Cobblestones Streets Around The World
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In the Schnoor alley. The Schnoor quarter, named after this alley, is the oldest documented quarter of Bremen and it has largely preserved its medieval character.
First mentioned in the 13th century. The two oldest remaining buildings are from 1401 and 1402 respectively.
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A bit more than my usual subtle use of texture.
One of many charming alleyways in Monemvasia, Greece.
PLAZA MAYOR, TRINIDAD, CUBA
Eng 👉 Plaza Mayor, the historic center of Trinidad. Built in 1856, Plaza Mayor is World Heritage of UNESCO since 1988. Trinidad is located on the Caribbean coast, Province of Sancti Spíritus, south-central Cuba. Trinidad, an exceptional colonial city, founded in 1514. ARCHITECTURE OF TRINIDAD: The architectural style of Trinidad is Neo Classical and baroque with a Moorish touch. Many of the wooden bars ornaments of the 18th century windows were replaced with decorative metal railings in the 19th century.
Esp 👉 Plaza Mayor, el centro histórico de Trinidad. Construido en 1856, Plaza Mayor es Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO desde 1988. Trinidad está ubicado en la costa del Caribe, en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, el centro sur de Cuba. Trinidad, una ciudad colonial excepcional, fundada en 1514. ARQUITECTURA DE TRINIDAD: El estilo arquitectónico de Trinidad es Neoclásico y barroco con un toque árabe. Muchas de las barras de madera adornos de las ventanas del siglo 18 fueron reemplazados con barandas de metal decorativos en el siglo 19.
Fra 👉 Plaza Mayor, le centre historique de Trinidad.
Construite en 1856, Plaza Mayor est inscrite au Patrimoine Mondial de L'Unesco depuis 1988. Trinidad est situé sur la côte des Caraïbes, dans la province de Sancti Spíritus, centre-sud de Cuba. Trinidad, une ville coloniale exceptionnelle, fondée en 1514. ARCHITECTURE DE TRINIDAD: L'architecture de Trinidad est de style Néoclassique et baroque avec une touche mauresque. Un grand nombre de barreaux de bois qui ornaient les fenêtres au 18e siècle ont été remplacés par des grilles décoratives en métal au 19e siècle.
“Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views.” My great-grandfather was from Cologne, so the beautiful city that we visited several years ago seemed very special to me....
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Come with me on this cobblestone river,
to make happy our new-found days,
and fill our hearts with the art-
of each other's eyes,
and the song of our endearing words.
A treasure in Kingsville, Ontario’s historic Lakeside Park is this lovely cobblestone bridge. The bridge, built in 1928, crosses over Mill Creek which feeds into Lake Erie at the south end of the park. In 2007, Lakeside Park received a heritage designation.
A view over Dresden's palace square shortly after sunset. Thanks to the longer exposure time, most of the people have disappeared. Only a few "ghosts" can still be seen on closer inspection.
It doesn't matter how often I come here, whether to take photos or not. This sight will always be something special for me. And I always wonder what these old walls have seen.
For example, Napoleon Bonaparte visited the city 11 times and spoke to his troops here in the square just outside the church in 1813 before leading them into battle. There is even a cobblestone marked with an 'N', said to mark where the great general once stood.
This is just one of certainly countless historical events that have taken place here.
Incidentally, you can see here (from left to right): The George's Gate(a former city gate), the Hausmann's tower (the oldest surviving part of the city palace), the cathedral Sanctissimae Trinitatis (the Chapel Royal of Dresden) as well as the famous opera house Semperoper.
Ein Blick über den Dresdner Schlossplatz kurz nach Sonnenuntergang. Dank der längeren Belichtungszeit sind die meisten Menschen verschwunden. Lediglich ein paar „Geister“ sind bei genauerem Hinsehen noch zu erkennen.
Es spielt keine Rolle, wie oft ich hierher komme, ob um Fotos zu machen oder nicht. Dieser Anblick wird für mich immer etwas Besonderes sein. Und ich frage mich immer, was diese alten Mauern wohl schon gesehen haben.
So hat zum Beispiel Napoleon Bonaparte die Stadt elf Mal besucht und hier auf dem Platz direkt vor der Kirche im Jahr 1813 zu seinen Truppen gesprochen, bevor er sie in die Schlacht führte. Es gibt sogar einen mit einem „N“ markierten Kopfsteinpflasterstein, der markieren soll, wo einst der große Feldherr stand.
Dies ist nur eines von sicherlich unzähligen historischen Ereignissen, die hier stattgefunden haben.
Zu sehen sind hier übrigens (von links nach rechts): Das Georgentor (ein ehemaliges Stadttor), der Hausmannsturm (der älteste erhaltene Teil des Stadtschlosses), der Dom Sanctissimae Trinitatis (die Hofkirche von Dresden). ) sowie die berühmte Semperoper.
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It's not just the dark days that have been getting me down (see my last posting). The war in Ukraine, the mass shootings in my own country (USA) are hard to bear. A few days ago somebody even gunned down gay and trans people at a club in Colorado. Just because they are gay or trans, apparently. Russia's Putin may have a similar attitude. Yet his Army is bombing and killing anybody and everybody just because they happen to be Ukrainian. All of this reminds me of the bleak history of human persecution, including what took place in the country that is now my home.
These small stones topped with brass (called stumbling stones) pay tribute to the victims of Nazi persecution and terror here in the city of Bamberg. There are 136 of them, all placed on the sidewalk in front of the homes where the victims lived as part of an art project directed by Gunter Demnig since 2004. 70,000 similar stones can be seen in many locations throughout Germany and Europe. The five stones here on Keßlerstraße contain these inscriptions in German:
Here lived
Isodor Forchheimer, born 1887, imprisoned at Dachau 1938, deported to Riga 1941, murdered.
Johanna Forchheimer, born Michels 1888, deported to Riga 1941, murdered.
Cantor Julius Schapiro, born 1895, arrested, in Buchenwald concentration camp, deceased 1945.
Ruth Schapiro, born 1925, deported to the east 1941, declared to be dead.
Elenore Schapiro, born Hahn 1896, deported to the east 1941, declared to be dead.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolperstein , and (in German) de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Stolpersteine_in_Bamberg and www.stolpersteine-bamberg.de/ I've re-edited this image using the Fuji Monochrome +R filter in Lightroom 6.14. [FUJI1179_lr_2000]
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A short series of black and white shots taken in Dragør at the eastern part of Amager, which is an island east of Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Airport is close to Dragør.
The old part of Dragør is full of well-preserved houses from the 18th and 19th centuries and the streets are cobblestoned and there are plenty of cosy little alleys. A truly magical place.
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Der Stintmarkt in Lüneburg ist einer der bekanntesten und schönsten Orte der historischen Salzstadt in Niedersachsen. Direkt an der Ilmenau gelegen, ist er ein malerischer Platz mit Kopfsteinpflaster, alten Fachwerkhäusern und einer lebhaften Atmosphäre. Früher diente der Stintmarkt als Handelsplatz für Stint, einen kleinen Süßwasserfisch, der der Gegend seinen Namen gegeben hat.
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The Stintmarkt in Lüneburg is one of the most famous and beautiful spots in the historic salt town of Lower Saxony, Germany. Located directly on the Ilmenau River, it is a picturesque square with cobblestone streets, old half-timbered houses, and a vibrant atmosphere. In the past, the Stintmarkt served as a marketplace for stint, a small freshwater fish that gave the area its name. (Quelle/source: Internet)