Prolific and versatile, he painted allegories, landscapes, and large-scale works for churches and convents. Today he is remembered mostly for his still lifes, a genre he popularized in 1620s Madrid. Birthplace: Madrid, Spain Nationality: Spain Art Forms: Painting Juan Bautista Vázquez the Elder...
Beautiful and ancient churches. Amazing tourist destinations. Delicious food. Tropical weather. Friendly Filipinos. You should really respect the Philippines. You can't always find such an amazing country like it. It may have rocky roads, dirty walls and small and smelly kind of transportation......
6. Westminster Abbey – Famous Church in London Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous churches in the world and is definitely at the top of London’s famous landmarks. We all know it from the famous royal weddings that have taken place here. Most recently Prince William and Kate. ...
In Barcelona they have million of beautiful churches and also they is also the famous engineer from Gaudi Islamabad (Pakistan) I don't know I don't see how this beautiful city is not in the top 5. it's clean green pretty and the youngest city in the world. I LOVE IslamABAD BECAUSE ...
Ávila is famous for its connection to Saint Theresa of Avila, a revered Catholic saint known for her spiritual writings. The town is a hub for those seeking spiritual growth, with pilgrimages here often centered around the convents and churches that hold her relics. Along with its spiritual...
This holiday, which is observed on Dec.26,is a unique part of the Christmas season in Great Britain, as well as other Commonwealth nations. Boxing Day comes from a tradition that began in the Middle Ages more than 800 years ago. On this day, English churches would open their “alms box...
We don’t really know where he came from. Some people think he is a symbol of very old beliefs (信仰) about nature that Christians (基督徒) kept when they made their churches. But wherever he came from, he’s seen as a symbol of...
Churches also surround the castle, including the Church of the Virgin Mary; the first building established in the complex.In 1514, the castle was damaged by fire. As a result, the architectural style of the structure acquired a more Renaissance look when it was rebuilt rather than the Gothic...
As the largest city in Scotland, you can guess Glasgow is filled with buildings witnessing the history of the city. From churches to gardens, you’ll find various types of landmarks that are well worth a visit on this list. Let’s discover 9 of the best Glasgow monuments and buildings ...
The principal creative responsibility for a number of the churches is now more commonly attributed to others in his office, especially Nicholas Hawksmoor. Other notable buildings by Wren include the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, and the south front of Hampton Court Palace. The Wren Buil...