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Back to my trip to Europe last year for a while!
Sforza Castle, Milan, day 6 of our Cosmos tour, October 5, 2012. We arrived late in the afternoon so didn't see all I wanted to see as we left very early the next morning. So not many good shots as it was too late in the day!
Castello Sforzesco (English: Sforza Castle) is a castle in Milan, Italy, that used to be the seat and residence of the Duchy of Milan and one of the biggest citadels in Europe. It now houses several of the city's museums and art collections.
The original construction on the site began in the 14th century. In 1450, Francesco Sforza began reconstruction of the castle, and it was further modified by later generations. A number of the rooms originally had elaborate internal decoration - the best known of these being the Sala Delle Asse, which contains ceiling paintings by Leonardo da Vinci.
After the French victory in the 1515 Battle of Marignano, the defeated Massimiliano Sforza, his Swiss mercenaries, and the cardinal-bishop of Sion retreated into the Castello Sforzesco. However, King Francis I of France followed them into Milan, and his sappers placed mines under the castle's foundations, whereupon the defenders capitulated.
Under the Spanish domination, the castle was developed: between 15th and 16th century, it had a garrison of some 1000 to 3000 men, and was one of the biggest citadels in Europe. It became a star fort, following the addition of 12 bastions. The external fortifications reached 3 km in length and covered an area of 25,9 hectares.
Most of the outer fortifications were demolished during the period of Napoleonic rule in Milan under the Cisalpine Republic. The semi-circular Piazza Castello was constructed around the city side of the castle, surrounded by a radial street layout of new urban blocks bounded by the Foro Buonoparte. The area on the "country" side of the castle was laid out as a vast 700m by 700m square parade ground known as Piazza d'Armi.
After the unification of Italy in the 19th century, the castle was transferred from military use to the city of Milan. Parco Sempione, one of the largest parks in the city, was created on the former parade grounds.
The government of Milan undertook restoration work, which was directed by Luca Beltrami. The Via Dante was cut through the medieval street layout in the 1880s to provide a direct promenade between the castle and the Duomo on axis with the main gate. The central Filarete tower above the main city entrance was rebuilt between 1900 and 1905 as a monument to King Umberto I.
Allied bombardment of Milan in 1943 during World War II severely damaged the castle. The post-war reconstruction of the building for museum purposes was undertaken by the BBPR architectural partnership.
Fro More Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sforza_Castle
For More Info on Milan: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan
Camino de Santiago, Day 7. Village churches are often closed when we pass them on the trail, and, if not, we're often too tired to fully appreciate them. Today we rose later and walked more slowly, which helped on both counts. One of the highlights of the day was this small and beautiful 12th century sandstone church (Santo Sepulcro in Torres del Rio), octagonal in shape and Romanesque in style with some Mudejar elements as well (Muslim-influenced architecture in Christian lands in Spain). The dome ceiling is decorated in a wonderful style that originated in Jaca, a town in Aragón that we visited last year.
Please visit Spirit of the Camino, my website about the unique and magical experience that is the Camino de Santiago.
Attendees interact with RAP team members and exhibits at RAP 60 event. Radiological Assistance Program team members form the front line in case of a nuclear emergency. The September 2018 event was a celebration of their 60th anniversary.
Now that's craftsmanship. How on earth do you create a thing like that?
This is the four thousandth photo I've put on Flickr, as it turns out. I've got another of this ceiling somewhere from several years ago so photo number 4,000 is essentially a repeat, but what the hell. This one's better anyway :)
The main panel of the magnificent ceiling of the Franciscan Church of St. Francis of Assisi, in Valletta, Malta. The church was completed in 1607, but rebuilt in 1681, by order of Grand Master Gregorio Carafa, after structural defects were discovered.
We saw these stunning patterns this evening, I can't believe how regular they are - it looks like etched glass. Nature's a beautiful thing.
Free photos. Set 17.
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Photos: Anthony Clochard / wuipdesign.github.io
same villa.. Islamic design drawn on a dome-like ceiling
لوحة فنية مرسومة على سقف فيلا في الرندة، الاندلس
هذه اللوحة اثارت تساؤلي عن اصلها لان بها تصوير للاشخاص و هذا غريب على فنون التزيين الاسلامية في الاندلس التي عرفت بالاشكال النباتية و الهندسية فقط دون تصوير للانسان..!!
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The Guardian Building in downtown Detroit was originally built in 1927 to be the flagship branch of the Union Trust Company. Architect Wirt C. Rowland of Smith Hinchman & Grylls conveyed the opulence of Detroit's financial sector in the early 20s with stunning art deco details inside and out. It is still home to the same architecture firm, now called Smith Group.