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Mânăstirea Hurezi
Hurezi Monastery
Monastery of Horezu
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Elisabethkirche Marburg.
The high Gothic stone altar was consecrated in 1290,
The High Choir in the Curch was reserved for the friars of the Teutonic Knights until the 19th century.
Elisabethkirche Marburg.
Der hochgotische Hochaltar aus Stein wurde 1290 geweiht,
Der Hohe Chor in der Elisabethkirche war bis ins 19. Jahrhundert den Brüdern des Deutschen Ordens vorbehalten.
Marburg, Universitätsstadt an der Lahn.
Foto: Rolf K. Wegst
Detail inside the Church of the Madeline, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Catholic devotees practice self-flagellation with the belief that their sins will be absolved.
San Fernando, Luzon, The Philippines.
What you see is real blood... I attended it twice and also saw the crucifixion twice in this area. Amazing - it made a great impression to me...
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The majestic Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque is probably the most imposing religious and national landmark in Abu Dhabi to date. It is also arguably one of the most important architectural treasures of the contemporary UAE society - and one of the most beautiful in the world - initiated no less by the late president HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is fondly thought of as the father of UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, popularly called Grand Mosque by local residents, is seen as a “globally unifying” landmark from its conception to completion, bringing together designers, features, materials and suppliers from nearly every corner of the globe: Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Iran, China, Greece and the UAE.
The Mosque’s initial architectural design was Moroccan, but it evolved to include many global features, including exterior walls that are of traditional Turkish design. Natural materials were chosen for its design and construction, which include marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.
Slightly different view at Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi than the one with desert foreground I posted few days ago. It is truly amazing place to visit and to take photos of. I have to admit that I have actually asked those two ladies to model for me to nicely balance the composition and also add more atmosphere to the shot. All ladies have to wear abaya and head cover when visiting this mosque, luckily you can borrow one at the mosque itself.
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Good Friday is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday.
The First United Methodist Church of Akron (Ohio), is located on Mill Street, in the heart of downtown and close to the University of Akron.
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The Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვარი, meaning cross) is one of the most iconic and historic sites in Georgia. Located near Mtskheta, the monastery is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in the country. Built in the 6th century, the monastery is known as one of the earliest examples of Georgian Christian architecture. It was built on the site where, according to tradition, Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, erected a large wooden cross. Together with other historical monuments in Mtskheta, the Jvari Monastery has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. The monastery is located on a hilltop with a beautiful view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Kura rivers and the historic town of Mtskheta. The building is an example of a tetraconch central dome structure with four apses. Despite its simple design, it is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The Jvari Pass begins at the monastery. The pass is located at an altitude of approximately 2,379 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Caucasus. It is an important passage through the Caucasus Mountains to Russia. The area is particularly known for its rugged roads, and in winter the pass can be difficult to navigate due to heavy snowfall. The route offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, valleys and rivers. The Georgian Military Road was originally used as a trade and military route. Today it is a busy road for freight transport to Russia.
The Jvari Monastery is located in Georgia, on a hilltop near the town of Mtskheta, about 20 kilometers north of the capital, Tbilisi. The ruins next to the Jvari Monastery are part of an old defensive structure and watchtower. The Jvari Monastery is located at a strategic point above Mtskheta, where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet. In many cases, these ruins are remnants from the same or slightly later period, when they supplemented the religious sites with military protection against potential invaders. This location offers breathtaking panoramic views and holds deep historical and religious significance. Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest cities, was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Iberia. The monastery is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its cultural and architectural importance.
Het Jvari-klooster (Georgisch: ჯვარი, wat kruis betekent) is een van de meest iconische en historische locaties in Georgië. Het klooster, gelegen bij Mtskheta, is één van de belangrijkste religieuze en culturele bezienswaardigheden van het land. Het klooster werd gebouwd in de 6e eeuw en staat bekend als een van de vroegste voorbeelden van Georgische christelijke architectuur. Het werd gebouwd op de plek waar volgens de overlevering de heilige Nino, die het christendom naar Georgië bracht, een groot houten kruis oprichtte. Samen met andere historische monumenten in Mtskheta staat het Jvari-klooster sinds 1994 op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst. De ruïne naast het Jvari-klooster is een deel van een oude verdedigingsstructuur en wachttoren. Het Jvari-klooster bevindt zich op een strategisch punt boven Mtskheta, waar de rivieren Aragvi en Mtkvari samenkomen. In veel gevallen zijn deze ruïnes overblijfselen uit dezelfde tijdsperiode of iets later, waarbij ze de religieuze locaties aanvulden met militaire bescherming tegen mogelijke indringers. Het klooster is een voorbeeld van een tetraconch centrale koepelstructuur met vier apsissen. Ondanks zijn eenvoudige ontwerp wordt het beschouwd als een meesterwerk van middeleeuwse architectuur. Bij het klooster begint de Jvari-pas. De pas ligt op ongeveer 2.379 meter boven zeeniveau en biedt spectaculaire uitzichten op de Kaukasus. Het is een belangrijke doorgang door het Kaukasusgebergte naar Rusland. Het gebied is met name bekend om zijn ruige wegen, en in de winter kan de pas moeilijk begaanbaar zijn vanwege zware sneeuwval. De route biedt adembenemende uitzichten op bergtoppen, valleien en rivieren. De Georgische Militaire Weg werd oorspronkelijk gebruikt als een handels- en militaire route. Tegenwoordig is het een drukke weg voor vrachtvervoer richting Rusland.
Day 184 of the 365 days of photography project.
The Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
Night shot.
“Liverpool Cathedral is the Church of England Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool and is the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. It may be referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool (as recorded in the Document of Consecration) or the Cathedral Church of the Risen Christ, Liverpool, being dedicated to Christ 'in especial remembrance of his most glorious Resurrection'.[1] Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain.
The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott, and was constructed between 1904 and 1978. The total external length of the building, including the Lady Chapel (dedicated to the Blessed Virgin), is 207 yards (189 m) making it the longest cathedral in the world; its internal length is 160 yards (150 m). In terms of overall volume, Liverpool Cathedral ranks as the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and contests with the incomplete Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City for the title of largest Anglican church building. With a height of 331 feet (101 m) it is also one of the world's tallest non-spired church buildings and the third-tallest structure in the city of Liverpool. The cathedral is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
The Anglican cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city. The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool is situated approximately half a mile to the north. The cathedrals are linked by Hope Street, which takes its name from William Hope, a local merchant whose house stood on the site now occupied by the Philharmonic Hall, and was named long before either cathedral was built.”
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La Badia di Dulzago fu fondata nel XII secolo sui dossi morenici della vallata del Terdoppio, in prossimità di alcuni fontanili, ed è forse per questo particolare morfologico che anticamente veniva denominata "Dulcis acque".L'attuale Badia non fu solo un luogo strettamente religioso, bensì anche un centro di una certa importanza dal punto di vista agricolo, perchè i monaci e i coloni che abitavano il complesso in breve tempo bonificarono la zona circostante rendendo i terreni agricoli molto produttivi. Strutturalmente, la Badia era organizzata come un vero e proprio complesso residenziale, ove trovavano sede la chiesa, l'abitazione dell'abate e dei canonici, le case dei coloni e infine il cimitero.
The ancient Dulzago abbey, is located on a low morainic promontory which overlooks a fertile plain crossed by the Terdoppio stream.
This religious centre was established by the canon regulars in the early l2th century and plaid a spiritual role in favour of the farmers living in this area during the Middle Ages. During the l3th century the canons, who lived according to Saint Augustine’s rule, tried to establish a small congregation. At the end of the Middle Ages, the religious centre was entrusted to the commendatory abbot Leonardo Sforza, who suppressed the canonical community and transformed the abbey into a wealthy and fertile farm.
Eighty kilometres southwest of Paris, the town of Chartres is home to one of the finest and best preserved cathedrals in all of Europe. In fact, for my money the cathedral is Europe’s single most stunning piece of medieval art. Its windows are spectacular beyond compare—most of them original, having survived intact since the 13th century.
After having escaped damage during the French Revolution, the cathedral came within a hair’s breadth of being destroyed during the Second World War. On 16 August, 1944 as a corps of General Patton’s Third Army was preparing to capture Chartres, an order was issued to shell the cathedral on suspicion its tower was occupied by German snipers and observers. It was spared only by the actions of an American Army officer, one Colonel Welborn Barton Griffith, who volunteered to go behind enemy lines and reconnoiter. At great personal risk he determined that the cathedral was empty, the order was rescinded and one of western civilisation’s great cultural monuments was preserved. In a bitter irony, later that same day only a few kilometres away in the town of Lèves Griffith was killed in action.
The incident is a sobering commentary on the degree to which the fog of war can lead us to contemplate actions which, under normal circumstances, we would view as unthinkably barbaric.
In the centre of the Rose window seen here, the victorious Christ sits on his emerald throne. In the central lancet window below, Mary, crowned and with the Christ Child on her left arm, stands between lancets depicting the four major prophets of the Old testament carrying on their shoulders the four New Testament evangelists.
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I've never professed to be an expert in Photoshop but bit by bit I'm still learning new things. I watched a YouTube tutorial which happened to mention sky replacement in passing which tweaked my interest.
This is my first attempt. The interface between foreground and sky is much cleaner than I've been able to achieve at the pixel level.
There are a few obvious flaws with this technique, especially the one where I feel like I've cheated!
In this shot, Polaris is in the wrong place and in fact was a 45 minute sequence I shot 5 years ago.
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Église de Saint-Casimir / Church of Saint-Casimir
Saint-Casimir est une petite municipalité d’environ 1600 habitants dans le comté de Portneuf situé à 80 km de la ville de Québec. Elle est pleine de charme et de couleur avec ses maisons historiques qui longent les deux rives de la rivière Sainte-Anne. Son histoire remonte au début de la Nouvelle France (le Québec d’aujourd’hui) quand son territoire faisait partie de la Seigneurie de Grondines qui fut fondée en 1637. Ce territoire a changé de mains plusieurs fois depuis cette époque et, deux siècles plus tard, la première paroisse de Saint-Casimir a officiellement été fondée en 1836.
Après avoir obtenu un contrat pour effectuer des travaux d’architecture à l’intérieur de l’ancienne église de Saint-Casimir, mon arrière-arrière-grand-père, Raphaël Giroux (1815-1869), est le premier de mes ancêtres architectes et sculpteurs à s’établir à Saint-Casimir vers 1862. Après son décès en 1869, ses deux fils, Alfred et Eugène, prennent la relève pour terminer les travaux de l’ancienne église, et, par la suite, avec l’aide de mon arrière-grand-père, Joseph Giroux (1864-1917), ils bâtissent l’église actuelle en 1898-1899. En 1933, mon grand-père, Émilien Giroux (1892-1935), construit le pont actuel traversant la rivière Saint-Anne. En bref, la famille Giroux de Saint-Casimir ont influencé l'architecture d’édifices religieux et de sculptures anciennes pendant plus d'un siècle au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et même jusque dans l’état du Maine en Nouvelle-Angleterre, États-Unis.
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Saint-Casimir is a small municipality of about 1600 inhabitants in the county of Portneuf located at 80 km from the City of Quebec. It is full of charm and color with its historic houses on the edge of both banks of the Sainte-Anne River. Its history dates to the beginning of New France (today the Province of Quebec) when its territory was part of the Seigneurie de Grondines which was founded in 1637. This territory has changed hands several times since that time and, two centuries later, the first parish of Saint-Casimir was officially founded in 1836.
After obtaining a contract to carry out architectural work inside the old church of Saint-Casimir, my great-great-grandfather, Raphaël Giroux (1815-1869), was the first of my ancestors who were architects and sculptors to settle in Saint-Casimir around 1862. After his death in 1869, his two sons, Alfred and Eugène, took over and finished his work in the old church, and then, with the help of my great-grandfather, Joseph Giroux, built the current church in 1898-1899. In 1933, my grandfather, Émilien Giroux (1892-1935), built the current bridge crossing the St. Anne River. In brief, the Giroux family from Saint-Casimir have influenced the architecture of religious buildings and ancient sculptures for more than a century in the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick and even as far as the state of Maine in New England, USA.
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A trip to Kiev might not be very obvious, but the capital of Ukraine will surprise you in many ways. In the center you will find stately houses and beautiful cathedrals, attractive alleys and large squares with trendy restaurants. A city with an impressive history where so much can be seen. Kiev arose on the river Dnieper, on the trade route to the Greeks. Kiev experienced its heyday between around 900, when it was the capital of the East Slavic Empire. For the next six centuries, Kiev was no more than a provincial town in the Russian Empire. It was not until 1991 that Ukraine became independent of the Soviet Union. In 2004, Kiev was the scene of fierce protest demonstrations against the falsification of the election results. This period is known as the Orange Revolution. In 2014 there were again demonstrations against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych on Independence Square: Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the undisputed heart of the city. Here you will find monuments, an underground mall and street artists, as well as reminders of the EuroMaidan revolution. Saint Michael’s Cathedral is located opposite St. Sophia’s Cathedral. The sky-blue St. Michael's Cathedral, with its fabulously shining domes, is one of the most beautiful and important Orthodox temples in Ukraine. The Cathedral stood on the territory of the oldest monastery of Kyivan Rus for over eight centuries. The church became the most honored religious monument among the residents of Kyiv.
Kiev is the hidden jewel of Eastern Europe and fast becoming the coolest capital city in Europe. Geographically, Kiev sits at the centre of Europe. In reality it feels like an entirely different world. Kiev is an ancient city where old meets new and East meets West. The Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is located on the rocky hill on the western bank of the Dnieper River. The oldest monastery buildings date from the 11th-12th centuries. The Mongols destroyed the monastery in 1240. The monastery was thoroughly rebuilt in the 16th century. It became a place of pilgrimage. The most important buildings in the monastery are the cathedral and the bell tower. It was the first cathedral in the Kyiv Empire with golden domes. The monastery is still in use today. Photo at the museum of a maquette of the St. Michael's Monastery - 12th century.
Een trip naar Kiev ligt misschien niet heel erg voor de hand, maar de hoofdstad van de Oekraïne zal je op vele vlakken verbazen. In het centrum vind je statige huizen en prachtige kathedralen, sfeervolle steegjes en grote pleinen met hippe restaurants. Een stad met een indrukwekkende historie waar zoveel is te zien. Kiev ontstond aan de rivier de Dnjepr, aan de handelsroute naar de Grieken. Kiev beleefde zijn bloeitijd tussen rond 900, toen het de hoofdstad van het Oost-Slavische Rijk was. De volgende zes eeuwen was Kiev niet meer dan een provinciestad in het Russische Rijk. Pas in 1991 werd Oekraïne zelfstandig van Sovjet-Unie. In 2004 was Kiev het toneel van felle protestdemonstraties tegen de vervalsing van de verkiezingsuitslag. Deze periode staat bekend als de Oranjerevolutie. In 2014 waren er weer demonstraties tegen de regering van president Viktor Janoekovytsj op het onafhankelijkheidsplein: Maidan Nezalezhnosti, het onbetwiste hart van de stad. Het Sint-Michielsklooster bevindt zich op een rots aan de westelijke oever van de Dnjepr. De oudste kloostergebouwen dateerden van de 11e-12e eeuw. De Mongolen verwoestten het klooster in 1240. In de 16e eeuw werd het klooster grondig heropgebouwd. Het werd een bedevaartsoord. De belangrijkste gebouwen in het klooster zijn de kathedraal en de klokkentoren. Het was de eerste kathedraal in het Kievse Rijk met gouden koepels. Het klooster is vandaag de dag nog in functie. Foto in het museum van maquette van het Sint-Michielsklooster in de 12e eeuw.
Religious sculptures on the outer wall of Uma- Maheshwara Temple within the Bhoga-Yoga Temple complex, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India.
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The sovereign mother's parties or Festival da Mãe Soberena are ancient tradition dating back from the sixteenth century. This occurs during the Easter festivities in honor of Our Lady of Mercy (Nossa Senhora da Piedade), which is sovereign mother for Louletanos (Loulé inhabitant).
The festivities starts on Sunday Easter when the holy image is carried down in a heavy structure from the sanctuary in procession sound of brass band of to the Church of San Francisco, remaining fifteen days.
On the last day, it´s when the big party happens. It´s the celebration of the Santa returning to the Shrine. In this return eight men carry the litter with the saint at the rhythm of music played by a brass band through the streets of Loulé town. On the way back to, the procession stops for an outdoor mass and the last time at the Convent of the Holy Spirit (Convento do Espírito Santo).
Then comes the long-awaited moment, the hard and steep climb to the Shrine between the middle of a crowd excited and full of faith.
This is considered the second largest religious festival in southern Portugal is a great manifestation of faith by men who carry the litter with the saint as well as the entire population that join the celebrations.
St. Stephen's Cathedral (more commonly known by its German title: Stephansdom) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, OP. The current Romanesque and Gothic form of the cathedral, seen today in the Stephansplatz, was largely initiated by Duke Rudolf IV (1339–1365) and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches, the first a parish church consecrated in 1147. The most important religious building in Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral has borne witness to many important events in Habsburg and Austrian history and has, with its multi-coloured tile roof, become one of the city's most recognizable symbols. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Stephen%27s_Cathedral,_Vienna
Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. Candid image looking down on a religious man inside the Church during a service.
The Church is considered extremely holy in Christianity being both the site where Jesus was crucified, and the location of Jesus's tomb.
Spiritual Pilgrimage to Havana's Religious Heritage
When Havana was discovered and conquered by the Spaniards in 1519,it became a major religious centre of Catholicism in the Caribbean.
The old Cathedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada,
dedicated to St.Christopher,is one of the most important symbols for its architectural style and for having been named the Cathedral of Peace.
Its construction began in 1748 by the Jesuits and was completed 29 years later by the Franciscans.Now,the church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
" Music set in Stone "
Click on the image to note its highly elaborated main facade flanked by two asymmetrical bell towers and its complex architectural style which features numerous columns,niches,pediments and curving aspects that flow into pilasters topped by capitals.It is a paragon of "Cuban Baroque" architecture nicely blending with Mudejar and Neo-classical elements.The building material,used by the Italian architect F.Borromini,was quarried limestone and blocks of coral embedded with fossilised marine fauna and flora.Art historians and architects consider its bold design as the most radical of the Colonial Baroque style.
La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana, or the Havana Cathedral of St.Christopher,was famously described by the 20th-century Cuban novelist Alejo Carpentier as "Music set in Stone".
" The architect must not only understand drawing, but music. "
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
PS : A brief look at the Photogenic Purlieus of the Square and its resplendent past.
On the left side of the image you can see part of the baroque Palace of the Marquis of Aguas Claras,built in 1775 and widely lauded for the beauty of its shady Andalucian patio.Today,it houses a restaurant which is the ideal place to enjoy the square's view while tasting exquisite Cuban cuisine & cocktails.
"To travel to Cuba is to travel in many directions and throughout many heritages." Emilio Cueto
Religious Monuments and Baroque Mansions that frame the resplendent Cathedral Square in Habana Vieja - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.