Tag: church

  • Shadwell Basin

    written by neja on 2011-03-20 #places
    Shadwell Basin

    The most significant body of water surviving from the historical London Docks. Development in the Shadwell area was encouraged by an enterprising speculator named, Thomas Neale who built the chapel, St. Paul's by Shadwell Basin in 1656 (which was rebuilt in 1821).

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  • Tevaitoa

    written by vicuna on 2010-02-21 #places
    Tevaitoa

    There's one very special place on Raiatea I'd like to show you: it's located in the village of Tevaitoa on the west coast. This village has a place that can perfectly symbolize 3 important moments of the history of Raiatea and Polynesia. On the same place you can find a marae, a protestant church and a battlefield of and ultimate fight against the french army in 1897...

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  • La Mezquita: the Mosque of Cordoba

    written by neja on 2011-10-21 #places
    La Mezquita: the Mosque of Cordoba

    The Mezquita, the jewel of Andalusia. To be honest, I didn't know anything about Cordoba when we went there. I heard it was worth visiting, but I didn't know why.

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  • Cabo Espichel (Sesimbra, Portugal)

    written by photohuggers on 2010-06-11 #places
    Cabo Espichel (Sesimbra, Portugal)

    Cabo Espichel is a cape near Sesimbra with breathtaking views of its cliffs and a sanctuary with an unique story. Besides that there are Jurassic dinosaur trackways, a lighthouse and some abandoned facilities.

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  • Fáskrúðarbakkakirkja, Iceland

    written by wil6ka on 2009-01-30 #places
    Fáskrúðarbakkakirkja, Iceland

    The National Church of Iceland or as we Icelandic tourist say "Þjóðkirkjan", is truly Lutheran. As so there is not much of the glamor and the whole „passion of the Christ“ hollywoodesque show you maybe would expect in catholic regions. No, Iceland is rough and plain and so are the churches.

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  • To Russia with Love: Church of the Savior on Blood, St Petersburg

    written by neja on 2012-11-06 #places
    To Russia with Love: Church of the Savior on Blood, St Petersburg

    One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Russia. Church of the Savior on Blood has a long and troubled history. One could say it is a miracle that we can still go to St Petersburg and enjoy seeing it.

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  • Lincoln's Inn: Barristers Paradise in London

    written by neja on 2012-08-24 #places
    Lincoln's Inn: Barristers Paradise in London

    Have you ever heard of the song, 'Wonderful Life' by HURTS? Then probably you might remember these words: "Driving through the city to the Temple Station, cries into the leather seat". If you're looking for something unexpected in the middle of London, then you came to the right place!

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  • Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-05 #places
    Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

    After visiting Auckland and Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, the third stop of our big New Zealand trip was Lake Tekapo: it's one of the most magical mountain lakes in the New Zealand Alps. The place is also well known for its nice little chapel called the Church of the Good Shepherd.

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  • Ventimiglia, The Closest Italian Town from the French Riviera Border

    written by azurblue on 2009-09-05 #places
    Ventimiglia, The Closest Italian Town from the French Riviera Border

    Spend a day in Ventimiglia and enjoy the beach, the visit in the old town, don't forget to do shopping and to bring back wonderful ham and cheese, and even two bottles of alcoholic beverage.

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  • La "Bonne Mère" or Basilica "Notre dame de la Garde" of Marseille

    written by vicuna on 2009-06-11 #places
    La "Bonne Mère" or Basilica "Notre dame de la Garde" of Marseille

    If you ask anyone from Marseille what building is the symbol of the town, they will all answer you "La Bonne Mère"! Indeed, the "Good Mother" is the main cathedral of Marseille and is the holy protector of the whole city and people of Marseille

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  • St Vincent day in Valencia, Spain

    written by neja on 2010-06-24 #places
    St Vincent day in Valencia, Spain

    23 of January- Holiday of the St.Vincent Martyr, the patron of Valencia. San Vicente Martír was born in Huesca in the 4th century, and studied religion in Zaragoza. In those days, Christianity was more like a cult, and the Roman emperors still in charge looked upon it disfavorably.

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  • Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland

    written by wil6ka on 2009-02-04 #places
    Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland

    Since Reykjavik is a very small capital you really can walk to Hallgrímskirkja on foot. And hence it’s so huge you probably see the tip of it from every point of the city. Interesting how the Icelandic people deal with religion. Surely it means a great deal to the people if you live on a cold rock with nothing on but ice. But with their special and awkwardly great sense for style and design they have set their mark even on the architecture of sacred places.

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  • Passau, The "3 Rivers Town"

    written by vicuna on 2009-06-23 #places
    Passau, The "3 Rivers Town"

    Passau is a nice little city at the border between Bavaria (Germany) and Austria and is called the "3 rivers town": the main river is the Danube (or Donau), crossed by the Inn and the Ilz rivers

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  • A Visit to Melk Abbey and Its Magnificent Library

    written by pomps on 2011-11-30 #places
    A Visit to Melk Abbey and Its Magnificent Library

    Overlooking the Danube River, on the top of a cliff, sits the overwhelming Melk Abbey. An impressive Baroque-style monastery located in the Austrian vineyard region of the Wachau.

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  • Spanish Wedding

    written by wil6ka on 2008-12-15 #places
    Spanish Wedding

    I haven't been to many weddings, yet. Still I have to say, that this is increasing lately, and that makes me worry;) One of the latest was an Andalucian wedding in Spain. Quite a bunch of people came from all over Spain and Europe to the tiny town of Tossa de Mar, which is perfecto for the romantic side of klife. The streets are narrow and as old as the eglisas.

  • Geghard Monastery

    written by wil6ka on 2009-01-22 #places
    Geghard Monastery

    If you aim high you have to take steep steps. That would be the perfect description for the Geghard Monastery in Armenia. This outstanding example for religious architecture is not short of awkward atributes, which made it a UNESCO world heritage. Geghard was originally named Ayrivank, which means "monastery of the cave" and that surely is the allegory that fits this monument best because it is assembled in the natural landscape of the mountains and becomes a part of the stones. It was built in 1215 at site of a sacred cave-spring.