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Beemte Broekland, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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We are going to visit the castle in Malbork :)
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, the largest Gothic castle complex in the world, is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located near the town of Malbork on the river Nogat in Poland. It was originally constructed by the Teutonic Knights, a German Catholic religious order of crusaders, in a form of an Ordensburg fortress. The Order named it Marienburg in honour of Mary, mother of Jesus. In 1457, during the Thirteen Years’ War, it was sold by the Bohemian mercenaries to King Casimir IV of Poland in lieu of indemnities and it since served as one of the several Polish royal residences and the seat of Polish offices and institutions, interrupted by several years of Swedish occupation, and fulfilling this function until the First Partition of Poland in 1772. From then on the castle was under German rule for over 170 years until 1945. The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress and, on its completion in 1406, was the world's largest brick castle. UNESCO designated the "Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork" and the Malbork Castle Museum a World Heritage Site in December 1997.
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Idziemy zwiedzać zamek w Malborku :)
Zamek w Malborku – jeden z największych zamków na świecie, położony na prawym brzegu Nogatu, wzniesiony w kilku etapach od 1280 do poł. XV w. przez zakon krzyżacki. Początkowo konwentualna siedziba komtura, od 1309 po przeniesieniu przez Siegfrieda von Feuchtwangena stolicy zakonu do Malborka, siedziba wielkich mistrzów zakonu krzyżackiego i władz Prus Zakonnych do 1457, w latach 1457–1772 rezydencja królów Polski, od 1466 siedziba władz Prus Królewskich, od 1568 siedziba Komisji Morskiej, w 1772 zajęty przez administrację Królestwa Prus i zdewastowany w latach 1773–1804; rekonstruowany w latach 1817–1842 i 1882–1944, zniszczony w 1945, ponownie rekonstruowany od 1947; w 1949 wpisany do rejestru zabytków, w 1994 uznany za pomnik historii, w 1997 wpisany na listę światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO jako jeden z najznakomitszych przykładów średniowiecznej architektury obronno-rezydencyjnej w Europie Środkowej. Od 1961 zamek jest siedzibą Muzeum Zamkowego w Malborku.
Budapest is filled with beautiful building from various time periods, many have been renovated and reconstructed because of damages from WWII.
This is a church in Buda across from the Parliament.
Romanesque church in Tum, seen from close :)
The Collegiate Church of St. Mary and St. Alexius is an Romanesque church located in the village of Tum near Łęczyca, in central Poland. It was constructed out of granite blocks and sandstone in the mid-12th century. It has the form of an aisled basilica with galleries, a twin-tower west façade, and two apses (west and east). It was reconstructed in the 15th, 18th and mid-20th centuries; during the latest reconstruction the church returned to its simpler Romanesque form and round turrets at the east were added. The main (north) portal dates back to the first half of 12th century. In 2022, the church was designated an official Polish Historic Monument.
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Kolegiata romańska w Tumie z bliższej odległości :)
Kolegiata Najświętszej Marii Panny i św. Aleksego w Tumie, niedaleko Łęczycy, to romański kościół wzniesiony w pobliżu dawnej lokalizacji wczesnośredniowiecznego grodu. Został zbudowany z granitowych bloków i piaskowca w połowie XII wieku. Ma formę bazyliki z nawami bocznymi i emporami, dwuwieżową fasadą zachodnią oraz dwiema apsydami (zachodnią i wschodnią). Został przebudowany w XV, XVIII i połowie XX wieku. Podczas ostatniej przebudowy kościół powrócił do swojej pierwotnej, romańskiej formy, wzbogaconej o okrągłe wieżyczki od strony wschodniej. Główny (północny) portal pochodzi z pierwszej połowy XII wieku. W 2022 roku kościół został oficjalnie uznany za Pomnik Historii.
The Cedar Garden at Tredegar House is lined with flowers at the end of summer... the Orangery and its garden are just over the wall.
Oud-katholieke kerk 'St. Joris op 't Zand'
Amersfoort, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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This is actually the rear of the 19th century Grade II listed building, which backs on to the Great Ouse river.
It was built as a court house, but its use as a judicial building has diminished over the years, as the needs of the county changed, but is still owned by the county council.
Brook, Speicherstadt, Hamburg, Deutschland
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View on the buildings of the old flax factory from another old 19-th century building :)
Smile on Saturday - theme: "Framed" :)
Summerseat, Bury, Greater Manchester, England
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This picturesque scene in Krakow features a charming historic building and a medieval tower, both showcasing the city's rich architectural heritage. The red brick structure with its pointed roofs and intricate windows contrasts beautifully with the stone tower, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear blue sky. This image captures the timeless beauty and historical significance of Krakow's architectural landmarks, inviting viewers to explore the city's storied past.
A creative look at The Stable Houses on the StmGiles Estate Wimborne St Giles back in 2010. #WimborneStGiles
Built in the late 19th Century, this building has served the community of Bridgnorth for over 130 years.
Cette ancienne chapelle borde à l’ouest la Sankt Annenplatz, quartier Brooktorkay, dans la cité-État d’Hambourg (Hamburg), en Allemagne.
On aperçoit devant le pont de métal Neuerwegsbrücke qui traverse le canal St. Annenfleet du port de Hambourg.
Cette petite chapelle, décorée d'un joli oriel et de tourelles, qui lui valent aussi le nom Türmchenhaus (maison de la Tourelle), a été construite en 1566 comme chapelle funéraire pour le cimetière de Sainte-Anne. Ce cimetière, qui appartenait à la paroisse de Sainte-Catherine, accueillit les victimes de l'épidémie de peste de 1564, que refusèrent les autres cimetières. Le cimetière a été aboli en 1812. L’édifice est aujourd’hui lié avec une école de médecine.
Deuxième ville d’Allemagne après Berlin et dotée d'un statut de Land, Hambourg (Hamburg) est l’un des plus grands ports du monde. Elle a d'ailleurs été fondée au 9e siècle à l'embouchure de la rivière Alster qui lui servait de port. L'Alster fut endiguée dès 1190, à l'origine pour alimenter un moulin à eau. En 1235 un autre barrage a été construit pour une deuxième usine, ce qui transforma la rivière en lac. Elle doit son essor économique à l'autorisation de commercer sur l'Elbe accordée par l'empereur Frédéric Barberousse en 1189 et son adhésion à la ligue hanséatique en 1321. Cette cité-Etat fut détruite à plus de 80 % lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle fut par la suite reconstruite et représente aujourd’hui une métropole fort intéressante.
Ville très riche (avec un revenu par habitant le plus élevé d'Europe), capitale de l’édition et des médias en Allemagne, Hambourg se révèle surprenante. Parmi ses caractéristiques, on compte plus de 64 kilomètres de canaux (d'où son surnom de la Venise du Nord) et 2500 ponts, une réputation comme ville la plus verte du pays tout en étant un livre ouvert d'architecture contemporaine (dont on peut voir les déclinaisons à Neustadt et, plus encore, à Fleet Insel - îlot nouveau construit sur le canal) avec aussi un quartier de nuit très chaud…
Explored #161 on July 4, 2020.
The Charter Oak Schoolhouse is a historic redbrick octagonal-shaped one-room schoolhouse in Schuline, Illinois, on the Evansville/Schuline Road between Schuline and Walsh. Built in 1873, it is one of 53 octagonal schoolhouses built in the United States, and is the only octagonal school built in Illinois. Only three of these octagonal schoolhouses are still standing.
The Charter Oak Schoolhouse was the third public school built at its location. The first school building was a simple log structure built in 1848. The second school building, a frame structure constructed in 1863, was destroyed by a tornado, necessitating the construction of a new building. Contractor William H. Holcomb constructed the third building at a cost of $1000. The school's teacher, Daniel Bishop Ling, proposed the construction of an octagonal building, which he believed would allow more light into the classroom and be more likely to survive severe winds. In addition to classes, the school building also hosted local meetings, competitions, and political events during its tenure as a school.
The building's foundation is made of locally quarried limestone, while the building's walls were built with red brick. A louvered belfry, which may not have been added until 1883, tops the building's low-sloping roof. Courses of corbelled brick along the roof line form the building's cornice. The vestibule at the school's entrance is sided with clapboard and rests on a concrete foundation.
Charter Oak schoolhouse closed in 1953, as did all other one-room schoolhouses in the area with the opening of a new and larger school. The Randolph County Historical Society purchased the building in 1960, and subsequently restored and converted it to an interpretive center of the history of the one-room schoolhouse. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
A little fixer-upper in Santa Rosa, California. It comes with its very own perching dove. Now if that isn't a good omen, I'm not sure what is.
Red brick walls festooned with a green climbing vine. They are on either side of the red brick steps leading up to the entrance of the Barr Smith Library.
Back in my uni days, I spent a lot of time in there pretending to study but really spending quiet but fun times with my friends as we met up between lectures. It feels like several lifetimes ago, and the university has undergone so many changes since.
Grote Kerk, Voorstraat, Vianen, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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