Visit At St. Mark 's Basilica

From the outside of the cathedral, I could see the scaffolding since it was going under construction. Even though the cathedral is beautiful on the inside, the outside does not do it justice. Approaching the cathedral, it is

The shift brought the transformation of thick columns to much thinner and “lighter” columns (Blankenbehler). However, before this architectural movement can begin, Abbot Suger struggled to reconstruct and synthesize the style of the ancient building with his ideas of modern designs. He knew that the freshness of these new designs would bring beauty and spaciousness. He wanted people to be amazed at the transformation of the once small, but soon to be large and wide feel of the basilica. To create the wide feel, Abbot Suger issued the ceiling to have a complicated web of interlocked and pointed vaults. He also chose to have arches with points so that the basilica would not need thick walls to support the arch. Thick walls would make the interior look crowded and small, something Suger did not want. By having the pointed arches, those would take the weight of the ceiling and distribute the weight across rather than being pulled down. This allowed for thin and elegant looking columns, for they were able to support the ceiling because the weight of it was dispersed. He envisioned the structure to have high ceilings, which would be supported with thinner columns (Birth of the Gothic: Abbot Suger and the Ambulatory at St. Denis). Suger also brought in the idea of having tall towers so that the building would look like it was reaching for the heavens. By reaching the heavens, it brought this concept of being closer to God and reassuring the people’s

From the very first moment when entering the cathedral one is likely to be struck by the silence dominating the massive interior. In spite of the somewhat annoying number of curious tourists (others probably saw my curiosity just as annoying as the noise), the church manages to maintain its quiet and peaceful nature. This is truly remarkable, taking into account that it is constantly filled with tourists through visiting hours.

There's an enormous amount to see and do in the city of Seville. As well as the extensive Roman and medieval heritage present in the ancient city around the cathedral and palace, Seville has an inexhaustible range of retail shops alongside a few more modern attractions. The sprawling theme park Isla Magica and the Seville Modern Art Museum to the north are worth visiting. If you're looking for a quieter day out, the Seville Aquarium and the parks at the centre of the city might be more to your taste.

But that’s all concerning the "outside." Everyone knows about how gorgeous the Mansueto and Harper Memorial libraries are, how lush the Main Quadrangle is, how enthralling the gothic architecture is (especially the gargoyles!), but what about

From the marshes and salt flats close the active town of Cagliari within the south to the fascinating granite formations in Costa Smeralda within the north, this island paradise seems designed to require your breath away in additional ways that than one. Listed below square measure many sights you actually should not miss, and our greatest tip would need to be to bring additional knowledge storage cards and batteries for your camera - as a result of it's only 1 attractive sight once another.

The cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis typically known as the St.louis cathedral Roman Catholic Church is located in the Central West End area of St. Louis, Missouri. The cathedral was built as a replacement of the older cathedral located along the mississippi which they started construction on May 1st ,1907 and ended construction on October 18, 1914. The Cathedral is the mother church of Archdiocese of St. Louis and the seat of its archbishop, currently Robert James Carlson. The church was awarded basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997. Although the church was built it was not officially Consecration until a decade later on JUne 29,1924. The church is most famous for its large and beautiful mosaic installations

Again, this town was like stepping back in time with its ancient architecture and countryside views. It was also very rewarding to be able to visit it since it is a UNESCO world heritage site. One of the first sites we explored was the Duomo of Pienza. It it both traditional to that of renaissance architecture and nontraditional. It is divided into three sections which is a traditional facade but it has a Germanic style bell tower attached to it. Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini who later became Pope Pius II spent a lot of time in Germany and was inspired by their architecture. Of course the church is also beautiful within as well. There are five altar paintings within that were created by varying artists of the time. Also within the piazza there is Palazzo Vescovile and Palazzo Comunale. Palazzo Vescovile has a very plain facade with two rows of windows and was created as a place for bishops to stay who were visiting Pope Pius II. Palazzo Comunale is thought to be designed by the renaissance architect Bernardo Rossellino, who designed many of the town’s buildings, but was remodeled in the 1900’s. On top of the city being beautifully preserved, there was a celebration of Carnival going on in the main piazza. Pienza being such a small city, it was such an authentic experience that I am glad to say I

I would proceed east down the nave through the crossing in the middle, on through the choir to the apse. I would be in awe of the wonder of the overwhelming sensation of height as I walked down the nave. I would admire the arches on the heavy piers on either side of the nave. Arriving at the apse, I would admire the beauty of the windows which are the main source of light in the nave (Adams, 212).

From the outside, it was dark stone, adorned with Gothic architecture, and the insides held even more. The decadent surroundings were adorned with early carvings and gold statues. I learned of the crown of thorns, supposedly brought to the French by Saint Louis, and I learned of Saint Denis, who cut off his head and walked back to a site where he supposedly proclaimed that it would be his church. We went into the Saint Denis Church, Saint Gervais- Saint Protais Church, Saint Etienne du Mont, and Notre Dame. We went into Roman Catholic Churches turned Synagogues in Le Marais, and they were all beautiful. Each church had a separate story, some being created around the time that Paris first came into existence. I remember scrutinizing each little detail, looking at the magnificent artwork and structure of each. One church we walked into had a ceremony going on, and embarrassed, we hurried out quickly. Yet, just seeing that people continued to use these ancient churches was quite heartwarming. I noticed that these people were all connected in a deep, ancient way. Sitting on the pews, the men and women praying towards the same person had a sort of community that I had never thought

This hill in Rome is the perfect place to come if you want unspoilt and free views of the city. Try to come at night for a particularly breathtaking experience.

Although there are many canals in venice the 5km long Grand Canal is one that stands out, lined with luxurious centuries-old palazzos(buildings) with ornate renaissances-style facades, the Grand Canal is truly a wonder to behold.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Basilica of St. Francis consists of two churches, the Upper Basilica and the Lower Basilica in a Gothic-style and a Romanesque-style, respectively. One of its highlights is the High altar flanked by columns and topped by a marble slab from Constantinople.

When you first enter the museum it takes you to the entry floor, which starts the timeline off with a section called prehistoric and ancient art. This section covers from 10,000 BCE to 300 CE, and does an excellent job visually describing prehistoric artifacts. My favorite part of this floor is the Foucault Pendulum which shows a ball swinging in a pit the emulates the earth’s rotation and keeps perfect sidereal time. As you travel through the various floors the timeline grows closer to present day. Through five different floors of art, I found there were extensive descriptions of most artists including a multitude of their works. Overall, the museum is organized quite well and I found it easy to

This mountainous structure is seen from about every point of Paris and beyond. From the front, you can see two towers jutting out of an ordinary street. The Cathedral also features large stained glass windows, that are one of the most beautiful features of the structures. From the side, you can see the long body of the Cathedral and the spire sticking out of the top. It is somewhat overwhelming being within feet of the structure, because of the immense height and width of the church. Looking at the back, one can clearly see the dome-like structures attaching to the organ room. From the outside, you can clearly see the sculptures depicting the scenes from the Catholic religion. The cathedral is gigantic, but it is easy to process all the sections because of the distinct styles of architecture. From an