St. Pantheleimon Nunnery is a wonderful Eastern Orthodox cathedral located neighbourhood of Theophania. It is considered a high point in Russian Revival ecclesiastical architecture. It can be most easily reached by taking the Blue metro line to the Ipodrom stop and marshrutka #768 to the end of it’s run.. Then a short walk down hill to the park entrance.. Total cost – 5 uah for transportation … park entrance is free.
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St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine is located on Chervonoarmiiska St just a short walk from the new stadium. It was designed in a gothic architecture style by Vladislav Gorodetsky (also responsible for the House of Chimeras) and E. Salya. Currently the National House of Organ and Chamber Music is also located here and performs organ concerts. It is well worth a visit for both the stunning beauty of the cathedral and concerts.
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Most commonly known as Sacre-Coeur Basilica, or simply Sacre-Coeur, from high atop Montmartre, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris stands watch. It is a popular and well known landmark with unparrelled views of the city spread out below.
About an hour from Prague is the village of Kutna Hora – Home to the Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Church of Bones. The Sedlec Ossuary is a small chapel located below the Cemetry Church of All Saints in Sedlec. It is estimated to contain the skeletons of between 40,000 and 70,000 people. Many of these have had the bones arranged to form decorations and furnishings for the chapel, including the Swarzenberg Coat of Arms and the signature of Rint. There is also a large chandelier in the center of the room that contains , at least one of, every bone in the human body.
The Ossuary is open every day except Christmas Day and the entrance fee is nominal..only 90 Czk for adults and 60 czk for students.
The easiest way to get to Kutna Hora is by train from Prague. Trains leave the main train station in Prague about every 2 hours and takes about an hour to get to the main station in Kutna Hora. You can transfer there to the local train that takes you to Sedlec stop.
You can stop by the UNESCO listed Cathedral of our Lady as you walk through town to the Ossuary.. Granted, the tour of the Ossuary doesn’t really take that long, but luckily, Kutna Hora is only a short walk or bus ride from the suburb..
In Kutna Hora you can visit a myriad of churches and cathedrals, including the Cathedral of St. Barbara, walk through the colorful streets of the center of the village, stop for lunch or cappucino at a local eatery, or just enjoy the sights of this beautiful gem of a city.
10 Must See Sights in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
1. Cathedral of St. Barbara
2. Jesuit College
3. Church of Our Lady Na Nameti
4. Cisterncian Monastary with the Cathedral of Assumption of Our
Lady (In Sedlec )
5. Cemetary Chapel with Ossuary (Sedlec Ossuary)
6. Knight’s House
7. Church of St. John of Nepomuk
8. Stone Fountain
9. Italian Court
10. St. Jame’s Church
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St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery and Mykhailivska Square
St. Michaels’ Golden Domed Cathedral and Mykhailivska Square .. A beautiful cathedral just a short walk from the Maidan (Independence Square) and a great stop on the way to Andrew’s Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz in Ukrainian)
One of my favorite shots in Kyiv, Ukraine.. The Persheka Lavra shown through blossoms on an tree.. Sorry, I never did identify the tree.. probably should have but it was more the image of spring I was going for 🙂
Wawel Castle and Cathedral
It was a nice leisurely stroll through town from the hotel to the base of Wawel Hill.. The hill still has remnants of the old castle walls, covered in ivy.
Entrance to castle grounds
Through the arch , the path winds around to the gates across a wide avenue that affords some scenic views of the river and city below..
Overlooking the River
Wawel Hill is in Krakow, which was, at one time, the capital of Poland .Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Castle stand on Wawel Hill. Wawel Castle was built during the reign of Casimir III the Great during the mid 1300’s. It occupies the top of a limestone hill overlooking the Vistula River. It has been rebuilt and added to several times in it’s history.
At the base of Wawel Hill is the cave that, as legend tells, served as the den of the Wawel Dragon.
To be perfectly honest, I love Southern France.. This was my second trip here and the 3rd will be next May for a new photography exhibition in Arles.
Transfers from the airport to the center (or St. Charles Station) are extremely easy and inexpensive. There is a bus that runs about every 15 – 20 minutes and costs 9 Euros.. There is also a shuttle to the train that is free but you must have a train ticket to board. The biggest problem I encountered was that the ticket booth for the train did not take cash. Again, it needed a credit card with the microchip. Common in Europe…not so much from the USA.
St. Charles – The main station in Marseille
Since Arles was my first stop on this leg of the journey, I needed a train ticket from the airport to Arles. I was told that you can buy a ticket from the attendant on the train as he comes to check tickets. This actually proved to be the case and I was able to purchase my ticket as the train pulled into Gare de Arles.. That’s right..I did not have a ticket TO Arles but I was able to buy one as I left the train IN Arles..
Gare de Arles – Train Station
Arles is a quiet little town on the Rhone in southern France. It has a long history and was very important in the days of the Roamn empire, as both a seat of government and a supply point for the Roman armies. The Arles Coliseium, second only to the Colisieum in Rome, is a major attraction.
Inside the Coliseum
Empty Morning Streets
I, personally, like it more for the quiet side streets and cafes.. the open markets on the weekends and the laid back artist commune atmosphere.
Avoiding the Crowds
Weekend Market
Since this trip was planned late and Arles is busy during the first week of July, I wound up staying across the river in the town of Forques. A nice little 20 minute walk along the river, past rice fields and cottages, and you will find yourself looking across the river to Arles. The veiw of the left bank of the Rhone is especially dramatic in the evening as the sun sets and paints the town in red and gold.
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Since I was enjoying Paris with my now ex-girlfriend, I decided to abandon my usual way of exploring a city and take the tourist route. That being said, it was highly enjoyable being a tourist in Paris. The first afternoon, after getting settled into the hotel, we headed out on a short walk to the Sacré-Cœur. This is a very impressive cathedral. It is located on the butte of Montmartre and is the highest point in the city. From the steps you have an amazing view of Paris spread out below.
Front View
Day 2,after a short metro ride to the center, we boarded one of the double decker Hop On – Hop Off Bus Tours. At 25.50 euros, it is a very economical way to see Paris without wearing out your feet. Just hop off at the sights you want to see… take photos … enjoy a coffee… and hop on the next bus.
Of course, the first thing to see is the Eiffel Tower. It is a must and, probably the most recognized structure in the world. Iconic and majestic, it stands at the head of the Champ de Mars and soars an amazing 324 meters (1,063 feet) into the air. It was named after Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built it in 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair. Eiffel, himself, actually had very little to do with the design of the tower. The designers of the Eiffel Tower were Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, two senior engineers who worked for the Compagnie des Etablissements Eiffel. And the rest is history….
The tower has 3 levels available to the public and the 3rd level is the highest point accessible to the public in Europe.
After a couple of hours of wandering and photos, we boarded the bus for the next stop .. Arc de Triomphe . It stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The monument stands 50 metres high, 45 meters wide and 22 meters deep. The Arc de Triomphe is so large that on August 7, 1919, Charles Godefroy successfully flew his biplane through it. The Arc was originally commissioned in 1806 but was not finished until around 1834. Beneath the vaults lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from WWI. There is a museum at the top in the “attic” with models and details of the construction and after you can climb a few steps to the top and see some wonderful panoramic views of Paris.
Arc de Triomphe
Next … Off at the Louvre .
From Sofiyska Square, you will see another cathedral to the east.. St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery which sits on Mykhailivska Square.
The original cathedral was built in the middle ages and dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It was demolished in the 1930’s after falling into disrepair but was reconstructed and reopened after Ukrainian independence in the late 90’s. While it is not an exact reconstruction of the original, St. Michaels is a beautiful sight to see.
Also on the square, is a monument to Olga of Kiev. Her husband, Igor of Kiev, was killed and she ruled as regent for her son Svyatoslav. If you read into the history of her rule, you will see she was ruthless in her protection of Kiev.
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