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New bridge
The new bridge, or SNP (Slovak National Uprising) Bridge, was built in 1967-1972 by engineers and architects Josef Lacko, Ladislav Kushnir, Ivan Slamen, Arpad Tesar and Josef Zvar.
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Palace of the Grassalkovichs
In the center of Khodzhova Square stands the majestic palace of Anton Grassalkovich - the current residence of the President of Slovakia. The palace was built by order of one of the most influential dignitaries of the Holy Roman Empire - an adviser to Empress Maria Theresa Count Grassalkovich.
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6 years ago
Church of St. Elizabeth
The romantic Church of St. Elizabeth is located outside the historic center of Bratislava, but can be reached on foot in twenty minutes. Locals affectionately call this Catholic church the "Blue Church".
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6 years ago
Church on Skalka
The small basilica, the Catholic baroque church of the monastery of the Order of St. Paul, the church consecrated in the name of Archangel Michael and St. Archbishop Stanislaw Szczepanowski - the most interesting place of worship in the historic district of Kazimierz in Krakow.
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Pearl of Calabria
The city's business card is located on a rock surrounded on three sides by the sea. It has its history dating back to 370. After the destruction due to earthquakes and fires, the church was repeatedly reconstructed.
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Palace of Bishops
The Palace of Bishops is a place where church leaders have lived since the 14th century. The palace was originally built in the Gothic style, but has since been rebuilt and rebuilt after repeated fires.
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Palazzo della Mercancia
The elegant Gothic building was designed by architect Antonio di Vincenzo between 1384 and 1391. Earlier, the Customs building was located on the site of this palace. The Loggia Carrobbeau (1384) was first built, uniting three buildings that had previously belonged to the Customs.
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Oratory of the Holy Spirit
This small temple lies away from the tourist routes, on one of the narrow streets of old Bologna. Personally, I really liked it with its terracotta ornaments, which are almost indistinguishable in color from the brick.
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Monastery and oratory of the Body of Christ
Built in 1477-1480, the monastery was reconstructed by architect GG Monti in 1687. The architect has preserved a valuable terracotta portal of the XV century by Sperandio.
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Basilica of San Francisco
St. Francis Basilica is the first example of French Gothic in Italy. French features are clearly visible in the elongated pointed windows and archbutans (outer half-buttresses) over the chapels.
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Church of Sao Paulo Maggiore
It was built in 1611 by the Varnavite fathers according to the design of A. Mazent. Facade - the work of E. Fitch (1636), he is the author of sculptures of the upper row.
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Palace-prison
The palace of King Enzo is located in the center of Bologna, on Piazza Maggiore. The palace was built in 1245 and was originally called the New Palace. At the Battle of Fossalt (1249) the army of Bologna not only won the battle, but also captured the King of Sardinia Enzo, son of Emperor Frederick I...
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Palazzo Notai
The Palace of Notaries is located in the heart of Bologna, in Piazza Maggiore. The palace was created by combining two buildings that already belonged to a corporation of notaries.
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Palazzo Podesta
The Palais des Beaux-Arts is located in the heart of Bologna, in Piazza Maggiore. The building was erected at the beginning of the 13th century, when the city authorities decided to build Piazza Maggiore.
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Palazzo Communale
The Palazzo Comunale or Bologna City Hall consists of two separate buildings grouped together in one square structure: the Palazzo d'Accursio and the Palazzo del Legato. The oldest part of the complex is the Palazzo d'Accursio, named after the famous Italian professor, teacher of law, Francesco Acco...
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San Petronio
The Basilica of San Petronio is located in Piazza Maggiore in central Bologna. The length of the building is 132 meters, its width - 60 meters, the height of the vaults - 45 meters, volume - 270.
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Seven churches on one square
The monastery complex of St. Stephen, also called the "Seven Churches", is located on piazza Santo Stefano. According to legend, the complex, the prototype of which was the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, began to be built on the initiative of Bishop Petronius.
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The beginning of higher education in Europe
The building of the University Palace was built on the initiative of Pope Pius IV Medici. The project was commissioned by the architect Antonio Morandi, nicknamed Terribilia.
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7 years ago
Business card of the city
In my opinion, there are no protective functions here - there are no loopholes on the towers. The main reason for their construction - the usual arrogance of wealthy citizens - who has a higher tower, he is steeper.
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7 years ago
Symbol of old Bratislava
St. Michael's Gate was built in the XIII century as part of the city's fortifications. It was the main portal through which one could enter the city from the north. The other three city gates have not survived to this day.
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7 years ago
Ring of parks
In the Plants you will see fountains and monuments to both historical figures and literary figures, and personal benches, from which you can use your smartphone to get information about a prominent person to whom the shop is dedicated.
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Palace-fortress
In 1299, the government of the Florentine Republic (Signoria) invited the famous architect Arnolfo di Cambio to build a building for the stay and meeting of seniors, ie government officials.
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7 years ago
Loggia del Mercato Nuovo
The Loggia del Mercato Nuovo (New Market), popularly known as the Loggia del Porcellino, is a historic building in Florence. The city also has the Loggia del Mercato Vecchio (Old Market), located in the modern Piazza della Repubblica.
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7 years ago
Something incredible
Huge cathedral, all lined with slabs of different types of marble. I confirm the previous comment - it is impossible to photograph it completely.
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7 years ago
A charming oasis
The Waldstein Garden is the second largest garden in the center of Prague, with an area of over 1.000 square meters. It was created in the style of the Italian Mannerist Park.
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