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A Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, localizada no Barreiro, tem a sua história ligada a uma pequena ermida dedicada a São Roque, que existia nos séculos XV/XVI no local onde a igreja se encontra atualmente. No final do século XVIII, a capela foi transformada e ampliada, passando a se chamar Igreja dos Escravos de Nossa Senhora do Rosário do Barreiro.
A igreja abriga uma imagem da Senhora do Rosário, para a qual havia grandes peregrinações na ermida original. A origem da atual igreja é resultado da ampliação de uma pequena ermida dedicada a São Roque, cuja origem se pensa remontar aos finais do século XVI.
"An ethereal moment within a Baroque masterpiece, where natural light pours through an ornate window, illuminating the intricate statues and frescoes. The timeless beauty of this sacred space exudes tranquility and awe."
The view from Festung Hohensalzburg (Hohensalzburg Fortress) in Altstadt the historic centre of Salzburg, Austria.
Archaeological excavations have shown that a Roman fort existed at the highest point of the site. Construction of the current fortress began in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein. The original design was a basic bailey with a wooden wall. In the Holy Roman Empire, the archbishops of Salzburg were already powerful political figures and they expanded the fortress to protect their interests. The fortress was gradually expanded during the following centuries. The ring walls and towers were built in 1462 under Prince-Archbishop Burkhard II von Weißpriach.
The only time that the fortress actually came under siege was during the German Peasants' War in 1525, when a group of miners, farmers and townspeople tried to oust Prince-Archbishop Matthäus Lang, but failed to take the fortress. During the Thirty Years' War, Archbishop Count Paris of Lodron strengthened the town's defences, including Hohensalzburg.
The fortress was surrendered without a fight to French troops under General Jean Victor Marie Moreau during the Napoleonic War in 1800 and the last Prince-Archbishop Count Hieronymus von Colloredo fled to Vienna. In the 19th century, it was used as barracks, storage depot and dungeon before being abandoned as a military outpost in 1861.
Hohensalzburg Fortress was refurbished from the late 19th century onwards and became a major tourist attraction and stands today as one of the best preserved castles in Europe. During the early 20th century it was used as a prison, holding Italian prisoners of war during World War I and Nazi activists before Germany's annexation of Austria in March 1938.
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I wanted to take a few photos of St Paul's from a different angle than than normal.........St Paul's Cathedral London. A very famous cathedral in the heart of central London and well worth a visit. It's a long climb but you can climb the steps until you are above the dome and half way between the dome and the very top. It's a great view out over central London. I am pleased that I climbed to the top years ago as I would not be able to manage it now. Photo taken with my Nikon camera.
I have added the Wiki link below for this interested in the history of the cathedral
St Mary le Strand church is at the eastern end of The Strand in London. It is the official church of the women's Royal Naval Service.
St Mary le Strand Church, The Strand London. It is the official church of the "Women's Royal Naval Service." A rainy day in London
St. Augustine Church
Location: Paoay, Ilocos Norte
PHILIPPINES
Built in 1694 and was completed 200 years after.
The view from the roof of One New Change. In the distance we can see Tate Modern, to the left of it is the spire of St Nicholas Cole Abbey, rebuilt in 1672-78 by Wren, after the fire of 1666. On the extreme right side we can just about make out the tower of St Benet Pauls Wharf, also built by Wren in 1677-83. The elegant church in the foreground is, of course, St Augustine. It was destroyed during WWII and today only the tower remains. There is a curious tale about the church cat - "The church cat, named Faith, became quite well known after the air raid which destroyed St Augustine's. Days before she was seen moving her kitten, Panda, to a basement area. Despite being brought back several times, Faith insisted on returning Panda to her refuge. On the morning after the air raid the rector searched through the dangerous ruins for the missing animals, and eventually found Faith, frightened but safe, surrounded by smouldering rubble and debris but still guarding the kitten in the spot she had selected three days earlier."
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The narrow streets of Trapani's historic centre form a sun-drenched maze of Baroque buildings, Love walking down these streets this one taking me to the waterfront and beach.
Trapani. Sicily. Italy.
Blienhiem Palace - Baroque architecture.
Home of 12th Duke and Duchess of Malborough and Birthplace of Winston Churchill.
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A view of the Grand Bridge in the Blenheim Palace Grounds. Normally I take photos of the bridge from a more elevated view point, but the car park was very busy on this day, and the cars were intruding into the picture, so I came down to lake level to hide the cars. As it happens I think it's worked quite well, I liked the cloud hovering over the bridge and creating a nice reflection.
The Grand Bridge was a part of Vanbrugh's original scheme for the palace and its grounds; it wasn't completed as intended; there was to have been a gallery and another storey. When constructed there was no lake, the bridge crossed an ornamental canal, the lake was created 50 years after the bridge was built by 'Capability' Brown. He flooded the cellars of the bridge when he created the lake; it is difficult now to imagine the bridge without the lake.
The light wasn't the very best as there was this layer of thin high cloud; I've increased the saturation on the sky to compensate for this.
17.5.2009 Thanks again everyone for your many kind comments. I thought it would be worth re-visiting this image and doing a bit more editing; previously, (partly because I was in a hurry) I didn't split off the layers; this time I had separate sky, lake, and 'ground' layers, and I edited the colours and saturation separately in each one. I think the bridge colour has greatly improved in this second edit.
Dresden's historic Augustus Bridge glowing at night - Hofkirche cathedral tower and illuminated baroque architecture reflected in the Elbe River
Newdigate House, 64 Castle Gate, Nottingham, was built for Thomas Newdigate around 1675. Later Marshall Tallard was held prisoner there after the battle of Blenheim. The house is of three storeys with an attic and a modillioned eaves cornice. It is now stuccoed, has ashlar dressings, and a hipped slate roof. The windows are sashes with, at ground-and first-floor floor level, twelve panes (six on six) and moulded ashlar surrounds with alternating triangular and segmental pediments. At second-floor level the windows have lugged architraves and fleurons. The ashlar doorcase has volutes and a broken segmental pediment. The door has six fielded panels. The house has a forecourt with a boundary wall and crested railings, a central gateway and overthrow. This ironwork has been attributed to Francis Foulgham.
Starowiślna Street, a significant thoroughfare in Kraków, was originally laid out as part of Kazimierz's town plan in 1335. It was initially known as Wawrzyniecka Street. The current name, in use since the 19th century, derives from the former Church of St. Lawrence, which once stood on the street. The junction of Starowiślna and Dietla streets is historically important as Starowiślna connects Krakow with Podgórze. This connection was strategically significant for Krakow's growth. Dietla Street was a major street in the Kazimierz district.
Kazimierz. Kraków. Poland.
Dieses Bild fängt einen Moment ein, der durch seine Stimmung besticht – nicht durch spektakuläre Ereignisse, sondern durch die stille Kraft des Augenblicks. Die tief stehende Sonne über dem Schlossgarten Belvedere erzeugt eine fast ehrfürchtige Ruhe. Das Licht durchdringt die Szene mit einer sanften Wärme, als würde die Zeit kurz stillstehen. Die langen Schatten und der klare Himmel erzeugen ein Gefühl von Weite, Gelassenheit und zeitloser Schönheit.
Gerade diese Kombination aus Licht, Raum und Stille macht die Situation so besonders – und fotografierenswert. Es ist ein Bild des Innehaltens. Ein Moment, der nicht laut sein muss, um Bedeutung zu tragen. Er erinnert daran, dass auch im Alltäglichen und im Vertrauten etwas Großes liegen kann – wenn das Licht stimmt, der Blick offen ist und die Seele bereit, sich berühren zu lassen.
The gardens at Hampton Court Palace open between 9-10am before the palace opens. It's wonderful to be able to wander around without a horde of people. If you decide to visit do get there as early as possible as large groups descend at 9.30. By the way it's free for the hour. www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hampton-court-palace...
East Front, Grade I listed. Soon after their accession to the English throne, King William III and Queen Mary II commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild Hampton Court. Wren's original plan was to demolish the entire Tudor palace, except for the Great Hall. Fortunately neither the time nor the money proved available for this ambitious undertaking. Wren had to be content with rebuilding the king's and queen's main apartments on the south and east sides of the palace, on the site of the old Tudor lodgings.
Work began in May 1689.
The focal point for the design of the East Front is the Portland stone centrepiece. The giant pediment contains Caius Gabriel Cibber's relief of Hercules Triumphing Over Envy.Giant Corinthian coumns support the pediment and flank the three windows of the Queen's Drawing Room.
This has been used a location of one of my favourite television series, The Great.
One of four bell towers on St John the Evangelist Church, Westminster!
Across the road from the Palace of Westminster! Built 1714-1728.
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Early morning walk around Krakow city centre, the morning sunrise casting shadows on the city square. I love this early morning quietness and tranquil city life.
Kraków’s Rynek Główny
San Miguel de Allende is a city located in central Mexico known for its beautiful colonial Spanish-style churches. The architecture of these churches is impressive, with ornate details and unique designs reflecting Spanish influence in the region. These churches are an important example of the rich history and cultural heritage of San Miguel de Allende. Whenever you visit this city, you can't miss the opportunity to explore these architectural wonders and enjoy their beauty.
Aside from from being a shining example of Baroque architecture in Prague, the church of St. James appeals to the macabre seekers as well. Step into the church and immediately off to the right, hanging from a chain about 15 feet up is the remnants of a human arm. Apparently a thief attempted to steal jewels from the altar in the 1600s and the statue of Mary grabbed his arm and would not relent. The monks who had to cut the arm off to free the man hung the arm - flailing tendons and all - to remind would-be thieves that they would be stealing from the wrong lady.
Almost a century later, Count Jan Václav Vratislav of Mitrovice "died" in Vienna. Upon his return to Prague, he was buried with high honors inside St. James, but in the days after his funeral horrible noises emanated from his tomb. It turns out Vaclav wasn't dead and while church officials prayed for his soul to go peacefully, his body suffered the unimaginable horrors of being buried alive.
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Valletta Harbour. Beautiful place and a huge very deep water harbour. You can see why us British used is as a base for the HQ for the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet back in the day
To conclude my series on the magnificent New Palace in Potsdam, I'm sharing a black and white image that made the final cut. I chose this photo for its captivating play of lines in the foreground and the textured sky, which beautifully frame the impressive Baroque palace - Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
On our first morning in Quito, we again stepped onto the rooftop terrace of Casa Gangotena. We had dined there the night before, already enjoying the stunning view of San Francisco Church. However, the plaza and its historic surroundings took on a completely different feel in the morning light.
San Francisco Church, the oldest in Quito, has stood since 1535, with its twin bell towers and Baroque façade overlooking the lively square. Like the night before, the legend of Cantuña, the builder who supposedly made a deal with the devil, crossed my mind. Regardless of its truth, this church remains one of Quito’s most striking landmarks.
A Casa Consistorial de Pamplona, sede do Ayuntamiento, eleva-se na Plaza Consistorial como um exemplar notável da arquitetura barroca espanhola do século XVIII. A fachada, meticulosamente preservada desde a sua construção, exibe uma rica ornamentação escultórica, com alegorias da Prudência e Justiça na entrada, representações de Hércules nos pisos superiores e a figura da Fama com uma trombeta no topo. Este edifício histórico, com as suas colunas salomónicas e varandas de ferro forjado, combina elementos rococó e barrocos, ostentando as bandeiras de Pamplona, Navarra, Espanha e da União Europeia. Mundialmente conhecida como o palco do "Chupinazo", o lançamento do foguete que marca o início das festas de San Fermín a cada 6 de julho, a Casa Consistorial representa um ponto de referência cultural e administrativo essencial, tanto para os habitantes locais como para os visitantes que apreciam o património da cidade.
The Town Hall of Pamplona, seat of the City Council, stands in the Plaza Consistorial as a remarkable example of 18th-century Spanish Baroque architecture. The façade, meticulously preserved since its construction, displays rich sculptural ornamentation, with allegories of Prudence and Justice at the entrance, representations of Hercules on the upper floors, and the figure of Fame with a trumpet at the top. This historic building, with its Solomonic columns and wrought-iron balconies, combines Rococo and Baroque elements, displaying the flags of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain, and the European Union. Known worldwide as the stage for the “Chupinazo,” the rocket launch that marks the beginning of the San Fermín festivities every July 6, the Town Hall is an essential cultural and administrative landmark for both locals and visitors who appreciate the city's heritage.