One of the many wonderful sights to visit in Budapest is The Church of Our Lady, more commonly known as Matthias Church . It stands in the heart of the Buda Castle District in front of the Fisherman’s Bastion. Beautiful gothic architecture and wonderful views of the Pest side of the river make this a “must see” in Budapest.
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In honor of the presidential elections in Ukraine yesterday, I thought I would post a shot of the Presidential Administration building and House of Chimera on Bankova Street.. It is a pretty square to visit…especially in late spring when the tulips are in full bloom..
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The House of the Weeping Widow.. Lyteranska Street at the intersection with Bankova.. The drains from the peak of the roof run through the eyes and when it rains, the face cries.. A well known building in Kyiv, it is owned by the government and occasionally used as housing for visiting foreign dignitaries..
Ok.. more than A shot.. but I was walking around Kyiv the other and and noticed 6 apartment buildings with these wonderful mosaics on the end facing the street.. I realized that mosaics like this are actually all over town. You can find them most prominently on apartment buildings, but also, in the metro stations, grocery stores, schools.. everywhere.. It’s awesome !
Opera House and Tetralna Square
The National Opera House on Tetralna Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. I haven’t been to the opera yet, but I love going to the ballet here.. Prices are very reasonable and it is an overall wonderful experience.
Red Building – Taras Shevchenko University
Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv, Ukraine.. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city due to the bright red color.. Just a short walk from the center of the city..
Arles, France.. one of my favorite places in Europe..When the sun starts to set, it lights up all the buildings on the east bank..
Buda Castle and Chain Bridge …
The view of Buda from the Pest side of the river was absolutely amazing.. especially at night. You can see why it is one of the prettiest places in Europe…
I love the Old World architecture found in Barcelona, Spain and the natural framing of the trees made this a colorful shot. It helps to look up at the right time..
St. Sophia’s Cathedral – Street view
Saint Sophia’s Cathedral complex is one of Kiev’s most recognizable landmarks. It is known in Ukrainian as Sobor Sviatoyi Sofiyi (Собор Святої Софії) or Sofiyskyi Sobor (Софійський собор). It was built between 1037 – 1299 during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. The name comes from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
St. Sophia’s – late afternoon in the Square
I would recommend an early visit for the best photographs.. It is an impressive sight when the sun lights the bell tower in the morning. And as an added incentive, the square does not really get crowded until after 11 AM…
St. Sophia’s Square is also home to Kyiv’s largest monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, a Ukrainian hero and folk legend. He led an uprising against the Lithuanian-Polish Commonwealth that led to the formation of an independent Cossack state. He is considered to be one of the fathers of the nation.
St. Sophia’s
Monument to Bohdan Khmelnitsky
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