Thursday, February 04, 2010 / Labels:

The Joan of Arc Tower

Joan of Arc Tower This tower is the only remaining part of a castle in which Joan of Arc was imprisoned and tried for witchcraft and heresy. Despite no real evidence she was found guilty and sentenced to death. On 30 May 1431 she was burned alive at the Place du Vieux Marché in Rouen. The Joan of Arc Tower now houses a museum with a small collection on display.

View location in Rouen, France

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Monday, February 01, 2010 / Labels:

Place du Général De Gaulle

Rouen's Town Hall

statue and St. Ouen Church

St. Ouen Abbey

Statue of NapoleonThe Place du Général De Gaulle is situated in the centre of Rouen. This square is the home of the Town Hall (first photo), the St. Ouen Abbey (3rd photo) and is decorated with a statue of Napoleon riding a horse.

The St. Ouen Abbey was built in the 14th century and is famous for its architecture in High Gothic style. It also has a renowned organ built in 1890 by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll with 3914 pipes.

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Monday, January 25, 2010 / Labels:

The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

iron spire

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen With a height of 151m, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen was the highest building in the world from 1876 to 1880. Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed about a 100 years later. Over the following centuries the Notre-Dame was modified and renovated. The façade was given a makeover in Gothic style and towers were added to the cathedral. With the most remarkable one in 1876, the Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and the great iron spire.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 / Labels:

Le Gros Horloge

Le Gros Horloge

Le Gros Horloge

Le Gros Horloge

Le Gros Horloge Le Gros Horloge (the Big Clock) is the main symbol of Rouen. It is located on a beautiful stone arch which crosses the rue du Gros-Horloge, the most famous street in Rouen. The clock was constructed in the 16th century and indicates the hour, day of the week and the phase of the moon.

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Saturday, January 16, 2010 / Labels:

Sunset on the Beach

A beautiful sunset on the beach of Nieuwpoort.

Sunset on the Beach

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Saturday, January 09, 2010 / Labels:

The Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of Herkenrode

Abbey of HerkenrodeThe Abbey of Herkenrode in Hasselt was founded in the 12th century. Herkenrode was a very prosperous abbey, reaching a pinnacle of prestige and influence in the 16th century. In the 17 century the abbey was discontinued and sold. The buildings and surrounding landscape have been bought and restored by the Flemisch government. The Herkenrode domain has become now a lovely landscape, ideal for bikers and walkers.

View location in Hasselt, Belgium.

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Saturday, January 02, 2010 / Labels:

Sainte-Thérèse Basilica in Lisieux

Sainte-Thérèse Basilica

Sainte-Thérèse Basilica

Sainte-Thérèse Basilica

Sainte-Thérèse BasilicaThe Sainte-Thérèse Basilica in Lisieux is the second largest pilgrimage site in France. It was dedicated to Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Carmelite nun. She was declared a saint in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, 28 years after her death. Her autobiography "Story of a Soul" and her spirituality have inspired people all over the world.

The Basilica was built in Roman-Byzantine style, inspired by the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris. Construction started in 1929 and finished in 1954, funded entirely by donations and contributions from several countries from around the world.

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Friday, January 01, 2010 / Labels:

Nieuwpoort

Nieuwpoort is a Belgian city in the province of West-Flanders on the North See coast. The city is made up of two parts, Nieuwpoort-City and Nieuwpoort-Bad. Nieuwpoort-City is the old city centre and is located 3 kilometres from the coast. Nieuwpoort-Bad is the coastal part with a large number of holiday apartments by the beach. The city has also a fishing and yacht harbour and is famous for its shrimps.

Searching for UtopiaSearching for Utopia, made by Jan Fabre


Nieuwpoort

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009 / Labels:

Berlin

Berlin is the capital and biggest city of Germany. It is located in eastern Germany, about 70 kilometers west of the border with Poland.

Television Tower The Television Tower at Alexanderplatz.


Buddy BearBuddy Bear in front of DomAquarèe.


BundeskanzleramtBundeskanzleramt, the Chancellor's Office.


Paul-Löbe-HausPaul-Löbe-Haus, a parliament building.


Berlin

Rotes RathausThe Rotes Rathaus, the town hall of Berlin.


NeptunbrunnenNeptunbrunnen/ Neptun Fountain


River SpreeRelaxing at the banks of the river Spree.


Berlin

Berlin

Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-HausConnection of the Paul-Löbe-Haus with the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus.

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Sunday, December 27, 2009 / Labels:

Unter den Linden

statue of Frederick the Great

view from Unter den Linden

German Historical Museum

Bebelplatz

German Historical Museum

Opera HouseUnter den Linden(Under the Lime trees) is Berlin's most prestigious street. This grand boulevard with a large amount of historic buildings runs from the Brandenburger Gate to Museum Island. Landmarks along the boulevard include the statue of Frederick the Great(1st photo), the German Historical Museum(3rd photo), Bebelplatz with the Cathedral of St. Hedwig(4th photo), the Opera House(last photo), Humboldt University and the Neue Wache.


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Saturday, December 26, 2009 / Labels:

Museum Island

Altes Museum, Museum Island

Bode Museum, Museum IslandBerlin's Museum Island is a collection of five museum buildings, built between 1824 and 1930. The island is located between the River Spree and Kupfergraben, on the site where the Berliner Dom stands. In the Old Museum, New Museum, the Old National Gallery, Bode Museum and Pergamon Museum you can see an archaeological collection and 19th century art and artifacts. Museum Island was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 / Labels:

The Television Tower in Berlin

Television Tower

Television Tower

Television TowerThe television tower is located at Alexanderplatz in the centre of Berlin. From a height of 203 and 207 metres you can look out over the entire city and the main tourist attractions. The tower has a visitor platform and on the other deck a rotating restaurant. The restaurant is located above the visitor platform and rotates once every 30 minutes. With a total height of 368 metres, the television tower is Europe's second tallest structure.

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Monday, December 14, 2009 / Labels:

Berliner Dom

Berliner Dom


interior cathedral

dome

sauer organ

golden altarThe Berliner Dom was the protestant answer to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. This cathedral was designed by German architect Julius Raschdorff. It was constructed between 1894 and 1905 in Baroque style with Italian Renaissance influences.
During World War II the building was severely damaged after it was hit by a bomb. In the restored interior you can see the beautiful stained glass, a golden altar with the 12 apostles and an impressive Sauer organ.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009 / Labels:

Brandenburger Gate

Brandenburger Gate

the Quadriga

Brandenburger GateThe Brandenburger Gate is the only remaining city gate in Berlin. It was commissioned by King Friedrich Wilhelm II and constructed by Karl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791. The Gate has 12 Doric columns, six on both sides, dividing the gate into five passageways. In 1794 the building was crowned with the Quadriga, a chariot drawn by four horses driven by the Roman goddess of victory.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the Brandenburger Gate became Germany's symbol of unity and freedom.

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 / Labels:

The Reichstag

Reichstag Berlin

Reichstag Berlin

Reichstag BerlinThe Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament in Berlin. It is situated south of the Central Station and north of the Brandenburger Gate. The building was designed by Paul Wallot and constructed in Neo-Renaissance style. After it was completed in 1894 it was the home of the Reichstag until 1933. That year the building was severely damaged in a fire, later it suffered more damage during the Second World War.
After the reunification of Germany in 1990, the Reichstag was completely renovated by the British architect Norman Foster. In 1999 it became the home of the modern German parliament, the Bundestag.

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Monday, December 07, 2009 / Labels:

Berlin's Central Station

Berlin Central Station

Berlin Central Station

Berlin Central Station

Berlin Central Station

Berlin Central StationThe Central Station in Berlin is the largest crossing station in Europe. It opened in 2006, 2 weeks before the World Cup Football in Germany. The station is designed by Von Gerkan Marg and Partners and was completed after almost 8 years of construction work. The tracks are divided into two levels, six on the upper level and eight on the lower level. They make it possible for 1800 trains to enter the station per day and transport daily an average of 350 000 passengers.

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