Basilica
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Taken with a Minolta 5xi on Fuji film
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Inspiring sun rays shine down from dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Visit our online collection to view more photographs in our Rome Gallery
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The Basilica of Saint Peter (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano and commonly called Saint Peter’s Basilica, is one of four major basilicas of Rome.
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Istanbul Turkey. The Cistern was constructed for the storage of water for the Great Palace. It was built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, around 532 AD
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Hagia Sophia (Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία; “Holy Wisdom”, Turkish: Ayasofya) is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until the completion of the Medieval Seville Cathedral in 1520.
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Taken with a Minolta 5xi on Fuji film
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The Sacré-Coeur Basilica at Montmartre which was built at the end of the 19th century at the top of the Montmartre hill in Paris.
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The Cathedral Church of Christ, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s masterpiece, is built on St. James’ Mount and is visible from miles around: “a visible witness for God in the midst of the great city”. / . / The decision to build was taken under the leadership of Bishop Francis James Chavasse, second Bishop of Liverpool, in the summer of 1901. / . / After an open competition, a design by an unknown 22-year-old architect was chosen. In 1904 King Edward VII laid the Foundation Stone in the presence of 7,000 people. Building began at the East end and, by means of a series of temporary walls, the whole building moved towards completion. / . / In 2007 Steve Williams photographed the building before editing the image to produce a detailed and daunting view of this magnificent example of architecture. A central location provided multiple points of interest within the structure. / . / Liverpool Cathedral is also located on the same road as my house and a friend helped with the style of the photo when she explained how the building reminded her of something from Lord of the Rings. / . / Another view of the Cathedral / . / / . / Let me know what you think / . / Ste
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A shot I took back in the eighties. Wonder what has become of that little child… You can read about the wonderful Basilica of Santa Croce here
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HDR processed with Photomatix – 3 exp. I shot this in Carmel California, at an old Mission we toured
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The church behind the bridge (Ponte San Angelo, leading to Castel San Angelo) is St. Peter’s Basilica. Taken August 31st 2008 with an Olympus FE-220 – two days before starting school in this city; farewell to my vacation. Also available at Zazzle This work has been featured in: / Communities / Your Country’s Best
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FEATURED ” For The Love Of Jesus” Group / . / Jesus. Basílica da Estrela. Lisboa. Portugal
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/ Basílica da Estrela / Lisbon / Portugal
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Basilica of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, The Netherlands / / Have a look at my other photos. For example: / / Or browse through one of my categories animal / building / cemetery / church / damselfly / dragonfly / fall / flower / france / insect / leaf / macro / nature / other / reflection / water
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The Basilica was started in 1506 and consecrated in 1626. The dome was designed by Michelangelo, although not completed until long after his death. / This was taken on a beautiful sunny day and the sun was streaming in through the windows in the dome. the shot was taken hand-held. Nikon D80 / Nikkor 18-200mm DX VR lens
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:) / something small for Easter… :)
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An absolutely beautiful church in South Buffalo, and I can’t wait to go back to explore the inside. Leica V-Lux 1 I was inspired to find some music to go with this: Basilica National Shrine Immaculate Conception
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Another reworked shot of this so beautiful basilica…
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ITALY / . / . / . / The Basilica took 50 years to be built, and it was designed by a 26 year old Architect, Baldassare Longhena. / . History Starting in the Summer of 1629, a wave of the plague assaulted Venice, and over the next two years killed nearly a third of the population. Repeated displays of the sacrament, as well as prayers and processions to churches dedicated to San Rocco and San Lorenzo Giustiniani, had failed to stall the continuation of the epidemic. Echoing the architectural response to a prior assault of the plague (1575–76), when Palladio was asked to design the picturesque il Redentore dedicated to Christ the Redeemer, the Venetian Senate in October 22, 1630, decreed that a new church would be built. It was not to be dedicated to a mere “plague” or patron saint, but to the Virgin Mary, who for many reasons was thought to be a protector of the Republic. It was also decided that the Senate would visit the church yearly, on 21 November, the Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin, in a celebration known as the Festa della Madonna della Salute, where the city’s officials parade from San Marco to the Salute in the sestiere Dorsoduro for a service in gratitude for deliverance from the plague. This involved crossing the Grand Canal on a specially constructed pontoon bridge and is still a major event in Venice. The desire to create a suitable monument at a place that allows for an easy processional access from Piazza San Marco led senators to select the present site from among 8 potential locations. The location was chosen partially due to its relationship to San Giorgio, San Marco and Il Redentore, with which it forms an arc. The Salute, emblematic of the city’s piety, stands adjacent to the rusticated single story customs house or Dogana da Mar, the emblem of its maritime commerce, and near the civic center of the city. A dispute with the patriarch, Rome’s representative in Venice and owner of the church and seminary at the site, was resolved, and razing of some of the buildings began by 1631. Likely, the diplomat Paolo Sarpi and Doge Nicolo Contarini shared the intent to link the church to an order less closely associated with the Papacy, and ultimately the Somascan Fathers, an order founded near Bergamo by a Venetian noble, were chosen. A competition was held to design the building. Of the eleven submissions (including designs by Alessandro Varotari, Matteo Ignoli, and Berteo Belli), only two were chosen for the final round. The architect Baldassare Longhena was selected to design the new church. It was finally completed in 1681, the year before Longhena’s death. The other design to make it to the final round was by Antonio Smeraldi (il Fracao) and Zambattista Rubertini. Of the proposals still extant, Belli’s and Smeraldi’s original plans were conventional counter-reformation linear churches, resembling Palladio’s Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore, while Varotari’s was a sketchy geometrical abstraction. Longhena’s proposal was a concrete architectural plan, detailing the structure and costs. He wrote: “I have created a church in the form of a rotunda, a work of new invention, not built in Venice, a work very worthy and desired by many. This church, having the mystery of its dedication, being dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, made me think, with what little talent God has bestowed upon me of building the church in the … shape of a crown.” Later in a memorandum, he wrote: “Firstly, it is a virgin work, never before seen, curious, worthy and beautiful, made in the form of a round monument that has never been seen, nor ever before invented, neither altogether, nor in part, in other churches in this most serene city, just as my competitor (il Fracao) has done for his own advantage, being poor in invention” Ultimately the Salute, while novel in many ways, still breathes the influence of Palladian classicism and the domes of Venice. The Venetian Senate voted 66 in favor, 29 against with 2 abstentions to authorize the designs of the 26 year old Longhena. (wikipedia) / . / . /
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Many Thanks to my dear friend Catherine Veal / who showed me today how to work with filters. / I took a picture of a concrete floor and used it as filter on top of the image of the portico. Blended and added some colour. / So much to learn yet.:) / Thank you Catherine:) / 21-Aug-2009 / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / / . / . / .
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St. Peters Basilica in The Vatican, Rome. Canon EOS 5D / Canon 17-40mm L lens / 1/20s exposure @ f5.6
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Sacre Coeur, Paris. The amazingly original basilica is located in Montmartre, leading to the highest point of Paris city. First constructed in 1875, it was not completed until 1914, due to a problematic law system that almost stopped construction entirely. Only saved by a loophole, construction finally continued to the end. I didn’t get to spend as much time here as I would normally like to, but the climb to the top of the tower was worth it for the incredible view of the city below. Original shot layered twice, with 3 textures, colour altering of each layer, blending of layers, further colour altering and an omni light effect. Canon SX100IS Featured in The Grunge Art Gallery / Featured in Digital Photography / Featured in Dimensions / Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World (Sept 09) / Featured in Textures Unlimited / Featured in Out Of The Past / Featured in Nostalgic Art & Photography / Featured in All In Editing / Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World (Oct 09) Top Entry in Viewer’s Choice – Pick Of The Features Challenge 30+ Favourites Textures used from free stock at www.deviantart.com and Ghostbones free use stock on flickr.com MCN: CY7M9-3LE3U-7FV3H >
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Columned Pasage – St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome / MCN: CSRTQ-DTJMS-TWP6A Texture overlay courtesy of SkeletalMess It is thanks to Peter, the first Apostle and the first pope and leader of the Church that the most important basilica in the Christian world, the St. Peter’s Basilica, was built in Rome. Peter was given his name by Jesus because he was destined to be the foundation “stone” (in Italian “Pietra”) on which the church would be built. He was certainly one of the most enterprising of the Apostles to say the least. He was imprisoned, and then miraculously released, following which he left Jerusalem and headed for Rome, the “Capital of the World”, which was the centre of the immense Roman Empire at that time. Here he became bishop and then reigned as the first pope for 25 years. During the fierce persecution of Nero, he was imprisoned with millions of other condemned Christians and died by crucifixion sometime between 64 and 67 AD on the Vatican Hills in the Neronian circle. Rumour has it that he wanted to be put on the cross head-down as he did not feel he was worthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus. Among the other tales about Peter is the one that says while he was on the road to his place of execution, or possibly when he ran away from Rome to flee his death, he met Jesus and he posed the fateful question “Domine, quo vadis?” to his Lord and decided to return. It was here in the gigantic complex of the Neronian circle with its palaces, temples and gardens that the execution and burial of one of the most important Apostles of Christ took place. A long veneration of this sacred place soon began, so much so that while the grandiose Roman buildings fell to ruin, a Christian necropolis was built and successively, in the 4th century, Emperor Constantine decided to erect the first basilica in honour of the Saint. Text courtesy of Italy Guides
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Piazza San Marco, Venice Italy. World Heritage listed. Orton effect applied. Texture applied. Featured in the Heritage Listed Group October 2009 Featured in the I Love Italy Group October 2009
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