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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)
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Malay: Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) is the second main mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, after State Mosque in Sembulan. As of June 2014 the head imam is Datuk Hajji Mokhtar Rapok.
Preparations for the mosque began in 1989, and the installation of foundation piles began in 1992. Construction was delayed between 1993 and 1994 owing to a lack of funds. It was officially opened on 2 February 2000 following a proclamation of the city status of Kota Kinabalu. Construction of the mosque cost 34 million Malaysian ringgits. The architectural design is based on the Nabawi Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam, in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The dome is blue and gold, inspired by similar Arabic architecture.
The mosque sits on a 14.83-acre (6.00 ha) site at Pasir Road on the shores of Likas Bay, on the South China Sea. It is partially surrounded by a man-made lagoon; this has given rise to the nickname "The Floating Mosque". It has a maximum capacity of 12,000 worshipers. The mosque features an ATM, three madrasas, a palliative care clinic, and – in a joint project with Universiti Malaysia Sabah – a fish farm. In 2008, the mosque introduced paddle boat rides, from which visitors could see the mosque from the water; a mosque committee member stated that this was to "mak[e] the mosque more relevant to the community's life encompassing religion, economy and social aspects".
The mosque is a common tourist destination and included in several tours; it is also a common destination for photographers. The mosque may be visited by non-Muslims, except during prayers. Visitors are required to wear modest clothing; Lonely Planet recommends long trousers and covered arms.
In the city of Exeter there is a rich history of architecture. The most prominent building here is No. 1 Cathedral Close known as Mol's Coffee House, dated from 1596 in the period of Queen Elizabeth I. Next door to the right at No. 2, Tea on the Green had plenty of customers sitting outside on this sunny afternoon. To the left the facade of St. Martin's Church, built of local red Heavitree sandstone, dates from 1065.
All the buildings of Cathedral Close have an ecclesiastical history of use by the clergy of the cathedral opposite. Of particular interest none of the 230 windows are perfectly square; also the building has a unique star-shaped ceiling. There are stories of Sir Francis Drake frequenting the building but these cannot be true since he died in the January of the year Mol's dates from.
The City of Deadwood is the county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota. In 2020 the population was 1,156. Due to its well preserved gold-rush era architecture the entire city is a National Historic Landmark District.
Plaza de España - Seville - Spain.
The Plaza de España ("Spain Square", in English) is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa (Maria Luisa Park), in Seville, Spain, built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of the Regionalism Architecture, mixing elements of the Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival (Neo-Mudéjar) styles of Spanish architecture.
The Plaza de España, designed by Aníbal González, was a principal building built on the Maria Luisa Park's edge to showcase Spain's industry and technology exhibits. González combined a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Spanish Renaissance Revival, Spanish Baroque Revival and Neo-Mudéjar styles. The Plaza de España complex is a huge half-circle with buildings continually running around the edge accessible over the moat by numerous bridges representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain. In the centre is the Vicente Traver fountain. By the walls of the Plaza are many tiled alcoves, each representing a different province of Spain. Each alcove is flanked by a pair of covered bookshelves, said to be used by visitors in the manner of "Little Free Library".
Today the Plaza de España mainly consists of Government buildings. The central government departments, with sensitive adaptive redesign, are located within it. The Plaza's tiled Alcoves of the Provinces are backdrops for visitors portrait photographs, taken in their own home province's alcove. Towards the end of the park, the grandest mansions from the fair have been adapted as museums. The farthest contains the city's archaeology collections. The main exhibits are Roman mosaics and artefacts from nearby Italica.
The Plaza de España has been used as a filming location, including scenes for the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. The building was used as a location in the Star Wars movie series Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) — in which it featured in exterior shots of the City of Theed on the Planet Naboo. It also featured in the 2012 film The Dictator.
The plaza was used as a set for the video of Simply Red's song Something Got Me Started
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Rotterdam Dutch is the second largest city and municipality in the Netherlands. It is in the province of South Holland, at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta at the North Sea. Its history goes back to 1270, when a dam was constructed in the Rotte. In 1340, Rotterdam was granted city rights by William IV, Count of Holland. The Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 2.7 million, is the 10th-largest in the European Union and the most populous in the country.
A major logistic and economic centre, Rotterdam is Europe's largest seaport. In 2020, it had a population of 651,446 and is home to over 180 nationalities. Rotterdam is known for its university, riverside setting, lively cultural life, maritime heritage and modern architecture. The near-complete destruction of the city centre in the World War II Rotterdam Blitz has resulted in a varied architectural landscape, including skyscrapers designed by architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Piet Blom and Ben van Berkel.
The Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt give waterway access into the heart of Western Europe, including the highly industrialized Ruhr. The extensive distribution system including rail, roads, and waterways have earned Rotterdam the nicknames "Gateway to Europe" and "Gateway to the World".
There isn't anyone that's visited London that won't recognise this iconic architecture. The NHM building is a piece of architecture that simply is beautiful to look at. It is spectacular inside and out. If only the people that designed and built this gem were still around today. We could send them to Paris to help with the rebuild of Notre Dame!
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Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Partal...
The Alhambra, the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra, and the Generalife were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. It ia a palace and fortress complex in Muslim Architecture.
The places open for public visits are divided into four areas: Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife. Alhambra, Granada, Spain.
HERE is: The portico, with its five arches, overlooks a large pool in the centre of the garden.
Behind the portico is the main room, located inside the tower known as Las Damas.
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The access to the beautiful and exotic Nasrid Palaces is different from the rest of the monument, because it is strictly limited to the half- hour indicated on the ticket due the restrictions on maximum capacity in this area (300 people). This is inside, Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of the Myrtles) and is also called the Patio de la Alberca (from Arabic "Birka" meaning pool).
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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)
James Boag Brewery, along The Esplanade beside the North Esk River, is an impressive sight. Over the next few photos in this series I will provide some historical information, but in a sense this photo tells the story in architecture.
The Esk Brewery was founded in 1881, and there are buildings including their famous kiln which still stand to this day (more shots of the kiln later). But along The Esplanade you can see the various historical periods represented.
Boags is an icon in Launceston (more than a national brand) and so many of its buildings have attracted Historic Protection. This has meant that the brewery has had to adapt and build around its earlier structures. This photo shows this clearly.
You'll note the fine Georgian achitectural design of the buildings on the far right, and then nestled into the complex is the newest section of the brewery with those shiny new vats (these were only installed in the last decade when Japanese brewer Kirin took over the ownership of the Boags Company).
Yes that shadow is the photographer. I thought it looked like the prow of a ship, and I remember that line from Leonardo Di Caprio in "The Titanic" movie, "I'm king of the world!"
The Grade I Listed Salisbury Cathedral, (formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary), one of the leading examples of Early English architecture. The main body of the cathedral was completed in only 38 years, from 1220 to 1258. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and seat of the Bishop of Salisbury. In Salisbury, Wiltshire.
As a response to deteriorating relations between the clergy and the military at Old Sarum Cathedral, the decision was taken to resite the cathedral and the bishopric was moved to Salisbury. The move occurred during the tenure of Bishop Richard Poore, a wealthy man who donated the land on which it was built. The new cathedral was paid for by donations, principally from the canons and vicars of southeast England who were asked to contribute a fixed annual sum until it was completed. A legend tells that the Bishop of Old Sarum shot an arrow in the direction he would build the cathedral but the arrow hit a deer that died in the place where Salisbury Cathedral is now. The cathedral crossing, Old Sarum and Stonehenge are reputed to be aligned on a ley line, though Clive L.N. Ruggles asserts that the site, on marshland, was chosen because a preferred site several miles to the west could not be obtained.
The foundation stone was laid on 28 April 1220. Much of the freestone for the cathedral came from Teffont Evias quarries. As a result of the high water table in the new location, the cathedral was built on only four feet of foundations, and by 1258 the nave, transepts and choir were complete. The only major sections built later were the cloisters in 1240, the chapter house in 1263, tower and spire, which at 404 feet (123 m) dominated the skyline from 1320. Because most of the cathedral was built in only 38 years, it has a single consistent architectural style, Early English Gothic.
Although the spire is the cathedral's most impressive feature, it has proved to be troublesome. Together with the tower, it added 6,397 tons (6,500 tonnes) to the weight of the building. Without the addition of buttresses, bracing arches and anchor irons over the succeeding centuries, it would have suffered the fate of spires on later great ecclesiastical buildings (such as Malmesbury Abbey) and fallen down; instead, Salisbury remains the tallest church spire in the UK. The large supporting pillars at the corners of the spire are seen to bend inwards under the stress. The addition of reinforcing tie beams above the crossing, designed by Christopher Wren in 1668, arrested further deformation. The beams were hidden by a false ceiling, installed below the lantern stage of the tower.
Significant changes to the cathedral were made by the architect James Wyatt in 1790, including replacement of the original rood screen and demolition of a bell tower which stood about 320 feet (100 m) north west of the main building. Salisbury is one of only three English cathedrals to lack a ring of bells, the others are Norwich Cathedral and Ely Cathedral. However it does strike the time every 15 minutes with bells. In total, 70,000 tons of stone, 3,000 tons of timber and 450 tons of lead were used in the construction of the cathedral.
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St. Martin's Church is a church in Warsaw, Poland. It is located on ulica Piwna ("Beer Street") in the Polish capital's Old Town.
It was established in 1353 together with the adjacent Augustinians cloister and a hospital of the Holy Spirit intra muros by Siemowit III duke of Masovia and his wife Eufemia. The church itself, which was a stone, gothic building, was erected at the turn of 14th and 15th century. Its entrance was located from the side of the town walls, not from Piwna street where it is today. The temple had three altars: the main altar of St. Martin and side altars of the Holy Ghost and of St. Dorothy.
In the 17th century in the churchyard of the Augustinians' Monastery sessions of local Mazovian parliament were organised. After some fires, which destroyed the church in the 15th and 17th centuries, it was converted in baroque style by Giovanni Spinola from Italy. Also at that time the church was reoriented, the main entrance was changed to Piwna Street, and the altar was moved to the south-western side (to the side of the town walls). In the 17th century, a good standard orchestra was maintained by the Augustinians, which performed in the church. Inside, Adam Jarzębski was buried, a musician and composer that worked for the kings of the Vasa Dynasty.
The church was reconstructed in about 1744 according to Karol Bay's design, and resembles the architecture of Bay's Church of Order of the Visitation. The main façade of waved lines represent so-called Melted Sugar style in rococo architecture. The central altar was also changed according to Karol Bay's design with sculptures by Jan Jerzy Plersch in 1751.
The facade is baroque, although the interior is completely modern. The profuse early baroque furnishings, created in the 1630s by Jan Henel (sculptor of King Władysław IV Vasa) together with the rococo decorations done in the 1750s, were destroyed by German bombing during the Warsaw Uprising. The church was ruined. It was reconstructed after World War II. Inside the church, at the end of the right nave, there is a chapel of Our Lady of Consolation with a copy of a painting from the 15th century, and at the end of the left one - there is the chapel of Jesus Christ. Next to the sanctuary there is a chapel of St. Francis with the most valuable element of the church's furnishing - a polychromed figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child.
An image of the Notre-Dame de Paris (Notre -Dame Cathedral), shot at night time, Paris, France.
The cathedral is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The innovative use of the rib vault and flying buttress, the enormous and colourful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration all set it apart from earlier Romanesque architecture.
The cathedral was begun in 1160 and largely completed by 1260, though it was modified frequently in the following centuries.
Its quite an imposing sight, particularly, lit up at night time.
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The Collégiale Saint-André, located in the heart of Grenoble, stands as a remarkable testament to the city's medieval past. Built in the 13th century, this Gothic church has witnessed the transformation of Grenoble from a strategic Roman outpost to a thriving Alpine metropolis. The church, historically linked to the powerful Dauphins of Viennois, served as a ducal chapel and a resting place for members of the noble lineage. The weathered stone and intricate carvings around its entrance reflect the passage of time, preserving the echoes of centuries-old traditions and historical significance.
Architecturally, the façade of Saint-André is a striking example of Gothic design, characterized by its rounded arches and richly sculpted entrance. The layers of stonework surrounding the portal reveal a blend of Romanesque and Gothic elements, showcasing the evolution of architectural styles over time. The building’s aged yet majestic appearance, with visible restorations, highlights the enduring legacy of medieval craftsmanship in Grenoble. Above the entrance, coats of arms hint at the church's historical connections, reinforcing its role as a religious and political landmark in the region.
Grenoble itself is a city of contrasts, balancing its ancient heritage with modern innovation. Nestled in the French Alps, it has long been a center of learning, technology, and culture. The city's vibrant history includes its strategic role during the French Revolution and its reputation as a hub for scientific research. Today, visitors can admire its historic architecture while also experiencing its dynamic urban life, which seamlessly blends tradition and contemporary influences.
No visit to Grenoble would be complete without indulging in its rich culinary offerings. The city is renowned for its local cheeses, such as Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage, and its famous walnuts, which have received AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) recognition. Traditional Alpine dishes like gratin dauphinois, made with creamy potatoes, are a staple of Grenoble’s gastronomy. Whether exploring its historic landmarks or savoring its distinctive flavors, Grenoble offers an immersive experience that connects its architectural wonders to its cultural and culinary heritage.
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Kolomna — a town in the Moscow region of Russia, the administrative center of Kolomna district (which is not included), the only town of the city district Kolomna. One of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Moscow region, a major industrial centre and transport junction, a river port on the Oka. Conditionally the city is mentioned in the Laurentian chronicle under the year 1177 as already existing, but recent excavations the Foundation of the city attributed to the 1140-1160 gg[4]. The city partially preserved rare monument of old Russian defensive architecture — the Kolomna Kremlin.
Sultanhanı/Aksaray Merkez/Aksaray, Türkiye
Sultanhan caravanserai is one of the most significant tourist attractions in central Anatolia, also the largest and best preserved Seljuk caravanserai in Turkey. The site is located on the highway between Konya and Aksaray provinces; about 110 kilometers (68 miles) north-west of Konya and 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from Aksaray.
The Sultanhan caravanserai was built in 1229 by Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I when Aksaray was an important stopover along the Silk Road that crossed through Anatolia. After suffering partial destruction in a fire, the building was restored and extended in 1278 under the reign of sultan Kaykhusraw III. The monumental caravanserai then became one of the best examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture. The caravanserai enjoyed its glory times during the Seljuk period, but lost its importance during the Ottoman era. More recent restorations were made during the Republic period and opened to visitors.
The Lapham-Patterson House stands at 626 North Dawson Street, and was built in 1884-85. It served as a winter cottage for businessman C.W. Lapham of Chicago, and is a significant example of Victorian architecture. The house is a Georgia Historic Site and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architecture. The structure is also a contributing property to the Dawson Street Residential Historic District, listed in 1984.
The three-story structure has a mellow-yellow exterior with brick-red roof and chimneys. At the core of the house is a hexagonal-shaped room. There are at least 50 exits. It is believed that due to Mr. Lapham's experience in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that he became driven by his fear of being trapped in a burning building.
The house was deliberately constructed slightly askew to take advantage of sunlight entering the third floor during the Spring and Fall Equinoxes. Within is a gentlemen's parlor with a small stage featuring a stained-glass window in the center. In the fretwork outside the room over the balcony are animal and amorphous shapes cut into the wood. In the center is a cutout of what is presumably the head of Mrs. O'Leary's cow.
During the Spring and Fall Equinoxes the patterns are projected by sunlight onto the floor through the glass. The total effect is that, in the center of the stained glass window's colorful pattern on the floor, the shadow of the cow's head can be seen.
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Thomasville, Georgia is a lovely town located in the south of the state, about 30 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Florida. It serves as the seat of Thomas County.
Кафедральный собор Преображения Господня в Москве, самый высокий армянский храм в мире и крупнейший за пределами Армении: его высота составляет 50 метров. Он построен по классическим канонам армянской церковной архитектуры. Здание располагается на традиционном каменном стилобате, вымощенном гранитной брусчаткой и плитами.
Несмотря на то, что традиционно армянские храмы строятся одноглавыми, собор Преображения Господня — пятиглавый. Таким образом он органично вписывается в архитектурный облик Москвы и её церквей.
The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Moscow is the tallest Armenian temple in the world and the largest outside Armenia: its height is 50 meters. It was built according to the classical canons of Armenian church architecture. The building is located on a traditional stone stylobate paved with granite paving stones and slabs.
Despite the fact that traditionally Armenian churches are built with one dome, the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord is five-domed. Thus, it organically fits into the architectural appearance of Moscow and its churches.
France, Alsace, Strasbourg,…dining in style “al fresco”, hotel & restaurant “Kammerzell” is situated on the Place de la Cathédrale, north-west of the Strasbourg Cathedral. The restaurant is recognised for its high quality Alsatian Cuisine.
The building, Maison Kammerzell, was previously well known as a magnificent, typically Alsatian construction & one of the most ornamental, well preserved medieval civil buildings in late Gothic architecture & is one of the most famous buildings of Strasbourg.
Built in 1427, twice transformed in 1467 & 1589, the building as it is now belongs historically to the German Renaissance but is stylistically still attached to the Rhineland black & white timber-framed style of civil architecture. The building's picturesque inside has been decorated on all floors by lavish frescoes by Alsatian painter Léo Schnug, 1878-1933.
On the images right side the “Straßburger Münster”, the sandstone Gothic Cathedral, construction began in the twelfth century & was completed in 1439. The Strasbourg astronomical clock is located in the ”Cathédrale Notre-Dame” of Strasbourg, the spire pointing 124 mtr skywards.
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Kings College Chapel is one of the true glories of English medieval architecture. One of the features that always impress me is the feeling of lightness in the building. The elaborate stone ceiling seems to float.
A bit of the history
King's College Chapel is the chapel at King's College in the University of Cambridge. It is considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture. The chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515, a period which spanned the Wars of the Roses. The chapel's large stained glass windows were not completed until 1531, and its early Renaissance rood screen was erected in 1532–36. The Chapel has a total length of 289 feet , and the width of the main vault is 40 feet . The interior height is 80 feet and the exterior height is 94 feet .It features the world's largest fan vault, constructed between 1512 and 1515 by master mason John Wastell. The Chapel also features fine medieval stained glass and, above the altar, The Adoration of the Magi by Rubens.
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Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The area is renowned for its cultural and environmental amenities, beaches, resorts, and the Sarasota School of Architecture. The city is at the southern end of the Tampa Bay Area, north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Its official limits include Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019 Sarasota had a population of 58,285. In 1986 it became designated as a certified local government. Sarasota is the principal city of the Sarasota metropolitan area and is the seat of Sarasota County. Long the winter headquarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus, many landmarks in Sarasota are named for the Ringlings.
The Sarasota city limits contain several keys, including Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Otter Key, Casey Key, Coon Key, Bird Key, and portions of Siesta Key. Longboat Key is the largest key separating the bay from the gulf, but it was evenly divided by the new county line of 1921. The portion of the key that parallels the Sarasota city boundary that extends to that new county line along the bayfront of the mainland was removed from the city boundaries at the request of John Ringling in the mid-1920s, who sought to avoid city taxation of his planned developments at the southern tip of the key. Although they never were completed in the quickly faltering economy, those development concessions granted by the city never were reversed and the county has retained regulation of those lands.
The city limits had expanded significantly with the real estate rush of the early twentieth century, reaching almost 70 square miles (180 km2). The wild speculation boom began to crash in 1926 and following that, the city limits began to contract, shrinking to less than a quarter of that area.
The area is known today as Sarasota first appeared on a sheepskin Spanish map from 1763 with the word Zarazote over present-day Sarasota and Bradenton. From 1883 to 1885, The Florida Mortgage And Investment Company Of Edinburgh bought 60,000 acres for development in what is now the City of Sarasota. Many Scottish people began to arrive in Sarasota in December 1885. The municipal government of Sarasota was established when it was incorporated as a town in 1902. John Gillespie was the first Mayor.
Italian architecture and culture are quite strong in the area because of the Ringling Museum. An unusually large number of homes and buildings are designed in the Italian style, especially Venetian as influenced by Ringling's Cà d'Zan. Italian-inspired statues are also common and Michelangelo's David is used as the symbol of Sarasota.
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Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England, and one of the leading examples of Early English architecture The main body of the cathedral was completed in only 38 years (!), from 1220 to 1258.
Tikal, Peten, Guatemala
The jungle city of Tikal is a jewel of Mayan classic period architecture. The site is enormous, covering over 16km in the remote Petén basin in the north of modern day Guatemala. Distinctive pyramids stretch out above the jungle canopy like sentinels in the steamy wilderness. This photograph features the Temple of the Great Jaguar, which depicts a king on a jaguar throne. The best view is atop one of the stepped pyramids at dawn, where the toucans and macaws soar and the coatimundi forage below.
Chillon Castle is a medieval fortress on a rocky island in Lake Geneva, Switzerland. It's known for its stunning location, historic significance, and well-preserved architecture. The castle has served as a residence, military base, and prison throughout its history.
I crossed the bridge and took this picture from the other side of the Rhein-Herne-Kanal in Oberhausen. Directly standing under one of the bridge piles you have a very colorful view at this interesting architecture. The constructions time of Slinky was 15 months and costs about 5 million euros.
Für diese Aufnahme überquerte ich die Brücke und stellte mich auf der anderen Seite des Rhein-Herne-Kanals direkt unter einen der tragenden Brückenpfeiler. Von dort aus hat man einen sehr farbenfrohen Blick auf dieses interessante Bauwerk. Die Bauzeit betrug insgesamt 15 Monate und verschlang insgesamt 5 Millionen Euro.
Rotterdam Dutch is the second largest city and municipality in the Netherlands. It is in the province of South Holland, at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta at the North Sea. Its history goes back to 1270, when a dam was constructed in the Rotte. In 1340, Rotterdam was granted city rights by William IV, Count of Holland. The Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 2.7 million, is the 10th-largest in the European Union and the most populous in the country.
A major logistic and economic centre, Rotterdam is Europe's largest seaport. In 2020, it had a population of 651,446 and is home to over 180 nationalities. Rotterdam is known for its university, riverside setting, lively cultural life, maritime heritage and modern architecture. The near-complete destruction of the city centre in the World War II Rotterdam Blitz has resulted in a varied architectural landscape, including skyscrapers designed by architects such as Rem Koolhaas, Piet Blom and Ben van Berkel.
The Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt give waterway access into the heart of Western Europe, including the highly industrialized Ruhr. The extensive distribution system including rail, roads, and waterways have earned Rotterdam the nicknames "Gateway to Europe" and "Gateway to the World".
Sant’Antimo è un’antichissima abbazia abitata nei secoli dai monaci benedettini e fondata, secondo la leggenda, dall’imperatore Carlo Magno. La chiesa, realizzata nel XII secolo, è considerata uno dei capolavori dell’architettura medievale. L’armonia dell’architettura e la raffinatezza degli elementi decorativi sono espressione della ‘Vera Bellezza’: Cristo. L’arte diviene inno al Signore. Le mura di Sant’Antimo non sono solo un meraviglioso monumento, ma divengono custodi e testimoni della spiritualità monastica benedettina.
Sant'Antimo is an ancient abbey inhabited over the centuries by Benedictine monks and founded, according to legend, by the emperor Charlemagne. The church, built in the 12th century, is considered one of the masterpieces of medieval architecture. The harmony of the architecture and the refinement of the decorative elements are an expression of the 'True Beauty': Christ. Art becomes a hymn to the Lord. The walls of Sant'Antimo are not only a wonderful monument, but they become custodians and witnesses of Benedictine monastic spirituality.
Bordering the lagoon on Buhaira Corniche, the Al Noor Mosque is another example of Sharjah’s rich tradition of Islamic architecture. The intricate formwork, sweeping curves and spires
Kolomna — a town in the Moscow region of Russia, the administrative center of Kolomna district (which is not included), the only town of the city district Kolomna. One of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Moscow region, a major industrial centre and transport junction, a river port on the Oka. Conditionally the city is mentioned in the Laurentian chronicle under the year 1177 as already existing, but recent excavations the Foundation of the city attributed to the 1140-1160 gg[4]. The city partially preserved rare monument of old Russian defensive architecture — the Kolomna Kremlin.
The Alexander Nevsky Church (Danish: Skt. Aleksander Nevskij Kirke) is the only Russian Orthodox church in Copenhagen. It was built by the Russian Government between 1881 and 1883, prompted by Princess Dagmar of Denmark's marriage to Alexander Alexandrovich on 9 November 1866 and their later ascent to the Russian throne as Tsar Alexander III of Russia and Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna. The church is dedicated to the Russian patron saint Alexander Nevsky.
From the middle of the 18th century, the Russian delegation held services in Copenhagen, first in a small chapel in Laksegade and later in Store Kongensgade. The Alexander Nevsky Church was built from 1881 to 1883 by the Russian government; Tsar Alexander III personally provided funds for the construction, a project prompted by his Danish-born wife Maria Feodorovna, a daughter of Christian IX of Denmark. The acquisition of the site on Bredgade (Broad Street) was arranged by Carl Frederik Tietgen and it has been reported that the Tsar disapproved of the selected location for religious reasons, since tradition called for a free-standing building.
The church was designed by Russian architect David Ivanovich Grimm who was a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. His project had previously been chosen among 15 entries in architectural competition. The Danish architect Albert Nielsen was charged with the practical execution of the building under supervision of Ferdinand Meldahl.
In September 1883 Provost Yanysev, Chancellor of the Theological Academy in St. Petersburg, came to Copenhagen to consecrate the church, assisted by the congregation's priest and a monk from Alexander Nevsky Lavra in St. Petersburg. Representatives of the Danish, Russian and Greek Royal families were present at the ceremony.
The exterior of the church is dominated by the three onion domes which top the gable facing the street. The design takes its inspiration from 17th century Muscovite architecture. The facade is executed in red and grey bricks with sandstone ornamentations. High on the facade, in a niche above the bells, is an icon of Alexander Nevsky, the church's patron saint, painted by Fyodor Bronnikov.
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Excerpt from Wikipedia:
The City Gallery Wellington is an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand. The gallery was first opened in 1980 in a different building.
In 1993 the Gallery moved to its present location on the north-eastern side of Civic Square, into the old Wellington Public Library building, after the latter was refurbished. Built in 1940 in an Art Deco style, the gallery's current building originally housed the Wellington Public Library - replacing the original red brick City Library building of 1893. In 1991 the Library moved into a new building next door.
Located in Civic Square, the Gallery is recognised as pivotal to Wellington’s positioning and growth as New Zealand’s arts capital. City Gallery Wellington plays a unique role in the New Zealand's cultural landscape. The gallery mounts a changing programme of exhibitions and does not have a collection. City Gallery Wellington re-opened in September 2009 after a year's closure for renovations. Three new gallery spaces were added, including one devoted to the exhibition of Maori and Pacific art, plus a new auditorium. The additions were designed by Wellington architect Stuart Gardyne of Architecture+. The Gallery reopened with the exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Mirrored Years which achieved almost record attendance. In 2018, the gallery’s entrance was remodeled to improve access.
City Gallery Wellington is managed by the Wellington Museums Trust with major funding from the Wellington City Council. The façade of the building features ‘Fault’, an artwork by Bill Culbert and Ralph Hotere, which was launched in 1994.
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Description of Historic Place
The Armoury is prominently located near the War Memorial in downtown Brantford. The large volume of the drill hall is fronted by a monumental, fortress-like façade of brick and stone, with projecting crenellated end pavilions. The main entrance is housed in an octagonal, castellated corner tower. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
The Armoury is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental value.
Historical Value
The Armoury is closely associated with the pre-World War I building campaign and the reform and expansion of the volunteer militia. The alterations and enlargement of the building reflect government policy to provide improved local training facilities for the militia.
Architectural Value
The Armoury is valued for its good aesthetic design. Alterations to the original armoury resulted in a monumental and ordered design, which introduced references to medieval military architecture. The distinctive exterior massing encloses a large drill hall, messes, classrooms and storage facilities. The good quality masonry work features medieval military detailing, including buttresses, dentilated stringcourses, corbelling and crenellations.
Environmental Value
The Armoury, located near the War Memorial, reinforces the historic character of its town park setting. A prominent building, the Armoury is a familiar landmark in the city.
Character-Defining Elements
Its good aesthetic design and fortress motif, good functional design, and good materials and craftsmanship, for example:
- the massing consisting of a two-storey, gable-roofed hall with two-storey flat roofed ancillary blocks at the end and side;
- the front block, with its crenellated profile, prominent chimneys, projecting end pavilions, and three-storey corner octagonal tower;
- the symmetrical, regular pattern of the wood sash windows and the doors;
- the materials, including the smooth-faced, red-brick with sandstone, set upon a rusticated limestone base;
- the masonry work with medieval military detailing, including buttresses, dentilated stringcourses, corbelling and crenellations;
- the wood porch construction with a bracketed cornice, paired pilasters and columns with bosses and brackets;
- the open spatial volume of the drill hall.
The manner in which the Armoury reinforces the historic character of its town park setting and is a familiar landmark as evidenced by:
-its distinctive exterior massing and prominent scale relative to the adjacent heritage district and near the War Memorial, which contributes to the overall historic character of the park setting;
-its monumental, fortress-like appearance and high standards of construction which reinforce the importance of the building within the community;
-its familiarity and visibility within the region given its large scale, prominent location and known historical associations.
The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo is an amazing example of Italian-Romanesque architecture. The black and white layered stone of the exterior is repeated on the interior through the impressive arched walls that line the nave. More impressive even than the architecture is the fact that this church still stands today. As part of Operation Grog during WWII, a British ship fired a shell that pierced through the cathedral and failed to detonate. The cathedral has the unexploded ordinance on display with the following description:
"This bomb, launched by the British Navy, though breaking through the walls of this great cathedral, fell here unexploded on February 9, 1941. In perpetual gratitude, Genoa, the City of Mary, desired to engrave in stone, the memory of such grace."
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The Meeting Statue ... St Pancras Railway Station.
St Pancras railway station also known as London St Pancras and since 2007 as St Pancras International, is a central London railway terminus located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden.
Widely known for its Victorian architecture, the station is a Grade I listed building and stands between the British Library, Regent's Canal and King's Cross railway station, with whom it shares a London Underground station named Kings Cross St. Pancras.
Casa Malaparte (also Villa Malaparte) is a house on the eastern side of the Isle of Capri, Italy. It is one of the best examples of Italian modern and contemporary architecture. The house was conceived around 1937 by the well-known Italian architect Adalberto Libera for the journalist and novelist Curzio Malaparte. (Wikipedia)
The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
(The Chapel of Our Lady)
Standing next to the now lost Clumber House in the Dukeries of Nottinghamshire, Clumber Chapel was commissioned by Henry Pelham-Clinton, 7th Duke of Newcastle and completed in 1889. The church was built by George Frederick Bodley, being described as his greatest work.
The church is on a cruciform plan, and has a central tower, which contains one bell and has a 175 ft spire rising out of an octagonal corona. It is in the "second Pointed" style of Gothic architecture. The nave interior is plain but the chancel is decorated and contains stained glass by Charles Kempe.
Built in the neo-baroque style of architecture, the Old Parliament Building is one of the major attractions of Colombo. The beautiful architecture and the history associated with the building is fascinating, to say the least. The building was opened on January 29, 1930 by Governor Sir Herbert Stanley. When the State Council of Ceylon was established a year later, the old building was used as the office space for the council. The building was designated as the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 1977. In 1983, the Sri Lankan parliament moved out to the new complex in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte. Since then, the Old Parliament Building has functioned as the home to the Presidential Secretariat. You will find that the front garden of the building complex is host to several bronze statues of eminent statesmen including that of Rt Hon D. S. Senanayake, Hon Dudley Senanayake and General Sir John Kotalawela.
Здание старого парламента, построенное в стиле нео-барокко, является одной из главных достопримечательностей Коломбо. Красивая архитектура и история, связанные со зданием, по меньшей мере, завораживают. Здание было открыто 29 января 1930 года губернатором сэром Гербертом Стэнли. Когда через год был создан Государственный совет Цейлона, старое здание использовалось в качестве служебного помещения для совета. Здание было назначено в качестве парламента Шри-Ланки в 1977 году. В 1983 году парламент Шри-Ланки переехал в новый комплекс в Шри-Джаяварденапура-Котте. С тех пор старое здание парламента служило домом для секретариата президента. Вы обнаружите, что в палисаднике комплекса зданий находятся несколько бронзовых статуй выдающихся государственных деятелей, в том числе достопочтенного д-ра С. Сенанаяке, достопочтенного Дадли Сенанаяке и генерала сэра Джона Коталавела.
Bamburgh castle architecture. The massive and imposing castle. The old square medieval romanesque keep in the middle still looks strong and dominates the newer structures to the right.
Northumberland, England, UK. Sony A6000
First Friday Art Walk in Baker City Oregon
Celebrating the arts during the First Friday Art Walk in historic downtown Baker City, Oregon, multiple gallery openings, and just exploring downtown Baker City's amazing architecture.
The First Friday Art Walk is one of numerous events celebrating the arts throughout Baker County. Other events include the Baker Open Artists Studio Tour in October, the monthly Thursday Art Night at the historic Eltrym Theater, the We Like ‘em Short Film Festival in August, and the Great Salt Lick Art Auction in September.
Visitors will find numerous art galleries throughout Baker City’s historic downtown including the Crossroads Carnegie Art center in the restored Carnegie Library building.
For more information about First Friday Art Walk or other art events and galleries throughout Baker County Oregon visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travelbakercounty.com
The Oslo Opera House is an instant icon of architecture. The building seemingly emerges from the water and it beautifully incorporates the public spaces on the building itself. There is no obvious separation between where the building ends and the public realm begins.
In Egyptian architecture, the term *architrave* is used for a block of stone spanning the width between two columns or pillars and supporting the roofing slabs. Architraves are usually attached to each other and to the abacus of the column by means of pegs or dovetails. The undersurface and the sides often bear bands of text. Architraves are sometimes constructed of two parallel blocks, a device designed solely to simplify the construction work.
Sandstone
Late Period
Egypt of Glory exhibition, Amos Rex Art Museum, Helsinki
From the collection of Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy
9.10.2020-21.3.2021
The Cotton Factory is an historic industrial complex formerly known as The Imperial Cotton Company Limited in the industrial north end of Hamilton, Canada. The complex has been renamed the Cotton Factory and is repurposed for small manufacturing and office space for creative professionals.
Architecture
The complex of buildings that remain at The Cotton Factory form one of the most complete historic textile mill complexes remaining in the country. Built with brick and wood in the “slow burn” method, the three-storey Mill building, with its prominent tower, housed most of the original machinery. The architectural style of its tower suggests a gothic influence and was designed to compete with other architects of the day. Adjacent structures were used for sorting, painting, finishing, shipping waterproofing, and warehousing. The tall smoke stack was required for the original 3 coal-burning boilers.
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
view of Počitelj and Neretva river from Pašina Tabija - Citadel Počitel (Počiteljska Tvrđava/Utvrda) + Šišman Ibrahim-immersed Mosque (Šišman Ibrahim-pašina džamija)
The historic urban site of Počitelj is located on the left bank of the river Neretva, on the main Mostar to Metković road, to the south of Mostar, in the territory of Čapljina Municipality.
In the middle ages, Počitelj was the administrative centre and centre of governance of Dubrava župa (county), and its westernmost point, which gave it major strategic importance. It is supposed that the fortified town and its attendant settlements were built by Bosnia's King Stjepan Tvrtko I in 1383.
The walled town of Počitelj evolved over the period from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. Architecturally, the surviving stone-built parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution may be observed: mediaeval, and Ottoman.
The first documented reference to the town dates from 1444, in Charters issued by Kings Alfonso V and Friedrich III. During the period 1463-1471 the town held a Hungarian garrison. Following a brief siege in 1471, the town fell to the Ottomans, and was to remain within the Ottoman Empire until 1878. From 1782 to 1879 it was the centre of a kadiluk (area under the jurisdiction of a kadija or qadi - judge) and from 1713 to 1835 it was the headquarters of the Počitelj military district.
Goolwa, South Australia
The Railway Superintendent's Cottage is one of Goolwa's most significant and distinctive buildings. The dwelling was possibly Goolwa's first substantial building, and is historically important because of its association with South Australia's first railway, from Goolwa to Port Elliot. Interpretive Panel, March 2005
Construction of the residence commenced in July 1852 and after its completion it was initially occupied by Mr Buxton Forbes Laurie, the first superintendent of the Port Elliot Goolwa line. He lived in the house for only a few months, after which Governor Sir Henry Fox Young used it briefly as a summer cottage.
Architecturally the limestone dwelling is of an unusual T-shaped design, with a curved, self-supporting, corrugated iron roof.
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Built in 1910 with the lovely Queen Anne style of architecture,
The 1910 Inn is a Bed & Breakfast Inn, Apartments, and a Special Event Venue listed on the Historic Register of Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Tarpon Springs is a picturesque, peaceful, historic, coastal town on the central west coast of Florida in Pinellas County and along the Gulf of Mexico.
From chiming church bells to sunset strolls along Spring Bayou, come discover why The 1910 Inn is truly a treasured gem where 'time stood still'.
The 1910 Inn takes excellent care of its guests, and please be assured that for your safety, well-being, and comfort
The 1910 Inn and Chansygram, LLC have both Restaurant Licenses and Bed & Breakfast Licenses from the following entities:
The State of Florida,
Pinellas County, and the City of Tarpon Springs.
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I've pretty much narrowed this down to a 1927-29 Essex Super Six. It was a nice find that was hiding behind an old wattle and daub house on an old abandoned farm. Judging by the architecture the farm was owned by Ukrainians from the Galicia (Halychyna) area of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. When I was rooting around the buildings I found nothing later in vintage than the mid-1930's, possibly the Depression forced them off this marginal land. Even though Essex was a less expensive line of the Hudson Motor Car Company it was still quite the car to possess out there in the hinterland.
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The magnificient temple complex is one of the finest monuments built by the Hoysalas and is regarded as the most exquisite shrine of the South. Its construction was initiated in 1117 A.D., at the instance of King Vishnuvardhana and was completed by his son Narasimha I and grandson, Veera Ballala II. According to historical records, it took about 103 Years to complete this profusely sculpted masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. The temple is said to be built to commemorate the victory of Hoysalas over the Cholas in the great battle of Talakkad. Some also believe that it was constructed when Vishnuvardhana adopted Vaishnavism under the influence of the great Guru Sri Ramanujacharya. The ornamental temple was built in chloritic Schist, a light green soapstone, ideal for carving which acquires granite like harness after getting exposed to the atmosphere.
TEMPLE COMPLEX:
The huge temple complex enclosed by a high wall has a large paved courtyard with a main temple surrounded by subsidiary shrines, colonnades and other structures. There are two gateways, but only the main eastern gateway is crowned by a gopuram, which was built in 1397, by gunda, a general of Vijayanagara King Harihara II, after the original Mahadwara was burnt down by Ganga Salaer, a officer of Tughalaks during the invasion and seize of the shrine. The Vijayanagara kings alos considered the presiding deity as their Kuldevta of patron courtyard is dedicated to Lord Vijayanarayan or Keshava, one of the twenty four forms of Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity is popularly known as Chenna Keshava or the 'handsome' Keshava. The Chenna Keshava temple facing Channigraya. Some other important temples here are of Narasimha, Anjeaneya etc. The courtyard has an idol of Praying Garuda sthambha or pillar erected during the Vijayanagara era and a Deepa sthamba built by the Hoysalas.
TEMPLE PLAN:
The temple is built in charecteristic stellate plan of the Hoysalas and looks like a carved casket made of wood and polished to perfection. It is larger in size as compared with other Hoysalas temples and is about 443 ft. long and 396 ft broad. The main temple set on a raised platform (Jagati) is 178 ft. long from east to west and 156 ft broad from North to South. The platform is also star shaped,similar to the temple built upon it. It is an example of ekakuta vimana or single shrine design. The temple comprises of a garbha griha (Sanctum sanctorium), a large sukhanasi (vestibule) connecting the navaranga mandapa (pillared hall) and garbha griha. The navaranga mandapa noted for its lathe turned pillars and capital was originally an open one, with only parapets. Later on , the space between parapet and the roof was covered by beautiful filigreed panels or pierced window screens depicting puranic themes and geometrical designs, while the base of the temple is decorated with eight levels of horizontal friezes.The unusual Vimana (tower) of the sanctum, made of brick and mortar was supported by wood work and plated with gold glided copper sheets. Unfortunately, the crumbling vimana had to be dismantled in 1879, to protect the main sanctum. The tower was built in bhumija style and not in the regular star shape. The curvelinear outline with a central verticle band and four coulmns of miniature nagar nikharas per side makes it a type of nagara (North India) tower. This type towers can be seen on the miniature shrines.