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"The Kammerzell House (Alsatian: Kammerzellhüs, French: Maison Kammerzell, German: Kammerzellhaus) is one of the most famous buildings of Strasbourg and one of the most ornate and well preserved medieval civil housing buildings in late Gothic architecture in the areas formerly belonging to the Holy Roman Empire.
Built in 1427 but twice transformed in 1467 and 1589, the building as it is now historically belongs to the German Renaissance but is stylistically still attached to the Rhineland black and white timber-framed style of civil (as opposed to administrative, clerical or noble) architecture.
It is situated on the Place de la Cathédrale, north-west of the Strasbourg Cathedral, with whose rosy colour it contrasts in a picturesque way when seen from the opposite direction.
The building's inside has been decorated on all floors by lavish frescoes by Alsatian painter Léo Schnug (1878-1933). It now houses a restaurant." (Wiklipedia)
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Salisbury Cathedral Cloisters, handheld, edited in Snapseed on iPad Pro, while in the process of editing I couldn't help but be drawn into J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle Earth.....Elves especially.......
Malaga one of few continuously populated cites in Europe. Classical antiquity vividly visible showing the layers of conquest.
One of the most iconic elements of the vista of the Danube Bend is the castle rising out of the steep mountainside above Visegrád. From within its walls we can marvel at the breathtaking view of the city below and the serpentine of the Danube in front of the lush, mountainous landscape. As one of Hungary’s largest fortifications, its size and splendor were considered exceptional even at the time of its building, in 1250.
Medieval Pedraza España, town where time literally stood still. Amazing how walking the dirt and cobblestone streets, and the sights you feel something just isn't right. A truly magical moment.
Close your eyes for a moment and picture a walled medieval village, with no modern buildings, completely unaffected by the passing of time. Now open and rejoice in the fact that a place like this still exists
Borgo Pretale has witnessed crusaders passing through on their way to war in the holy lands, and its buildings still remain today. The yard pictured here is interspersed with wild rosemary that scents the air with a rich wonderful fragrance.
Tewkesbury Abbey choir ceiling, This ceiling is a memorial to Edward, Prince of Wales (House of Lancaster, 17yrs old at the time of his death) who was killed in the Battle of Tewkesbury 04.05.1471, he lies beneath and it is a permanent reminder of his defeat at the hands of the House of York whose symbol this is....'The Yorkist Sun'. This was one of the most decisive battles of 'The War of The Roses'
Olloclip Telephoto shot, tickled in 'Photos' on iMac.
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Jethro Tull on stage in Worcester Cathedral. To see this Cathedral being used a a backdrop to a light show for a folk-rock band really was fantastic...this photo really doesn't do any justice to the overall effect, but I haven't changed the lighting effects, this is roughly how it looked. Hopefully you can imagine how the scale and architecture would compliment Jethro Tulls' music etc... Handheld, tweaked in Snapseed on iPad Pro.
For anyone not familiar with Jethro Tull here's a taster from much earlier in their career.......(sorry, but the link only seems to work for computers)....
Gloucester Cathedral main door detail, standard iPhone shot, handheld. Edited in 'Photos' on iMac and Snapseed on iPad Pro.
Masterfully crafted stone work of transept entrance, of one of many beautiful churches in Avila, España. Amazing how such details were crafted even in the smallest of churches, truely a lost art.
I took this photo at night in Frankfurt in 2019. The former city gate can be seen in the distance from the street with a skyscraper in the background. I have edited the picture with a free app.
A vent on one of the outbuildings of Frocester Court, nr. Stroud, I noticed a few of these vents dotted about the Court and farmhouse buildings.....just loved the design. Handheld, tweaked in Snapseed on iPad Air.
A sudden snowfall made this shot of St Mary's Church in the Wiltshire market town of Devizes (pop. 15,500) possible.
St Mary’s Church was built in the 12th century to serve the new borough of Devizes, outside the castle area, which was served by nearby St John's. All that remains of the early church is the chancel, there being nothing dateable in the rest of the church earlier than the 13th or 14th century. There were radical alterations to the church structure in the 15th century when the walls were heightened, the south porch increased to two storeys with a stair turret and windows, buttresses and roofs replaced and renewed. The west tower was built against the nave. There were changes here during the Reformation including the removal of the rood screen in 1561. The church remained largely unchanged then until the 1850s when there was a restoration, the church was repewed and a vestry built.
By the 1890s cracks were beginning to appear in the walls of the tower and these were repaired in 1897-8. The church is of dressed stone with a chancel, an aisled and clerestoried nave with a south porch and west tower. In the chancel there is a dole table, probably of the 15th century. During the Civil War lead was taken from the roof to manufacture bullets. The church, sharing a common incumbent with St John’s since its 12th Century origins, has not held regular Sunday services since 2006 although at least one weekly midweek service takes place there.
Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales. Handheld, Zeiss ExoLens (Wide-Angle), then surrounded and battered in Snapseed until the castle surrendered.
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The fortifications of the town were built after the Mongol Invasion. It had four gates, which opened to the south, west, north and northeast. The plain of the town slightly slopes north, so the southern gate, which was located on the highest point, was called Upper Gate, while the northeastern gate, which was located on the lowest point, was called Lower Gate. The walls were defended by wide moats.
The wooden bridge leading across the moat in front of the Upper Gate was demolished in 1770 and a new stone bridge was built with five 4.5-metres wide arches.
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Princes keep the view on Clifford's Tower, York
All along the watchtower
Princes kept the view
While all the women came and went
Barefoot servants, too
Well, uh, outside in the cold distance
A wildcat did growl
Two riders were approaching
And the wind began to howl,
The medieval castle on a cliff rising on the eastern side of the valley of the Hernád River, in the immediate vicinity of Boldogkőváralja. The Miocene andesite tuff Bodókő Hill, on which the castle stands, is part of the Zemplén Landscape Protection Area. Due to the beauty of the landscape and the relatively good condition of the castle, it is a popular hiking destination, which is one of the stops of the National Blue Tour.
The earliest part of the castle (an old tower surrounded by a fortification) was probably built after the Tartar invasion and was erected either by Ispán Tyba, son of Jaak of the tribe of Tomaj, or by Judge Aba Amadé. When Károly Róbert Anjou chased the Aba, the castle came to the Drugeth family, which was loyal to him, and later to Péter Czudar. In the 15th century, it became the property of Serbian princes István and György, and then of the Szapolyai family. In Turkish times, he often changed hands as one of the venues for the intense battles between the emperor and the king. It was acquired by the conquering György Rákóczi in 1666, later it became important several times in the Kuruc times, but even before the Rákóczi War of Independence, in 1701, it was made uninhabitable by the emperors. The ruin was taken possession of by the Jesuits in the 18th century, who used it as a grain warehouse. Later it became the property of the Péchy and then the Zichy family, who, however, no longer lived in the uncomfortable fortress, instead using a baroque castle built in the area of the serf village. Despite the bombing of imperial soldiers and the devastating centuries that followed, it is one of our best-preserved medieval castles.
Piazza del Duomo and the true twin towers, Torri dei Salvucci seen from the Torre Grossa.
The historic part of the city, known as San Gimignano delle belle Torri, was an important point for pilgrimages to Rome via Via Francigena. The patrician families that controlled the city built about 72 house towers (some 50 m high) as a symbol of their power and wealth. Although today there are only 14 such structures, San Gimignano maintains the feudal atmosphere and is much sought after by tourists. The small town contains many works of art dating from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
Torri dei Salvucci, year 1255, 51 meters high. They are twins. They are the real Twin Towers.
St. John's House, Sherborne
Originally built in 1437 as St. John's Almshouse, it is now a residential home. It is the last surviving example of a medieval almshouse in Wessex.
Just had a couple of minutes in Salisbury Cathedral, Shoulderpod, remote, tickled in Snapseed on iPhone.
The Monastère de Brou, located in the town of Bourg-en-Bresse, is a stunning example of flamboyant Gothic architecture. It was constructed in the early 16th century by Marguerite d’Autriche, Duchess of Savoy, as a testament to her love for her deceased husband, Philibert le Beau.
The centerpiece of the monastery is its church, adorned with a polychrome glazed tile roof. Inside the church lie the princely burials of Philibert II of Savoy, Marguerite of Austria, and Marguerite of Bourbon. These tombs are a masterpiece of finely sculpted details, crafted by the best regional and Flemish artists of the time.
One of the remarkable features of the Monastère de Brou is the chapel of Margaret of Austria, which houses a stunning stained glass window depicting the Assumption and a white marble altarpiece portraying the Seven Joys of the Virgin. The altarpiece is adorned with seven niches, each representing a significant event in the life of the Virgin Mary, such as the Annunciation, the Nativity, and the Assumption.
The church's choir also features old stained glass windows, wooden stalls, and a rood screen, all created by master glassmakers from Lyon and other talented artists.
Aside from the church and its treasures, visitors can explore three cloisters within the monastery: the first cloister, the large cloister, and the cloister of the outbuildings. Each cloister offers unique architectural and artistic elements.
Furthermore, the monastic buildings house a municipal museum, where an impressive collection of art is presented. The art collection includes Flemish and French paintings ranging from the 15th to the 20th century, old religious sculptures, Renaissance furniture, Bressan furniture, and Meillonnas earthenware.
A visit to the Monastère de Brou promises to be a delightful experience, showcasing the rich history and artistic excellence of the region during the 16th century. The monastery serves as a testament to the love and devotion of Marguerite d’Autriche to her husband and stands as a timeless masterpiece of Gothic art.
White Mill Bridge
Historic Norman 8 arch bridge near Sturminster Marshall. Built in 1175 it has never been widened & is believed to be the oldest bridge crossing the River Stour.
Broke a long journey in Great Malvern last night and grabbed this shot of the tower of the Priory above the Abbey Hotel. Lucky light. I suppose one needs to know how to make the most of one's luck!
Great Malvern Priory in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, was a Benedictine monastery (ca. 1075 – 1540) and now a Church of England parish church in the Diocese of Worcester.
The present building dates from 1085, with mainly 15th-century structure, floor, and wall tiles. Extensions to the original Norman architecture church began around 1440 in the Perpendicular style, including the great square central tower, and work continued until 1502.
On the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1541, local people raised £20 to buy the building to replace their decaying parish church. Much later, by 1788, it was the Priory which had fallen into disrepair. It was partly restored in 1812 and again in 1816, 1834 and 1841 before a careful restoration was carried out in 1860 under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Inside, it has the largest display of 15th-century stained glass in England, as well as carved miserichords from the 15th and 16th century and the largest collection of medieval floor and wall tiles.
As much of the contemporary Priory is Victorian, so is the Abbey Hotel which it overlooks. It was built in 1848 by William Archer to cater for the growing number of spa visitors to the town.
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Spent a wonderful time yesterday evening at Worcester Cathedral with some lifelong friends watching a benefit gig (for the upkeep of the Cathedral) by Jethro Tull......a memorable evening for sure....part of a marble wall relief within the Cathedral itself, handheld, tweaked in Snapseed on iPad Pro.
The Monastery-Cathedral of St John the Baptist at Hovhannavank, 45 minutes drive from Yerevan.
There was a wooden church here as early as the 4th Century, but the current building consists of a 5th Century basilica on the north (not visible in this shot), now used as a chapel for personal prayer, and a 13th Century cathedral.
Like many Armenian churches there is a gavit, a sort of super-narthex, which also dates from the 13th Century - this is to the right of the complex as seen from here with the lower cupola.
The cupola of the main church has been damaged twice times in earthquakes - in 1679 and 1919, rebuilt both times, and the building suffered further damage in the 1988 earthquake which is a central event in shaping contemporary Armenia.
It is in good condition now and there is an active conservation programme.
To the left is the volcanic Mount Ara (2,164 metres above sea level).
Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička), dates back to the late 16th century, originally built to house the castle guards under the reign of Emperor Rudolf II. The small, colorful houses were later inhabited by goldsmiths, which likely gave the street its name, though the legend of hidden alchemists working for the emperor also contributed to the romantic image of the lane. Over the centuries, the modest homes were occupied by a variety of residents, including artists, craftsmen, and even notable figures—Franz Kafka briefly lived at house no. 22 (the blue house visible on the left side of the image).