It is the only Orthodox church in Greece that has a minaret in addition to the bell tower. Built in the Venetian period around 1320, the church was part of a Dominican monastery.
Cathedral of the Entry into the Church of the Blessed Virgin (Three Martyrs). The cathedral is located on the main street of the old town, near the Venetian harbor. The cathedral is also called the Three Martyrs (Trimartiri) and is dedicated to St.
The pottery tower is an important link in the chain of eastern city fortifications. Located on a steep slope, transitioning into the steep cliffs of the canyon, at a height of 22 m from the shoreline of the river Smotrych.
Chania Municipal Market (agora), a huge building with an area of .4000 square meters. m, was built in 1913 on the remains of the bastion of the Pyatta Forma, in the middle of the walls of the Venetian period.
The building was erected in the 15th century as an Armenian trading house. The territory of the Armenian Cathedral of St. Nicholas adjoined the house. Later it was the residence of the Armenian bishop, then, for a short time - the residence of Commandant Kam?
Two temples next to each other that do not harmonize very much with each other. In the yard is the grave of Georgy Gongadze. He was a parishioner of this church and baptized his daughters here.
Chania's best beach. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is sandy, the beach is equipped with sun umbrellas and sunbeds, changing cabins and showers. For those who want to have a snack after swimming and sunbathing, there are many taverns and restaurants.
The canyon of the Smotrych River in the area of Kamyanets is a unique phenomenon for this region of Ukraine. A deep narrow river valley with steep cliffs of 30-40 meters is a real miracle of nature.
Kamianets-Podilskyi cannot be imagined without the famous Old Castle - a unique fortification of the XI-XVIII centuries, built on a rocky promontory near a narrow isthmus, through which led the ancient main road to the Old Town.
In fact, this house has nothing to do with the English King Richard the Lionheart, who lived in the 12th century. It was built in 1902-1904 according to the project of architect R.
The Chania Archaeological Museum is located in the former Catholic monastery of St. Francisca. The museum's rich collection contains exhibits found during excavations in western Crete: weapons, coins, jewelry, statuettes, pottery, Roman mosaics, stone idols, sarcophagi, etc.
The Venetian harbor of Chania, built during the Venetian rule, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in this Cretan city. On the shores of the harbor there are many cafes and taverns, as well as cruise boats, where you can go on exciting sea excursions.
The Kiev Planetarium opened in January 1952. In 1987, a new building of the Kyiv Planetarium was completed and opened at 57/3 Chervonoarmiyska Street (now Velyka Vasylkivska).
Russian gate with towers and fortifications - a complex of buildings of the XV century. The Russian Gate is located in the ravine of the Smotrych River. The exact date of construction of the gate is unknown.
The Golden Gate was one of the three great city gates built under Yaroslav the Wise. The construction of the gate together with St. Sophia Cathedral is mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" in 1037.
The city gate in Kamianets-Podilskyi is an ancient defensive structure. It is a famous local attraction that attracts tourists. The main city gate, or St. Michael's Gate, is an element of the defense system of the Old Town of Kamianets-Podilskyi.
One of the most powerful towers in Podillya is the Stefan Batory Tower in Kamianets-Podilskyi. It is a monument of architecture and urban planning of Ukraine of national importance.
In Kyiv, at 9 Institutska Street, there is a majestic, monumental building of the National Bank of Ukraine, which impresses with its beauty and sophistication. Construction began in the fall of 1902 on the project of Kiev architect Alexander Kobelev, who won the competition, and according to the ske...
The cult building was erected in 1898-1902 by order of the Kyiv Karaite community. And although there were no more than 300 of them in Kyiv at that time, among them were quite wealthy people who could afford to buy a plot in the city center, order an original project and provide construction.
The oldest surviving cult building of the Roman Catholic Church in Kyiv. Construction lasted a quarter of a century and was completed in 1842. The author of the project is Ludwik Stanzani, a Kyiv architect of Italian origin.
The only cult building in Kyiv, built in the Gothic style. Construction began in 1899. The church was built by Kyiv architect Vladyslav Horodetsky according to the design of SV Valovsky.
The Rifle Brotherhood has existed in Krakow for more than 700 years. At first, they were really the defenders of the city. But then the union turned into a kind of elite club.
The oldest street in the city. Initially, the settlement was called Okul, and in 1401 it was annexed to Krakow. The name of the street comes from the canons of the Wawel Cathedral, whose houses make up a significant part of the street.