Staircase leading to the pipe organ at Erfurt Cathedral
Monday, May 19, 2014
Basilika St. Martin
Basilika St. Martin
Bingen-am-Rhein, Germany
"The Basilica of St. Martin (German: Basilika Sankt Martin ) also called Bingen am Rhein Basilica Is the main Catholic church of the city of Bingen am Rhein, in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.
The church is located on the bank of the Nahe. It was restored and renovated several times, so it is a fusion of different styles. Around 793 the crypt was built, one of the oldest crypts of Austrasia.
The church is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours, who is depicted above the main entrance and in many frescoes and the altarpiece.
In 1416 the church was enlarged and remodeled in the Lombard Gothic style; in 1505 it was beautified with works of art." -- Wikipedia
The church has been a minor basilica since 1930.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Victor Hugo
Bingen-am-Rhein
Germany
Victor Hugo, the writer, is known to have said that, “Bingen is a friendly and beautiful town” sometime in the 19th century.
Old Bridge
Old Bridge
Heidelberg, Germany
"The Karl Theodor Bridge (German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke), commonly known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank. The current bridge, made of Neckar sandstone and the ninth built on the site, was constructed in 1788 by Elector Charles Theodore, and is one of the best-known landmarks and tourist destinations in Heidelberg." -- Wikipedia
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