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Monastery - Nilova Hermitage. Tver region. Russia.
The monastery dates back to 1528, from the moment of the arrival of the Monk Nile on the island of Stolobny, on Lake Seliger.
A few years later, after the presentation of the Monk Nil of Stolobensky, in 1594, a Blessing was given for the opening of the monastery of the Nilov Pustyn.
In the 18-19 centuries, the Nilova Pustyn Monastery was one of the largest cultural centers in Russia, with a huge library, educational institutions, with its own large production of goods and products.
It was in the Nilova desert that Leonty Magnitsky, a mathematician and teacher, studied under whom, later, the Great Lomonosov studied. Nilova Hermitage was visited by many great people, including Emperor Alexander I and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
After the blasphemous looting and partial destruction of the monastery by the Bolsheviks, the buildings were used as a colony for minors, as a prisoner of war camp, as a military hospital, as a camp site. When all the buildings of the monastery fell into disrepair and could no longer be used, without major repairs, by the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR, in 1990, the monastery complex was transferred to the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church.
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the revival of the Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery. Ahead, there are still colossal works to restore the former splendor of the holy monastery. But already now, the Nilo-Stolobenskaya hermitage is the pearl of the Tver diocese. Even in spite of all the destruction that befell from the godless power, this monastery with all this lies before us in all its beauty and grandeur of the genius of architecture, the pious ancestors of the Russian land.
Today, the monastery, thanks to the governor Archimandrite Arkady (Gubanov), is being successfully restored by the brethren and already has its own autonomous production of products, which is in great demand among pilgrims and local residents.
The Tonnara di Scopello dates back to 1200 and is one of the oldest in Sicily. The activity continued until 1984 and every year, on average, about 500 tuna were caught.
The tonnara rises in a magical inlet, framed by steep cliffs and bathed by clear waters. The stacks emerge from the sea a few meters from the shore and make this small gulf even more fascinating.
The tonnara is located in Sicily, in the western part, in the locality of Scopello.
Scopello is a small fraction of the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani, which has about 400 inhabitants.
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La Tonnara di Scopello risale al 1200 ed è una delle più antiche di Sicilia. L’attività è proseguita fino al 1984 e ogni anno, in media, venivano catturati circa 500 tonni.
La tonnara sorge in un’insenatura magica, incorniciata da ripide scogliere e bagnata da acque limpide. I faraglioni sbucano dal mare a pochi metri da riva e rendono ancora più affascinante questo piccolo golfo.
La tonnara si trova in Sicilia, nella parte occidentale, in località Scopello.
Scopello è una piccola frazione del Comune di Castellammare del Golfo, in provincia di Trapani, che conta circa 400 abitanti.
The foundation of Soestdijk Palace dates back to the seventeenth century and it was inhabited by members of the Royal Family until 2006. Ever since, the palace has been open to the public and offers tours that allow you to learn more about this majestic building.
Inhabitants of Soestdijk
Throughout the centuries, many members of the Royal Family have lived in the palace; from King Willem II and his wife Anna Paulowna in 1815 to Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 2004. During the French and German occupations, in 1795 and 1940 respectively, the palace was inhabited by army officers.
Tour at the Palace
Enjoy the historical ambiance at Soestdijk Palace and its green surroundings. You can only discover the palace with a guided tour. These tours are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and reservations have to be made well in advance.
RenownTravel: Although the founding date of the temple is unknown, it is believed that the Wat Mahathat dates back to the late Mon Dvaravati era or the Khmer era. Objects found during excavations suggest the first structures were built between eight to ten centuries ago. Today nothing remains of the original structures. The prangs have been rebuild and enlarged many times over the course of the centuries.
Moroccan desserts are based on the produce and spices of Morocco, including ingredients such as dates, almonds, pistachios and oranges, and spices such as cinnamon, fennel, nutmeg, ginger and anise. And with the influence of French colonialism, Moroccans have perfected French pastries including croissants, crêpes and éclairs.
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The church was built in the 12th century, of which only the base of the bell tower remains. In the thirteenth century: construction of the chevet and the nave on the site of a first building erected in 1060. The spire is later, since it dates from the end of the nineteenth century. Two major restoration campaigns were initiated in the 19th century.
Hoensbroek Castle or Gebrookhoes (Gebrook Castle) is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The oldest part of the castle, in particular the high round tower, dates from around 1360, when Herman Hoen rebuilt it. In 1225 there was already a precursor in this swamp (or broken), a so-called moth castle. In 1250 a fortified house was built on the site of the current castle. Due to its strategic location on the important trade routes to Maastricht, Aachen and Cologne, the castle was expanded in successive phases into the largest castle between Maas and Rhine. It contains 67 halls, rooms and spaces.
Kasteel Hoensbroek of Gebrookhoes (Kasteel Gebrook) is een van de grootste kastelen van Nederland. Het oudste gedeelte van het kasteel, met name de hoge ronde toren, dateert van rond 1360, toen Herman Hoen het verbouwde. In 1225 was er in dit moeras (of gebrook) al een voorloper, een zogeheten motte-burcht. In 1250 werd op de plaats van het huidige kasteel een versterkt huis gebouwd. Vanwege zijn voor Limburg zeer strategische ligging aan de belangrijke handelsroutes naar Maastricht, Aken en Keulen werd het kasteel in opeenvolgende fasen uitgebouwd tot de grootste burcht tussen Maas en Rijn. Het bevat 67 zalen, vertrekken en ruimtes.
Saint-Candide in Picauville dates to around 1250 when the nave was built - at the time the village of Picauville was in the possession of the French king himself, and in the middle of the 13th century that meant Louis IX - also known as Saint Louis (he was canonized in 1297). One of his master builders worked on this church.
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The monumental building dates from 1656 and was designed by Daniël Stalpaert as a warehouse for the Admiralty of Amsterdam. The warehouse housed cannons, sails, flags and naval equipment for the war fleet. About 40,000 liters of rainwater were collected in the barrel vaults under the courtyard for the drinking water supply for the ships. The Zeemagazijn was built on 2,300 piles, but nevertheless the building subsided. Buttresses and additional risalites were to prevent further subsidence or even collapse. In 1791 the building burned down, except for the stone walls. The blackened brick facades disappeared under a layer of plaster that was supposed to represent blocks of sandstone. In 1795, Napoleon Bonaparte invaded the country and the Batavian Republic was founded. The five Admiralties were disbanded and replaced by a national navy. The Zeemagazijn became a warehouse for the navy. This remained so until the early 1970s.
The cathedral dates from medieval times and was completed in 1530. The pre-reformation cathedral was much larger with a central belltower and east wing which have long since disappeared. The impressive heraldic ceiling dates from the early 1500s.
The Sumela Monastery, which stands on the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altındere Valley in the region of Maçka in Trabzon Province, Turkey, is popularly known as “Meyem Ana” (The Virgin Mary). The building complex is nearly 300 meters high and was built following the tradition of monasteries that were located outside the cities in forests near cave and source of water. The elevation of the Monastery is about 1350 meters.
The Monastery, founded in honor of the Virgin Mary, took the name of “Sumela” which derives from “Melas,” meaning black. Although it is thought that it has taken this name from the mountains, the Karadağlar (Black Mountains), on which it stands, it could also be associated with the black color of the icon of the Virgin Mary.
According to tradition, the Monastery was founded by two priests called Barnabas and Sophronius who came from Athens during the reign of the Emperor Theodousius I (AD 375 - 395). Then, in the 6th century, it was restored by the General Belisarius at the behest the Emperor Justinian who wanted it to be enlarged and restored.
The Monastery reached its final, present form in the 13th century. It gained importance during the reign of Alexios III (1349 - 1390) of the Comnenian Empire of Trabzon, which had been established in 1204. Its income was assured from imperial funds. During the time of Manuel III, son of Alexios III, and the reigns of later princes, Sumela gained further wealth from new imperial grants.
During the 18th century, many parts of the Monastery were restored and the walls were decorated with frescoes. In the 19th century, the Monastery took on an impressive appearance with the addition of larger buildings. This was the Monastery’s heyday and it attracted many foreign travelers who mentioned it in their writings.
The large building with a balcony on the front part of the cliff was used for the monks’ cells and as a guesthouse, it dates to 1860.
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The fruit is known as a date.[1] The fruit's English name, as well as the Latin species name dactylifera, both come from the Greek word for "finger," dáktulos, because of the fruit's elongated shape. Dates are oval-cylindrical, 3–7 cm long, and 2–3 cm diameter, and when unripe, range from bright red to bright yellow in colour, depending on variety. Dates contain a single seed about 2–2.5 cm long and 6–8 mm thick. Three main cultivar groups of date exist: soft (e.g. 'Barhee', 'Halawy', 'Khadrawy', 'Medjool'), semi-dry (e.g. 'Dayri', 'Deglet Noor', 'Zahidi'), and dry (e.g. 'Thoory'). The type of fruit depends on the glucose, fructose and sucrose content
Rattennest Castle
The first mention of Rattennest Castle (then called Groenenborch) dates from 1426. It was almost completely destroyed in 1583.
The wealthy banker family Spinola, originally from Genoa but living in Antwerp, used this enormous estate as a country house. In 1688, a Spinola descendant sold the castle.
On 21 June 1741, the castle 'Groenenborch alias den Rattennest' and the accompanying grounds were sold on the Vrijdagmarkt in Antwerp.
The present building dates from the first half of the 18th century and was restored in 1807.
During and after the Second World War, the estate was severely neglected. It was largely parcelled out in 1948. The castle and part of the original estate remained untouched. Around 1950, the court pond and outer moat were filled in.
In 1981, the castle was protected as a monument.
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De eerste vermelding van kasteel Rattennest (toen nog Groenenborch) dateert van 1426. Het werd nagenoeg totaal verwoest in 1583.
De steenrijke bankiersfamilie Spinola, oorspronkelijk uit Genua maar wonend in Antwerpen, gebruikte dit enorme landgoed als buitenverblijf. In 1688 verkocht een nazaat van de Spinola’s het kasteel.
Op 21 juni 1741 werd het kasteel ‘Groenenborch alias den Rattennest’ met de daarbij behorende gronden verkocht op de Vrijdagmarkt in Antwerpen.
Het huidig gebouw dateert uit de eerste helft van de 18de eeuw en werd in 1807 hersteld.
Tijdens en na de Tweede Wereldoorlog werd het domein fel verwaarloosd. Het werd grotendeels verkaveld in 1948. Het kasteel en een deel van het oorspronkelijke domein bleef ongerept behouden. Omstreeks 1950 werden de hofvijver en buitengracht gedempt.
In 1981 werd het kasteel beschermd als monument.
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The trunk of a date palm, a flowering plant species in the palm family Arecaceae, looking up toward the crown of pinnate leaves and fruits. The trunk shows traces of previously pruned stubs of old leaf bases. The date palm is dioecious, meaning it has male and female trees.
The Date Palm is one of the longest cultivated plants in the world, having been grown for at least 5000 years.
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Yueh Hai Ching Temple is a Chinese temple in Singapore.
The current structure of this shrine dates back to 1850 and was substantially renovated in 1895. Since then, it has undergone several restorations.
The temple exemplifies a Taoist temple in traditional Chinese architecture.
The roofs of the temple feature highly unusual ornaments, consisting of intricate arrangements of one- and two-story mini-structures and human figurines. These elements are arranged to depict clusters of buildings within a Chinese town.
In this temple, not only is the ridge densely adorned with dragons and miniature models of dwellings, but the copings, gable ends, and hips are also embellished with various structures, including pagodas, sheds, dwellings, and niches. Human figurines are displayed throughout, depicting scenes from Chinese operas that illustrate the courageous and meritorious deeds of gods and ancient heroes from Chinese legend.
Another picture from my series on Wadenhoe in the Nene Valley in Northamptonshire. The pretty 18th century village of Wadenhoe lies between Thrapston and Oundle on the River Nene. High above it on the hill is a church that dates back to Saxon times plus numerous humps in the adjacent field. These can only be the remains of a medieval village that probably fell victim to the plague (as villages sometimes did). A "new" village was built down by the river.
There has been a watermill here since before Norman times though the building (left of centre) dates mainly from the mid-late 1700s. The millstream is shallow here and the farmer crosses the river in his tractor to reach the fields this side. Rather like in Constable's picture, The Haywain.
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Atlantic seaside resort town in Southern Maine. The town is home of Palace Playland, an amusement park that dates back to 1902 and occupies four acres of beachfront.
Attractions included "The Carousel," with hand-carved wooden horses from Germany, beautifully painted and gold-leaf accented. "The Jack and Jill“ consisted of a large bucket that hoisted two people to the top of a 50 foot slide and dumped them out. Dominating the park was “Noah’s Ark,” a huge ark-shaped funhouse that rocked back and forth while parents hung onto their little ones straining to run through the below-deck passages.
A fire in 1969, reportedly started by a penny that replaced a fuse, consumed the park.
I couldn't bring myself photograph the cookie-cutter attractions that now make up Palace Playland. Those childhood pictures of unique charm and character exist only in my mind.
The Protestant Church of St. Katharinen, which dates back to the 13th century, with its 115 meter high tower cannot be overlooked when you are traveling in the Hafencity in Hamburg.
It is considered the oldest upright building in Hamburg that is still in use.
Due to its proximity to the harbor, it is considered the sailors' church. That is why she also bears the name of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of sailors and merchants.
Since Hamburg was one of Europe's centers for trade and shipping at the time, this makes perfect sense.
Further to the left in the background you can see the church of St. Nikolai, which was destroyed in the Second World War and of which only the tower remains today as a memorial.
Die aus dem 13. Jarhundert stammende evangelische Kirche St. Katharinen ist mit ihrem 115 Metern hohen Turm t nicht zu übersehen, wenn Ihr in der Hafencity in Hamburg unterwegs seid.
Sie gilt als das älteste aufrecht stehende Gebäude von Hamburg, welches noch immer in Funkton ist.
Auf Grund ihrer Nähe zum Hafen gilt sie als die Kirche der Seeleute. Darum träge sie auch den Namen der Heiligen Katharina von Alexandrien dem Schutzpatron der Schiffer und Kaufleute.
Da Hamburg zur damaligen Zeit eines der europäischen Zentren für Handel und Schiffahrt war, macht das absolut Sinn.
Weiter links im Hintergrund seht Ihr noch die Kirche St. Nikolai, die allerdings im 2. Weltkrieg zerstört wurde und von der heute nur noch der Turm als Mahnmal erhalten ist.
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Portencross Castle dates back to the 14th century and legend has it that it was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland. where they lay in state before being transported to the west coast Isle of Iona for burial.
There is still some fall color hanging on if you get out and look for it. On this picture perfect Friday I did just that hunting the last pockets of autumn leaves to be found along Amtrak's Springfield Line. I started my day here at the Connecticut River bridge for a quick succession of three trains, one each from CTRail, Amtrak, and Connecticut Southern.
Here is the latter in the form of train CSO-4 northbound on Amtrak's Springfield Line main near MP 50 crossing the Connecticut River on the Warehouse Point Bridge crossing from the town of Windsor Locks into Enfield behind OHCR 8530 and CSOR 3901 (both are GE B39-8Es built in Dec. and Nov. 1987 respectively as LMX lease units for service on the Burlington Northern orginally numbered 8530 and 8511 respectively) . The 1470 ft long double track bridge (though only one track is in service) dates from 1903 when the circa 1866 iron bridge was rebuilt by the New Haven Railroad, but even that structure was the second one on the site replacing a wooden Howe truss that first crossed here in 1843 by NH predecessor Hartford and Springfield Railroad.
The Genesee and Wyoming owned Connecticut Southern is a small but busy shortline that dates from 1996 when then Rail America acquired the freight rights on Amtrak's line along the so called Hartford cluster of branchlinesfrom Conrail.
Enfield, Connecticut
Friday November 5, 2021
The castle of the princes of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich is a castle in the old town (lower town) of the city of Lich in Hesse, Germany. The building in its current form dates from the late Renaissance and Baroque periods; the extension with the tapestry hall was built in 1911/12. The castle is still the family seat of the princes of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich and is not open to the public.
Es el castillo más antiguo de España y uno de los mejor conservados. Data del siglo X y está edificado con los materiales predominantes para la construcción en el mundo árabe: la tabiyya o tapial rojizo, una mezcla de arena, cal y arcilla espesada con pequeñas piedras
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It is the oldest castle in Spain and one of the best preserved. It dates back to the 10th century and is built with the predominant building materials in the Arab world: tabiyya or reddish adobe, a mixture of sand, lime and clay thickened with small stones
the moat
for Thursday monochrome (Donnerstagsmonochrom)
One of the oldest surviving medieval manor houses in England, the core of Ightham Mote dates from the 1340s.
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Part of the Niagara Escarpment and offers history and beauty in a remote setting. Hike the trail into the Fifteen Mile Creek valley to experience mature Basswood, Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Sycamore trees.
Two spectacular waterfalls plunge from heights of 19.5 meters and 12.2 meters. The watercourse continues downriver, surging over a series of rapids. Boasting some of the best quality and quantity of salt in Ontario, the salt spring dates as far back as 1792.
Different piece of driftwood today!!!
Very large.
Llandanwg Beach sits between the towns of Barmouth and Harlech on the southern side of Tremadog Bay. It is also part of the wider Snowdonia National Park and situated close to the pretty Afon Dwyryd estuary.
The sand dunes to the back of the beach conceal the tiny church of Saint Tanwg which dates from the 13th century. A small path winds through the dunes and leads you to the beach from the central car park area or you can take a trail from Cardigan Bay. As you sit on the pristine sands you will also be able to enjoy vistas of the rugged Rhinog Mountains in the distance.
The beach here shelves gently into the sea making this a good place to swim, although there is no lifeguard so care should be taken. When the tide is low, it reveals a causeway out to pretty Mochras which is also known by its local nickname of Shell Island due to the plethora of different hued shells found on the its beach.
Due to its strategic position, Llandanwg Beach is shielded from the well known Welsh winds which can be a little fresh at times meaning that you can enjoy this area even in the off-season. The beach is also well-loved by locals including fisherman who come here for the plentiful supplies of bass, mackerel, flatfish, and dogfish. With that in mind keen anglers will find plenty to do here, or you can explore dainty rock pools or simply go for a stroll on the soft, pristine sand.
Amenities at Traeth Llandanwg include disabled access and the village is also home to the quaint Y Maes Cafe close to the beach which operates from June to October.
Teuven Castle
Teuven Castle dates mainly from the mid-17th century. It replaced the original residence of the lords of Teuven.
Until about 1864, the castle was moated.
In the 19th century, the castle was modified.
During WWII, the Germans removed the roof of the tower to mount an anti-aircraft gun.
Teuven Castle had many owners and residents. Since 1985, the castle has been owned by the Flemish Community, and is used as a hotel-restaurant.
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Het kasteel van Teuven dateert voornamelijk uit het midden van de 17e eeuw. Het verving de oorspronkelijke residentie van de heren van Teuven.
Tot circa 1864 was het kasteel omgracht.
In de 19e eeuw werd het kasteel aangepast.
Tijdens WOII verwijderden de Duitsers het dak van de toren om er een luchtafweergeschut op te zetten.
Het kasteel van Teuven kende vele eigenaars en bewoners. Sinds 1985 is het kasteel eigendom van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, en wordt het gebruikt als hotel-restaurant.
St Wilfrid's dates from the 13th century, built on a site close to that of a Roman fort, Bremetennacum. A chapel and porch were added in the 14th century. A tower was added to the west in the late 15th century. In the 16th century, the roofs were removed in order to increase the height of the chancel walls and new windows were added to the aisle wall. Major repairs to the building took place in 1685–6 and 1711. A west gallery was added in 1736. The church underwent restoration in 1881 that included the rebuilding of the north wall of the chancel.
In November 1966, it was designated a Grade I listed building. The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important". St Wilfrid's is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn, the Archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Deanery of Preston. Wikipedia
St Giles’ Cathedral probably dates from the 12th century (Normand architecture) but it was rebuilt in a Gothic style from the 14th to the 16th century. Built as a Catholic Church, the cathedral became Presbyterian after the Scottish Reformation in 1560, with John Knox being the first Protestant minister. It is covered with amazing stained-glass windows all dated from the 19th and 20th centuries and designed by a diverse array of artists and manufacturers. St Giles' forms the north side of Parliament Square with the Law Courts on the south side of the Square. It sits on the south side of the High Street: the main street of the Old Town and one of the streets that make up the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle up to the Palace of Holyrood House (Holyrood Castle), the principal royal residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
La cathédrale Saint-Gilles date probablement du XIIe siècle (architecture normande) mais elle a été reconstruite dans un style gothique du XIVe au XVIe siècle. Construite en tant qu'église catholique, la cathédrale est devenue presbytérienne après la Réforme écossaise en 1560, John Knox étant le premier pasteur protestant. Elle regorge d'étonnants vitraux tous datés des XIXe et XXe siècles et conçus par un large éventail d'artistes et de fabricants. St Giles forme le côté nord de la place du Parlement avec le palais de justice du côté sud de la place. Il se trouve du côté sud de la High Street : la rue principale de la vieille ville et l'une des rues qui composent le Royal Mile du château d'Édimbourg jusqu’au palais de Holyrood House (Holyrood Castle), la principale résidence royale du monarque britannique en Écosse.
Trinity College, Cambridge. The college itself dates to 1546, but this part of the college is the outside of the buildings framing New Court (also known as King's Court) which was built in 1825 in a style inspired the medieval and Tudor buildings of the town, more to match the surroundings than to be modern.
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Castle Tioram (pron. Cheerum in Gaelic) dates back to the early thirteenth century and was home to the MacDonalds of Clanranald. The Castle benefits from being located in Loch Moidart on the isle of Eilean Tioram becoming inaccessible at High tide and guarding the entrance to the River Shiel which provides access far inshore to Loch Shiel and Glenfinnan. A small garrison was stationed in the castle until the Jacobite rising of 1715 when Allan Macdonald of Clanranald torched it to keep it out of the hands of Hanoverian forces. The Castle hasn't been lived in since and is now in very bad condition and was closed to the public in 1998.