an illusion of floating in an endless expanse. The bright neon flashes cast reflections that distorted space and time, creating a surreal atmosphere. The currents of the vortex seemed to slow down, almost coming to a standstill, before suddenly accelerating and merging into a blurred, unified canvas.
Her gaze drifted across an infinite array of shimmering doors, each a portal to a realm unknown. Within each threshold lay a hidden world, a tapestry woven with untold stories.
As one door closes, sealed by the tapestry of time, another would beckon, whispering promises of new wonderful encounters and journeys.
However, not all doors are meant to be opened. Not everyone eagerly awaits your arrival, not every door holds the promise of warmth and comfort. Some doors beckon you to run away, to leave them firmly closed behind you without a second glance.
In silence, she continued her mesmerizing journey, trusting her intuition to guide her to the Door meant for her. A door that would finally grant her weary soul a sense of belonging, after years of wandering through the labyrinthine mirror maze of time.
Devoted to my Ronnie, a talented and amazing musician who touched my heart deeply ღ
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
This mesmerizing aerial photograph of Cesky Krumlov provides a unique perspective, captured from the town's highest bridge, locally known as the "Bridge of Death." Set against the majestic Vltava River, this town boasts a remarkable history that spans over seven centuries. What sets Cesky Krumlov apart is its remarkably well-preserved medieval architecture, a stunning cityscape that unfurls like a fairy tale.Crowning the town's skyline is the iconic Cesky Krumlov Castle, a testament to a bygone era, with its origins dating back to the 13th century. Below, the labyrinthine streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings, adorned with intricate Gothic and Renaissance facades, showcasing the town's rich artistic and architectural heritage.The Vltava River, once a vital trade route connecting Northern and Southern Europe, played a pivotal role in the town's history. It facilitated activities such as fishing, milling, and river trade, contributing to the town's growth and development.Cesky Krumlov, with a population of around 14,000, maintains its intimate, small-town charm while welcoming visitors from across the globe. Its historic core, including the castle and a network of narrow medieval streets, received UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 1992, preserving the town's unique character.As you gaze upon this panoramic view, consider that Cesky Krumlov's rich heritage endures, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, and earning its place as one of the world's most special and authentic towns.
Rocchetta Mattei is a fantastic architectural masterpiece in Emilia, at Grizzana Morandi, near Bologna! A stone marvel commissioned by Count Cesare Mattei in 19th century, with a style that included a mix of everything: Norman, Etruscan, Arabian, Turkish and even Asian!
The Earl Mattei used to live a proper medieval castellan life in the citadel with a real court and a jester; the castle hosted also many illustrious persons and was known by eminent personalities such as the russian writer Dostoevsky, that mentioned the earl in a novel, talking about his skills in “electro-homeopathy”, a practice ideated by Mattei itself. During his life the earl has changed the structure several times, making it a labyrinthine twist of many rooms towers and stairs. But in 1959 the Rocchetta was bought by Primo Stefanelli who turned part of the minor buildings in a cozy hotel with an access to the close park, a real oasis of peace. He wanted to make the place a real touristic destination, but after his death the situation deteriorated until the Rocchetta was closed.
In 2006 the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna has officially announced the acquisition of the Rocchetta Mattei, undergoing restoration work completed with the reopening to the public on Aug. 9, 2015.
@Wikipedia
Belgrade, barcelona, palma, madrid, tokyo, switzerland... take a rest, think about it: settle in palma? oh, moving again. =S
Damn. =D
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Belgrado, barcelona, palma, madrid, tokio, suiza... descansa; piénsalo: echamos el encla en palma? Oh, nos movemos otra vez.
Mierda. =D
Barcelona - España - Spain
The Gothic Quarter (Catalan: Barri Gòtic, IPA: [ˈbari ˈɣɔtik], Spanish: Barrio Gótico) is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. It stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere. It is a part of Ciutat Vella district.
Despite several changes undergone in the 19th and early 20th century, many of the buildings date from Medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona.
The Barri Gòtic retains a labyrinthine street plan, with many small streets opening out into squares. Most of the quarter is closed to regular traffic although open to service vehicles and taxis
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A series taken around the Matsubara-yu public bath house. It has some of the labyrinthine quality of the bath house in Spirited Away, though on a much smaller scale. 千と千尋の神隠しの銭湯と違うだけど、すこしラビリンシンの感じ。
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
a never-ending journey through great and small, through variations and the realm of illusions and appearances, a labyrinthine and specular place of multitudes and simulation :-)
Luigi Ghirri
hemerocallis, daylily 'Barbara Mitchell', sarah p duke gardens, duke university, duham, north carolina
"There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds" G. K. Chesterton
The castle Rocchetta Mattei (literally "small fortress Mattei") is situated in the mountan chain of the Apennines between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. It is 45 km away from Bologna, on the SS.64 (road) that links Bologna to Porretta Terme, just after the town of Riola, in the municipality of Grizzana Morandi.
It was built by the Count Cesare Mattei (1809-1896) on the remains of an ancient medieval castle that belonged to Matilde di Canossa (a.k.a. Matilda of Tuscany).
In the beginning the Count was an army man, than a politician, than a science man, a scholar, a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. He personally directed the constuction of the castle "having on his command artisans of every trade".
The fusion of different architectural styles, such as the Medieval Gothic with the Moorish style, make the Rocchetta a mesmeric and fantastic place, full of small rooms very expertly decorated and linked together by a labyrinthine plan mixed together with lodges, spiral staircases and towers. Two of the most appealing spaces are “Il Cortile dei Leoni” (The Lions’ Courtyard), which is a reproduction of the courtyard of the Alhambra of Granada (Spain), and the chapel, which was built like the Cathedral of Cordoba (Spain).
The Count built the Rocchetta for one specific reason, he wanted it to be the cradle of his invention: Electro-Homoeopathy, a type of medicine that by using natural herbs and a secret process of preparation was meant to cure the man from all the diseases.
This type of medicine spread quickly and it made the Count and the castle very well known worldwide. Dostoevskij, in his "The Brothers Karamazov" ,states its importance when he tells the devil that he was finally healed from a very painful case of rheumatism thanks to a book and some drops from the Count Mattei.
The Foundation Carisbo bought it in 2005 and the beginning of the massive restoration of what can be visited today.
(from www. bolognawelcome.com)
“The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals lying parallel to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar coast of Kerala state in south-western India. It also includes interconnected lakes, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km of waterways, and sometimes compared to bayous. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both man made and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. There are 34 backwaters in Kerala. Out of it, 27 are located either closer to Arabian Sea or parallel to the sea. The remaining 7 are inland navigation routes.
The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. A barrage has been built near Thanneermukkom, so salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants, and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape.”