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Castel dell'Ovo, a castle built in the 12th century by the Normans, rebuilt in the 15th century.The Historic centre of Naples was added to the Unesco World Heritage list in 1995.
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Rila Monastery - the monastery was founded in the 14th century on the site of the hermitage Ivan Rila existing since the 10th century in the valley of Rila mountain.
Modern form of the monastery dates from the 19th century, when through the victims of Bulgarian society and with the agreement of the Turkish authorities built a huge monastery complex. The walls of a thickness of 2 m and a height of 24 m giving it the appearance of a fortified stronghold. The inner courtyard is surrounded by three-storey buildings with arches painted in black and white and wooden galleries.
The main church of the Holy Mother of God is a three-nave basilica based on a cruciform plan with a dome at the intersection of the aisles. The pride of the temple are frescoes and great iconostasis.
In 1983 the monastery was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Rylski Monastyr – monastyr został założony w XIV na miejscu pustelni Iwana z Riły istniejącej od X wieku w kotlinie górskiego masywu Riła.
Współczesna postać monastyru pochodzi z XIX w., kiedy to dzięki ofiarom społeczeństwa bułgarskiego i przy zgodzie władz tureckich wybudowano ogromny kompleks klasztorny. Mury grubości 2 m i wysokości 24 m nadają mu wygląd warownej twierdzy. Wewnętrzny dziedziniec otaczają trójkondygnacyjne budynki z łukami pomalowanymi na czarno i biało oraz drewnianymi krużgankami.
Główna cerkiew pod wezwaniem Świętej Bogurodzicy to trójnawowa bazylika oparta na planie krzyża z kopułą na skrzyżowaniu naw. Ozdobą świątyni są freski i olbrzymi ikonostas.
W 1983 monastyr został wpisany na listę światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO.
The island of San Michele, located in the lagoon close to Venice, has been the city's cemetery since the early nineteenth century.
There's also a church with a peaceful cloister leading to the cemetery.
This farm has been in the family of a good friend, and now across-the-street neighbor, for over 100 years. His son lives there now and his grandpa, after receiving the original 120 acre farm as a wedding gift from his in-laws, built the house and the old red barn in the early 1900's. HFF
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Arriving at Escanaba, Michigan, three Chicago & North Western C628’s have a trainload of iron ore from Ishpeming. Here the ore will be transloaded to an ore boat on Lake Michigan.
Large stone blocks stacked like giant lego pieces at Bayon, Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Palacio de los Condestables de Castilla. / Castillo de los Velasco. Siglo 12 /. 12th.cent
- Serie.- Buscando palomares ...en Zamora.
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The oldest part of the church is Anglo-Saxon, stone built in the 9th century, replacing an older wood and mud building. The nave was without aisles and two of its original windows are preserved in the Anglo-Saxon walling at the west end of the nave. These were unglazed and were closed in bad weather by wooden shutters wedged into a rebate cut into the outer edge of the window. High up in the north wall of the nave are three Anglo-Saxon circular windows, probably the upper storey. The ring of holes drilled round them held wattle rods used in the construction of the windows.
Aisles were first added in the 12th century. On each side of the nave two low arched openings pierced through the existing walls gave access to the aisles. These openings were swept away when the present arcade was put in in 1812, but the Norman angle-shafts to the responds can be seen in the wall at each end of the arcade. In the 15th century wider aisles were built, the Norman south doorway moved out to its present position and a porch was built. At the east end of each aisle is a squint giving a view of the altar. One of these is a very rare squint passage which, prior to the installation of choir pews, would have allowed access to the altar. In the North aisle the west wall contains a 13th century lancet window. The south wall of this aisle was at first the outside wall of the church and the rough area of plaster above the Anglo-Saxon window is the original exterior plaster of the Anglo-Saxon church. The wooden box chest is dated 1634. There are some medieval tiles (13th-14th century) on the floor near it and also a few in the south aisle.
The wooden balcony in the nave is the 15th century rood loft, one of the very few which have survived. When removed, probably early in the reign of Elizabeth I, it was carefully hidden behind a lath and plaster covering against the east wall of the nave, discovered there in 1812 and since repainted. The wooden screen below the loft is Victorian.
The tower is 15th century. On its floor stands the Norman font (early 12th century). The Font Figure has long been the subject of speculation and debate. However, recent research identifies the carving as being that of St Michael, on an original Saxon font, over-cut by Norman carvings and 16th century desecration. St Michael is also depicted on the font at Winterbourne Monkton, but the Avebury font carving is far earlier than that of Winterbourne Monkton and the saint is depicted as holding a crozier- not a symbol of Episcopal power but rather cosmic, supernatural power. The carvings show two serpents with twisted tails, their heads turned towards the figure of a bishop or Archangel Michael holding a crozier; popular pictures in the middle-ages showed Christ trampling on the dragons of evil and sin. It is also worth noting that the tree, carved in one piece, 12 pillars of wood/ tree trunks circling the font contains a wonderful array of birds.
Waterscape 4 of 100 for 2025.
This massive rock sits proudly in the middle of Deadman's Beach. I've often wondered how it ended up there—what geological forces shaped its journey?
Today, as I looked at the photo, it struck me: the rock resembles a giant bao bun buried in the sand. Naturally, this led me down a rabbit hole exploring the history of bao buns. Originating in Northern China, bao dates back to the Three Kingdoms period in the 3rd century, with some evidence pointing as far back as 400 BC.
And then it all made sense: giant, rock-eating aliens with a penchant for Chinese cuisine must have dropped this here during one of their visits in ancient times. Mystery solved. You're welcome!
Thank you all for the kind likes and comments—they’re always deeply appreciated!
P.S. Speaking of buns, if you’ve got 3 minutes, I recommend this touching animation about motherhood and buns:
The church that has been built in the 11th century was included in this new church, which was built in the 15th century. You can see that on the side of the entrance. The dark silex symbolises the people and the light stone the church.
A trio of Chedi in Ayutthaya dating back to the fourteenth century.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is a famous Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya . It was originally built in 1357 during the reign of King Uthong, the founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, and was used as a monastery for monks ordained in the Theravāda tradition.
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A uniquely Chicago & North Western C628/GP7 combination has dropped its train from Green Bay on a yard track in Escanaba, Michigan, and now awaits a call to return south.
Wandering through narrow, old and cozy streets thinking we have been teleported to a time where transport meant horse and cart. Eguisheim, France
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Dunstanburgh Castle sits on the North East Coast of England in Northumberland. It is a beautiful ruin and still holds onto it's 14th century historic past with it's iconic gatehouse and curtain walls.
Still wearing the colors of former owner Long Island, Virginia & Maryland C420 213 idles at Cape Charles, Virginia.
Yendo hacia Lugo, vamos a encontrarnos, de nuevo, con el Río Miño, concretamente, entre Rábade y Outeiro de Rei.
Allí, es atravesado por este Puente Medieval ( S.XIII-XIV ) construido, según parece, según la traza de un puente Romano anterior.
Nos acercamos a un area de enorme importancia biológica y paisajística de las " Terras do Miño ".
Going towards Lugo, we´ll meet the Miño River, between Rábade and Outeiro de Rei. There, it´s crossed by this Medieval Bridge ( 13-14 th centuries ).
We are approaching an area of enormous biológical importance in " Terras do Miño ".
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Rábade-Outeiro de Rei. " Terras do Miño ". Lugo. Galiza. Galicia.
España. Spain.
The low sun on a late August afternoon highlights the Alco High Adhesion trucks on Conrail C430 2053. The Century still plies the rails of the Western New York & Pennsylvania.
17th Century observatory tower
Imagine you are King Christian IV in Denmark at the turn of the 17th Century with an interest in astronomy. You want to be able to climb to a high vantage point. But you are a bit creaky, a bit obese and a bit unfit. Obviously, the answer is to build the tower wide enough so that a horse can take you up a slope rather than climbing up the steps yourself.
I composed this photograph while walking through a residential area in Palm Desert, California. It is, I believe, an example of Mid-century Modern architecture, quite common in this area.
Mid-century modern was originally considered a collection of homes built after World War II, rather than a specific style. However, "mid-century modern" now often denotes a particular building or decorating style, characterized by clean lines, minimal decoration, and a connection with nature. It features a wide, low house footprint with large, open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in.
Time travel, is it possible? As far as I am concerned it certainly is. This street was constructed in the 17th Century in the town of Saint Andrews. The only thing that has changed is the height of the trees and the road surface over the years.
At the foot of Catullus caves, Roman villa remains from the 1st century BC. Sirmione. Lago di Garda. Italy.
Built over the River Arle in the 13th century, the fulling mill was used in the local production of woollen material and is now a private residence.
The Fifteenth Century Bookshop is an incredible building at the top of Lewes High Street. The bookshop is housed in a fascinating, 15th Century, beamed building. The outside has recently undergone a sensitive renovation, in keeping with the traditions of its history.
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex and is the centre of the Lewes local government district. Its population is now around 17 thousand.
The 16th century ruin of St Moluag's church, Isle of Skye. All that remains is one end wall of the building.
My first attempt trying out Sequator star stacking. This image is a stack of 9 images, f2.8, 15 seconds and ISO3200. Thanks to Mark Waidson for the tip about Sequator. Any suggestions would be most welcome!
The title for the image is adapted from a line from an old Doctor Who episode.