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The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century.The Abbey, together with the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and Palace of Tau, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
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Showing posts with label Church. Show all posts
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Monday, February 13, 2017
The Abbey of Saint-Remi | France
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The Abbey of Saint-Remi is an abbey in Reims, France, founded in the sixth century.The Abbey, together with the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and Palace of Tau, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye | Russia
The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible'). In the XVI and XVII centuries, this church served as a summer family chapel of the Russian Tsars.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Pilgrimage Church of Wies | Germany
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The Wieskirche (Pilgrimage Church of Wies) is a beautiful rococo church in Upper Bavaria, Germany, built between 1745 and 1754.
In 1738 the miracle of a crying sculpture resulted in a pilgrimage. Soon a small chapel was built to house the statue. But it was soon too small for the number of pilgrims it attracted. So the building of this church was commissioned in 1745.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Echmiatsin Cathedral | Armenia
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Echmiatsin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city of Vagharshapat, Armenia. The city was officially known as Echmiatsin between 1945 and 1995 and is the fourth-largest city in Armenia. The cathedral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed as “Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots”.
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Khachkar of Mastara. Part of a set two stamps (2014), dedicated to Armenian cross-stones art. Khachkars are outdoor steles carved from stone by craftspeople in Armenia and communities in the Armenian diaspora.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The city of Dinant | Belgium
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The Citadel of Dinant is a fortress located on top of the mountain you see in the background. The citadel overlooks the city of Dinant and the Meuse river which runs through the town. The Collegiate Church of Our Lady is a 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | Brazil
The Pampulha Modern Ensemble was the centre of a visionary garden city project created in 1940 at Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Karlskirche | Austria
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles from three periods: Middle Ages, the Baroque period, and the Gründerzeit.
St. Charles's Church (Karlskirche) is a baroque church in Vienna. Widely considered the most outstanding baroque church in Vienna, as well as one of the city's greatest buildings.
The historic centre of Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg | France
The Grande Île, meaning the Large Island, is located at the historic centre of the city of Strasbourg in France. The details on the card are from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg).
Strasbourg – Grande île is a Unesco World Heritage site.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Humor | Romania
Humor is a monastery for nuns. It was built in 1530 over the foundation of a previous monastery that dated from around 1415. The Humor monastery was closed in 1786 and was not reopened until 1990.
Together with five other churches, this church is inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites as one of the Painted churches of Moldavia.
Painted churches of Moldavia | Romania
Located in northern Romania, close to the Ukrainian border and once the capital of Moldova, Suceava has some great historical attractions. One is the Church of Saint George, built between 1514 and 1522.
Together with five other churches, this church is inscribed by UNESCO on its list of World Heritage Sites as one of the Painted churches of Moldavia.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Saint Elie Armenian Cathedral | Lebanon
There has been an Armenian presence in Lebanon for centuries. Approximately 4% of the Lebanese population is of Armenian descent. Saint Elie Cathedral was the first Armenian Catholic church built in Beirut. The church was destroyed and re-built several times throughout its history.
The medieval Armenian kingdom of Ani | Turkey
Situated on the eastern border of Turkey, across the Akhurian River from Armenia, lies the empty, crumbling site of the once-great metropolis of Ani, known as "the city of a thousand and one churches". The postcard shows the ruins of the Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents.
Founded more than 1,600 years ago, Ani was situated on several trade routes, and grew to become a walled city of more than 100,000 residents by the 11th century. But in following centuries conquered hundreds of times. And by the 1300s, Ani was in steep decline. It was completely abandoned by the 1700s. Since the Armenian Genocide early 1900s the region is an empty, militarized no-man's land.
Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary | Ukraine
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The Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Lviv, Ukraine is located in the city's Old Town. The origins of this church dates back to the 14th century. Saturday, February 20, 2016
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk | Belarus
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Polotsk is a historical city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina River. The city was a member of the Hanseatic League, an economic alliance of trading cities.
Actually I’m not sure the city was a ‘full member’ or just had a Kontor (subsidiary trading post).
Stamp“History of national communications” (issue 2013).
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Hanseatic city of Rostock | Germany
The history of Rostock dates back nearly 800 years. The rise of the city started early 13th century with its membership of the Hanseatic League. In the 14th century it was a powerful seaport town with 12,000 inhabitants.
‘A homely city or romantic fishermen"s village, Middle Age architecture or a magical coastal landscape, paintings, theatre and large ships, Rostock has something on offer for everyone.’
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Porsche 911 Targa Part of a series of stamps about (German) classic cars, issued January 2016.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Church of St John of Nepomuk | Czech Republic
The Pilgrimage Church of St. John Nepomuk is located neart Zelena Hora in Czech Republic. The number five plays an important role in the churches layout.
There is a five-pointed ground plan, five entrances, five altar niches, twenty-five chapels around a central space, five stars and five angels on the high altar who are carrying the martyr up to heaven. The church was built in the 1720s.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco | Spain
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The church of St Mary at Mount Naranco is located near the city of Oviedo in Northern Spain. King Ramiro I ordered its construction in 848 and used it as a royal palace; it was later converted into a church.
The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is inscribed under the name Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of the Asturias.
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A stamp in remembrance of Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia (1947 – 2014).
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Sant Climent de Taull | Spain
The Vall de Boí is a narrow and steep-sided valley in the province of Lleida, Spain. Sant Climent de Taüll is a Roman Catholic church, one of the nine Early Romanesque churches located in the vally. Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Vienna, capital of Austria
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria with 2 million inhabitants.
The cathedral in the backround is Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral). The green dome at the front is the Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church). Stamp
A stamp to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Spanish Riding School in Vienna. The Spanish Riding School is a traditional riding school for the famous white Lipizzan horses.
