Monday, May 26, 2014

Staircase

 


Staircase leading to the pipe organ at Erfurt Cathedral

Monday, May 19, 2014

Buchhandlung


Mainz, Germany



Guide


Mainz, Germany

St. Martin


St. Martin in profile
St. Martin's Cathedral, Mainz, Germany

"Martin of Tours (Latin: Martinus Turonensis; 316/336 – 8 November 397) was the third bishop of Tours. He is the patron saint of many communities and organizations across Europe, including France's Third Republic. A native of Pannonia (present-day Hungary), he converted to Christianity at a young age. He served in the Roman cavalry in Gaul, but left military service prior to 361, when he became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, establishing the monastery at Ligugé. He was consecrated as Bishop of Caesarodunum (Tours) in 371. As bishop, he was active in the suppression of the remnants of Gallo-Roman religion.

The contemporary hagiographer Sulpicius Severus wrote a Life of St. Martin. He is best known for the account of his using his sword to cut his cloak in two, to give half to a beggar clad only in rags in winter. His shrine in Tours became an often-frequented stop for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela in Spain." 〜 Wikipedia

St. Stephen's Gate

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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

St. Stephen's Crucifix


St. Stephen's Cathedral
Mainz, Cathedral

Paschal


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany
 

Footstools?


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Cross


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Crypt


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Pulpit


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Patterns


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Streaming


I found the light streaming in and across the nave mesmerizing.

Mainz Cathedral

Bishop


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Canopy


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Arch


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Altar


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany
 

Star Bright


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Beasts


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Door Knocker


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Docent


Mainz, Germany

Gutenberg Museum

 


Gutenberg Museum
Mainz, Germany



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.

Dragon Slayer


St. Martin's Cathedral
Mainz, Germany

Sunday, May 18, 2014

West Chancel


West Chancel
Worms Cathedral
Worms, Germany

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.

Garden Bench


Bingen-am-Rhein
Germany

Diptam




Bingen-am-Rhein

Electricitats-Werk


Bingen-am-Rhein

Cruising





Skyline

Bingen-am-Rhein

Hotel Room


Bingen-am-Rhein


Gelato


Bingen am Rhein

Train Crossing

Bingen am Rhein

Heiliger Sand

 

Jewish Cemetery in Worms, Germany.

South Portal


Worms Cathedral

Chancel


Wormser Dom
Worms, Germany

West End


Wormser Dom
Worms, Germany