Another pretty site, especially, at night. The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the Mississippi River.
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Noteworthy in Chisinau, Moldova
While not a thriving tourist destination yet, there are a few places that are “must see” if you visit this city in Moldova..
The number one, and by far the most well kept, site is the Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord”..
which is located, oddly enough, in the center of Cathedral Park… The original bell tower was demolished in the ’60’s but rebuilt in 1998..
At the main entrance to the the park sits the Arc de Triumf…
The Presidential Palace, towering over the center of the city, is a short walk away…
The main train station is considered by many to be one of the prettier buildings in town.. The guards told us we couldn’t take picture inside..not sure why but, you know how security guards can be..
Like I said before, not a bad place for a weekend get-a-way…
Parks and monuments in Moldova coming soon…
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People’s Friendship Arch
There was a time, before the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine and it’s illegal annexation of Crimea, that Ukrainians and Russians considered themselves brothers..This symbolic brotherhood was celebrated by the construction of the People’s Friendship Arch in Kyiv, Ulkraine in 1982.
The arch is made of titanium and reaches 50 meters at it’s highest point.. Beneath it are 2 sculptures –
A bronze statue of Russian and Ukrainian workers holding up the Soviet Order of
Friendship of Peoples
and
A granite statue depicting the Pereyaslav Council of 1654
At one time, the plaza below it was full of people..especially at night when the rainbow colors lit the area. Now the square remains mostly deserted.. In these dark times for Ukraine, it stands as a reminder of what was and what could be again..
By the way, this is not a political post.. so political comments will not be approved and will be removed..
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Shot of the Day – Prague
Just across (and under) the Charles Bridge in Prague is a picturesque little cobblestone street . A canal with a water wheel is just one of the things you will discover here.. It was a welcome respite from the hoards of tourist on the bridge..
Aren't We All Just Tourists Here? 