Photos tagged as architecture

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria) is a Roman Catholic church in Cologne, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne (currently Cardinal Joachim Meisner), and is under the administration of the archdiocese of Cologne. It is renowned as a monument of Christianity, of German Catholicism in particular, of Gothic architecture and of the continuing faith and perseverance of the people of the city in which it stands. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany, and Cologne's most famous landmark, described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius". Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took, with interruptions, until 1880 to complete – a period of over 600 years. It is 144.5 metres long, 86.5 m wide and its two towers are 157 m tall. The cathedral is one of the world's largest churches and the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. For four years, 1880-84, it was the tallest structure in the world, until the completion of the Washington Monument. It has the second-tallest church spires, only surpassed by the single spire of Ulm Cathedral, completed 10 years later in 1890. Because of its enormous twin spires, it also presents the largest façade of any church in the world. The choir of the cathedral, measured between the piers, also holds the distinction of having the largest height to width ratio of any Medieval church, 3.6:1, exceeding even Beauvais Cathedral which has a slightly higher vault. Cologne's medieval builders had planned a grand structure to house the reliquary of the Three Kings and fit its role as a place of worship of the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite having been left incomplete during the medieval period, Cologne Cathedral eventually became unified as "a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value" and "a powerful testimony to the strength and persistence of Christian belief in medieval and modern Europe".

Date: 26 October 2009
Photographer: RTDE: gallery
Location: Cologne, Germany: gallery
Tags: architecture and comp21
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Typical ironwork and greenery on balcony in New Orleans

This balcony with its lovely foliage and iron work is typical of many in the French Quarter in New Orleans. The flag indicates that there is some breeze, the reason why so many old houses in hot and humid New Orleans have upstairs balconies like this.

Date: 24 October 2009
Photographer: JohnandJac: gallery
Location: USA: gallery
Tags: architecture house
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Horse and carraige at Williamsburg

The old colonial capital of Virginia, rebuilt and restored as it was in 1776. A great place to visit. Lots of space and fascinating 'living' history. Always something happening.

Date: 22 October 2009
Photographer: JohnandJac: gallery
Location: USA: gallery
Tags: buildings architecture house
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Maison de France

Near Poitiers,Poitou-Charente France

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture landscape house countryside maison
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Rainy afternoon near center of La Rochelle,France

My European atelier/residence/condo is located 1 block from here.

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture maritime rue paysage charente famille
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Poitiers,France near central city plaza

Old shopping District in historic Poitiers,France

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture village city french center centrville
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Poitiers France architecture near center of city

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture europe sunshine français poitiers cemntreville buikdings
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La Rochelle,France Harbor Marina

in the center of town

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: boats architecture ocean marina landscape city la french marine sailboats nautical rochelle voiles
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Une aison de La Rochele,France

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture house cityscape mansion
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Little Village near Chauvigny,France

East of Poitiers,,interesting town.

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture cityscape plaza truck camion.building
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Chambord Castle region France

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture valley countryside castle french loire paysage
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Chenonceau.France Street scene

Date: 20 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture chenonceau.rue stret
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This large house at Williamsburg as it was in the middle of the 18th century

The grand buildings at Williamsburg include a working kitchen with chefs cooking the meals of the day, people working in the laundry as well as other domestic staff and craftspeople in role

Date: 18 October 2009
Photographer: JohnandJac: gallery
Location: USA: gallery
Tags: buildings architecture museum
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Inside the Library of Congress, Washington DC

see previous picture

Date: 18 October 2009
Photographer: JohnandJac: gallery
Location: USA: gallery
Tags: buildings architecture monuments
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The Library of Congress, Washington DC

Home to the founding documents for the United States as well as being a repository for all kinds of historical artifacts. The building alone is very beautiful. This is one of a number of shots of the inside.

Date: 18 October 2009
Photographer: JohnandJac: gallery
Location: USA: gallery
Tags: buildings architecture monuments
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Jeff at Richelieu,France Gatehouse

Loire Valley Vilage

Date: 18 October 2009
Photographer: Jeffpilot4: gallery
Location: France: gallery
Tags: architecture garden french
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San Francisco from the Cathedral

The Basilica de San Francisco has the fourth largest dome in Europe.

Date: 1 October 2009
Photographer: davidx: gallery
Location: Spain: gallery
Tags: churches architecture
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Palacio de Comunicaciones, Madrid

This is in the wonderful Plaza de Cibeles. The protection around the obras meant a reasonable effort at a photo could only be made from the top of a bus!