Duomo is the largest Catholic cathedral in the world. Milano, Italy. Cathedral Standing 157 meters high and 92 meters wide, it is the largest gothic church in the world. Construction began under the direction of Galeazzo Visconti in the 14th century and was completed by Prince Napoleon in the 19th century. It consists of 135 minarets and a bronze door that records the anecdotes of the Virgin Mary and St Ambrose. Milan Cathedral Duomo means the cathedral representing the city in Italy. When planning the city, the location of the Duomo was determined in the center, and plazas, government offices, and public facilities were placed nearby, so that the city area developed around the Duomo. The name Duomo comes from the Latin domus (house), which is similar to the English dome. The Duomo of Milan is considered the third or fourth largest cathedral in the world, along with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and St Paul's Cathedral in London. The floor area is 1.5 times that of a football stadium. The construction period was so long that it was completed in 1890, 500 years after the foundation stone was laid in 1386. The 135 minarets are in the Gothic style reminiscent of a forest. About 2,000 statues are adorned on the exterior walls of the building. These are the reasons why the Duomo in Milan is considered one of the “must see buildings before you die”. You can freely access to the roof of the Duomo and enjoy the view of the city through the spires. The spires are reminiscent of a huge marble forest, and when you are in the center of this tower, you will be amazed at its overwhelming beauty. At the top of the spire are statues of saints as shown below. It feels as if the saints in the Bible stand on top of the tower and look down on the people and take care of them. There was an employee who repaired the camera and the lamp between the peaks. You can see that even the smallest details of the massive cathedral are meticulously maintained. Being inside the spire is captivated by a mysterious feeling as if you are in another dimension. Then, looking down through the spires, people are still living their daily lives. Its 135 minarets and 3159 statues remind you of Milan's past prosperity and artistic value. For a long time of 600 years, the statues of the minaret were together in the rain and wind. If you look from the roof of the Duomo, you can feel the depth of these years compared to the modern buildings around the statue. After visiting the Duomo a long time ago, I painted an image with acrylic that reminded me of it. Any artist who has visited the Duomo will want to leave a picture of the mysticism, wonder, and solemnity of time. Look at the picture below entitled Tower of the Milan cathedral. This painting was drawn by Johann Karl Schultz in 1829. He was a Polish 19th Century painter who was born in 1801. Every time I look at this painting, I get the illusion that time crosses over the historical architecture. And you will be surprised to discover the artist's tenacity and craftsmanship that did not miss the fine details of the spire.
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Wissembourg in Alsace, France! In the north of Alsace, between vineyards and forests, Wissembourg reveals a typical and authentic Alsace with must-see tourist sites. The town boasts over 400 buildings erected since the 11th century, demonstrating its historical and architectural richness. The Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the second largest Gothic building in Alsace, after Strasbourg Cathedral. It is known for its impressive 11-meter-high fresco of St. Christopher, the most enormous painted human figure in France, as well as its old stained glass windows and 11th-century Romanesque chapel. The Westercamp Museum of local history occupies one of the many half-timbered winegrowers' houses that make the town look so charming. The natural environment of this small town at the foot of the Vosges is also very appealing, with the flowery banks of the River Lauter offering a lovely walk. You can also walk around the fortifications to admire the gardens and flower-adorned houses. After your stroll, be sure to stop by one of the town's charming tearooms. The abbey of Saint-Pierre-et-Paul owns the largest fresco of France. The Eleven meters high Saint Christopher of the fourteenth century, is painted on one of the walls of the transept. Guided tour on request all year. (by visit.alsace.com) If you take pictures here, you will probably want to make a postcard or draw a picture of everything you take. A colorful car parked in front of a beautiful house as if straight out of a fairy tale makes you feel aAs I always feel when visiting the French region, especially Alsace, the pretty houses in Provence style on the serene canals and well-manicured flowers offer a lot to see. How do people who live in such a beautiful place feel?s if you are in a dream. A small fountain in the square looks great for kids to play with. As I always feel when visiting the French region, especially Alsace, the pretty houses in Provence style on the unwavering canals and well-manicured flowers offer a lot to see. How do the residence who live in such a beautiful place feel? When I travel, I don't want to miss even the smallest details. So I'm busy looking around. The speed of pressing the buttons on the camera also increases. But when I look around and find an impressive point, I get quiet without realizing it. And people who can focus on themselves and take good care of themselves will eventually discover that they can give good energy to others as well. The pretty houses across the canal and the bridges in the middle make visitors instinctively recognize that this is a good photo spot, as if in a small Venice. The scenery that filled my mind during the long period of pandemic with shutdown was European open-air cafes. You can see a part of a small canal, and in the distance you can see the terrace pots with geraniums. ![]() When I go to touristic places, I like to take pictures of little things. The beautiful colors of ordinary houses, beautiful geraniums blooming on the terrace, buildings where you can see the beautiful clouds in the sky, and unusually shaped mailboxes, these trivial daily routines often give me a lot of inspiration. Today, I took out photos of my Bulgaria trip. Looking back, I remember pressing the camera button the most at this time. The beautiful monastery standing alone in the deep mountains was overwhelming with its numerous murals and quiet scenery. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as Rila Monastery "Sveti Ivan Rilski" is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Lila Monastery is located in a valley at an elevation of 1100 m above sea level, its architecture is majestic, has a long history, and has a beautiful artistic atmosphere, making it the most famous historical site in Bulgaria and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Rila Monastery, Bulgaria A World Heritage Site, Rila Monastery is located 60 kilometers south of the Bulgarian capital Sofia and was built in the 10th century with a strict layout like a medieval castle. Rila Monastery is a center of architecture, art, religion, seal sculpting and education. In the heyday of Bulgarian monasteries, there were tens of thousands of people and later there were only a few hundred, but today the Rila Monastery has eight monks. I just caught a monk passing by the monastery on camera. Captured from a distance, but unknown reverence and mystery. The entrance is made of a discreet structure, and the inside looks like an isolated medieval castle. Exquisite murals on the exterior walls depict religious stories that encourage people to punish evil and encourage good. It is considered the most beautiful monastery in Bulgaria. Early Byzantine architecture, the black and white stripes are very distinctive. Because the entire monastery was built near a creek deep in the mountains, I still vividly remember hearing the sound of the babbling brook and many birdsong. When you look at the murals inside the monastery along with the sound of nature that sounds like a bell, you will feel as if you are in a fairy village. There is an artist from Bulgaria who perfected the mystical and pious values of the monastery in miniature form. Bulgarian artist Plamen Ignatov spent a great deal of 16 years creating an impressive miniature model of the Rila Monastery using many matches. Made of wood, matches and precious stones, these artifacts are now on display at the Archaeological Museum in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Kraków, Zakopane in Poland During the 8 years I lived in Germany, I was fortunate enough to have had many opportunities to travel. As the travel route was blocked for a long time due to the Covid-19 , I was suddenly summoned to the time when I had traveled freely without any restriction in the past. It was ordinary but precious daily life. Now, it has become a memory that doesn't look like a photograph, but I believe that because of these times, I must have become an artist in search of the beauty and meaning of our life. Starting today, I decided to take out my previous travel photos little by little. I have always felt that living in Europe has a large square in the city, an old church in the square, and a flower market around the church. There is a fountain in front of the city hall, carriages for tourists, and various large and small street performances are held. Outdoor cafes with beautiful flower decorations are common on the street. Below is a small cathedral taken in Zakopane. It's a small Catholic church, but it caught my eye at the time. I later drew this church and gave it to a friend. ![]() The photos I am posting now aren't going to look like reviews from commercial travel sites. It is simply a recall of memories, ignoring the constant flow of time and place logically. Are there times when we do too? Suddenly, unorganized thoughts pop up, but sometimes it gives me a sense of stability. When we travel to an unfamiliar but beautiful country, we press hard on the camera's shutter whenever we meet a great scenery. And time goes by. All that remains is a photo. However, this too often exceeds the capacity. We live with so much visual data in our minds and in our heads, above all else, in one space on the Internet. Is travel a continuation of storing photos like this? Those who truly know travel know all too well that this is not the case. When I travel, a memorable and iconic scene remains in my mind. So did I in Poland. I still can't forget the beautiful white-haired old woman who was selling cotton candy in the big square. She was very warm and had beautiful blue eyes. I think she was probably representing Poland, not cotton candy, but warm kindness and love. I still think of her when I say Poland. When I go to an unfamiliar country, I come in contact with a culture, life, and landscape that is different from the environment I used to live in. It is like a child trying to enter with curiosity in front of a large, beautiful but tightly closed door. Why did I photograph this scene? There are times when I don't understand when I look at the last picture. However, as time goes by, I come to realize that these everyday photos are very precious, rather than a special and glamorous tourist destination. I miss Europe so much. I want to ride the colorful tram that passes between the densely lined buildings and houses. While living in the US for the same amount of time as in Germany, I also meet friends who have lived in Europe for a long time. At such times, the same nostalgia that everyone talks about is the outdoor cafe. In the United States, there are not many places where you can walk freely while looking at the streets without a car, so this place is the biggest disappointment.
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