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Masjid-e-Siraj ud-Daulah, locally known as Chandanpura Jame Masjid, is one of the great examples of Mughal-inspired architecture.
The Chandanpura Masjid is a mosque situated in the old part of Chittagong on the Nabab Siraj ud-Daulah road in Bangladesh. It is one of the famous landmarks in Chittagong and a popular tourist attraction for its impressive architecture consisting of multiple domes and minarets painted in bright colors.
According to historians, it was built in 1870 by one Master Abdul Hamid, a contractor. After its construction, the mosque used to be known as Hamidia-Taj-Masjid. Builders and architects from Lucknow and Mumbai (of India) were brought in for the work.
Later in 1947, Abu Syed Dobhash, a descendant of Hamid, took the initiative to renovate the mosque, which was completed in 1952. It had cost around Tk 4 lakh for the renovation.
Although it was renovated in 1952, the mosque has deteriorated over the years due to environmental factors, such as air pollution. Little is known about the origin and the history behind the mosque except for the local historians.
The two-storey structure with an entrance in the middle has two staircases zigzagging to the top of two minarets on both sides. Railings of the staircases are decorated with multi-coloured floral designs. Both minarets are around seven-storey tall.
In total, there are five domes with a large onion dome at the centre -- surrounded by structures intricately designed like petals.
This mosque is a part of our identity. It never ceases to amaze us even after so many years.
Manchester architecture, the cloister like long corridor in the John Rylands library. England
Short travel video about Manchester www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYMlWwxVQTM
La catedral de Bruselas o catedral de San Miguel y Santa Gúdula (en francés: cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule; en neerlandés: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele; en latín: Cathedralis Sancti Michaelis et Gudulae Bruxellis) es un edificio gótico situado cerca de la Estación Central de la ciudad y perteneciente a la Archidiócesis de Malinas-Bruselas.
Se empezó a erigir en 1226, el mismo año en que comenzó la construcción de la también gótica catedral de Toledo, y se concluyó en 1500. Fue construida con piedra de Gobertange.
Está ubicada en el cruce de dos importantes rutas, la que lleva de Flandes a Colonia y la que va de Amberes a Mons pasando por Bruselas. Este cruce está situado en la colina de Treurenberg (ant. Molenberg) y existe una mención de Bruselas en las gestas de los obispos de Cambrai (diócesis a la que pertenecía): el obispo Vindicien enferma en Bruselas poco antes de su muerte en 695
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The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (French: Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule; Dutch: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele[2]), usually shortened to the Cathedral of St. Gudula[a] or St. Gudula[b] by locals, is a medieval Catholic cathedral in central Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the patron saints of the City of Brussels, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Brabantine Gothic architecture.
The Romanesque church's construction began in the 11th century, replacing an earlier chapel, and was largely complete in its current Gothic form by the 16th, though its interior was frequently modified in the following centuries. The building includes late-Gothic and Baroque chapels, whilst its neo-Gothic decorative elements, including some of its stained glass windows in the aisles, date from restoration work in the 19th century. St. Gudula also stands out for its musical components, notably its two pipe organs and its immense church bells. The complex was designated a historic monument in 1936.[1]
The church was elevated to cathedral status in 1962 and has since been the co-cathedral of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels, together with St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen.[2] As the national church of Belgium and the Primate of Belgium's official seat, it frequently hosts royal weddings, state funerals and other official ceremonies, such as the Te Deum on Belgian National Day.
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La cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule (en néerlandais : Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele; en allemand : Kathedrale St. Michael und St. Gudula) située à Bruxelles, en Belgique, est la cocathédrale de l'archidiocèse catholique de Malines-Bruxelles. Elle est dédiée à saint Michel et à sainte Gudule, saints patrons de la ville de Bruxelles, et est un exemple reconnaissable du gothique brabançon.
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**Chaco Culture National Historical Park** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 66000895, date listed 19661015
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Thoreau, NM (McKinley County)
A World Heritage Site (whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/us).
For all the wild beauty of Chaco Canyon's high-desert landscape, its long winters, short growing seasons, and marginal rainfall create an unlikely place for a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture to take root and flourish. Yet this valley was the center of a thriving culture a thousand years ago. The monumental scale of its architecture, the complexity of its community life, the high level of its community social organization, and its far-reaching commerce created a cultural vision unlike any other seen before or since.
The cultural flowering of the Chacoan people began in the mid 800s and lasted more than 300 years. We can see it clearly in the grand scale of the architecture. Using masonry techniques unique for their time, they constructed massive stone buildings (Great Houses) of multiple stories containing hundreds of rooms much larger than any they had previously built. The buildings were planned from the start, in contrast to the usual practiced of adding rooms to existing structures as needed. Constructions on some of these buildings spanned decades and even centuries. Although each is unique, all great houses share architectural features that make them recognizable as Chacoan. (1)
References (1) Chaco Culture NPS www.nps.gov/chcu/learn/historyculture/index.htm
I'm glad to inform you that I have finally upgraded to a better camera: the Olympus E-PL3. This is the first result, taken during an exciting trip in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei.
Named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, the mosque as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The building was completed in 1958 and is an example of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque unites Mughal architecture and Italian styles. The plans were done by Booty and Edwards Chartered Architects according to designs by the Italian architect Cavaliere Rudolfo Nolli, who had already for decades been working at the gulf of Siam. The mosque is built in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer, the "village in the water". It has marble minarets and golden domes with courtyards and lush gardens full of fountains. The mosque is surrounded by a large number of trees and floral gardens which in Islam symbolizes heaven. A bridge reaches across the lagoon to Kampong Ayer in the middle of the river. Another marble bridge leads to a structure in the lagoon meant as a replica of a 16th Century Sultan Bolkiah mahligai barge. It was built to commemorate the 1,400th anniversary of Nuzul Al-Quran (coming down of the Quran), completed in 1967 and used to stage Quran reading competitions. The mosque's most recognizable feature, the main dome, is covered in pure gold. The mosque stands 52 m (171 ft) high and can be seen from virtually anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main minaret is the mosque's tallest feature. In a unique way it mixes Renaissance and Italian architectural style. The minaret has an elevator to the top, where one can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The interior of the mosque is for prayer only. It has magnificent stained glass windows, arches, semi-domes and marble columns. Nearly all the material used for the building has been imported from abroad: the marble from Italy, the granite from Shanghai, the crystal chandeliers from England and the carpets from Saudi Arabia.
Appleton Tower at night - this incredibly ugly, tall building was part of Edinburgh University's still controversial programme of demolitions and rebuilding from the 1960s, which was a swathe of George Square's handsome Georgian buildings destroyed for ugly concrete, tall structure like this.
The original plan was for much more of this around this area, but fortunately that didn't happen. As is common with a lot of this Brutalist architecture, the concrete has not weathered the decades well, and the exterior all had to be renovated and replaced a few years ago.
The ugliness of the structure compared to much of the rest of the city is legendary, with it being something of a running joke that the best thing about being in the tower is not being able to see it on the skyline then! However, sometimes even the ugliest, modern sructures look better in a monochrome night shot!
"The architecture is a music of stones, and the music is an architecture of sounds." Beethoven.
Italy is an infinite mine of magnificent artworks and sublime architecture. The artistic wealth that we find throughout the Transalpine country is impressive. Living for about 3 years in Italy has allowed me to travel through a large part of the country, and I was clear that I could not leave aside places like Orvieto. Its wonderful Gothic cathedral would justify the visit by itself, but it is also a city with a well preserved historical center and great beauty. Besides here we have the possibility of tasting the exquisite gastronomy of the region of Umbria, with the truffle as the main symbol.
I had a single blue hour to photograph the cathedral. There was rain forecast, but it was delayed enough and I was able to get this photograph with the added interest of the clouds, which always give character to the sky. The lighting of the cathedral is so perfect that I only needed a single exposure. In contrast, the little space that opens in front of the facade makes it necessary to do a good job of correcting the distortion in the post-processing. So it is advisable to use as wide an angle as possible and leave enough space at the borders to avoid losing important elements of the image.
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"La arquitectura es una música de piedras, y la música una arquitectura de sonidos." Beethoven.
Italia es una mina infinita de magníficas obras de arte y de arquitectura sublime. La riqueza artística que encontramos por todo el país transalpino es impresionante. Vivir durante unos 3 años en Italia me ha permitido viajar por una buena parte del país, y tenía claro que no podía dejar a un lado determinados lugares como Orvieto. Su maravillosa catedral gótica justificaría por sí sola la visita, pero es que además se trata de una ciudad con un centro histórico muy bien conservado y de gran belleza. A ello se une la posibilidad de degustar la exquisita gastronomía de la región de la Umbria, con la trufa como símbolo principal.
Disponía de una única hora azul para fotografiar la catedral. Había previsión de lluvia, pero se retrasó lo suficiente y pude conseguir esta fotografía con el interés añadido de las nubes, que siempre le imprimen carácter al cielo. La iluminación de la catedral es tan perfecta que solo necesité una única exposición. En cambio, el poco espacio que se abre delante de la fachada hace que se requiera un buen trabajo de corrección de la distorsión en el post-procesado. Por lo que es conveniente usar el mayor angular posible y dejar bastante espacio en los extremos para no recortar elementos importantes de la imagen.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis (French: Basilique royale de Saint-Denis, now formally known as the Basilique-cathédrale de Saint-Denis) is a large former medieval abbey church and present cathedral in the commune of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris. The building is of singular importance historically and architecturally as its choir, completed in 1144, is widely considered the first structure to employ all of the elements of Gothic architecture.
The basilica became a place of pilgrimage and a necropolis containing the tombs of the French Kings, including nearly every king from the 10th century to Louis XVIII in the 19th century. Henry IV of France came to Saint-Denis to formally renounce his Protestant faith and become a Catholic. The Queens of France were crowned at Saint-Denis, and the royal regalia, including the sword used for crowning the kings and the royal sceptre, were kept at Saint-Denis between coronations.
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Description of Historic Place
Hopedale Mission National Historic Site Canada is a complex of large, wooden buildings constructed by the Moravian Church at Hopedale, Labrador. These large, wooden structures stand starkly silhouetted against the rocky shoreline of the vast, barren landscape. Official recognition refers to the cultural landscape comprised of the mission buildings on their shoreline site.
Heritage Value
Hopedale Mission was designated a National Historic Site of Canada because:
- it symbolizes the interaction between the Labrador Inuit and Moravian missionaries; and,
- singularly and collectively, the mission buildings are fine representative examples of Moravian Mission architecture in Labrador.
The heritage value of Hopedale Mission National Historic Site of Canada lies in the common purpose, spatial, architectural, and functional relationships of the grouped buildings in this complex, and in their architectural expression as illustrations of Moravian mission architecture.
The Moravian Mission at Hopedale was established in 1782. Today Hopedale Mission National Historic Site of Canada contains seven buildings: the Early Mission Building, the Mission House (workshop wing), the Mission House (main wing), the Church, a connecting link between the Church and the Mission House (all completed by 1850-1861), the Reserve Storehouse (1892), and the Dead House (1861). The Oil and Salt Storehouse that was in this complex of buildings when they were designated in 1970 and was demolished in 1999.
Character-Defining Elements
Key elements that contribute to the heritage character of the site include:
- the irregular profile of the complex with buildings of varied heights, rooflines, and massing;
- the tight grouping of buildings;
- the evidence of Moravian construction techniques, including brick in-filling;
- the original wooden construction materials, including clapboarding covered with a lime wash, and shake roofing;
- the evidence of hand craftsmanship on most wood materials,
- the evidence of the evolution of functional design over time;
- the spatial relationships between buildings and evidence of its evolution over time;
- the line of the present fence around the complex;
- the viewscapes from the Mission House of the present and former buildings, to the wharf and to dock remnants;
- the early mission building with its two-storey, rectangular massing with end-gabled roof and the irregular definition of its apertures;
- the Mission House (workshop wing) with its two-storey, rectangular massing with end-gabled roof, regularly spaced, square headed windows on its second storey, and the large utility door on its first storey;
- the Mission House (main wing) with its two-storey, rectangular massing with a steeply pitched end-gable roof, eyebrow dormers and symmetrical chimneys, and the irregular pattern of fenestration with standard-size, square headed windows;
- the Church with its rectangular massing under a steeply pitched roof with a truncated gable and central cupola, the regular placement of windows between flanking doors on its side façades, arched transoms above doors and the found form, features and materials of the connecting link between the Church and the Mission House in its single storey height and irregular footprint;
- the Reserve Storehouse with its found scale, massing, form, features and materials;
- the Dead House with its found scale, massing, form, features and materials;
- the archaeological remains, including remnants of earlier buildings within the complex such as the Oil and Salt Storehouse, remnants of a garden between the Mission House and the Church, remnants of the Blubber Yard, and remnants of the historic fences within the complex.
Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. A great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on architecture. The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace areas that function as pedestrian concourses. In 1957, when the project of the Sydney Opera House was awarded by an international jury to Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it marked a radically new approach to construction.
The dome of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) against a cloudless sky. In Istanbul, Türkiye (nee Turkey).
Built in the early 1600s and incorporating elements of traditional Islamic architecture and Byzantine Christian architecture the Blue Mosque is the last great mosque of the classical Ottoman period. It sits opposite the millenium-older Haigha Sophia.
Taken with my Nikon D40, fitted with a Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD (Nikon AFS) lens and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
The Greek Revival was an architectural movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, predominantly in Northern Europe and the United States. A product of Hellenism, it may be looked upon as the last phase in the development of Neoclassical architecture. The term was first used by Charles Robert Cockerell in a lecture he gave as Professor of Architecture to the Royal Academy of Arts, London in 1842 359
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Belton House is a Grade I listed country house in Belton near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. The mansion is surrounded by formal gardens and a series of avenues leading to follies within a larger wooded park. Belton has been described as a compilation of all that is finest of Carolean architecture, the only truly vernacular style of architecture that England had produced since the Tudor period. The house has also been described as the most complete example of a typical English country house; the claim has even been made that Belton's principal facade was the inspiration for the modern British motorway signs which give directions to stately homes. Only Brympton d'Evercy has been similarly lauded as the perfect English country house. For three hundred years, Belton House was the seat of the Brownlow and Cust family, who had first acquired land in the area in the late 16th century. Between 1685 and 1688 Sir John Brownlow and his wife had the present mansion built. Despite great wealth they chose to build a modest country house rather than a grand contemporary Baroque palace. The contemporary, if provincial, Carolean style was the selected choice of design. However, the new house was fitted with the latest innovations such as sash windows for the principal rooms, and more importantly completely separate areas for the staff. As the Brownlows rose from baronets to barons upward to earls and then once again became barons, successive generations made changes to the interior of the house which reflected their changing social position and tastes, yet the fabric and design of the house changed little. Following World War I (a period when the Machine Gun Corps was based in the park), the Brownlows, like many of their peers, were faced with mounting financial problems. In 1984 they gave the house away—complete with most of its contents. The recipients of their gift, the National Trust, today fully open Belton to the public. It is in a good state of repair and visited by many thousands of tourists each year The Brownlow family, a dynasty of lawyers, began accumulating land in the Belton area from approximately 1598. In 1609 they acquired the reversion of the manor of Belton itself from the Pakenham family, who finally sold the manor house to Sir John Brownlow I in 1619. The old house was situated near the church in the garden of the present house and remained largely unoccupied, since the family preferred their other houses elsewhere. John Brownlow had married an heiress but was childless. He became attached to two of his more distant blood relations: a great-nephew, also called John Brownlow, and a great-niece, Alice Sherard. The two cousins married each other in 1676 when both were aged 16; three years later, the couple inherited the Brownlow estates from their great-uncle together with an income of £9,000 per annum (about £ 1.17 million in present day terms) and £20,000 in cash (equivalent to about £ 2.59 million now). They immediately bought a town house in the newly fashionable Southampton Square in Bloomsbury, and decided to build a new country house at Belton. Work on the new house began in 1685. The architect thought to have been responsible for the initial design is William Winde, although the house has also been attributed to Sir Christopher Wren, while others believe the design to be so similar to Roger Pratt's Clarendon House, London, that it could have been the work of any talented draughtsman. The assumption popular today, that Winde was the architect, is based on the stylistic similarity between Belton and Coombe Abbey, which was remodelled by Winde between 1682 and 1685. Further evidence is a letter dated 1690, in which Winde recommends a plasterer who worked at Belton to another of his patrons. Whoever the architect, Belton follows closely the design of Clarendon House, completed in 1667. This great London town house (demolished circa 1683) has been one of the most admired buildings of its era due to "its elegant symmetry and confident and common-sensical design". Sir John Summerson described Clarendon House as "the most influential house of its time among those who aimed at the grand manner" and Belton as "much the finest surviving example of its class". John and Alice Brownlow assembled one of the finest teams of craftsmen available at the time to work on the project. This dream team was headed by the master mason William Stanton who oversaw the project. His second in command, John Thompson, had worked with Sir Christopher Wren on several of the latter's London churches, while the chief joiner John Sturges had worked at Chatsworth under William Talman. The wrought-ironworker John Warren worked under Stanton at Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, and the fine wrought iron gates and overthrow at Belton may be his. Thus so competent were the builders of Belton that Winde may have done little more than provide the original plans and drawings, leaving the interpretation to the on-site craftsmen. This theory is further demonstrated by the external appearance of the adjoining stable block. More provincial, and less masterful in proportion, it is known to have been entirely the work of Stanton.
Himinglæva is a sculpture made of stainless-steel made by Icelandic sculptor Elín Hansdóttir, unveiled in 2022 outside the Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík. It’s a work of art that is not only meant to be seen, but also heard. An “Aeolian harp,” the sculpture is designed to produce sonic overtones as the wind travels through it—although I didn’t perceive any on the blustery day on which I photographed it.
Although it is known in English as ‘Wind Harp’, its Icelandic name of ‘Himinglæva’ comes from Norse mythology, and means “transparent, shining, and small wave.”
In Norse mythology, sailors who sensed the power of the wind and waves around them assumed that the mythical figure Himinglæva was embodying the water and propelling their vessels across the ocean. Alluding metaphorically to this legend, the harp is designed to attune the viewer to the natural forces around them. The shape is based on a Lissajous figure, representing the shape of light beams reflected through vibrating tuning forks. The sounds it produces change based on the force of the wind travelling through it.
Harpa (Icelandic for Harp) is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on 4 May 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland
It was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The structure consists of a steel framework clad with geometric shaped glass panels of different colours.
Construction started in 2007 but was halted with the start of the financial crisis. The completion of the structure was uncertain until the government decided in 2008 to fully fund the rest of the construction costs for the half-built concert hall. For several years it was the only construction project in existence in Iceland. The building was given its name on the Day of Icelandic Music on 11 December 2009, prior to which it was called Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Centre (Icelandic: Tónlistar- og ráðstefnuhúsið í Reykjavík). The building is the first purpose-built concert hall in Reykjavík and it was developed in consultation with artistic advisor Vladimir Ashkenazy and international consultant Jasper Parrott of HarrisonParrott.[8] It houses the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the offices of The Icelandic Opera.
In 2013, the building won the European Union's Mies van der Rohe award for contemporary architecture.
The glass façade of the building consists of 714 LED lights, 486 in the eastern part of the building and 228 in the western part. These lights usually display video works designed by Olafur Eliasson, and sometimes other artists
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
A National Historic Landmark
Cook County, IL
Listed: 10/15/196
Designated an NHL: 11/27/1963
One of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s most distinguished buildings, the Robie House epitomizes his Prairie Style. Its broad horizontal masses and planes, almost more sculpture than architecture, and its clean unadorned lines are recognizable by all familiar with modern architecture. It was constructed in 1907-1909 and became one of the seminal buildings in 20th century American architecture. The Robie House is now home to the University of Chicago Alumni Association. The entry hall, living room, and dining room are open to the public.
In the stillness of the night, the Casina Vanvitelliana emerges from the waters of Lake Fusaro like an ancient marvel. The warm lights caress its baroque shapes, creating a perfect reflection that duplicates the elegance of the architecture. The bridge, illuminated by a row of lamps, is an invitation to cross the threshold of time, in a place where history and beauty meet under a starry sky. An image that celebrates the magic of historic buildings and their power to enchant even in the dark.
L-2180 arrives in Kuzhenkino where it will take on water before continuing onwards toward Ostashkov.
The wooden station at Kuzhenkino was completed in 1906 and is a wonderful example of pre-revolutionary Russian railway architecture. The station complex is also home to a brick water tower, storage shed, water column, and a super stinky (but authentic) wooden outhouse.
To stimulate tourism in this economically depressed part of the country, in fall of 2018 Russian Railways made the decision to operate the regular local passenger train (6697/6698) from Bologoye to Ostashkov with steam power on Saturdays. While the idea behind it is to increase tourism, make no mistake - this a regular passenger train whose primary job is to serve as a local form of transportation. The vast majority of passengers aren't tourists, but little old babushkas just trying to get from village to village with their jars of mushrooms and pickled tomatoes. This is as authentic of an experience as you can get with a steam-hauled passenger train in the 21st century. The train takes three hours to traverse its 70-mile route and travels at speeds of 30-40 mph, making 13 stops in various villages along the way. Unfortunately for railfans, chasing it is extremely difficult, as it weaves through a severely underdeveloped part of the countryside. The dangerous logging roads between villages make for a somewhat frustrating experience in that regard. However; it all adds to the authenticity of the beauty that is provincial Russia.
The Sherlock Holmes Pub on the Strand London. A cold, Christmas night in Central London capturing both the people and the architecture. The winter weather, lights and snowfall providing some great lighting and atmosphere.
Ardington is a downland village, with its parish stretching from the loam rich north to the chalk downlands to the south. The ancient path of the Ridgeway runs through the southern part of the parish, along the North Wessex Downs AONB section of the route. Racing stables are beside and around the village most of which use the Downs for gallops. Being set in the Lockinge Estate, most of Ardington parish and nearby of East and West Lockinge are owned by Thomas Loyd and managed by Adkin Rural and Commercial. Local amenities include a public house - The Boar's Head, a sports club, village store, post office and tearoom, and the Loyd-Lindsay Rooms - a set of rooms which are let out to the community and on a commercial basis for weddings, parties and conferences. Local charities can use the rooms to hold events to raise money. Wikipedia
Architecture
The oldest part of the Church of England parish church of Holy Trinity is the chancel arch, built about 1200.[2] The Gothic Revival architect Joseph Clarke added the tower and spire in 1856.[3] Somers Clarke remodelled the remainder of the church in 1887.[4] Ardington House was built for Edward Clarke in 1721 and has three tall storeys and seven window bays in breadth, not being deep, almost rectangular. It has small wings without bays to each side (alternatively the entire front range can be described as projecting) topped by a classical triangular pediment framing a weathered mid-19th century coat of arms in stone (cartouche). Its windows and central door are faced in complementary coloured brickwork dressings to its general grey brick façade.[5][6][7] It is a Georgian Grade II* listed building and is open to the public in the summer months.
This charming scene, captured in Bari, Italy, showcases a picturesque courtyard framed by a traditional arched entrance. The whitewashed walls and rustic stone pavement add to the old-world charm of the location. A woman in a vibrant red dress sits at a table adorned with flowers, creating a striking contrast against the earthy tones of the surrounding architecture. The soft natural light filtering through the archway highlights the textures of the walls, plants, and cobblestones, giving the image a timeless and inviting feel.
Bari, the capital of Italy’s Apulia region, is a city rich in history, dating back to ancient times. Once an important port for trade with the Eastern Mediterranean, Bari still retains a mix of Greek, Roman, and Norman influences in its urban fabric. Its Old Town, known as Bari Vecchia, is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, historic churches, and hidden courtyards like the one in the image. This part of the city is famous for its lively atmosphere, where locals gather to chat, cook, and enjoy the slower pace of life.
One of the city's most renowned culinary traditions is its handmade pasta, particularly "orecchiette," which can often be seen drying on wooden trays in the streets. Bari’s cuisine is deeply tied to the Mediterranean, featuring fresh seafood, olive oil, and an abundance of vegetables. Traditional dishes such as "tiella barese" (a baked dish with rice, potatoes, and mussels) and "sgagliozze" (fried polenta squares) reflect the region’s culinary heritage. Dining in a courtyard like the one in the photograph would be an authentic way to enjoy these local flavors.
The architecture in Bari Vecchia is characterized by its medieval origins, featuring small archways, stone-paved streets, and fortified buildings. Many homes and passageways are adorned with climbing plants and rustic details, giving them a unique charm. The arch in the foreground of the image serves as a gateway to the hidden beauty of these courtyards, where history, daily life, and a sense of community blend seamlessly. This setting exemplifies the essence of Bari: a city where past and present coexist harmoniously.
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Crane. Branch of the National Martime Museum
Żuraw. Oddział Narodowego Muzeum Morskiego taken north direction from Green Bridge
Zielony Most w Gdańsku
The Crane – located in a medieval port crane (built in the 15th century, rebuilt after war damages in the 1950s) – hosts exhibitions about the historical port and people working there (carriers, dockers, merchants, skippers, sail makers, rope makers).
The Gothic St Mary’s Gate is a representative example of the Gdańsk town gate.
History
The St Mary’s Gate was built in the second half of the 15th century (first mentioned in 1484). As early as in the 16th century, it ceased to serve a defensive function and was earmarked for housing. In the spring of 1945, the gate was severely damaged. In 1959-1960, the structure was rebuilt using the Gothic demolition bricks. As early as before the reconstruction, in 1954, it was decided to create a functional combination of the interior of the gate building with the Naturalists’ House for museum purposes (Archaeological Museum). In 2006, the façades underwent renovation.
Description: The gate is situated at the eastern end of Mariacka Street, parallel to the line of the Motława waterfront, partly in a densely built-up area. The structure was designed in the Late Gothic style, with the body and façades inspired by the Flamish architecture (Ghent Gate and St Christopher’s Gate in Bruges).
compiled by Krystyna Babnis, Regional Branch of the National Heritage Board of Poland in Gdańsk, 17-10-2014.
The Gothic Chlebnicka Gate is a representative example of the Gdańsk town gate.
The earliest mention of the Chlebnicka Gate dates from 1377. In the early modern period, after the gate had ceased to serve a defensive function, it was converted into a residential building. During World War 2, the gate building underwent renovation and maintenance. In 1945, the gate was partially destroyed by fire (roof, gable, southern part of the west wall). Securing works were carried out since 1952, and in 1959-1961 the structure was rebuilt to serve residential purposes (design by S. Bobiński and J. Chrzanowicz).
The gate is situated at the eastern end, parallel to the line of the Motława waterfront, in a densely built-up area of Długie Pobrzeże Street to the south. The structure was designed in the Late Gothic style, with the body and façades inspired by the Flamish architecture. The passage arch is surmounted by stone cartouches in the shape of a rhombus: the Gdańsk coat of arms from before 1454 to the east, and the lily motif to the west.
Motława is a river in Eastern Pomerania in Poland. The source is in Szpęgawskie Lake, northeast from Starogard Gdański. It goes through Rokickie Lake to Martwa Wisła, a branch of the Vistula. The total length of the river is estimated at 68 km, with an area of 1511.3 km². Wikipedia
For me, one of the great pleasures of going to any Mediterranean country is casual dining in quiet, picturesque sidestreets and alleyways. And this is exactly what I mean: the Trattoria La Foglia in Ortigia, Sicily.
And look – the variety of old chairs, tables and even the tablecloths, all contribute to a unique experience which makes lunch or dinner a holiday delight. Add to that the prettiness of the alley, the surrounding architecture, the railings, balconies and the flower boxes, and for me, the experience is complete. Simple yet memorable pleasures.
Architecture the light #29
Hong Kong, 2021
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華富邨係香港其中一個有名和歷史意義嘅大型公共屋邨。
華富邨は、香港の有名で歴史的に重要な大規模な公共住宅団地です。
Wah Fu Estate is one of Hong Kong's famous and historic large-scale public housing estates.
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Evesham architecture, the churchyard framed by old romanesque arcaded entrance. England. Sony A7iii
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In this arresting monochrome photograph, the viewer is drawn into a sublime interplay of geometry and light, an ode to the elegance of modern architecture. The facade of the building commands attention with its intricate mosaic of window panes, each element contributing to an undulating, wave-like illusion. This rhythmic dynamism stands in stark contrast to the velvety darkness of the background, which amplifies the subject's precision and boldness. The image speaks of the sleek urbanity of Paris—a silent yet eloquent testament to human innovation.
The monochrome palette is not merely an aesthetic choice but a deliberate tool, stripping the scene of distractions to distill its essence: form, texture, and contrast. The absence of human figures within the frame underscores this intent, creating a meditative focus on the architecture itself. The photograph is steeped in the cool austerity of late afternoon light, the shades of gray revealing the subtleties of the structure's surface as the sun’s angle dances across it.
A closer examination unveils layers of intrigue. What initially appears as a chaotic arrangement of window panes reveals itself to be a masterfully orchestrated pattern, a visual cadence that challenges the viewer’s perception. The glass reflects faint traces of its surroundings, a spectral hint of the building's context, obscured but not entirely lost to the low light. The imperfect alignment and slight variations in the window frames offer a glimpse into the humanity behind the construction—proof that this is a tangible, crafted object, not the sterile perfection of digital design. The result is a composition that transcends mere documentation, inviting the audience to ponder the relationship between modernity and artistry, between order and organic irregularity.
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Italy is a luxury vacation destination for the individual, couple, group or family that values history, architecture, the arts, music, theater, and cuisine. Aside from many Hollywood movies portraying the country in its magnificent splendor,
Iit boasts of the most number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the entire world.
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Here are the top ten vacation destinations in Italy for those memorable vacation holidays.
Cozia Monastery, erected close to Căciulata by Mircea the Elder in 1388 and housing his tomb, is one of the most valuable monuments of national medieval art and architecture in Romania.
The name of the monastery is of Cuman origin and it means "walnut grove", from Turkic word koz, meaning walnut.[1] The original name of the place was the Romanian equivalent, Nucetul, but already in 1387, a document of Mircea cel Bătrân uses the current name.[1]
The fortified cloister dates from the foundation (1388) and is the only in Byzantine style preserved in Romania. The appearance of the church was modified under Neagoe Basarab (1517), Şerban Cantacuzino and Constantin Brâncoveanu (1707), who added a veranda, a new fountain, a chapel and a watch tower, adding to its architecture the 'brâncovenesc style'. (Wikipedia)
Kampot (Khmer: ក្រុងកំពត) is a city in southern Cambodia and the capital of Kampot Province. It is on the Praek Tuek Chhu River, southeast of the Elephant Mountains, and around 5 km (3 mi) from the Gulf of Thailand. Kampot was the capital of the Circonscription Résidentielle de Kampot under French rule and Cambodia's most important seaport after the loss of the Mekong Delta and before the establishment of Sihanoukville. Its center is, unlike most Cambodian provincial capitals, composed of 19th-century French colonial architecture. The region and town are known for high-quality pepper, which is exported worldwide. It is also known for its fish sauce and durian.[6] The government and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Art have been preparing documents to nominate the Old Town of Kampot for admission to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list (along with T the Old Town of Battambang and the Old Town of Kratie), since 2017.
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi was inaugurated in 2017. The result of an unprecedented partnership between France and the United Arab Emirates, it is France’s largest cultural project abroad. There are three cornerstones to its success: its spectacular architecture, the richness of its permanent collection (thanks to loans from the Louvre and other French museums), and the quality of its temporary exhibitions.
Born out of an intergovernmental agreement signed between France and the United Arab Emirates on 6 March 2007, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first universal museum in the Arab world. It brings the Louvre name to Abu Dhabi and presents both ancient and contemporary works of historic, cultural and sociological interest from around the world.
Jean Nouvel, the Pritzker Architecture Prize winner was selected to design the museum. During the initial Concept Design phase in 2006-2007, Jean Nouvel and his team designed the museum as a "seemingly floating dome structure"; its web-patterned dome allowing the sun to filter through. The overall effect is meant to represent "rays of sunlight passing through date palm fronds in an oasis."
The museum’s permanent collection comprises some 700 artworks and groups of artworks from every period and civilisation (from prehistoric times to the present day). Another 300 works are loans from partner museums.
La catedral de Bruselas o catedral de San Miguel y Santa Gúdula (en francés: cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule; en neerlandés: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele; en latín: Cathedralis Sancti Michaelis et Gudulae Bruxellis) es un edificio gótico situado cerca de la Estación Central de la ciudad y perteneciente a la Archidiócesis de Malinas-Bruselas.
Se empezó a erigir en 1226, el mismo año en que comenzó la construcción de la también gótica catedral de Toledo, y se concluyó en 1500. Fue construida con piedra de Gobertange.
Está ubicada en el cruce de dos importantes rutas, la que lleva de Flandes a Colonia y la que va de Amberes a Mons pasando por Bruselas. Este cruce está situado en la colina de Treurenberg (ant. Molenberg) y existe una mención de Bruselas en las gestas de los obispos de Cambrai (diócesis a la que pertenecía): el obispo Vindicien enferma en Bruselas poco antes de su muerte en 695
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The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (French: Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule; Dutch: Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele[2]), usually shortened to the Cathedral of St. Gudula[a] or St. Gudula[b] by locals, is a medieval Catholic cathedral in central Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the patron saints of the City of Brussels, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Brabantine Gothic architecture.
The Romanesque church's construction began in the 11th century, replacing an earlier chapel, and was largely complete in its current Gothic form by the 16th, though its interior was frequently modified in the following centuries. The building includes late-Gothic and Baroque chapels, whilst its neo-Gothic decorative elements, including some of its stained glass windows in the aisles, date from restoration work in the 19th century. St. Gudula also stands out for its musical components, notably its two pipe organs and its immense church bells. The complex was designated a historic monument in 1936.[1]
The church was elevated to cathedral status in 1962 and has since been the co-cathedral of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels, together with St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen.[2] As the national church of Belgium and the Primate of Belgium's official seat, it frequently hosts royal weddings, state funerals and other official ceremonies, such as the Te Deum on Belgian National Day.
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La cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule (en néerlandais : Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele; en allemand : Kathedrale St. Michael und St. Gudula) située à Bruxelles, en Belgique, est la cocathédrale de l'archidiocèse catholique de Malines-Bruxelles. Elle est dédiée à saint Michel et à sainte Gudule, saints patrons de la ville de Bruxelles, et est un exemple reconnaissable du gothique brabançon.
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Long Pobrzeże - a water promenade in Gdańsk in the Main Town, stretching along the western bank of the Motława River. Along the street, there are water gates that are characteristic of Gdańsk architecture . The street was once called the Long Bridge.
The first mentions of a marina on this bank of Motława date back to the 14th century. For centuries, in the place of today's promenade, there were wooden platforms of different heights, not connected to each other, for unloading and unloading ships. In the 17th century, they were combined into one bridge. After World War II, the street was rebuilt from concrete elements and lined with polished marble.
The Gothic St Mary’s Gate is a representative example of the Gdańsk town gate.
History
The St Mary’s Gate was built in the second half of the 15th century (first mentioned in 1484). As early as in the 16th century, it ceased to serve a defensive function and was earmarked for housing. In the spring of 1945, the gate was severely damaged. In 1959-1960, the structure was rebuilt using the Gothic demolition bricks. As early as before the reconstruction, in 1954, it was decided to create a functional combination of the interior of the gate building with the Naturalists’ House for museum purposes (Archaeological Museum). In 2006, the façades underwent renovation.
Description: The gate is situated at the eastern end of Mariacka Street, parallel to the line of the Motława waterfront, partly in a densely built-up area. The structure was designed in the Late Gothic style, with the body and façades inspired by the Flamish architecture (Ghent Gate and St Christopher’s Gate in Bruges).
compiled by Krystyna Babnis, Regional Branch of the National Heritage Board of Poland in Gdańsk, 17-10-2014.
Motława is a river in Eastern Pomerania in Poland. The source is in Szpęgawskie Lake, northeast from Starogard Gdański. It goes through Rokickie Lake to Martwa Wisła, a branch of the Vistula. The total length of the river is estimated at 68 km, with an area of 1511.3 km². Wikipedia
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New Orleans. 2017
This plantation house is an example of French-Louisiana architecture. The house overlooks the Battle of New Orleans' battlefield in Chalmette, along the Mississippi river, near the city of New Orleans. Constructed in 1833, the National Park Service is the current owner of this historical building.
US 30 (the Lincoln Highway)
Bedford, PA
Novelty architecture is always fun to find, and this gem along the Lincoln Highway is one of the neatest I've seen.
Found online: "The Coffee Pot in Bedford, Pennsylvania is an example of novelty architecture. The lunch stand was built in the shape of a coffee pot by David Koontz in 1927. It was threatened with demolition in the 1990s, but in 2004 was moved across the street and restored. It currently serves as a gift shop."
Majestic View of the Ornate façade above the Main Front Doorway at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, Rouen, France 14a
The historic capital of Normandy, Rouen is a famous old French city commonly known as the “city with a hundred bells chiming in the air”. With numerous cathedrals, this beautiful city exudes the charms of traditional French culture. Situated north of France on the River Seine, the capital city of Normandy is well known for its Notre Dame Cathedral and the city where Joan of Arc was trialled. Today, the city of Rouen is a vibrant city with old and new attractions to welcome its visitors.
The key attraction for Rouen, this Roman Catholic Cathedral is the important icon for Rouen with its majestic and grand architecture. The cathedral houses the tomb of Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England. Located in the center of the city, it is one of the most visited attractions in Rouen. Magnificent light shows illuminate the cathedral at night, a definite must see for the city.
A church was already present at the location in the late 4th century, and eventually a cathedral was established in Rouen as in Poitiers. It was enlarged by St. Ouen in 650, and visited by Charlemagne in 769. All the buildings perished during a Viking raid in the 9th century. The Viking leader, Rollo, founder of the Duchy of Normandy, was baptised here in 915 and buried in 932. His grandson, Richard I, further enlarged it in 950. St. Romain's tower was built in 1035. Construction on the current building began in the 12th century in Early Gothic style for Saint Romain's tower, front side porches and part of the nave. The cathedral was burnt in 1200. Others were built in High Gothic style for the mainworks: nave, transept, choir and first floor of the lantern tower in the 13th century; side chapels, lady chapel and side doorways in the 14th century. Some windows are still decorated with stained glass of the 13th century, famous because of a special cobalt blue colour, known as "the blue from Chartres". The north transept end commenced in 1280.
The cathedral has actually been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The cathedral was named the tallest building (the lantern tower with the cast iron spire of the 19th century) in the world (151 m) from 1876 to 1880. In the 20th century, during World War II, the cathedral was bombed in April 1944 by the British Royal Air Force. A second bombing by the U.S. Army Air Force burned the oldest tower, called the North Tower or Saint-Romain Tower. During the fire the bells melted, leaving molten remains on the floor. In 1999, during Cyclone Lothar, a copper-clad wooden turret, which weighed 26 tons, broke and fell partly into the church and damaged the choir. (Wikipedia)
Belton House is a stately house a few miles north of Grantham. It was built for Sir John Brownlow between 1685 & 1688 and has been described as a compilation of all that is finest of Carolean architecture. The house is Grade I lsted and has been in the care of the National Trust sine 1984.
L'Hôtel de ville de Verviers est un édifice de style néo-classique.
L'Hôtel de ville de Verviers a été édifié par l'architecte Jacques-Barthélemy Renoz de 1775 à 1780.
L'hôtel de ville présente des maçonneries enduites et peintes en blanc, pour les surfaces plates, et en gris, pour le soubassement, les pilastres et les encadrements de fenêtres.
La composition symétrique de la façade comprend un avant-corps de trois travées flanqué de deux ailes comptant également trois travées chacune.
L'édifice repose sur un haut soubassement à bossages plats et à lignes de refend, percé au centre et sur les côtés de baies cintrées autour de l'arc desquelles les bossages adoptent un profil rayonnant, typique de l'architecture néoclassique.
L'avant-corps, flanqué d'escaliers, est délimité latéralement par deux pilastres d'ordre colossal dont les chapiteaux corinthiens supportent un entablement portant la devise « Publicité, sauvegarde du peuple ». Cet entablement porte un fronton courbe dont le tympan est orné des armoiries de la ville, entourées de guirlandes de fleurs et surmontée d'une couronne et d'une guirlande de laurier soutenue par deux bambins.
Contrastant avec le soubassement à refends, dont ils sont séparés par un puissant cordon de pierre, les deux niveaux supérieurs présentent une surface lisse cantonnée de pilastres d'ordre colossal.
Les fenêtres de ces deux niveaux sont fort différentes : celles du premier niveau, surmontées d'une draperie et d'un puissant larmier, sont en plein cintre, alors que celles du deuxième niveau, surmontées d'une clé ornée d'un mascaron et supportant une guirlande de laurier, sont rectangulaires.
L'hôtel de ville est recouvert d'une toiture à la Mansart percée de nombreuses lucarnes en plein cintre.
Enfin, un campanile octogonal couronne majestueusement l'édifice. Surmontant le fronton de l'avant-corps, ce campanile porte une horloge noire aux chiffres dorés et est surmonté d'une coupole d'ardoises sommée d'un soleil doré. Ses faces sont percées d'abat-sons surmontés de guirlandes de laurier.
The Town Hall of Verviers is a neoclassical building.
The Town Hall of Verviers was built by the architect Jacques-Barthélemy Renoz from 1775 to 1780.
The town hall has masonry coated and painted in white, for the flat surfaces, and in gray, for the base, the pilasters and the window frames.
The symmetrical composition of the facade includes a three-bay front section flanked by two wings, also with three bays each.
The building rests on a high base with flat bosses and cross lines, pierced in the center and on the sides of arched bays around the arch of which the bosses adopt a radiating profile, typical of neoclassical architecture.
The front section, flanked by stairs, is delimited laterally by two colossal pilasters, the Corinthian capitals of which support an entablature bearing the motto "Publicity, safeguard of the people". This entablature has a curved pediment whose tympanum is decorated with the city's coat of arms, surrounded by garlands of flowers and surmounted by a wreath and a laurel garland supported by two toddlers.
Contrasting with the slit base, from which they are separated by a powerful stone cordon, the two upper levels present a smooth surface confined by pilasters of colossal order.
The windows of these two levels are very different: those of the first level, surmounted by a drapery and a powerful drip edge, are semicircular, while those of the second level, surmounted by a key decorated with a mascaron and supporting a laurel garland, are rectangular.
The town hall is covered with a Mansart-style roof pierced with numerous semicircular skylights.
Finally, an octagonal bell tower majestically crowns the building. Surmounting the pediment of the avant-corps, this campanile bears a black clock with golden numbers and is surmounted by a slate dome topped with a golden sun. Its faces are pierced with abat-son surmounted by laurel garlands.
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Teatro Balconi features opulent Art Nouveau architecture. The ravages of time have left this cavernous auditorium in an advanced stage of decay.
The Palazzo Bentivoglio is a late-Renaissance palace located on Via Garibaldi in central Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The palace was first commissioned by Borso d'Este in 1449. The design of the facade has been attributed to a combination of Pirro Ligorio and Giovanni Battista Aleotti.
Bentivoglio decorated the facade with military trophy symbols in marble; the exuberance of the decoration asserts the Mannerist style of the architecture. The pilasters are banded, small framed windows above the ground-floor, volutes prop above the entrance, and curved scrolls above the windows.
The palace remained property of the Bentivoglio family until the 19th century. For a time, it housed a tribunal in Ferrara. There are currently some private offices.
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El Palacio Bentivoglio es un palacio de finales del Renacimiento situado en la Via Garibaldi, en el centro de Ferrara, en la región de Emilia-Romaña, Italia.
El palacio fue encargado por primera vez por Borso d'Este en 1449. El diseño de la fachada se ha atribuido a una combinación de Pirro Ligorio y Giovanni Battista Aleotti.
Bentivoglio decoró la fachada con símbolos de trofeos militares en mármol; la exuberancia de la decoración afirma el estilo manierista de la arquitectura. Las pilastras tienen bandas, pequeñas ventanas enmarcadas sobre la planta baja, volutas apuntaladas sobre la entrada y volutas curvas sobre las ventanas.
El palacio siguió siendo propiedad de la familia Bentivoglio hasta el siglo XIX. Durante un tiempo albergó un tribunal en Ferrara. Actualmente hay unas oficinas privadas.
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The Gergeti Trinity Church, located in Georgia, is situated on a mountain top near the village of Gergeti, near Stepantsminda Kazbegi in the Caucasus region, at an altitude of about 2,170 metres. The first light of dawn in the foreground of the photo enhances the mystical character of the location, while the snow-capped peaks and the dark silhouettes of the church emphasize the dramatic atmosphere of the landscape. This area is popular with hikers and photographers for its breathtaking views and historical value. The impressive snow-capped peaks of Mount Kazbek in the background are illuminated by the golden glow of the rising sun. The Georgian Orthodox church was built in the 14th century and is a beautiful example of medieval Georgian architecture. The church is an important national symbol of Georgia and attracts many pilgrims and tourists every year. Behind the Gergeti Trinity Church lies Kazbek (in Georgian: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), with an altitude of 5,054 meters one of the highest and most famous mountains in Georgia and the Greater Caucasus. Although the mountain is hidden in this photo, Kazbek is known for its impressive presence and mythological significance. Kazbek is an extinct stratovolcano. The name Mkinvartsveri means the Icy Peak in Georgian. The mountain is popular among mountaineers and adventurers. The standard route for the ascent usually starts from Stepantsminda, with the Gergeti Trinity Church serving as the starting point. Kazbek is often covered in snow and ice, which adds to the spectacular and mysterious appearance of the region. On clear days, the summit offers beautiful panoramic views of the Caucasus.
Gergeti Trinity Church is a 14th-century church in Georgia, located at an altitude of 2,170 meters near the village of Gergeti. It is located near Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), overlooking the majestic Mount Kazbek in the Caucasus. The church is an important symbol of Georgia and attracts many pilgrims and tourists. Due to its remote location, it offers spectacular and mystical views of the mountains.
De Gergeti Trinity Church, gelegen in Georgië, bevindt zich op een bergtop bij het dorp Gergeti, nabij Stepantsminda Kazbegi in de Kaukasus-regio, op ongeveer 2170 meter hoogte. Het eerste zonlicht van de ochtend op de voorgrond van de foto versterkt het mystieke karakter van de locatie, terwijl de besneeuwde bergtoppen en de donkere silhouetten van de kerk de dramatische sfeer van het landschap benadrukken. Dit gebied is geliefd bij wandelaars en fotografen vanwege het adembenemende uitzicht en de historische waarde. De indrukwekkende besneeuwde toppen van de Kazbek op de achtergrond worden verlicht door de gouden gloed van de opkomende zon. De Georgisch-orthodoxe kerk is gebouwd in de 14e eeuw en is een prachtig voorbeeld van middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur. De kerk is een belangrijk nationaal symbool van Georgië en trekt jaarlijks veel pelgrims en toeristen. Achter de Gergeti Trinity Church ligt de Kazbek (in het Georgisch: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), met een hoogte van 5.054 meter een van de hoogste en bekendste bergen in Georgië en de Grote Kaukasus. Hoewel de berg op deze foto verscholen is, staat Kazbek bekend om zijn indrukwekkende aanwezigheid en mythologische betekenis. Kazbek is een uitgedoofde stratovulkaan. De naam Mkinvartsveri betekent de IJzige Top in het Georgisch. De berg is populair onder bergbeklimmers en avonturiers. De standaardroute voor de beklimming begint meestal in Stepantsminda, waarbij de Gergeti Trinity Church als startpunt dient. Kazbek is vaak bedekt met sneeuw en ijs, wat bijdraagt aan de spectaculaire en mysterieuze uitstraling van de regio. Op heldere dagen biedt de top een prachtig panoramisch uitzicht over de Kaukasus.
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The Basilica of Saint-Denis (French: Basilique royale de Saint-Denis, now formally known as the Basilique-cathédrale de Saint-Denis) is a large former medieval abbey church and present cathedral in the commune of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris. The building is of singular importance historically and architecturally as its choir, completed in 1144, is widely considered the first structure to employ all of the elements of Gothic architecture.
The basilica became a place of pilgrimage and a necropolis containing the tombs of the French Kings, including nearly every king from the 10th century to Louis XVIII in the 19th century. Henry IV of France came to Saint-Denis to formally renounce his Protestant faith and become a Catholic. The Queens of France were crowned at Saint-Denis, and the royal regalia, including the sword used for crowning the kings and the royal sceptre, were kept at Saint-Denis between coronations.
I love the way the light illuminates the Baroque-like structure! Look at the range of purples, pinks and blues.
I remember the first time I saw a yellow, black and white striped Monarch caterpillar munching the edges of one of these. I could literally hear the chewing and see the chunks being eaten away!
Yes, it's a favorite of the Monarch Butterfly and essential in its life cycle. And apart from that it's gorgeous! And large... many times larger than our familiar backyard milkweed.
But check out its architecture... the curling Baroque struts that support its crowning golden stamen. It's delicate coloring, from pink on the outside petals to a deep robust purple along the supporting struts. Such delicacy and yet such strength all designed to attract and entice. To assure its reproduction and future life!
I love the way the light illuminates the Baroque-like structure! Look at the range of purples, pinks and blues. I remember the first time I saw a yellow, black and white striped Monarch caterpillar munching the edges of one of these. I could literally hear the chewing and see the chunks being eaten away!
Yes, it's a favorite of the Monarch Butterfly and essential in its life cycle. And apart from that it's gorgeous! And large... many times larger than our familiar backyard milkweed.
But check out its architecture... the curling Baroque struts that support its crowning golden stamen. It's delicate coloring, from pink on the outside petals to a deep robust purple along the supporting struts. Such delicacy and yet such strength all designed to attract and entice. To assure its reproduction and future life!
Calotropis gigantea, Asclepiadaceae
Biscayne Park FL
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Blue hour at the beautiful Islamic Shia mosque and shrine Imamzadeh Hossein in Qazvin, Iran, an example of Silk Road and Middle East exquisite architecture.
The 17th century Persian architecture sits on top of the tomb of a son of Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha - Imam Reza - the 8th Shia Imam and direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad, who was poisoned by the Abbasid caliphs in the 9th century. In a similar way, the Umeyyad and Abbasid caliphates - which waged wars of aggression and criminal occupations from Spain to India in the name of Islam - persecuted and assassinated the majority of the direct descendants of Prophet Mohammad, arguably the people most knowledgeable in Islam of their respective times.
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Amsterdam - Joh. M. Coenenstraat.
Housing block (1923), designed by architect J. F. Staal.
Styles of architecture: the fantasy of the Amsterdam School and the rationality of the New Objectivity meet here.
In dit blok aan de Coenenstraat is mooi de overgang te zien van de Amsterdamse School naar de meer orthogonale bouwwijze van de Nieuwe Zakelijkheid (amsterdamse-school.nl).
The historic capital of Normandy, Rouen is a famous old French city commonly known as the “city with a hundred bells chiming in the air”. With numerous cathedrals, this beautiful city exudes the charms of traditional French culture. Situated north of France on the River Seine, the capital city of Normandy is well known for its Notre Dame Cathedral and the city where Joan of Arc was trialled. Today, the city of Rouen is a vibrant city with old and new attractions to welcome its visitors.
The key attraction for Rouen, this Roman Catholic Cathedral is the important icon for Rouen with its majestic and grand architecture. The cathedral houses the tomb of Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England. Located in the center of the city, it is one of the most visited attractions in Rouen. Magnificent light shows illuminate the cathedral at night, a definite must see for the city.
A church was already present at the location in the late 4th century, and eventually a cathedral was established in Rouen as in Poitiers. It was enlarged by St. Ouen in 650, and visited by Charlemagne in 769. All the buildings perished during a Viking raid in the 9th century. The Viking leader, Rollo, founder of the Duchy of Normandy, was baptised here in 915 and buried in 932. His grandson, Richard I, further enlarged it in 950. St. Romain's tower was built in 1035. Construction on the current building began in the 12th century in Early Gothic style for Saint Romain's tower, front side porches and part of the nave. The cathedral was burnt in 1200. Others were built in High Gothic style for the mainworks: nave, transept, choir and first floor of the lantern tower in the 13th century; side chapels, lady chapel and side doorways in the 14th century. Some windows are still decorated with stained glass of the 13th century, famous because of a special cobalt blue colour, known as "the blue from Chartres". The north transept end commenced in 1280.
The cathedral has actually been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The cathedral was named the tallest building (the lantern tower with the cast iron spire of the 19th century) in the world (151 m) from 1876 to 1880. In the 20th century, during World War II, the cathedral was bombed in April 1944 by the British Royal Air Force. A second bombing by the U.S. Army Air Force burned the oldest tower, called the North Tower or Saint-Romain Tower. During the fire the bells melted, leaving molten remains on the floor. In 1999, during Cyclone Lothar, a copper-clad wooden turret, which weighed 26 tons, broke and fell partly into the church and damaged the choir. (Wikipedia)
View of the front porch.
This is an E.E. Roberts design that simplifies the elements of Queen Anne and Tudor Revival architecture. The home has a radial floor plan that highlights a massive oak staircase and three-story atrium. It has an original kitchen with pantry, five original fireplaces, and a 50-foot long ballroom. There are several Art Nouveau art glass windows throughout the interior.