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The Pantheon and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

... beginning of the seventeenth century, who designed the entrance (Gorman 155). Thus, construction of the basilica was completed in 1615. Thus, we can see that many architects worked on construction of St. Peter's Basilica proposing their ... Read Read: The Pantheon and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

By: Andrew Sandon | 27/10/2006 | Travel
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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Havana, Huge Pleasure of All Senses

... most interesting walks through Old Havana is precisely that of its St. Francis of Assisi Square, and the Basilica of the same name located in that same place, very close to the harbour. The impressive silence conferred to the square by ... Read Read: Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Havana, Huge Pleasure of All Senses

By: Jose Mauricio | 29/04/2008 | Travel Tips
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Hagia Sophia – Basilica, Mosque, Museum.

... empire, sculptors and stonemasons from Efesus, Athens, Delphi and different Egyptian cities worked on the basilica, eight porphyritic columns were transported from the temple in Heliopolis. That's true, creation of the new needed ... Read Read: Hagia Sophia – Basilica, Mosque, Museum.

By: Tatyana Kogut. | 28/02/2008 | Destinations
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The Magnificent Churches Of Milan

... of its many interesting architectural aspects. Instead of the usual cross on top which marks it as a Catholic Church, the Basilica's bell tower has the form of a star which signifies the Three Magi or Kings whose tombs are enshrined here. ... Read Read: The Magnificent Churches Of Milan

By: Steve Kevin | 20/08/2008 | Travel
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Barcelona’s Holy Temple – a Magnificent Work in Progress

... would stand 170 meters high, making it the tallest tower. When Antoni Gaudí was asked why the basilica should take an extremely long period of construction, he would only remark that his client is not in a hurry. When Gaudi died at ... Read Read: Barcelona’s Holy Temple – a Magnificent Work in Progress

By: Steve | 29/02/2008 | Destinations
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The Beautiful Notre Dame in Saigon

... Notre Dame statue that was built with Roman granite. This spawned the cathedral’s new name- the Notre Dame Basilica. Many legends and stories surround this cathedral which sees many faithful devotees flocking to its doors. In 2005, the ... Read Read: The Beautiful Notre Dame in Saigon

By: Naveen Marasinghe | 26/11/2008 | Travel
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Prague Castle, The Absolute Must-See in Czech

... and after the big fire it underwent a main renovation. The second church in the castle, St. George's Basilica, was also founded around the same time as St. Vitus Cathedral in 920 by Prince Vratislav I. Later in 13th century the St. ... Read Read: Prague Castle, The Absolute Must-See in Czech

By: Steve Kevin | 25/09/2008 | Travel
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Five Must-See Sights of the Eternal City

... Fellini's La Dolce Vita, the fountain dates from the mid-18th century and was designed by architect Niccolo Salvi. 4. St Peter's Basilica. At the heart of Vatican City, St Peter's Basilica is the spiritual home of the Catholic faith. ... Read Read: Five Must-See Sights of the Eternal City

By: Maxine Clarke | 19/09/2008 | Destinations

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Experiencing the Florentine Renaissance

... Duomo which was completed in full after 170 years is the result of the combined artistry of several generations. The façade of the Basilica was dedicated to Madonna or Mary, the Mother of Christ. The bronze doors also highlight her life in ... Read Read: Experiencing the Florentine Renaissance

By: Steve Kevin | 20/08/2008 | Travel
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Hello From Montreal - Part 2 - A Comfortable Ride In The Train And First Impressions

... the heart of Montreal's Chinatown. I was literally only 5 minutes away from Montreal's biggest and most impressive church: the Basilica of Notre Dame, Montreal's City Hall was about 7 minutes away and right across the street is the Place ... Read Read: Hello From Montreal - Part 2 - A Comfortable Ride In The Train And First Impressions

By: Susanne Pacher | 16/01/2007 | Travel
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Montserrat, more than a mountain!

... of Montserrat has become a deeply spiritual place and a patriotic symbol. When visiting Montserrat you can also enter the basilica to hear the choir scholars, who will sing the midday Salve. Montserrat is a mountain, a sanctuary, a ... Read Read: Montserrat, more than a mountain!

By: Olive Tree Travel | 26/06/2006 | Travel
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Landmark at Top - Basilique Du Sacre Coeur

... the Trinity and the devotion of France to the Sacred Heart.Many statues also decorate the vaults. The basilica of the Sacred Heart is one of the Parisian monuments most famous and most visited. It was decided to establish in front of the ... Read Read: Landmark at Top - Basilique Du Sacre Coeur

By: Anil Gupta | 11/08/2006 | Travel
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Things To See and Do in Paris

... enjoy another great view of the city, on a clear day you can see straight across to the Sacre-Coeur Basilica - another of those sights you should see. Set in the Montmarte district known for its many artists, the Sacre-Coeur Basilica ( ... Read Read: Things To See and Do in Paris

By: Patrick Omari | 25/09/2008 | Destinations
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Paris A City With More Sites Than Any Other

... in beauty by the mural of Christ's passion visible behind the alter. The dome itself is the only part of the basilica that it costs to enter, but if you can face the steps the view from the top is out of this world. If you prefer to ... Read Read: Paris A City With More Sites Than Any Other

By: Gaizka Pujana | 02/03/2008 | Destinations
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A Town Which has Remained Unchanged

... Gothic church, offers a series of large frescoes that narrates St. Francis's story. The lower basilica you can find an abundance of frescoes by Martini, Giotto, and Lorenzetti. The ceiling above the altar bares a series of paintings the ... Read Read: A Town Which has Remained Unchanged

By: Douglas Scott | 25/12/2007 | Destinations

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