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7 Outstanding Examples of Byzantine Architecture

Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo - Ravenna, Italy Image Source: Kirk K/ Flickr The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo is another must-visit Byzantine church in Ravenna, even if it doesn’t look like one from the outside.

Towering Architectural Marvels: World's Largest Churches!

Table of contents St.Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida, Aparecida, Brazil Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain Cathedral of St.

Have You Seen These Beautiful Churches?

Las Lajas Sanctuary – Colombia Basilica of the National Vow – Quito, Ecuador Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy – Colorado Cathedral of Christ the Saviour – Moscow, Russia Cathedral-Basilica – New Orleans Church of Dmitry on Blood – Uglich, Russia Church of Our Savior – St.

These Majestic Churches are Some of the World’s OLDEST

Although it was originally built to be a Christian basilica, it has served as a landmark for both Christians and Muslims over the centuries, its significance shifting along with the dominant culture in Istanbul.

6 of the Amazing Architectural Wonders of the Christian World

Peter's Basilica Located in the heart the Vatican, St. Peter's is considered by many to be the most renowned work of the Renaissance architecture. It was designed by the likes of Donato Bramante, Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

15 Colossal Buildings Built by Ancients That Still Stand

Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome, Italy - 432AD source This basilica has remained unchanged ever since it was constructed some 16 centuries ago. It is the oldest extant Roman basilica in the city of Rome. 5. 

How the 2019 Venice Flood Really Looked and Felt Like

Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Campanile clock tower. Unfortunately, the square is also the lowest point of the city, so the effects of the flood are always the worst here. Image Source: Natalia Elena Massi St.

10 Stunning Renaissance Buildings That Survive to This Day

Peter’s Basilica - Vatican City The Sistine Chapel - Vatican City Schwerin Palace - Schwerin, Germany Palazzo Vecchio - Florence, Italy Kronborg Castle - Helsingor, Denmark Poznan Town Hall - Poznan, Poland Palazzo Medici Riccardi - Florence, Italy Queen’s House - London, UK Chateau de Chambord - Chambord

The Most Beautiful Castle Colleges!

Louis, Missouri Basilica of the Sacred Heart — University of Notre Dame, Indiana M. Carey Thomas Library — Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania Submitted by user: Janken T. The Most Beautiful Castle Colleges! travel, beautiful, architecture From giant cathedrals to stretching towers!

Incredible Ancient Ruins Restored to Their Former Glory

Basilica Of Maxentius (Rome, Italy) This majestic building was the greatest of all the Roman basilicas. It covered 70,000 square feet and acted as a meeting house, commercial area, and administrative building. It was designed in a grand fashion.

Take a Look at These Beautiful Chapels in Europe

Photo: Alamy/Doug Houghton The chapel of Agios Nikolaos, built along the ruins of an early Christian basilica, located close to Halkidiki, Greece. Photo: Alamy/Hercules Milas [related_articles] A red stone chapel in Santorini, Greece.

Have You Seen The 9 Best Drone Photographs of 2016 Yet?

Click on images to enlarge Travel 1st Prize: Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Umbria, Italy) fcattuto Assisi is world-renowned as the place of birth, and resting place, of St. Francis, founder of the Order of Friars Minor, and this basilica is actually the mother church of the same order.

21 Incredible Places to Stand and Just Admire the View...

great wall from Beijing, China Barcelona, Spain seen from Güell Park Seeing Hong Kong from the top of Mount Victoria, China Guadalest Valley, Alicante, Spain Glacier point in Yosemite National Park, California, USA Los Angeles seen from Griffith observatory, California, USA Paris from Sacré-Cœur, the Basilica

25 Breathtaking Buildings That Deserve More Attention

of Agriculture Gran Hotel Ciudad De México The Italianate Orangery Spiral Staircase Designed by Leonardo Da Vinci The Museum of Coastal Geomorphology Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Canada Zhongshuge Bookstore Les Espaces D'abraxas Warsaw University of Technology Double-Gallery House National Shrine Basilica

These are the Best Lightning Pictures I have Ever Seen!

Just a few hours later, a massive lightning bolt struck the basilica of St.Peter's dome. The Bay Bridge - San Francisco Big metal structures often get hit by lightning, but in this pictures from 2012, the Bay Bridge in being struck by eight bolts at once!

Incredible! It Takes a Master to Sculpt Such Realistic Art

Close up of the Pietà, Michelangelo Housed in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, the sculpture in Carrara marble, was originally made for the cardinal's funeral monument, however was later moved to its current location. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed. 6.

This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past

The Basilica Of Santi Cosma E Damiano Today this temple is a basilica in the Roman Forum, but it used to be a Roman building dedicated to the son of emperor Maxentius. Interestingly, parts of the original Roman temple are incorporated in the church we see today.