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The Natural Wonder of the Carrera Lake's Marble Cathedral

But the real treat can be found along its banks, where huge marble cliffs astound visitors, drawing them to this region. Over thousands of years, they have been weathered and have folded to create this incredible cathedral of marble.

Artist Traps Entire Planets within Beautiful Resin Statues

Here is a video of the artist himself at work: Images from Twitter: Pat Rodriguez Majestic Sculptures Made of Resin and Wood art, beautiful, artist, wood carving, sculpture, wood, eggs, marbles, resin Beautiful art created by molding resin over textured wood

This Stunning Chapel in Naples Will Leave You in Awe

In the heart of Naples' historic district lies Capella Sansevero , a small chapel that hosts some of the most astonishing marble sculptures ever carved. In fact, the little chapel looks more like a museum, hosting 28 works of art by a number of the leading Italian artists from the 18th century.

Incredible! It Takes a Master to Sculpt Such Realistic Art

While they may be made from marble (or bronze) the below works of art earned the right to be called masterpieces, as even though they may be made from cold stone, they resemble a warm, living body. Here are eight famous sculptures you cannot help but admire: 1.

At $174 Million, Motor Yacht Solandge Is Worth Every Penny

She is replete with marble and dark wood throughout her interior. [related_articles] The master suite features a giant chandelier hanging over its massive king-sized bed. The suite also has this stunning private en-suite bathroom. Take a look at the suite's giant, marble bathtub.

How We Came to Play: The Origins of Playground Games

Marbles Marbles have a rich history, having been discovered in pharaonic tombs and Aztec ruins. Some accounts say that it was even played when people still lived in caves. They didn't have marbles like we have today, but instead used small pebbles.

These 15 Gems Will Surprise You with Their Hypnotic Beauty

Marble with fossils 10. Carminite 11. Cutting of malachite 12. Gold in its natural form 13. Scolecite 14. Amethyst geode 15.

Step Inside Some of the World's Most Stunning Mosques

The interior glows with magical shades of blue marble mosaics and enormous pendant chandeliers. [related_articles] Aqsunqur Mosque, Cairo, Egypt Old Cairo is a museum of mosques with dozens of historic shrines located in the medieval center.

15 Gems That'll Wow You with Their Hypnotic Beauty

Marble with fossils 10. Carminite 11. Cutting of malachite 12. Gold in its natural form 13. Scolecite 14. Amethyst geode 15.

Cleaning With Baking Soda Can Really Damage These Surfaces

But it turns out that even baking soda isn’t universal, and using it to clean certain surfaces, like wood, marble, and glass, can damage them. Find out which surfaces should never ever be cleaned by baking soda and why. Related Article: 22 Interesting Interesting Ways to Use Baking Soda 1.

These Statues Are Both Very Famous & Very Mysterious

The secret of the marble veil It’s incredible to think that this sculpture was even carved out of simple stone, and that’s because of the semi-transparent veils covering the figures’ faces.

6 Treasures Owners Unwittingly Used As Household Goods

The almost 2,000-year-old marble sarcophagus was most likely the tomb of a high-ranking Roman and it features beautifully-preserved ornaments, which make it a noteworthy find. Upon closer inspection of Duke’s records, Mr.