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The Temple of Zeus, Aizanoi, near Çavdarhisar, Western Turkey. Believed to be constructed during the reign of Domitian 1st century AD (i think)
Glastonbury Abbey... After discovering the remains of King Arthur and Guinevere the abbot relocated the grave just beyond the main tower. Only a cynic would believe the finding of the once and future king's remains was a hoax in order to reboot the flagging coffers of the abbey after a fire. The remains were found in 1191.
Going through the red gates that you can see on a couple of my other photos, you're greeted with this magnificent view of the little castle.
Underneath the French doors on first floor (the same doors that feature further down my photostream) is a statue of Hercules holding up the balcony on his back. The guide book tells us that the balcony and French doors were installed by William Cavendish, who finished the interiors of the little castle in 1621.
I liked this view, the castle being framed by the large, imposing red gates. I think the fisheye effect adds to this framing as well as making more of the scene visible.
Another 2 version shot of the interior of the chapel at Clumber Park, Nottingham.
This was an area around the altar that was behind a gate (I'm sure there is a proper name for the gate between the altar area the main congregation area). The sunlight was streaming through the window and highlighting part of the altar. This is what I was trying to capture.
Not being the main church of the city, I have not been able to find many historical data, only that was built in the mid-fourteenth century and in the following centuries suffered all kinds of vicissitudes, destructions and reconstructions.
Nevertheless, still stands and the night photo is sufficient and does not need history.
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El Convento del Carmen de Camprodón es un antiguo conjunto conventual que, además de la iglesia, incluía el convento en la parte posterior, claustro y anexo al lado de la muralla sur, hoy casi totalmente desaparecido, en un estilo gótico pobre "carmelita ". La fachada es de piedra, parcialmente aparente, por pérdida del rebatido de mortero, y es basilical, variada con posteriores adiciones, como la del campanario.
Al no ser la iglesia principal de la ciudad, poca historia he conseguido encontrar, solo que fue construida a mediados del siglo XIV y en los siglos siguientes sufrio toda clase de vicisitudes, destrucciones y reconstrucciones
A pesar de todo, sigue en pie.
La foto nocturna es suficiente y no necesita mucha mas historia.
The tower from the ruined church of St Michael's on Glastonbury Tor, overlooking the Somerset Levels
Ruins of Glastonbury Abbey built in the 11th century. From memory I seem to recall reading that it was the tallest abbey/cathedral tower in England. Very tall...even if not the tallest.
Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. I believe tge largest monastic ruins in the country...