A monumental statue of King Maximilian II of Bavaria, located on the Maximilianstraße.

The King looks west, the inscription reads "Maximilian II Koenig von Bayern".

There are 4 figues below the king, symbolizing "Love of Peace", "Justice", "Strength" and "Wisdom".

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Definitively completed in the Swabian period, the Cathedral of Cefalù, which became a World Heritage Site in 2015, can now also be visited in its towers.

Built starting in 1131, its Romanesque style is enriched by Arab influences, and its appearance is pure wonder.

It is also possible to climb its Norman towers, which are different from each other: one is the square-plan tower, with battlements in the shape of flames, which would symbolize the papal miter and the power of the Church; the other is the octagonal-plan tower with Ghibelline merlons which would instead pay homage to the royal crown and the temporal power.

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Definitivamente completato in età sveva, il Duomo di Cefalù, divenuto dal 2015 Patrimonio dell’Umanità può essere ora visitato anche nelle sue torri.

Costruito a partire dal 1131, Il suo stile romanico è arricchito da influenze arabe, e il suo aspetto è pura meraviglia.

E’ possibile salire anche sulle sue torri normanne, diverse l’una dall’altra: una è la torre a pianta quadrata, con merli a forma di fiammelle, che simboleggerebbe la mitria papale e il potere della Chiesa; l’altra è la torre a pianta ottagonale con merli ghibellini che omaggerebbe invece la corona reale e il potere temporale.

Cavriglia in Italy is the largest private rose garden in the world, having over 7,500 different varieties of roses.The world’s oldest living rose is believed to be 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany and its presence is documented since A.D. 815. According to the legend, the rosebush symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim; as long as it flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline. In 1945 allied bombers destroyed the cathedral, yet the bush survived. Its roots remained intact beneath the debris, and soon the bush was growing strong again.

The Belfry of Bruges (The Belfort Tower or Belfry) was built in several stages between the XIII and XV centuries. It symbolizes the independence of Bruges.

The tower is 83 meters heigh and leans to the left. To get to the top one has to climb 366 steps. (No, I didn’t climb to the top!)

The carillon consists of 47 bells of various sizes.

With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they’re the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

The neat thing is that not all dahlias have the same meaning. Both the flower color and location play a role in determining what a dahlia means. Some dahlia flower meanings include inner strength, positive change, and commitment. By mixing and matching the different types of dahlia flowers, you can create a bouquet that sends just the message you’re looking for.

Tulip 🌷 is generally a perfect love, like many flowers.. different colors also carry their significance ... Red Tulip are most strongly associated with true love, .. While Purple symbolizes royalty ,.. White , are used to claim worthiness or to send message for forgiveness ,.. Pink is a symbol for caring and good wishes ...

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Feeling gratitude today for a lot and pink roses (I’m calling this pink) symbolize gratitude, peace and joy.

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With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they're the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.

Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.

1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias

2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.

3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.

4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.

5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.

6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.

7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.

8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.

9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli

10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.

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Red Poppy: It is the symbol of forgetfulness, sleep of the senses and the heart. Already in ancient times represented the sleep. Not by chance Morfeo was depicted with a bouquet of poppies in her arms. It can also symbolize pride, pleasure and eccentricity.

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MYANMAR, Burma - rund um den Inle-See, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (sehr schön am See gelegen) Tar Khaung. Eine gewaltige Ansammlung von über 200 schöner Stupas, größtenteils renoviert .

Die Anlage liegt sehr abgelegen und man sieht kaum Menschen geschweige Touristen hier.

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Ein Stupa (Sanskrit , oder pagoda, birmanisch Paya, ist ein buddhistisches Bauwerk, das Buddha selbst und seine Lehre, den Dharma, symbolisiert. Ein den frühen Stupas ähnlicher kreisförmig aufgeschütteter Grabhügel diente ursprünglich der Bestattung von Herrschern in Indien und ist seit prähistorisch-megalithischer Zeit bekannt. Im frühen Buddhismus wurden in einem Stupa Reliquien des Buddha und später von herausragenden Mönchen aufbewahrt; so wurde er das rituelle Zentrum der Buddha- und Arhatverehrung. Der Stupa wird von Buddhisten rituell im Uhrzeigersinn umkreist .

MYANMAR, Burma - around Inle Lake, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (nicely located by the lake) Tar Khaung. A massive collection of over 200 beautiful stupas, mostly renovated.

The complex is very remote and you hardly see people let alone tourists here.

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A stupa (Sanskrit , or pagoda, Burmese Paya, is a Buddhist structure that symbolizes the Buddha himself and his teachings, the Dharma. A circular burial mound similar to the early stupas was originally used for the burial of rulers in India and has been used since prehistoric-megalithic Time known.In early Buddhism, a stupa housed relics of the Buddha and later eminent monks, thus becoming the ritual center of Buddha and arhat worship.The stupa is ritually orbited clockwise by Buddhists.

"The Smile of Trees" is a poetic expression that refers to the benefits that trees offer to the environment and human life, symbolizing the joy and positivity that their presence brings.

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.

The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…

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Urnes Stave Church (Norwegian: Urnes stavkirke) is a stave church at the Ornes farm, along the Lustrafjord in the municipality of Luster in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway.

It has been owned by Fortidsminneforeningen (Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments) since 1881. In 1979, the Urnes stave church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The church was built around 1130 or shortly thereafter, and still stands in its original location; it is believed to be the oldest of its kind. It provides a link between Christian architecture and the architecture and artforms of the Viking Age with typical animal-ornamentation, the so called "Urnes style" of animal-art.

There have been numerous attempts to interpret the decoration (iconography) of the church's most remarkable part, the old portal in the northern wall. The images are generally considered to represent a snake curling upwards. At the lower end there is an animal with four feet biting the snake.

A common interpretation of this scene is that it portrays the eternal fight between good and evil. The animal is widely believed to be a stylised lion. In Christian iconography the lion is a symbol of Christ, fighting the evil symbolized by the snake, a common representation of Satan.

On the other hand, it is possible that the decoration of the earlier church featured some scenes from Norse mythology, a likely reason for its premature reconstruction in the 12th century. In this context, the animal may be interpreted as Níðhöggr eating the roots of Yggdrasil. "The intertwined snakes and dragons represent the end of the world according to the Norse legend of Ragnarök."

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White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence Since they represent these ideas, the white rose has also become the most popular flower to be seen at weddings,........

The human link

This sculpture symbolizes the ability to empathize with each other, whereby one cannot do without the other.

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A red iris symbolizes security, passion, and faithfulness in romantic love. The color red governs the first chakra, also called the root chakra

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Blue: it is the color of water and the sea, with all the symbolic references already discussed for that element - that is, blue usually indicates femininity, life, purity, etc., just as water does.

Blue can also symbolize peace, calm, stability, security, loyalty, sky, water, cold.

Orange can represent energy, balance, warmth, enthusiasm, flamboyant, and demanding of attention.

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Schokland with its surroundings symbolizes the history of the Netherlands and the lives of people on the border between water and land. For this reason, in 1995, UNESCO placed the area of more than 1,300 hectares as the first Dutch monument on the prestigious World Heritage List. Museum Schokland provides a fascinating insight into the history of this former island in the Zuiderzee and what preceded it.

The Schokland Museum is centrally located on this first Dutch world heritage site. The historic church from 1834 and the striking wooden museum buildings form a striking point in the modern landscape of the Noordoostpolder.

It became Malaysia’s national flower in 1960

Running competitors included the jasmine, magnolia, medlar, ylang ylang, lotus, and rose, but the solid red flower with a yellow stamen won out. The red petals symbolize courage, and the five petals represent the Rukun Negara (National Principles). Yes, you remember reciting that pledge in school.If you run out of shoe polish, have no fear, the bunga raya is here! Just rub the flower petals against your squeaky leather shoes, and walk out the door looking like you just bought them.

This pretty flower doesn’t tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F). It’s Malaysian, basically.

The reason it makes such a strong, tart tea is because of its abundance of citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, and its own unique hibiscus acid (allo-hydroxycitric acid lactone). Don’t worry, these are the kinds of acids that won’t hurt.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Waterlilies symbolize pleasure, celebration, hope, rebirth, wellness, and peace. Hoping 2020 brings you all of these things and more.

Easter is such a joyful holiday, celebrating hope and the miracle of new life and growth. these lovely Lilies blooming in a pot on my deck symbolize the joy of Easter for me. Hallelujah!

"Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life."

~ Janine di Giovanni

An owl symbolizes wisdom and in these times we can all use a little bit of wisdom. This Siberian eagle owl is also a fantastic bird. Impressive appearance both sitting and in flight.

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Dahlia flower usually symbolizes the bond between two people that will last forever. That’s why this flower is commonly used in wedding ceremonies and other arrangements. It symbolizes that the love of a couple that is going to get married will be eternal.

The dahlia flower may also mean that we should stay strong and graceful, even in the most difficult situations. We need to face our problems and overcome all the challenges that exist in our lives.

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White flags symbolizes AIR -If meditated upon, white can cut the delusion of ignorance and turn it into the wisdom of reality. The mantras printed on the flags are carried on the wind and believed to spread goodwill and positive energy wherever they go.

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The simple "little flower" symbolizes happiness and the ability to enjoy the beautiful things in life - how true.

Symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity,

and dignity. ...

My neighbor, Carole has a huge dahlia garden. She is an elderly lady and a master gardener. I hope I will be as strong and courageous as she is when I am in my 80s! Oh and I'm certain she can grow anything!

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Symbolism of the Camellia Flower

The camellia flower has enjoyed a rich history, including its reported inclusion in the secret gardens of Chinese Emperors.

China – The camellia flower is highly regarded in China and is even considered the national flower of southern China. The camellia flower symbolizes young sons and daughters.

Japan – In Japan the camellia flower is called “Tsubaki” and symbolizes the divine. It is often used in religious and sacred ceremonies. It also represents the coming of spring.

Korea – In Korea the camellias flowers is a symbol of faithfulness and longevity. They have been part of traditional Korean wedding ceremonies since 1200 B.C.

Victorian England – In Victorian England the camellia bloom sent the secret message that the recipient was adorable.

United States – The camellia flower is the state flower for Alabama and typically represents southern beauty.

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Pink symbolizes youth, good health, and playfulness. It’s the flush of first love and stands for nurturing femininity. It’s used as the symbolic color of the movement to support breast cancer research, and we think of pink as an innocent, cheerful color.

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Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower and the 13th wedding anniversary flower. Also known as ‘mums’, they are one of the prettiest varieties of perennials that start blooming early in the autumn.

In Australia, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “mums.”

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"Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over."

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The butterfly symbolizes hope in a dark time and new beginnings, Infinite possibilities of positive transformation, reinforcing our faith in change, growth, and rebirth.

Butterflies represent transformation on all levels.

Butterflies also symbolize freedom, because our truest self, can always fly free.

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Although some believe bleeding heart flowers represent rejected love; it can also symbolize feelings of compassion and love for everything in creation.

All together this monument exists of 160 poles, symbolizes an old village which disappeared in the sea (from 1792 AD).

Chinese palaces, temples and mansions have on their roofs a special kind of ornaments called wenshou or zoomorphic ornaments, some on the main ridges and some on the sloping and branch ridges.

The monstrous thing at either end of the main ridge, called chiwen, appears roughly like the tail of a fish. Fierce and formidable, it looks as if it were ready to devour the whole ridge; so it is also known as tunjishou or the ridge-devouring beast. It is, according to Chinese mythology, one of the sons of the Dragon King who rules the seas. It is said to be able to stir up waves and change them into rains.

So ancient Chinese put a chiwen at either end of the main ridge for its magic powers to conjure up a downpour to put out any fire that might break out. But for fear that it might gobble up the ridge, they transfixed it on the roof with a sword.

At the end of the sloping and branch ridges there are often a string of smaller animals, their sizes and numbers being decided by the status of the owner of the building in the feudal hierarchy.

These small animals were also believed to be capable of putting out fires. While this can be easily dismissed as superstition, they do add to the grandeur and magnificence of the imperial buildings.

“Hiding Behind A Mask" symbolizes the concealment of the ego behind an artificial mask.

Masking is a process in which an individual changes or "masks" their natural personality. Depending on who they are with, what they are facing, and the situation at which they stand.

It is important to acknowledge that it is not really us within the mask, it is more like a disguise to conceal the true nature of the individual.

In some cases, people can identify too strongly with it, and they might believe that they are the mask they carry.

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The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became associated with new beginnings (and the coming of spring) because it is one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost. 139

Swallows symbolize anything from good luck, safe travels, happiness, and positivity. They are very social and people-friendly.

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🌻Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity.🌻

In the language of flowers, succulents symbolize enduring and timeless love. Since I live in the desert there are not many flowers that do not come from the cacti or succulent plants.

Succulents are often confused for cacti. Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. What makes a cactus a cactus is basically its thorns. Succulents are plants that store water in their thick leaves and stems.

In Feng shui, succulent plants symbolize money and gold, neither of which I see in my yard! Perhaps they could use a bit more water.

I am so amazed that this succulent, with triple digit temps, still manages to produce these pure white 5 petal flowers.

SYMBOLIC OF THE LILY OF THE VALLEY

This flower symbolizes absolute purity, freshness, sincerity and discretion. But most importantly, she symbolizes happiness. This beautiful meaning immediately makes it very important to give a bunch of lilies of the valley to someone you love on May 1.

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Symbolism: Coneflowers symbolize strength and healing.

Grow Details: Coneflowers are considered easy to grow and can tolerate varying conditions.

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My neighbor's, and they do attract a lot of butterflies.

However, because of the special interest mosquitoes have on me, I could never think of sitting near them and waiting for that perfect butterfly moment. Just a few minutes out that evening, I was kissed multiple times.

Yes I could always apply repellent but nothing could completely stop their love for me!

On the storm front, Mr. Henri decided to take a further eastward path and gifting us with rains and mild wind.

All good here, and hope you are, too! :-)

These three flowering crocuses form part of a 1300 metre long "blue wave band", symbolizing the Rhine river waves. 25 tons of crocus corms were planted to create this flower band.

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The reflections in the interesting glass facades of the cube Berlin seem to symbolize our world in this momentary state of disorder and turmoil.. .

So, the Buddha is sometimes depicted sitting on a Lotus flower, symbolizing the one who overcame the pain that prevails in the material world and became enlightened. Just like the Lotus flower which starts to grow in the dirty and muddy water but manages to surpass the water and produce a perfect flower.

What does the lotus flower mean in Buddhism?

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In Buddhist symbolism, the lotus represents the purity of the body, speech, and mind, as if floating above the murky waters of material attachment and physical desire. According to legend, Gautama Buddha's first steps made lotus flowers appear everywhere he stepped.

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Despite being from the cactus family, the May flower does not have any thorns. It originates in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is scientifically known as schlumbergera truncata.

Its preferences are similar to orchids in terms of support. In its natural environment it prefers to use tree trunks as support. Therefore, this place is one of the best to keep your flower.

The name of this plant became popular due to its flowering, which takes place in May. However, it can be known in other ways depending on the region you are in. Thus, other common names are: silk flower, easter cactus for the southern hemisphere and christmas cactus for the northern hemisphere.

This flower fell in love with gardening enthusiasts because it is medium in size, has a huge variety of colors such as pink, pale yellow, red, orange and white, in addition to being very easy to grow.

The May flower reaches 30 cm in height, and can be kept in smaller pots with a diameter of 10 cm. Another curiosity is that if this plant is pollinated, it produces pink fruits with 1 to 2 cm when ripe.

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This plant blooms in autumn, which in Brazil takes place between March and May. This time is close to Easter, which is also related to the flower. On the other hand, it can still bloom around Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere.

In this way, the May flower is linked to festivals that symbolize rebirth and life. Because it has many cheerful colors, it brings more liveliness to any environment in which it is, valuing any garden decoration around it.

The name silk flower is related to the soft and delicate texture of this flower. Therefore, these definitions are also among its meanings, offering more softness to the place where it is grown. That's why you can even stay in the plants to improve the energy of the house.

If offered as a gift, its symbolism indicates an attitude of pure and true feeling. It can also be used for declarations of love, representing the sincerity of the relationship.

*☙•White magnolias symbolize purity and dignity.

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