Tagged With "Basilica"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 27, 2013: Ravenna, Italy
Reminds me somewhat of the interior of St. Mark's basilica in Venice. Beautiful photos, PHeymont. Love the detailed art on these old churches.
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Re: Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
Beautiful pic Rob! Here's one i took a couple days ago.
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Re: June 20, 2016: St. Dunstan's Basilica, P.E.I., Canada
Passed in front many times when visiting my daughter was in college in Charlottetown but never went in. I will next time i visit PEI. Thanks TravelRob
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Re: February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
So glorious. I am not Catholic, but I so admire their beautiful cathedrals; many beyond description!!
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Re: February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
Amazing pictures. I have been to the Notre Dame in Paris but not this one. We are heading to Canada this year, but only to Vancouver. Will have to plan another to see this beautiful building. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
Looking forward to what you find in Vancouver! On my bucket list but I keep missing...
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Re: February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited. PHeymont, by all means go. Samantha, you'll love your time there!
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Re: February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
Thank you for the comment. Hope you make it someday. Will definitely be sharing posts after our visit.
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Re: Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec. Where Gumbo was, #73
Tastefully rebuilt to maintain its original style.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 9, 2015: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
While visiting Rome recently, one of our favorite cities anywhere, our day's walk through the Baroque section ended by the Tiber River just as the sun was setting. We were a little lost, a state I like to be in while exploring...
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Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec. Where Gumbo was, #73
Gumbo was visiting the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a massive church set near the banks of the St. Lawrence River in the Canadian province of Quebec. Congratulations to GarryRF for being the first to recognize the site, and...
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February 3, 2016: Another Notre Dame Cathedral
Today's we visit the historic Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec
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Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia Basilica Enters Final Contruction Phase
Photo of La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Karina If you can believe it, Antoni Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona is entering...
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Nov. 22, 2017: 8 Free Things to do in St. Louis
Here's a second helping of Samantha's discovery of great free things to do in St. Louis.
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Travel Rob shows you the craftsmanship and incredible interior of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 12, 2014: San Marco, Venice
Here's a close-up of the Lion of St. Mark, atop the Basilica in Venice. From ground level, it's difficult to appreciate the individual details of the decorated dome and roofs—there is so much that it is like trying to see a single tree in the...
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June 20, 2016: St. Dunstan's Basilica, P.E.I., Canada
Travel Rob shows us the elaborate St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of his favorite church in Florence, Santa Maria Novella Basilica.
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August 8, 2019: Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West
DrFumblefinger visits this old Catholic parish church in Key West. The church was completed in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Medici Chapels: Memorial to Wealth and Power
Jonathan L takes us on an exploration of how the wealth and power of the Medici family was exhibited after their deaths
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Visiting Bologna's churches on Easter Sunday
Jonathan L visited two of Bologna's cathedrals on Easter morning.
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September 7, 2019: A Humble Man's Place to Pray, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the church where Pope John Paul II prayed when he was archbishop of Krakow.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 27, 2013: Ravenna, Italy
Ravenna is not at the top of most people's lists of places to visit in Italy--it certainly wasn't on mine--and I only added it to my trip at the strong urging of online friends. I'm glad I did. The city is not only a pleasant place to eat and walk--it...
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April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Krakow, be sure to see the main square of the Old Town.
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Feb. 18, 2016: Istanbul's Basilica Cistern
Kingtikitaki shows us the largest remaining Byzantine cistern in Istanbul
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Mar. 16, 2016: Sunken mosaics, Ravenna
Under the Basilica di San Francesco in Ravenna lies an earlier church, whose mosaics, flooded by rainwater, can be seen through an opening in the floor.
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Basilica of San Zeno, Verona (Where Gumbo was #293)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle was to be found in the charming city of Verona. This historic old church is filled with interesting sights and well worth a visit.
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
June 18, 1964, James Brock, the manager of the Monsoon Motor Lodge ( now destroyed) pouring acid on demonstrators attempting to desegregate the pool Great Piece Jonathan L! One thing I wish St Augustine would do a better job is telling what role St Augustine played in the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King got arrested in St Augustine on June 11th 1964 after picketing. His charge was unlawful assembly and civil disobedience. Many people say events that summer helped sparked the Civil...
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
Thanks Travel Rob. In fact there are several info boards in and around Plaza de la Constitucion that do discuss the civil rights era history. Not just MLK's arrest, but more than one large demonstration that took place.
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
For more on the history of the civil rights movement in St. AUGUSTINE, you can look here - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...._Augustine_movement
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Re: St. Augustine, Florida—The Old City
There are info boards at the beaches too but certain things they didn't preserve, like the Monsoon Motor Lodge, now a Hilton. Martin Luther King Ave, Downtown is one street named after Dr. King where he had marched.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
I just love the tiny Church of St. Wojciech. I'm glad that now I'll know what it is - and to look for it!
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Hi Ava : ) You are going to love Krakow. The locals are very friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Enjoy your visit. I hope you share your adventures (along with pictures) with TravelGumbo upon your return...I (and our entire TravelGumbo family) would love to see them. By the way, if you have time, take a day to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and another day to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration/Extermination camps. Your best bet to see...
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
Thanks Ottoman! I'm really excited to hear all of the positive things about Krakow. We have already booked a tour at Auschwitz, but I don't know if we will have time to visit the salt mine (although it looks amazing). I'd be happy to share some photos.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
The Salt Mines are one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. It would be a shame to miss seeing them. When you are in town you will see this building. It's the Rail Station. The salt mines are just a few stops along the line. 10 minutes. So easy to find. So worth it.
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Re: April 28, 2016: Main Square, Krakow, Poland
In the main square, school children perform dances and theatre for passers by. Adults perform parades and fashion shows. During the summer when I was a visitor there was something on display most afternoons. Krakow is a beautiful city to walk around.
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Sept. 21, 2020: St. Michael's Basilica, Miramichi
Travel Rob visits a huge church in Miramichi, NB with surprising beautiful details.
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Basilica San Marco, Venice
DrFumblefinger visits one of the greatest churches in the world. More than a thousand years old, St. Mark's in Venice is an absolute treasure
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Basilica de Santa Anastasia, Verona
DrFumblefinger visits the largest cathedral in Verona, the current structure dating to the 13th century.
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St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow (Where Gumbo was #333)
Gumbo was visiting beautiful St. Mary's Basilica in Krakow. Situated on the City's popular Market Square, it is best known for its magnificent altarpiece.
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Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome
DrFumblefinger comes across Castel Sant’Angelo near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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Re: Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome
Sant Angelo is the setting for one of my favorite operas - Tosca.
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Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, Portugal
DrFumblefinger visits the Shrine of Fatima, where apparitions of the Virgin Mary were said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917
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Re: San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
The views from the top are amazing! And for only €6 -- so very worth it for the breathtaking views. (I know you jest when you say you were too stingy as you have a keen sense of what's a good travel investment and what's not). When we last visited Venice it was in the springtime. I was still practicing at the time and attending a Mayo Clinic sponsored conference at the Hilton. It was a perfect blend of interesting academia and travel. Mornings were devoted to education. Afternoons and...
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San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful Basilica de San Giorgio Maggiore -- the church you see across the Grand Canal when standing in Piazza San Marco.
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Re: San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
Amazing views from the top. I didn't realise that you could go up there (- or, maybe, I was too stingy to pay for the lift).