1- The church of San Salvador In Getaria, it is the silhouette of Mount San Antón that first catches the eye. This mountain is nicknamed "Ratón de Getaria" (the mouse of Getaria) because of its shape. Another must-see landmark is Church of San Salvador (Salbatore Parroki Eliza), which stands i ...
1- Visit the church of Saint-Ronan Locronan owes its name to Saint-Ronan, the hermit who founded the town in the 10th century. Today, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building ...
ra, persecuted Christians fleeing Palestine in a rudderless boat. To immerse yourself in this atmosphere of great religious fervor, you can visit the church of Notre Dame de la Mer. This beautiful 14th century Romanesque church houses the relics of the two Marys, Mary Jacoba (sister of the Vir ...
anton Museum where you can admire unique pieces. The museum's collections comprise Neapolitan figurines from the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as church santons from the 19th century created by the Carmelite convent of Avignon. The museum also has creations by famous santon-makers and stages the ...
capital, Lake Bled is one of the most well-known postcards of Slovenia. With its 11th-century medieval castle perched atop a 130-meter cliff and the Church of the Assumption of Saint Mary situated on an island in the middle of the lake, this site is among the must-see tourist attractions of the cou ...
issance-style facade and features rooms decorated with several chimneys, one of which dates back to 1541. Another monument to see is the Saint-Firmin church, built on the foundations of an old 13th-century church, and whose square tower probably dates back to the 14th century. This tower has the pa ...
reinforce the citadel and the upper town was definitively abandoned by the civilian population. In 1576, the episcopal seat was transferred to the parish church of Sainte-Réparate. The lower city was completely redesigned under the direction of the military engineer Paciotto. During the 17th ...
. It will take you more than a day to visit the essential. Italian art 1) Feast your eyes on The Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the church of Santa Maria della Grazie is without a doubt the greatest painting of the Renaissance. It captures that dramatic moment when Jesus is betraye ...
ges of France! Since 1982, this town in Dordogne has been organizing Floralies to promote and embellish its medieval heritage. For the occasion, the church and the castle are beautifully decorated and the streets of the village are adorned with flowers offering a real profusion of colors and scent ...
ical heritage The commune of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has much to offer to lovers of old stones and civil or religious architecture. Its 19th-century church was built in Caen stone in a neo-Gothic imitation 13th-century style. This building, opened for worship in 1861, has a characteristic that i ...
mès. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot Less than 5 minutes away on foot, in Rue Neyret, is another secret place with a mysterious allure. The Church of the Good Shepherd is an abandoned church that you will recognize by its walled entrance. You will still see the bell tower of this chu ...
the windows of the art galleries. You can even visit Monet's grave, as the founder of Impressionism is buried in Giverny, in the Cemetery near the church. 2- Les Andelys A few miles from Giverny, the village of Les Andelys is another place that inspired the Impressionist painters, and in part ...
It should be said that the town, classified as a Town of Art and History, has more than 30 historical monuments, including the 12th century Romanesque church of Sainte-Foy and the 13th and 15th century Gothic church of Saint-Georges. 2- Visit the Humanist Library Did you know that the city of S ...
ful old houses, whose old stones are brightened up with plants and flowers. During your stroll through the village, you can discover the 12th century church as well as the old underground stone quarries. The church of Saint Trophime, which has been remodeled many times over the centuries, is plac ...
barony. This is why the village is now part of the Grimaldi historical sites of Monaco (see link below). As for the village's well-preserved Romanesque church, it dates from the 12th century. Don't hesitate to take the Montée du Pourtaou to get a closer look at the church of Saint-Véran, which ...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by AWA (@accidentallywesanderson) This unpronounceable name can be translated as 'the church of St. Mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the swift whirlpool and the church of St. Tysilio near the red cave'! Amazing! ...
u can still see locks and thick walls. So many unexpected details reminding us that this building was once a prison! 3- The Utopia cinema in a former church To continue your cultural journey off the beaten path, we recommend going to see a movie at Utopia. This art house cinema programs indep ...
cycle cab with a lot of decoration and music), can be recognized by the red color of its buildings. Visitors come to take pictures in front of the church, the fountain and the museum whose facade has the same red color, with the only regret that the church can not be visited ... 2- Admire the ...
1- Visit the Saint-Pierre Abbey Church. The charming town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, located in the southern part of the Corrèze department, attracts visitors with its mild climate, as well as the beauty of its natural surroundings and architecture. One of the most remarkable monuments of this med ...
ism. You can also see the Cathedral of the Almudena that faces it. In the city center, don't miss the Colegiata de San Isidro, a beautiful Baroque church, as well as the fountains of the Cibeles and Neptuno squares that you can reach by Walking along the Paseo del Prado, nicknamed 'the golden tri ...
