The main altar of the church of Sao Joao in Funchal. The Igreja de São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal is a religious building in the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira. I visited it, by chance, a few months ago and took a couple of photos of the splendid gilded wooden altar.
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Funchal is a Portuguese municipality, the capital of the autonomous region of Madeira. Funchal is the largest city on the island; it was founded in 1421 by João Gonçalves Zarco and was elevated to city status by King Manuel I in 1508. Today Funchal is a modern city, located in a unique area, where the geological conformation creates a natural amphitheater that surrounds the entire city, starting from the port and reaching up to 1200 meters of its highest slopes. This natural protection attracted the first inhabitants who formed the initial nucleus of Funchal. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The main altar of the Sao Joao church in Funchal – Le maître-autel de l’église Sao Joao de Funchal – El altar mayor de la iglesia de Sao Joao en Funchal – O altar-mor da igreja de São João no Funchal – Der Hauptaltar der Sao Joao-Kirche in Funchal – Bàn thờ chính của nhà thờ Sao Joao ở Funchal – 丰沙尔圣若昂教堂的主祭坛 – フンシャルのサン・ジョアン教会の主祭壇
The beautiful golden beach of Da Nang in Vietnam. No trip to Vietnam is complete without a visit to Da Nang Beach. Or at least for all Vietnamese, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. With its vast expanses of powdery white sand, the endless horizon of the ocean and the gently swaying palm trees, this destination will leave you speechless. Prepare to experience breathtaking sunrises that paint the sky with shades of pink, orange and purple. Da Nang Beach is famous for putting on a chromatic show every morning, creating an atmosphere of serenity and contemplation. A lively boulevard stretches along the beach, the perfect place for a romantic stroll or to immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. You will find stalls offering Vietnamese food delicacies and local handicrafts. Water lovers will find their paradise in Da Nang. Activities such as surfing, snorkeling and boat trips are available for those seeking excitement in the open sea. Just a short walk from the beach, Marble Mountain offers a spiritually-charged hike. Ancient temples, mystical caves and spectacular views await you at the top, making this mountain a must-see. In the evening, choose from one of the many restaurants along the beach to savor local delicacies as the sun sets over the horizon. A culinary experience with an unparalleled view. Da Nang is much more than a beach destination; it is a symphony of colors, flavors and sensations that will stay with you forever. Explore the beach, immerse yourself in the culture and be enchanted by the authentic beauty of Da Nang.
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The beautiful golden beach of Da Nang in Vietnam – La belle plage dorée de Da Nang au Vietnam – La hermosa playa dorada de Da Nang en Vietnam – A bela praia dourada de Da Nang, no Vietnã – Der wunderschöne goldene Strand von Da Nang in Vietnam – Bãi biển vàng tuyệt đẹp của Đà Nẵng ở Việt Nam – 越南岘港美丽的金色海滩 – ベトナムのダナンの美しい黄金のビーチ
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A colorful door in Fargegaten in Stavanger. When you arrive in Stavanger, the beautiful and important Norwegian city, you cannot miss a walk in the center and a visit to the street called Fargegaten Øvre Holmegate. They are all wooden houses enclosed between the sea and the small hill just behind and have the characteristic of being very colorful. The roofs, the facades, the bars, the restaurants and (as I will show you with this post) many doors are also colored or painted.
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A colorful gate in Fargegaten in Stavanger – Une porte colorée à Fargegaten à Stavanger – Una puerta colorida en Fargegaten en Stavanger – Uma porta colorida em Fargegaten em Stavanger – Eine farbenfrohe Tür am Fargegaten in Stavanger – Cánh cửa đầy màu sắc tại Fargegaten ở Stavanger
Modern buildings in the center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The center of the city of Santa Cruz, on the island of Tenerife, is the classic place where cruise passengers and sailors flock to do their shopping (or simply to take a walk). In this uphill street there are many shops of famous brands but also these two very modern but also very colorful buildings.
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Modern buildings in the center of Santa Cruz in Tenerife – Bâtiments modernes au centre de Santa Cruz à Tenerife – Edificios modernos en el centro de Santa Cruz en Tenerife – Edifícios modernos no centro de Santa Cruz em Tenerife – Moderne Gebäude im Zentrum von Santa Cruz auf Teneriffa – Các tòa nhà hiện đại ở trung tâm Santa Cruz ở Tenerife – 特内里费岛圣克鲁斯市中心的现代建筑 – テネリフェ島サンタクルスの中心部にある近代的な建物
The giant Buddha statue of the Ngoc Hoa monastery in Qui Nhon in Vietnam. When I was in Vietnam last year with my wife we went to the Qui Nhon region and, on an excursion, we visited the Ngoc Hoa monastery. In this small spiritual center dominated this enormous statue of a golden Buddha.
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A Buddha, also budda in Italian, is, according to Buddhism, a being who has reached the highest degree of enlightenment (bodhi). Buddha is the past participle of the Sanskrit budh, to become aware, to wake up. Buddha therefore means “awakened”, with reference to the passage of consciousness from the state of sleep (ὕπνος, hýpnos) to the state of full realization. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The giant Buddha statue of Ngoc Hoa Monastery in Qui Nhon, Vietnam – La statue de Bouddha géant du monastère de Ngoc Hoa à Qui Nhon au Vietnam – La estatua gigante de Buda del monasterio de Ngoc Hoa en Qui Nhon en Vietnam – A estátua gigante de Buda do mosteiro Ngoc Hoa, em Qui Nhon, no Vietname – Die riesige Buddha-Statue des Klosters Ngoc Hoa in Qui Nhon in Vietnam – Tượng Phật khổng lồ của tu viện Ngọc Hòa ở Qui Nhon, Việt Nam
The sign with directions at Nhon Hai beach. When I was in Vietnam last year I went to the Binh Dinh region and, on an excursion, we went to the beautiful beach of Nhon Hai where there was this classic sign with many other locations and their direction.
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The direction sign at Nhon Hai Beach – Le panneau de direction à la plage de Nhon Hai – La señal de dirección en la playa de Nhon Hai – A placa de direção na praia de Nhon Hai – Das Wegweiserschild am Nhon Hai Beach – Biển chỉ đường tại bãi biển Nhon Hải – 仁海海滩的方向标志 – ニョハイビーチの方向標識
The Monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz. The “Monumento a la Constitución de 1812” is located in Cadiz, Spain, and commemorates the promulgation of the Constitution of Cadiz of 1812. This constitution, also known as “La Pepa”, was a milestone in Spanish history, representing the principles of liberalism and civil rights. The monument is located in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, in the historic center of Cadiz. It was inaugurated on March 19, 1912 to celebrate the centenary of the promulgation of the Constitution. The date is significant, as it marks the beginning of constitutional legislation in Spain. The monument features various allegorical figures and symbolism that represent the values of the Constitution, such as freedom, equality and the sovereignty of the people. It may include statues of important figures of the time and architectural details that reflect the spirit of the period.
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The Spanish Constitution of 1812, also known as the Constitution of Cadiz or La Pepa, is the constitutional charter promulgated on March 19, 1812 by the Cortes, the Iberian parliament, in opposition to the Napoleonic occupation and the regime of Joseph Bonaparte. It established the constitutional monarchy with the limitation of the powers of the king, the separation of powers, universal male suffrage, and freedom of enterprise. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The monument dedicated to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz – Le monument dédié à la Constitution de 1812 à Cadix – El monumento dedicado a la Constitución de 1812 en Cádiz – O monumento dedicado à Constituição de 1812 em Cádiz – Das der Verfassung von 1812 gewidmete Denkmal in Cádiz – Tượng đài dành riêng cho Hiến pháp năm 1812 ở Cadiz – 加的斯 1812 年宪法纪念碑 – カディスにある 1812 年憲法に捧げられた記念碑
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Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain. The beautiful stalls of the most famous covered market in Barcelona are always very beautiful to see and to photograph. This was one of the several stalls that sell (but the photo is not exactly recent) dried fruit and you can recognize some of them: banana, apricot, strawberry, kiwi and other fruit that I don't recognize.
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La Boqueria is the most famous market in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia with its 2,583 square meters and more than 300 stalls. It is also one of the oldest markets in Spain: born at the beginning of the 17th century at the gates of the city in the plain of Pla de la Boqueria (which today is a small square in front of the current market) to avoid paying taxes on goods, it was inaugurated later, in 1836, where it is still located halfway along the popular Rambla, between the Palau de la Virreina and the Liceu Theater. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain – Fruits secs au marché de la Boqueria à Barcelone, Espagne – Frutos secos en el mercado de la Boquería de Barcelona, España – Frutas secas no mercado Boqueria em Barcelona, Espanha – Trockenfrüchte auf dem Boqueria-Markt in Barcelona, Spanien – Trái cây sấy khô tại chợ Boqueria ở Barcelona, Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙巴塞罗那Boqueria市场的干果 – スペイン、バルセロナのボケリア市場のドライ フルーツ
A camel caravan in Timanfaya Park on the island of Arrecife. Last year, I finally managed to visit Timanfaya Park on the island of Lanzarote. The park is visited by taking a tour, in my case by bus, among the many volcanic peaks (active and not) in the area. However, there is also the possibility of taking a tour on camels, animals that were used a lot in the past on the island, hence this camel caravan that I photographed.
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Timanfaya National Park is a national park that extends over the southern portion of Tinajo and the northern portion of Yaiza, in Lanzarote, Spain. The park occupies a significant part of the southwestern quadrant of the island of Lanzarote. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Uma caravana de camelos no parque Timanfaya, na ilha de Arrecife – Une caravane de chameaux dans le parc Timanfaya sur l’île d’Arrecife – Una caravana de camellos en el parque de Timanfaya en la isla de Arrecife – Uma caravana de camelos no parque Timanfaya, na ilha de Arrecife – Eine Kamelkarawane im Timanfaya-Park auf der Insel Arrecife – Đoàn lạc đà ở công viên Timanfaya trên đảo Arrecife – 阿雷西费岛蒂曼法亚公园的骆驼商队 – アレシフェ島のティマンファヤ公園のラクダのキャラバン
Gaudí's Masterpiece in Barcelona: Casa Batlló. Welcome to the heart of Catalan modernist art, where the genius of Antoni Gaudí comes to life in an unparalleled architectural masterpiece: Casa Batlló. Located on the famous Passeig de Gràcia, this extraordinary home is a celebration of imagination and creativity, embodying Gaudí's visionary genius. Casa Batlló is known for its fairytale façade, a fusion of bright colors and organic shapes that capture the attention of anyone walking along the street. The wavy columns, sinuous balconies and elaborate windows transform the façade into a dynamic work of art, which almost seems to breathe. Once inside, visitors are greeted by an equally extraordinary interior. Gaudí transformed every detail into an element of art: from the curved and sinuous ceilings to the colorful mosaics that decorate the walls. The Catalan architect skillfully combined organic forms with functionality, creating a one-of-a-kind living experience. In addition to being a private home, Casa Batlló also serves as a museum that offers a deep dive into modernist art and Gaudí’s eclectic talent. Visitors can explore the different rooms, admire the furniture designed by the architect himself, and discover the secrets behind the conception of this architectural marvel. Casa Batlló is more than a building; it is an emotional journey through the golden age of modernist architecture. Gaudí left his indelible mark, transforming a bourgeois house into a symphony of colors, shapes, and structural innovations. An unforgettable experience that unites the past and the present in a fascinating embrace.
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In 1904, Batlló, a high-ranking industrialist in the textile sector, commissioned Gaudí to renovate a modest building he had purchased the previous year on Passeig de Sheher, the main artery of the modernist Eixample district, an area chosen by the Catalan bourgeoisie of the time as the site of their spectacular buildings. The original construction was a very narrow and elongated space with a rectangular shape, which certainly represented a challenge for the Catalan architect. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Gaudí’s Masterpiece in Barcelona: Casa Batlló – Le chef-d’œuvre de Gaudí à Barcelone : la Casa Batlló – La obra maestra de Gaudí en Barcelona: Casa Batlló – Obra-prima de Gaudí em Barcelona: Casa Batlló – Gaudís Meisterwerk in Barcelona: Casa Batlló – Kiệt tác của Gaudí ở Barcelona: Casa Batlló – 高迪在巴塞罗那的杰作：巴特罗之家 – バルセロナのガウディの傑作: カサ・バトリョ
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