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Beauvais - Musée de l'Oise

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:29 +0000

The former episcopal palace of Beauvais, built in the 16th century, partly upon the Gallo-Roman fortifications, now houses the.Oise Departmental Museum

Alfred Sisley (1839 - 1899)

Moret, le chantier naval a Matrat
Moret, the shipyard at Matrat
1882

Lille - Palais des Beaux-Arts

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:11:09 +0000

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The museum opened in 1809 in connection with the French Revolution, following the confiscation of works of art from noblemen and church property. A central warehouse for the Lille area was established in a former monastery building. The space was soon too small. When, after a move the space in the new town hall became insufficient, it was decided to build a new building in 1882. This building opened in 1892, but was closed in 1895 due to structural defects and reopened in 1998 with a renewed heating and ventilation system. During the First World War, the museum suffered significant damage. After the capture of Lille by German troops, certain works of art were stolen. In 1917 and 1918, parts of the collection were transported to Brussels. The museum was not reopened to the public until 1924, after extensive renovations. In 1991, the museum had to be closed due to urgent renovation work. In 1997, the museum reopened to the public. It now has 22,000 m² of space, of which 12,000 m² are available for exhibitions.

Virgin and Child with Saint Anne Anna Selbdritt / Anne trinitaire / Anna te Drieën Malines,
first quarter of 16th century

A so-called "Poupée de Malines".
Around 1500, enterprises that mass-produced such statues were established in Malies / Mechelen. About 600 are still known today.

Zedelgem - Sint-Laurentiuskerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:45:18 +0000

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The baptismal font, located in the Sint-Laurentiuskerk, is from the second half of the 12th century (1150–1160). It was made of Tournai stone by a Tournai sculptor's workshop with carved bas-reliefs on its four sides. The font bears strong similarities to, among others, the Romanesque font in Winchester Cathedral in England.
The reliefs depict the life of Saint Nicholas (the chalice legend, the three poor girls, and the three students) on three sides, and animals and soldiers on the fourth side.

The chalice legend, Saint Nicholas is portrayed here as the savior of a boy who fell into the sea while fetching a chalice during a boat trip to Myra.

Kissamos – Cave Church of Agios Ioannis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:38:43 +0000

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The church is dedicated to Saint Prodromos and John the Baptist. According to tradition, it has been mentioned since the 10th century and is said to have been founded by John the Stranger. It was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1866 and survived due to its difficult accessibility. There was no road, so it could only be reached by boat. After WW II, pious volunteers rebuilt the church. A road now exists, and the church is easily accessible.

Kissamos – Cave Church of Agios Ioannis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:15:35 +0000

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Heraklion

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:58:16 +0000

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Heraklion

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:59:45 +0000

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Heraklion - Saint Mark's Basilica

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:48:47 +0000

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Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, is located about 100 km south of the Peloponnese. Crete was the center of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 3000 to 1400 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, Andalusian Arabs, the Byzantine Empire again, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913.

Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. With a municipal population of about 180.000 it is the fourth largest city in Greece. The greater area of Heraklion has been continuously inhabited since at least 7000 BCE, making it one of the oldest inhabited regions in Europe. As a major center of the Minoan civilization it often considered Europe's oldest city.

The basilica of Saint Mark was built in 1239, after the Venetian conquest following the Fourth Crusade. The first church was severely damaged in the 1303 Crete earthquake, but it was later restored. A stronger still earthquake which hit the island in 1508 damaged Saint Mark anew. The rebulding was completed in 1557 but Saint Mark was once more partially ruined following earthquakes in 1564 and 1595. Renovation works on the church took place in 1599.

During the Cretan War (1645–1669), the bell tower of the basilica was used as an observatory, with its bells ringing every time the bombardment started. After the fall of the city the building was surrendered to Ahmet Pasha, who converted the Catholic church into a mosque. The Ottomans demolished the bell tower and in its place they erected a minaret.

After the Greco-Turkish population exchange in 1924 and the departure of the island's Muslim community, the former mosque came to the hands of the municipality of Heraklion. It was used at first as a cinema.The minaret was finally torn down in 1924. After an extensive restoration in th 1960s in meanwhile serves as a public art gallery.

Heraklion - Morosini Fountain

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:06:11 +0000

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Dumbarton - Cutty Sark

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:57:31 +0000

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Dumbarton - Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:40:13 +0000

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The fortress of Dumbarton was the stronghold of the kingdom of Alclud until the Vikings destroyed the fortress after a four-month siege in 870. This led to the emergence of the new kingdom of Strathclyde. The title "king of the Britons of Srath Clúade" was first used in 872. Dumbarton was later the county town of the county of Dumbartonshire. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Dùn Breatainn" meaning "fort of the Brythons (Britons)". Alexander II granted the status of royal burgh in 1222.

Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock.

Mary, Queen of Scots stayed at Dumbarton Castle in July 1563. After the defeat at the Battle of Langside in 1568 she tried to reach the Castle, but went instead to England. John Fleming, 5th Lord Fleming, keeper of the Castle went with her into England and was allowed to return. When William Kirkcaldy of Grange governor of Edinburgh Castle changed sides to support Mary, this became a problem for Regent Moray. The subsequent conflict is known as the Marian Civil War. Fleming's defence of Dumbarton for Mary was staunch, assisted by the timely arrival of supply ships from France. The castle was captured by the forces of Regent Lennox in 1571, who used ladders to scale the rock and surprise the garrison.

Today not much survives from the medieval castle: the 14th-century Portcullis Arch, the foundations of two towers. There is a 16th-century guard house. Most of the existing structures were built in the 18th century, including the Governor's House.

Glenquicken

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:13:26 +0000

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A large flock of sheep guards the Glenquicken stone circle. Even n bad weather.

Cruggleton Church

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:17:22 +0000

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The church of Cruggleton is hidden in a mysterious grove, surrounded and protected by a high wall. The building was erected in the second quarter of the 12th century. In 1424, the church was placed under the control of Whithorn Priory. After being in a ruinous state for a long time, it was John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, who had the church rebuilt in the 1890s.

Other creatures that are said to live in the grove and around the church are fairies. The church was locked, perhaps the fairies live inside and did not want to be disturbed.

ICruggleton Church

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:57:32 +0000

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Cruggleton Church is hidden in a mysterious grove, surrounded and protected by a high wall. The building was constructed in the second quarter of the 12th century. In 1424, the church was placed under the control of Whithorn Priory. After the church had been in a ruinous state for a long time, it was John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, who initiated its reconstruction in the 1890s.

Other creatures that apparently live here in the grove and around the church are fairies

Brookland - St Augustine

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:29:39 +0000

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St Augustine is unique and is reminiscent of the wooden stave churches of Norway. The bell tower is completely separate from the rest of the church, being made entirely of wood. Originally it was just an open wooden framework to support a single bell. This structure probably dates from 1260, which is when the current church was built.

The church has of course been remodelled and enlarged several times over the years. The most interesting part here is the Norman font.

The lead font is one of the 30 such fonts in England. This one represents the "labours of the months" and uses signs of the zodiac to represent the 12 months.

It is unclear where it originated or where it was produced. To create such a vessel, the lead plates were cast, bent round while still warm and then soldered. Medieval high tech,

A lead font similar to this was found in the Normandy

Beja - Santo Amaro / Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:55:40 +0000

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There was already a fortified settlement in Beja in Celtic-Roman times, which was renamed Pax Julia after the peace treaty between Julius Caesar and the Lusitanians in 48 BC; from then on it belonged to the Roman province of Lusitania. The town remained an important economic and strategic centre under the Suebi, Visigoths and Moors. In 1159, King Alfonso I of Portugal reconquered the town from the hands of the Muslims, but abandoned it just a few months later. In 1191, the Almohad sultan and general Almansor conquered the area. It only reverted back to the Christians in the 1230s. Kings Alfonso III (+ 1279) and especially Dinis I (+ 1325) restored and enlarged the castle.
The Church of Santo Amaro houses the Visigothic Centre of the Regional Museum.

Ourense - Museo Catedralicio

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:41:09 +0000

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The Romans were already here and utilised the hot springs. They built a bridge over the river, the Ponte romana, creating an important communication route, which was of course secured by fortifications.

In the 5th century, Ourense became the seat of a bishopric. As the capital of the kingdom of the Suebi, Ourense flourished in the 5th and 6th centuries. The Suebi king Teodomiro († 570) built the first cathedral in Ourense after converting from Arianism to Catholicism.

Constant raids by the Moorish conquerors and the Normans devastated the city to such an extent that it remained almost uninhabited for several centuries. It was rebuilt in 1071 under King Sancho II of Castile. In the following centuries, the city gained importance as a bishop's see, but also as a trading centre. In the 13th century, Ourense was an important trading centre in Galicia due to its geographical location and its large Jewish community. The economic decline began after the expulsion of Ourense's Jews in 1492 by the Catholic Monarchs. In the centuries that followed, Ourense's importance steadily declined.

The earliest cathedral appears to have been a church dedicated to Santa María la Madre. In 550, the Suevian king Chararic built a second church here dedicated to St Martin of Tour. The cathedral was however repeatedly destroyed over the centuries by the Moors and the Northmen who invaded the city. Today's building was constructed as a Romanesque church in the 12th and 13th centuries. Gothic additions followed until the early 16th century. The consecration of the high altar was already in 1188.

The museum is connected to the cathedral.
Saint Anne with her daughter, the Virgin Mary, and her grandson Jesus.
Anna Selbdritt / Anne trinitaire

Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:28:19 +0000

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Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.
Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.

Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.

Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.

The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.

Bronze votive offering in the form of a goat.
Bronze, 1 c. BC

Cáceres - Museo de Cáceres

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:14:17 +0000

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Cáceres goes back to the Roman fortress Castra Caecilia, which was built in 79 BC. A Celtiberian settlement that dates back to around 35 BC. In the 6th century, large parts of the city were destroyed by the invading Visigoths and only later rebuilt by the Moors. The Arabs rebuilt the city, including a wall, palaces, and various towers.
Cáceres was reconquered by the Christians in 1229. During this period the city had an important Jewish quarter. In the 15th century when the total population was 2,000, nearly 140 Jewish families lived in Cáceres. The Jewish population was expelled by Queen Isabella and Ferdinand of Aragon in 1492.

Cáceres flourished during the Discovery of the Americas, as influential Spanish families and nobles built homes and small palaces there, and many members of families from Extremadura participated in the voyages where they made their fortunes.

Today Cáceres is a city with a population of about 100.000.

The museum is located in the historic town of the city and is housed in two historic buildings, the “Palacio de las Veletas” and the “Casa de los Caballos”.

A tombstone of a Bronze Age warrior (showing a lance, a shield, and a sword). Later a Latin funerary inscription was added.

Hadmersleben - St. Peter und St. Paul

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:13:07 +0000

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Kloster Hadmersleben (Hadmersleben monastery) was founded in 961 by the (six-year-old) King Otto II. There was quite a row because Bishop Bernhard von Halberstadt had refused to cede Magdeburg to Otto I as an archbishopric, even though the Pope wanted it. The bishop's refusal led to his nickname "Eisenkopf" (ironhead). The nunnery was not a really great success, and so the then bishop of Halberstadt wrote in 1120: "The piety of the nuns of Hadmersleben has not only fallen asleep but has completely died out." Thanks to a capable abbess, the convent soon became successful and in 1160 the building of the chapter house began. Around 1320 the construction of the Gothic monastery church began.

But then the convent fell into disrepair again until the nuns joined the Bursfeld congregation. Hadmersleben Abbey is one of the few monasteries in the Archdiocese of Magdeburg that remained Catholic beyond the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War. The Peace of Westphalia of 1648 made this possible.

In 1809, by decree of the King of Westphalia Jérôme Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, the dissolution of the monastery was ordered. However, the affiliated parish remained.

St. Peter and St. Paul was the monastery church and has been a parish church since the Reformation. Since the 10th century, three construction phases can be identified. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the nave was renovated in early Gothic style in two construction phases, and a large gallery for the nuns was built above the older lower church. During the Thirty Years' War, the church was plundered and partially destroyed. From 1696 to 1710 the interior of the church was made baroque.

This Gothic altar was once the center of a winged altar. It is still visible where the wings were connected, but they may have been lost.