This Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland is claimed to be the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. Built in 1862–1868 the Cathedral is set upon a hillside overlooking the city. (Wikipedia)
Showing posts with label Cathedral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cathedral. Show all posts
Cathedral Hill
The Cathedral Hill, Frombork, Poland is a Middle Ages historical site and includes many monuments including the Arch Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Andrew, Nicolaus Copernicus Épitaph and grave, Copernicus Tower etc.
Notre Dame Cathedral
One of the most famous icons of Paris - the Notre Dame de Paris as seen from the other side.
Pont De Verdun
Verdun Bridge at Angers, France is reportedly the oldest crossing on River Maine dating back to Gauls. In the background is the Angers Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers).
Le Mans Cathedral
Le Mans Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Julien du Mans) a 12th century Catholic cathedral situated in Le Mans, France. (Wikipedia)
Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Mexico City is the oldest and largest cathedral in the Americas. More info Wikipedia
St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
My processing doesn't do justice to the fantastic original image for Google Business Photos by "Black Paw Photo". I am sharing it here only because when I processed it into line work, I could visualise a face in the image.
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Plaški
The old Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Plaški, Croatia, built 1756 to 1763.
Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral
When I saw this colourful building my first thought was that this is a beautiful Fairytale looking Castle. I was however wrong, it is Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral and as per Frommer it is one of the loveliest Cathedrals in Romania.
Ruins of Whitby Abbey
The majestic Whitby Abbey building in Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England was built in early 13th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries under the orders of Henry VIII in 1536-1541, the building felt in disarray and gradually became a ruin.
The town of Whitby has a bizarre connection with Count Dracula. The town had inspired Bram Stoker while he was writing his famous novel and Whitby is a one of key locales in the novel. It was here that Dracula in the form of an immense dog had set foot on the English soil on the East Cliff of the town.
Stoker has even mentioned about ruins of Abbey in his novel;
The town of Whitby has a bizarre connection with Count Dracula. The town had inspired Bram Stoker while he was writing his famous novel and Whitby is a one of key locales in the novel. It was here that Dracula in the form of an immense dog had set foot on the English soil on the East Cliff of the town.
Stoker has even mentioned about ruins of Abbey in his novel;
"Right over the town is the ruin of Whitby Abbey, which was sacked by the Danes, and which is the scene of part of "Marmion," where the girl was built up in the wall. It is a most noble ruin, of immense size, and full of beautiful and romantic bits." - Mina Murray's Journal 24 July.
Palma Cathedral
A remarkable 16th century Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma in the Island of Majorca Spain. (Wikipedia)
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