#Chapel San Marcos

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Apparition of the Angel to Saint Monica. Painting in Saint Augustine Chapel, in the right hand transept of San Marco Church in Milan, Italy.

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From Rome they headed north into Tuscany, stopping in Arezzo to see Piero della Francesca's fresco cycle The Legend of the True Cross in the choir of the church of San Francesco, before arriving in what was the undoubted highlight of this first trip: Florence. In the chapels of the Bardi and Peruzzi banking families in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Rothko looked at frescoes by Giotto that he had previously known only in reproduction, and he would almost certainly have seen Masaccio's emotional painting cycle in the Brancacci Chapel in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine. Among the many places that he and Mell visited were two particular buildings that would have an enduring impact on Rothko's work and the decisions that he would take with it in the course of the next twenty years. The first of them was the Dominican church and convent of San Marco, with its tempera frescoes by Fra Angelico in the monks' cells (see below). He was captivated by the sourceless, evenly dispersed light that Fra Angelico achieved, which afforded the individual rooms a deeply meditative serenity. The social context and physical experience of the frescoes—intended to be seen by one single viewer at a time—were in themselves a revelation. 'When you go to Italy', Rothko later told Ben Dienes, 'you must see the Fra Angelicos'. 'He felt everything was of one piece,' said Dienes. 'The division was of one piece. That's the way he put it. You saw the wholeness of it'. Writing in the catalogue for Rothko's presentation at the Venice Biennale some years later, Sam Hunter identified this experience as the most deeply moving of that entire first trip to Europe.

Jasper Sharp ֍ "Looking for the Fabulous: An Account of Mark Rothko's Voyages to Europe." Toward Clarity (2019)

Fra Angelico ֍ Christ Mocked, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Touch Me Not!, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Crucifixion, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Annunciation, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Lamentation, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Transfiguration, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Coronation of the Virgin, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

Fra Angelico ֍ Madonna and Child, San Marco Convent, Florence, Italy (c. 1436)

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Hospital SS Juan y Pablo / SS John and Paul Hospital.

La entrada triunfal del Hospital SS Juan y Pablo.(Scuola Grande di San Marco).

The triumphal entry of SS John and Paul Hospital. (Scuola Grande di San Marco).

(Español / English)

The Civil Hospital of St. John and Paul is a Renaissance building, once known as the Grand School of St. Mark, in the sestiere (district) of Castello. The Scuola is an ancient secular institution that chose a patron saint and to which middle-class citizens belonged, while the Scuole Grandi were joined by patricians. The Scuole Grandi were devoted to charitable works and public assistance and, thanks to their importance and generous donations, had a lot of liquid money, which they used to decorate their premises with works of art by famous artists, or were invested in real estate and loans. The prestige of the Scuole Grandi was such that, in certain moments of crisis, the Serenissima called on their help to raise the necessary funds to finance the wars in progress.

Over time, the Scuola Grande di San Marco had become so important that it took the name of the city's patron saint and built the most impressive of the Schools on Venetian soil.

In 1437, the Dominicans of the adjacent Basilica of Saints John and Paul granted a nearby area for the construction of the new building, which was devastated by a large fire on 31 March 1485, due to a candle left burning. Within twenty years the Scuola was rebuilt, under the direction of architect Pietro Lombardo, and the marble façade is a perfect example of the Renaissance style.

On the right side of the façade, two bas-reliefs by Tullio Lombardo (son of Pietro) adorn the entrance to the Chapel of Peace, where a Byzantine image arrived from Constantinople in 1349, believed to be capable of performing miracles. In the interior, the Sala dell'Albergo became one of the most spectacular examples of the Venetian Renaissance, thanks to works by Gentile and Giovanni Bellini among others.On the right side of the façade, two bas-reliefs by Tullio Lombardo adorn the entrance to the Chapel of Peace, where a Byzantine image arrived from Constantinople in 1349, believed to be capable of performing miracles. In the interior, the Sala dell'Albergo became one of the most spectacular examples of the Venetian Renaissance, thanks to works by Gentile and Giovanni Bellini among others.

Following the fall of the Republic in 1797, and the subsequent sacking by Napoleon, many of the works in the School were lost. In 1807 the confraternity was suppressed under Napoleon's rule, and the building became first an Austrian military hospital and later a civil hospital. Today it is known as the Civil Hospital, where Venetians and tourists visiting the city go for treatment, passing through the solemn atrium, with its series of columns and alternating tree-lined cloisters and new modern wings. Overlooking, visible especially at night, are the numerous cats that live there in peace and protection, in the heart of the city that has always loved them so much.Following the fall of the Republic in 1797, and the subsequent sacking by Napoleon, many of the works in the School were lost. In 1807 the confraternity was suppressed under Napoleon's rule, and the building became first an Austrian military hospital and later a civil hospital. Today it is known as the Civil Hospital, where Venetians and tourists visiting the city go for treatment, passing through the solemn atrium, with its series of columns and alternating tree-lined cloisters and new modern wings. Overlooking, visible especially at night, are the numerous cats that live there in peace and protection, in the heart of the city that has always loved them so much.

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El Hospital Civil de San Juan y San Pablo es un edificio renacentista, antiguamente conocido como Escuela Grande de San Marcos, en el sestiere (barrio) de Castello. La Scuola es una antigua institución laica que elegía un santo patrón y a la que pertenecían los ciudadanos de clase media, mientras que a las Scuole Grandi se unían los patricios. Las Scuole Grandi se dedicaban a obras de caridad y asistencia pública y, gracias a su importancia y a sus generosas donaciones, disponían de mucho dinero líquido, que utilizaban para decorar sus locales con obras de arte de artistas famosos, o invertían en inmuebles y préstamos. El prestigio de las Scuole Grandi era tal que, en ciertos momentos de crisis, la Serenissima recurría a su ayuda para recaudar los fondos necesarios para financiar las guerras en curso.

Con el tiempo, la Scuola Grande di San Marco adquirió tal importancia que tomó el nombre del patrón de la ciudad y construyó la más impresionante de las Escuelas en suelo veneciano.

En 1437, los dominicos de la adyacente Basílica de los Santos Juan y Pablo cedieron un terreno cercano para la construcción del nuevo edificio, que fue devastado por un gran incendio el 31 de marzo de 1485, debido a una vela que se dejó encendida. En veinte años se reconstruyó la Scuola, bajo la dirección del arquitecto Pietro Lombardo, y la fachada de mármol es un ejemplo perfecto del estilo renacentista.

En el lado derecho de la fachada, dos bajorrelieves de Tullio Lombardo (hijo de Pietro) adornan la entrada a la Capilla de la Paz, donde se encuentra una imagen bizantina llegada de Constantinopla en 1349, a la que se creía capaz de realizar milagros. En el interior, la Sala dell'Albergo se convirtió en uno de los ejemplos más espectaculares del Renacimiento veneciano, gracias a obras de Gentile y Giovanni Bellini, entre otros.

Tras la caída de la República en 1797, y el posterior saqueo napoleónico, muchas de las obras de la Scuola se perdieron. En 1807 la cofradía fue suprimida bajo el dominio de Napoleón, y el edificio se convirtió primero en hospital militar austriaco y más tarde en hospital civil. Hoy en día se conoce como Hospital Civil, donde los venecianos y los turistas que visitan la ciudad acuden para recibir tratamiento, pasando por el solemne atrio con su serie de columnas y alternando claustros arbolados y nuevas alas modernas. Encima, visibles sobre todo por la noche, están los numerosos gatos que viven allí en paz y protección, en el corazón de la ciudad que siempre los ha querido tanto.

Fuente: plumplumcreation.com

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Famous Artists Who Used Tempera Colours Painting: Lessons for Modern Artists

Tempera colours painting is an ancient medium that has captivated artists for centuries. Renowned for its brilliant colors, fine detail, and lasting durability, tempera was the medium of choice for many legendary artists, including Giotto, Sandro Botticelli, and Fra Angelico. Their works continue to inspire contemporary artists, offering valuable lessons on technique, composition, and creative expression. In this article, we’ll explore the contributions of these famous artists and uncover key lessons that modern painters can apply to their own practice.

A Brief History of Tempera Painting

Tempera painting dates back to ancient civilizations, including Egypt and Greece. However, it flourished during the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance, before oil painting became the dominant medium. Traditional tempera consists of pigment mixed with egg yolk or other binders, creating a water-soluble paint that dries quickly to a luminous, matte finish.

The precision and vibrancy of tempera made it ideal for religious iconography and detailed portraits. Today, contemporary artists are rediscovering its potential, drawn by its eco-friendly nature and rich history.

Giotto di Bondone: The Pioneer of Realism

Giotto di Bondone (1267–1337) is often considered the father of Renaissance art. He broke away from the rigid, stylized forms of medieval painting, introducing a more naturalistic approach that laid the foundation for Western art. Giotto’s use of tempera can be seen in his frescoes and panel paintings, most famously in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.

Key Lessons from Giotto:

1. Embrace Realism: Giotto’s figures were lifelike and emotive, with a sense of volume and depth that was revolutionary for his time. Modern artists can learn from his ability to observe the human form and convey emotion. When working with tempera colours painting, focus on accurate proportions and natural gestures to bring your subjects to life.

2. Master Light and Shadow: Giotto introduced chiaroscuro—the use of light and shadow to create three-dimensional forms. Even with tempera’s quick-drying nature, you can build up layers of light and dark to add dimension and realism to your work.

3. Storytelling through Composition: Giotto’s compositions were carefully arranged to guide the viewer’s eye and tell a story. Consider how you structure your painting to convey a narrative or mood.

Sandro Botticelli: The Master of Elegance and Detail

Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510) is best known for his iconic works The Birth of Venus and Primavera, both created using tempera on panel. Botticelli’s style is characterized by its grace, delicate lines, and intricate details.

Key Lessons from Botticelli:

1. Focus on Fine Detail: Tempera allows for incredibly fine, precise brushwork, which Botticelli used to render intricate patterns, flowing hair, and delicate fabrics. Modern artists can take advantage of this by using fine brushes to add detailed textures and patterns.

2. Create Flow and Movement: Botticelli’s figures often seem to float gracefully, with a sense of rhythm and harmony. When planning your tempera colours painting, think about the flow of lines and shapes to create a dynamic composition.

3. Use Symbolism and Allegory: Botticelli’s works are rich with symbolic meaning. Incorporating symbols or hidden messages can add depth to your work, encouraging viewers to look beyond the surface.

Fra Angelico: The Painter of Light and Devotion

Fra Angelico (1395–1455) was a Dominican friar known for his devotional paintings, including the famous frescoes in the San Marco Monastery in Florence. His use of tempera created ethereal, luminous works that conveyed a deep sense of spirituality.

Key Lessons from Fra Angelico:

1. Achieve Luminous Colors: Fra Angelico’s paintings glow with an inner light, achieved through careful layering of translucent tempera. To replicate this effect, apply thin, transparent layers of paint, allowing the white ground to shine through and illuminate the colors.

2. Maintain a Spiritual Focus: Even if you’re not painting religious themes, consider the emotional or philosophical message of your work. Fra Angelico’s focus on spirituality reminds us that art can elevate the soul and convey profound truths.

3. Balance Composition: His balanced, harmonious compositions create a sense of peace and order. Pay attention to the placement of elements in your painting to achieve a similar sense of equilibrium.

Tempera Techniques Modern Artists Can Apply

1. Layering for Depth and Brilliance:

All the great tempera artists used layering to build up colors and create depth. Begin with thin, transparent layers, allowing each one to dry before adding the next. This technique enhances the luminosity and richness of your tempera colours painting.

2. Precision and Control:

Tempera’s quick-drying nature requires precision. Plan your composition and details in advance. Use fine brushes and steady strokes to create intricate patterns and textures.

3. Embrace the Matte Finish:

Unlike the glossy sheen of oils or acrylics, tempera’s matte finish gives it a unique, soft appearance. Lean into this quality by focusing on subtle gradations and fine details that benefit from the matte surface.

4. Combine Old Techniques with Modern Ideas:

While tempera has a rich history, it doesn’t mean you have to paint like the Old Masters. Experiment with contemporary subjects and styles. The lessons from Giotto, Botticelli, and Fra Angelico can be applied to modern themes, creating a bridge between past and present.

Why Tempera Colours Painting Still Matters Today

In a world dominated by digital art and synthetic materials, tempera offers a refreshing return to natural, sustainable practices. Its vibrant colors, precision, and longevity make it an attractive choice for modern artists who value craftsmanship and eco-friendly materials.

Moreover, studying the techniques of historical masters like Giotto and Botticelli can deepen our understanding of art and inspire us to push our creative boundaries. Their works remind us that great art requires patience, skill, and a connection to deeper themes.

Conclusion: Drawing Inspiration from the Masters

The legacy of artists like Giotto, Botticelli, and Fra Angelico offers a wealth of inspiration for contemporary creators. By mastering the techniques of tempera colours painting and applying the lessons of these great masters, modern artists can create works that are both timeless and innovative.

Whether you’re drawn to the realism of Giotto, the elegance of Botticelli, or the luminous spirituality of Fra Angelico, there’s something to learn from each. So, pick up your brushes, embrace the rich history of tempera, and let the lessons of the past guide your artistic journey into the future.

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Churches in Video Games Databank (Databanks)

Databank by @warrenwoodhouse

Last Updated: 2nd June 2024

Notes: Place Names in brackets (Place Name) found throughout this databank denote the English Translation and Place Names with a slash afterwards within the brackets (Place Name 2 / Place Name 1) denote the original Place Name in its English Translation. None of the translations were found on Google Translate, most from my amateur translation skill and from documents on the Internet Archive and origin samples on Oxford English Dictionary.

GTA (franchise)

Grand Theft Auto

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Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

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Grand Theft Auto: London 1961

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Grand Theft Auto III

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Romero’s Funeral Service

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Las Barrancas Church

Las Brujas Church (The Witches Church)

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Liberty City Cathedral

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Romero’s Funeral Service

Grand Theft Auto IV

Dukes Church

Suffolk Church

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned DLC

Dukes Church

Suffolk Church

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony DLC

Dukes Church

Suffolk Church

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Dukes Church

Suffolk Church

Grand Theft Auto V

Hill Valley Church: Route 68 & Mt. Vinewood Drive, Harmony, Blaine County

Ludendorff Church

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Hall of the Dead, Whiterun

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Hall of the Dead, Falkreath

Hall of the Dead, Solitude

Hall of the Dead, Markarth

Hall of the Dead, Dawnstar

Hall of the Dead, Riften

Assassins Creed (franchise)

Assassin’s Creed

Masjid Umayyad (Great Mosque of Damascus), Damascus, Syria

Masjid Sinan Pasha (Sinan Pasha Mosque), Damascus, Syria

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel

Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Acre, Israel

Assassin’s Creed II

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella (Grand Cathedral of the New Saint Mary), Florentia

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Il Duomo) (Cathedral of Saint Mary the Fire) (The Dome), Florentia

Santa Trinita (Saint Trinity), Florentia

Chiesa di Orsanmichele (Church of the Order of Saint Michael), Florentia

Chiesa di Santa Maria (Church of Saint Mary), Monteriggioni

Santa Maria Assunta (Saint Mary of the Assumption), San Gimignano

Abbazia di San Mercuriale (Abbey of Saint Mercury), Forlì

Basilica di San Marco (Grand Cathedral of Saint Mark), Venesia

Santa Maria della Visitazione (Saint Mary of the Visitation), Venesia

San Giacomo di Rialto (Saint Jacob of High Bank), Venesia

Capella Sistini (Sistine Chapel), Il Vaticano, Roma

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Capella Sistini (Sistine Chapel), Il Vaticano, Roma

Basilica di Santa Maria a Ara Coeli (Grand Cathedral of Saint Mary at Arulian Hill), Roma

Il Pantheon (The Pantheon), Roma

Basilica di Massenzio (Grand Cathedral of Maxentius), Roma

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations

Fact: Mosques were originally Eastern Orthodox churches and as such, for the sake of posterity, mosques have been omitted as churches in my databank. In modern society, mosques don't allow blessed food offerings, marriages are forbidden to be performed and physical gestures are forbidden except for prayer by the gesture of kneeling and having your shoes taken off prior to the activity. Mosques are used generally to prayer to the god of Islamic culture.

Aya Sofya Camii (Hagia Sophia) (Divine Wisdom Mosque), Istanbul

Beyazit Camii (Bayezid Mosque), Istanbul

Ayaìrini Camii (Hagia Eirene) (Divine Peace Mosque), Istanbul

Zeyrek Camii (Clever Mosque), Istanbul

Küçük Ayasofya Camii (Biraz Hagia Sophia) (Little Divine Wisdom Mosque), Istanbul

Kalenderhane Camii (Wondering Dervish Mosque), Istanbul

Myrelaion Kilise (Myrelaion Church) / Originally Called: Bodrum Camii (Golden Mosque), Istanbul

Gül Camii (Rose Mosque) / Originally Called: Ayakapı Camii (Divine Mother Theodosia Mosque), Istanbul

Fatih Camii (Faith Mosque), Istanbul

Fenari Isa Camii (Lantern of Konstantinos Lips Mosque), Istanbul

Assassin’s Creed III

Christ Church: Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, North End District, Boston, MA.

King's Chapel: King's Chapel, 58 Tremont Street, Financial District, Boston, MA.

Trinity Church: Wall Street & Broadway, Lower Manhattan, New York, NY.

Brick Presbyterian Church: Park Row & Spruce Street, Lower Manhattan, New York, NY.

St. George's Chapel: East 16th Street & Rutherford Place, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Island, New York, NY.

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St. Louis Cathedral

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Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis (Grand Cathedral of the Smaller Saint Francis of the Attending): Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, Oficios, La Habana, Isla de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Oceania.

La Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Immaculada de la Habana (The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception of the Port): La Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Immaculada de la Habana, 156 Empedrado, La Habana, Isla de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Oceania.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag: Freedom Cry

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Assassin’s Creed: Rogue

Trinity Church: Wall Street & Broadway, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Island, New York, NY.

Brick Presbyterian Church: Park Row & Spruce Street, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Island, New York, NY.

Sleepy Hollow Church: Old Dutch Reformed Church, 430 Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY.

Convento do Carmo (Convent of Carmine): Museu Arqueológio do Carmo, 27 Largo do Carmo, Chiado, Lisboa, Portugal.

St. George's Chapel: East 16th Street & Rutherford Place, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Island, New York, NY.

St. Paul's Church: St. Paul's Church, 1749 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de París (Our Lady Cathedral of Paris): Cathédrale Notre-Dame de París, 6 Lieu Parvis Notre-Dame et Jean-Paul II, île de Citié, Citié de París, République Française.

Sainte-Chapelle (Saints Chapel): Sainte-Chapelle, 10 Boulevard du Palais, Île de Citié, Citié de París, République Française.

Église de Madeleine (Church of Madeline): Église de Madeleine, 1 Lieu de la Madeleine, Pigmale, Citié de París, République Française.

Église de Saint Germain des Prés (Church of Saint Germain of Paris): Église de Saint Germain des Prés, 3 Lieu Saint-Germain des Prés, Saint-Germain, Citié de París, République Française.

Église de Saint-Leu au Saint-Gilles de París (Church of Saint Louis at Saint Gills of Paris): Église de Saint-Leu au Saint-Gilles de París, 92 Rue Saint Denis, Sainte-Avone, Citié de París, République Française.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity: Dead Kings DLC

Cathédrale Saint-Denis de París (Cathedral of Saint Dennis of Paris)

Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

Trinity Church

St. Martin-in-the-Fields

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

St. Margaret's Church of Westminster

St. Mary Matfelon of Whitechapel

Temple Church

St. Paul's Church of Covent Garden

St. Mary le Strand

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Temple of Thoth

Temple of Amun

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Temple of Arsinoe

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Great Aten Temple

Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

Parthenon

Temple of Aphaia

The Petrified Temple

Sanctuary of Apollo

Sanctuary of Athena Deiradiotis Insightful

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St. Paul’s Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

Alcestre Monastery

Ledecestre Cathedral

Jorvik Cathedral

Northwic Cathedral

Edmund's Hope

Londinium Basilica

Lundenwic Abbey

Raculf Monastery

Evesham Abbey

Saint Albanes Abbey

Ely Monastery

Lincoln Cathedral

St. George's Church of Doneceastre

Fiscartun

Elmet Monastery

Flaneburg Priory

Beodoricsworth

Hidden Ones Bureau: Ratae

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla: The Wrath of the Druids DLC

Lambay Abbey

Christ Church

Kells Abbey

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de París (Our Lady Cathedral of Paris)

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Deva Victrix

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Great Mosque

Nestorian Monastery

House of Wisdom

Monastery of the Virgins

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The Blackwater Church of Holy Ascension

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Coot’s Chapel

The Blackwater Church of Holy Ascension

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Coot’s Chapel Cemetery

The Blackwater Church of Holy Ascension

Marvels Spider-Man (franchise)

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Church of Intercession

Trinity Church: Wall Street & Broadway, Financial District

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Church of Intercession

Trinity Church: Wall Street & Broadway, Financial District

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Church of Intercession

Trinity Church: Wall Street & Broadway, Financial District

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Park Street Church

King’s Chapel

Old North Church

Concord Church

Trinity Church

All Faiths Chapel

Union’s Hope Cathedral

South Boston Church

First Church of Boston: Putnam Street, Charlestown, MA.

Salem East Church (In-Game As: Museum of Witchcraft): East Church of Salem, North Washington Square, Salem, MA.

Jamaica Plain Church

Holy Mission Congregation Church

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Susanna Wilkerson Dickinson was a remarkable woman who survived the 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Born in Williamson County, Tennessee, she married Almaron Dickinson at the age of 15. The couple became DeWitt Colonists and settled near the San Marcos River.

When the Mexican government’s centralization efforts intensified, Almaron joined the Battle of Gonzales, marking the beginning of the Texas Revolution. Susanna accompanied him to the former Alamo Mission in San Antonio de Bexar (now San Antonio, Texas).

During the Alamo siege, Susanna and her infant daughter, Angelina, sought refuge inside the Alamo. On March 6, 1836, Mexican forces breached the walls. Almaron briefly left his post to join Susanna in the chapel sacristy, urging her to save their child. He returned to his cannon, and Susanna and Angelina remained in the sacristy.

Almaron Dickinson perished during the battle, but Susanna and Angelina were spared by General Santa Anna. Susanna’s eyewitness account became crucial in documenting the Alamo defeat. She passed away on October 7, 1883.

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Valses de Año Nuevo

[La directora polaca Marzena Diakun al frente de los conjuntos de la ORCAM / MARCO BORGGREVE]

Una muestra de las recientes producciones de solistas, conjuntos y discográficas españoles dedicados al sector clásico

Ha cumplido ya 82 años, pero Jordi Savall sigue viviendo en una vorágine de conciertos y grabaciones. Su discográfica Alia Vox no descansa. En 2023, además de alguna reedición sonada (como un par de vinilos con míticos registros para su viola de los años 70), ha publicado uno de esos crossovers entre lo antiguo y las músicas tradicionales y del mundo (Oriente Lux) a los que es tan aficionado, pero además se ha adentrado en el terreno del siglo XIX con fuerza: después de su ciclo sinfónico Beethoven y de su acercamiento a Schubert, ha llevado al disco la Italiana de Mendelssohn, que presenta dos veces, en su versión inicial (1833) y en la definitiva (1834), para, ya terminando el año, elevar el tiro con la edición (siempre lujosa e impecable) de nada menos que la Missa solemnis como culminación de su revolucionario acercamiento al genio de Bonn. Escuchando el despliegue de energía de sus conjuntos, la rebautizada ahora como Capella Nacional de Catalunya y Le Concert des Nations (con Lina Tur Bonet, como en Mendelssohn, de concertino), pensaba en que esta demostración de vigor, creatividad y pasión de alguien que lo ha sido ya todo en su oficio es un buen estímulo para afrontar los desencantos de la edad y del entorno que imponen los tiempos.

Otro de los grandes veteranos de la música antigua española dejó a finales de 2023 un disco extraordinario: Procesional de Sixena. Con cuatro cantantes femeninas (Èlia Casanova, Beatriz Lafont, Laia Blasco y Maria Morellà), absolutamente transfiguradas, y el apoyo de un arpa (Robert Cases) y una fídula (la del director del proyecto), Carles Magraner ha conseguido con su Capella de Ministrers uno de esos hitos musicales que se quedan en la memoria por la belleza serena, intemporal que la música transmite. Se trata de un acercamiento al repertorio de las monjas del Real Monasterio de Sijena (Huesca) según la única fuente musical conservada, el excepcional Procesional de Sijena, elaborado en los siglos XIV y XV, que recoge cantos para diferentes momentos del año litúrgico. Aquí se resumen tres: el día de San Juan Bautista, el Mandatum del Jueves Santo y la Pascua, en los que el gregoriano se mezcla con algunas polifonías e interludios instrumentales a partir de los Códices de las Huelgas y Madrid.

Otro grande de la música antigua, Albert Recasens, terminó 2023 presentando un álbum singular con La Grande Chapelle: música sacra latina de Antonio Rodríguez de Hita (1722-1787), un compositor principalmente conocido por sus comedias junto al dramaturgo Ramón de la Cruz. El repertorio fue compuesto para el monasterio madrileño de la Encarnación y está formado por salmos, motetes, himnos, lamentaciones y, sobre todo, responsorios de Epifanía. Como siempre me pasa con Recasens, la mezcla entre rigor y detalle me deja con ganas de oír más.

Savall, Magraner y Recasens manejan sellos propios (Alia Vox, CDM y Lauda), pero puede que el más influyente sello clásico español sea ahora el granadino IBS, que ha seguido con su extraordinaria cadencia productiva, de la que quisiera destacar ahora tres trabajos. El primero es el que el navarro Eloy Orzaiz ha hecho con un piano de Conrad Graf de 1826-27 en el que recoge los tres Klavierstücke D.946 de Schubert y la Gran Sonata brillante en re mayor Op.106 y una bagatela de Hummel (esta última da título a su disco, La Contemplazione) para mostrar la mala suerte que tuvo Hummel al competir en los libros de historia con Beethoven y Schubert: el brillante virtuosismo de su música, combinado con el lirismo belcantista de ese Larghetto de la Sonata, merece más atención de la que hoy conoce.

Para el segundo, cambiamos de universo radicalmente: el Trío Musicalis (Eduardo Raimundo, clarinete; Mario Pérez, violín y viola; Francisco Escoda, piano) titularon Mosaicos a un álbum que recoge obras de compositores españoles vivos: Héctor Parra, Jesús Torres, José Luis Greco, Ramón Paús y José María Sánchez-Verdú, todas ellas escritas entre 2018 y 2021 para el propio grupo, fundado en el seno de la ONE hace ya 15 años. Cinco nombres para cinco estéticas diferentes y un empeño común, seguir ampliando las posibilidades expresivas de los instrumentos y sus desempeños dentro del marco siempre sugestivo y exquisito de la música de cámara. El resultado: un CD original, sorprendente, inquisitivo.

El tercero nos lleva a la música sinfónica. La polaca Marzena Diakun se pone al frente de los conjuntos de los que es actual titular, el Coro y la Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid, para un intenso y poco común recital brahmsiano. Sólo la Rapsodia para alto, coro masculino y orquesta, que canta como solista Agnieszka Rehlis, ha alcanzado cierta difusión entre los aficionados.  Pero aquí se reúnen también la Canción del destino Op.54 (sobre Hölderlin), las Cuatro canciones para coro femenino con dos trompas y arpa Op.17, una selección de seis Liebeslieder-Walzer Op.52, Nänie Op.82 (sobre Schiller) y el Canto de las Parcas Op.86 (sobre Goethe). Del Brahms más aparentemente ligero de los valses al dramático que escribe sobre Goethe o Hölderlin todo está dicho aquí con una propiedad técnica y expresiva y una medida del tiempo que no muchos relacionarían con un conjunto español. Me parece uno de los mejores discos grabados por una orquesta española en los últimos años.

El saxofonista toledano Pedro Pablo Cámara también ha creado su propio sello (Calle 440: tiene que pulir el diseño interior y documental de sus productos), donde acaba de publicar un estupendo álbum mozartiano con un conjunto de saxofonistas que responde al singular nombre de Prochain Arrêt y que proceden del Centro Superior de Enseñanza Musical Katarina Gurska de Madrid, donde Cámara ejerce como profesor. El grupo ha cogido dos de las Serenatas de Mozart escritas para Harmoniemusik (octetos de viento, muy populares en la Viena de finales del XVIII) y las ha pasado a sus instrumentos. Las obras se cuentan entre las mejores del género: nada menos que la Nachtmusique KV 388 de 1782 y la Gran Partita KV 361, de la misma época (quizás un año anterior, aunque no es seguro). En su plena madurez, Mozart logra una combinación de lirismo, divertimento y hondura expresiva como en pocos otros géneros de su catálogo. Los arreglos son tan buenos que uno se olvida del instrumento que escucha porque el mensaje musical del compositor llega en toda su extensión y su verdad.

Debutaron para la fonografía con canciones de García Leoz en un disco titulado Luna Clara, y la soprano pacense Mar Morán y el pianista Aurelio Viribay vuelven al CD con Luna muerta (editado en Cezanne esta vez), repaso por las canciones de Manuel Palau (1893-1967). A la ampliación del repertorio español, el CD añade la posibilidad de escuchar una voz radiante, que se explaya operísticamente de forma brillantísima cuando la ocasión lo requiere, pero sabe recogerse en la intimidad con delicadeza, siempre con insinuante intención expresiva en matices y acentos. Soberbio.

Y para terminar, más valses, que estamos en Año Nuevo. Los doce que el pianista cordobés Pablo Amorós ha dejado con la marca Marfer de un personaje enigmático, Clifton Worsley, seudónimo de Pedro Astort Ribas (1872-1925), un barcelonés, pionero del jazz en España, creador del llamado Vals de Boston (con el primero, luego retitulado Beloved!, se hizo famoso internacionalmente), más lento que el vals vienés o francés y con el que se labró un nombre en la música popular de principios del siglo XX. Worsley fue luego olvidado. Este atrevido CD lo reivindica.

[Diario de Sevilla. 7-01-2024]

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A Historic Christmas: Visiting Charming European Towns And Villages

Europe stands as the most enchanting destination worldwide to celebrate Christmas. Across hundreds of cities and towns throughout the continent, Christmas casts a fairytale glow upon frozen streets. Europe’s rich history is woven into its Christmas traditions, marking the very origin of these festive practices. Ancient buildings, snow-covered landscapes, sparkling lights, mulled wine, festive wreaths, and bustling markets collectively contribute to the magical ambiance of Christmas in Europe.

Each European country boasts its own distinctive Christmas charm, making a winter escape to Europe an irresistible choice for holiday seekers. As you plan your next Christmas getaway, the question arises: where you should go for Christmas in Europe? Explore Europe Tour Packages in Doha, Qatar to turn your holiday dreams into reality. Join us on a festive journey through iconic destinations like Rome, Florence, Venice, Lugano in Switzerland, Lucerne, Paris, and the enchanting regions of France, where each cobblestone street and historic square comes alive with the spirit of Christmas.

Rome, Italy: A Timeless Christmas Celebration

Revel in the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square adorned with twinkling lights and the towering Christmas tree. Indulge in traditional Italian panettone and hot chocolate as you wander through the festively decorated streets.

Florence: Renaissance Magic in Yuletide Splendor

The historic city of Florence transforms into a winter wonderland during Christmas. Explore the Christmas markets in Piazza Santa Croce and savor the taste of local delicacies like ricciarelli and cavallucci.

Venice: A Waterfront Christmas Extravaganza

Glide along the picturesque canals in a festive gondola ride. Stroll through the magical Christmas markets in Piazza San Marco, and don’t miss the traditional Venetian feast of ‘La Festa di San Silvestro’ on New Year’s Eve.

Lugano, Switzerland: Alpine Elegance in a Christmas Setting

Experience a white Christmas in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Lugano’s Christmas market in the Piazza della Riforma offers a charming blend of Swiss and Italian holiday traditions. Taste local cheeses and handmade chocolates.

Lucerne: A Swiss Winter Wonderland

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps as you stroll across the Chapel Bridge. Warm up with a cup of mulled wine at the Christmas market in Franziskanerplatz and savor Swiss raclette.

Paris, France: Christmas Lights in the City of Love

The City of Lights dazzles even brighter during the holidays. Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower illuminated in festive colors, and explore the Christmas markets along the Champs-Élysées. Indulge in classic French yule logs and foie gras.

France’s Enchanting Regions: Christmas in the Countryside

Venture beyond the city lights to experience the cozy charm of French villages. Enjoy regional specialties like Bûche de Noël in Provence, and discover the traditional nativity scenes in the quaint villages of Alsace.

Embarking on a journey to historic European towns and villages during Christmas is like stepping into a storybook. The combination of medieval charm, festive decorations, and local traditions creates a magical atmosphere that will leave you with cherished memories of a truly historic holiday season. For a seamless and unforgettable experience, trust the expertise of the Best Holiday Travel Planners in Doha, Qatar, as they craft a bespoke itinerary to ensure every moment of your historic Christmas adventure is filled with enchantment and joy. Whether you’re sipping mulled wine in a German market or enjoying the serenity of a lakeside Christmas in Slovenia, each destination offers a unique and enchanting experience for a historic Christmas adventure.

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Appendix

Top 10 Museums

Louvre

Vatican Museum

Harry Potter Studio tour

London/Malmo Transport Museum

Prado

Academia

Lego House

Uffizi Gallery

Picasso museum

Glasgow Science Museum 

Top castles/Palaces

Percy Castle in Alnwick (obviously)

El Alhambra

Madrid Palace

Alcazarin Seville

Neuschwanstein Castle

Roman Forum/Colosseum

Old Town Dubrovnic

Mont St. Michel

Buckingham Palace

Edinburgh Castle

Top 10 tourist errors

Not knowing we needed our passports to use our credit card in Swedish grocery stores (Matt and Becca)

Failing to reserve all our slots for venetian mask making (Becca)

Not realizing the hotel rooms in cadiz were 3 people max so getting a talking to and an upcharge from the front desk lady when trying to add nali man to the room (Matt)

Not knowing how to exit turnstiles in the London Underground (Becca)

Not keeping hands inside the vaporetto (children), not watching children to ensure their hands were kept inside (Becca only per vaporetto helmsman) 

Walking in bike lanes everywhere (all)

Panicking and rushing on the train going on the train headed the wrong direction, and thus missing focaccia (Matt and Becca)

Not knowing how to cross streets everywhere (all)

Oli on shoulders in the Louvre (matt)

Getting on bus in split , trying to pay, getting told by bus driver it was the wrong bust, then getting off without paying and seeing it driving away with the rest of the family still on it (Matt)

Top Ten AirBnB/Hostels

Split, Croatia- Butt pool

Billund, Denmark – trampoline + Lego House

Huisnes-sur-mer, France

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Wilderswill (near Interlaken), Switzerland

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Rome

Naples (Airbnb much more so than the city)

London

Madrid

Top 10 Gummy Candies 

Sour Rings

Fizzy Straws

Percy Pigs

Percy piglets (yes it’s different)

Coke Bottles

Sour Gummy glow worms (particularly the ones labelled in German)

Sour Gummy bears

Vegan Dinosaurs

Giant sour rainbow candy with nougat filling

Virtually anything else from Captain Candy

Top 10 Playgrounds

Gulliver’s Park, Valencia, Spain

Neighborhood playground with slide built into a hill, Wilderswill

Playground in Madrid near Marco’s restaurant (I think maybe it was in the Plaza de Espana 

Theater themed playground, Malmo, Sweden

Dragon Playground near St. Beatus caves, Interlaken, Switzerland

Dragon-slide Playground, Paris

Buoy playground, Olso

Neighborhood pirate ship playground, London

Princess Diana memorial playground (peter pan), London

Dubrovnic basketball/soccer court

Honorable mention for anywhere henry played soccer, especially munich beer garden, elephant themed playground while waiting for bus in Lindau

Top 10 religious places 

Sagrada Familia

St. peter’s basilica

Alhambra/Alcazar

Roman Synagogue 

Sistine chapel

Pantheon

Cathedral of Seville

Cathedral of toledo (interchangeable)

Duomo

St. Marks, venice

Places we want to come back and visit

Ischia

Slovenia (lake bled)

Ronda + Seville, Spain

Northern Italian lakes/dolomites (including a longer return to Stresa Italy)

Grenoble France

French countryside (houseboat on canals?)

Ireland

Wales

Lofoten Island Norway

San Remo, Italy

More of Germany in general

Austria

Best Part/Favorite food England

Becca- Tower of London, Harry Potter Studio tour, Hamilton/Crumpets, Indian food, chips

Emily- Tower of London, Harry Potter Studios, Globe Theater/ Mango Boba

Buggy- Harry Potter Studio/fish and chips

Matt- Harry Potter Studio/sticky toffee pudding

Henry- Tottenham Hot spur Game/fish and chips

Oli-  Our Airbnb and harry potter studio/Pizza

British Slang index

Right then = allright

Cheers = thanks/gretting

Buggy= baby stroller

Crisps= Chips

Chips = froes

Very nice = really good

Cherio, pip = “how you doing?”

Digestive = another type of cookie (dunk in tea)

Bin = trash can

Loo = bathroom

Football/footie= soccer

Fly tipping = unauthorized trash dumping/littering 

Hiya = hi

Champion = sweet/great

Nappies = diapers

Fizzy candy = sour candy

No bother = no worries

Best Parts of France

Henry – PSG/Croissant

Emily- Dragon Slide/Croissant

Oli- the PSG game/chocolat croissant

Becca- Mt St Michel/croque Mossier

Buggy- climbing the Eiffel tower/ Baguete

Matt- Huisnes sur mer/train station croque mossieur 

Best Parts of Spain

Becca- Seville, Valencia, the churches. Food: tapas

Oli- Gibraltar Monkeys/Paella Noodles

Henry Las Ramblas, Valencia/ Patatas Bravas

Emily- Gaudi + Bike riding in Valencia/ no favorite foods

Buggy- illegible (she interprets it as seeing the Flamenco Dancers)

Matt- Seville, Valencia, Sagrada Familia /Paella, Patatas Bravas, Horchata with fartones

Best Parts of Italy

Italian words- Ciao, uscita (exit), prego (you’re welcome)

Becca- Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome (loved David, St. Peter’s, hiking, Rafaels fresco in Vatican museum, Pieta. Food: Mozzarella, focaccia in Cinque Terre

Emily- Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome – Food: Foccacia, Pizza, Pasta

Oli- Pizza

Matt- cinque terre, Florence, Vatican museum, venice canals, Amalfi bus ride adventures. Food: mozzarella, pizza, focaccia in cinque terre

Buggy- cinque terre

Henry – Florence, cinque terre + Pizza

Best parts of Croatia

Emily- Pula, Plitvice Lakes, Boat

Henry- Pula, Butt Pool in Split, inflatable water park (pula)

Matt- renting boat in Dubrovnik, Slunj

Buggy- Slunj, bouncy house pula

Becca- Dubrovnik, Plitvice lakes

Oli- water bouncy house, pula

*Food* didn’t really experience much typical food but Matt + Henry say Burek, Emily/Buggy?matt also became Olive Oil snobs after learning to taste it in Pula

Best Parts of Switzerland

Becca- All of it! All the hiking

Buggy- the hut trip (+ice palace)

Emily- All of it

Henry- the huts

Matt- Ice Palace, huts, mountain view trail hikes

Best Parts of Germany

Henry - Going to the beer garden

Becca- Park in Munich, Fussen

Buggy- The night train

Emily- hot springs, castle, munich

Matt- Fussen, English Gardens Munich, Lindau hot springs

Best Parts of Denmark

Becca- Bilund!

Emily- Billund!, Copenhagen, Skiing, Tivoli, the lego home

Matt- Skiing on Copenhill + the Lego House

Oli- Tivoli + Lego House

Henry- The Lego House

Buggy- the Lego house and Tivoli

Best Parts of Sweden

Becca- hanging out with the Gordons

Emily- Malmo

Matt- 9 PM dip in the Baltic in Malmo

Oli- Playing with Henry Gordon’s cars

Henry- Malmo

Buggy- My new friend Isabela 

Favorite Places overall

Edinburgh

Valencia 

Sevilla

Huisnes-sur-mer

Madrid

Barcelona

Florence

Cinque Terre

Rome 

Dubrovnik

Stressa, Italy

Billund, Denmark

Fussen, Germany

Munich

Becca’s book list

The dictionary of lost words

Choosing to Run

I’m Glad my Mom Died

The Great Believers

Solito

Romantic Comedy

All my rage

Hello, Beautiful

We Should Not be Friends

If I Never Met You

Page Boy

What Looks Like Bravery

Breath From Salt

Birnam wood

The True Love Experiment

[iisabellamariesworld]

excitements of Italy!

When I go to Italy the number one thing, I'm looking forward to is learning about the culture, socializing with locals and my fellow classmates, and the food of course. I'm really excited to get out of my comfort zone and leave the country for the first time and be able to explore. there is so much I'm excited for in Italy here are the following:

Visiting the Colosseum, the ancient arena where gladiators fought to the death

Exploring the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome's political and social life

Visiting the Vatican City and seeing the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, said to ensure your return to Rome

Tasting authentic Italian cuisine, including pasta alla carbonara, pizza al taglio, and gelato

Seeing Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia

Exploring the Uffizi Gallery, home to some of the world's greatest Renaissance art

Visiting the Florence Cathedral and climbing to the top of the dome for stunning views

Strolling through the Boboli Gardens, a beautiful park with fountains, sculptures, and panoramic views of Florence

Taking a gondola ride through the city's canals and under its bridges

Visiting St. Mark's Square and the Basilica di San Marco

Exploring the Doge's Palace, the former residence of Venice's rulers

Seeing the Rialto Bridge, one of the city's most iconic landmarks

[anniatuni]

Can you imagine it? San Marco in England? In Little Venice there? Little Venice is a district in West London. Because of the many small canals and the pleasant, waterfront atmosphere, the place was renamed Venice at one point, then later Little Venice. But this Little Venice has absolutely nothing to do with the actual Venice. How could it? Only the real Venice can boast of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. But what would happen if these two monumental buildings, which are extremely important for the understanding of the city, had to be snatched out of Venice's hands due to increasingly violent floods? Would they then be moved to Little Venice? No, I can't imagine that. Rossi writes in his book >The Architecture of the City<: "The locus is a relationship between a certain specific location and the buildings that are in it. […] The locus, so conceived, emphasizes the conditions and qualities within undifferentiated space which are necessary for understanding an urban artifact." (pg. 103)

But what happens to a building, or even a work of art, that can no longer be found in the place for which it was actually created? A short example: A large painting, which was actually created for an altar in a side chapel, is now in a museum modeled on the principle of the white box. In the chapel, there is normally mystical, soft light, which only softly hits the surface of the painting. In the White Box, it is hit by bright, white-biting rays. No longer a possibility to affect the viewer as it was actually intended by the artist.

[karenarella22]

Second.

Hello everybody, hope you're doing great, this is a new chapter o my novel, we'll devolped the story a little bit more, and now we are entring Aeryne's world as well, this is short one but I hope you like it. There is graphic content in all of the chapters so read at your own risk.

***

-All available units go to the Church on Lane St., there are reports of neighbors asking for help...again-I hear on the radio as I take the second bite of the slice of pizza that a few minutes ago had become my lunch.

-This is Wolf, I'm a minute away from the scene- I wipe the corner of my lips hoping to clear any sign of my recent and very limited lunch, I put on my seat belt and drive to the blessed Church. I hope I haven't had my lunch interrupted by a couple of kids throwing eggs for the third time this month.

I walked over after leaving the car parked where it couldn't be dirty with rotten eggs.

Arriving at the doors of the Church, I managed to see the commotion of the neighbors around the priest who tries to keep the crowd calm, although at first glance he does not seem to be able to calm himself.

-Good morning everyone...- I approach the entrance of the place- What happened father?-

-Come... with me and you will see the misfortune daughter- look at the entrance of the place with visible obfuscation and begin to walk slowly and reluctantly towards whatever it is that is there inside.

The chapel of San Bernardino is a meeting point for the community that Father Marcos built years ago with the help of the neighbors. I follow in his footsteps discovering for the first time in a very long time the construction inside, high ceiling, black mahogany that covers the entire property with a mystical mantle typical of churches, the altar in front of the pews for the parishioners to pray.

I arrive at the internal courtyard of the property where the priest abruptly stops his march.

-This is as far as I get in daughter- I continue the indicated path until I locate the reason for such a commotion.

-Father get out of here, make sure no one enters or leaves the parish- I take out my cell phone from my pocket and dial my partner who is working on an armed robbery on the other side of the city, due to the lack of personnel in the station for the vacation season we have to divide the tasks so as not to overload ourselves with work, but this is almost the exception, the whole office is in charge of whatever this is until we find the murderer.

As the reinforcements arrive I begin to review the scene.

The victim has the characteristics of a man in his 40s, he is facing the north wall of the building, his knees are bent and he appears to be "praying". His body is covered in what looks like a white cotton robe that reaches a little below his calves; his hands are tied with a rope under his chin. No obvious alterations of any kind are seen considering he was brutally murdered with the chapel's cross nailed into his skull.

The most disconcerting thing about this, if there could be anything else, is the sentence written on the wall on the other side of the small inner courtyard in what appears to be blood.

"...I was created by DIVINE power..."

The writing sounds familiar to me from somewhere but I can't pinpoint exactly where, I keep collecting information trying to stay focused but the surrounding environment makes me very uncomfortable. The air feels thick, some pigeons fly to their nests above the bell tower moving from here to there. If we add to the scene the fact that I haven't set foot in the Church since my abrupt flight from town, this is not an ideal situation.

The cloudy weather, plus the setting in which I find myself, makes this moment worthy of a horror movie. I drown those thoughts in my head, despite having many problems with the creed that the Church preaches, I must keep my personal affairs aside since it is useless for me to concentrate on the hatred I have for it, to do my job well I have to concentrate on the victim.

The wound on this poor man's head is very deep and makes me think that the perpetrator is probably a man or woman with a lot of bodily strength.

From time to time I turn my vigilant gaze around, the place gives me chills reminding me the dark times of my past that come back to haunt me on daily basis.

I take a deep breath trying to forget the memories as I continue to catalog all the evidence with great care.

[manessha545]

Historic Centre of Lima

Although severely damaged by earthquakes, this 'City of the Kings' was, until the middle of the 18th century, the capital and most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America. Many of its buildings, such as the Convent of San Francisco (the largest of its type in this part of the world), are the result of collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World.

Outstanding Universal Value

Brief Synthesis

The Historic Centre of Lima, known as the “Ciudad de los Reyes” (City of Kings), is located in the Rimac valley, and was founded by Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro in January 1535 on the territories led by the Chiefdom of Rimac. Lima was the political, administrative, religious and economic capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America. The city played a leading role in the history of the New World from 1542 to the 18th century when the creation of the Viceroyalties of New Granada (1718) and of La Plata (1777) gradually put an end to the omnipotence of the oldest Spanish colony on South America.

The evangelization process brought several religious orders by the end of the XVI century. They gained great recognition which translated into the construction of many churches and convents of great extension and sophistication. Also, hospitals, schools and universities were built. San Marcos University was built in 1551. The city’s social and cultural life was organized within these places, thus giving the Historic Centre a convent image which characterized the urban profile of the city until half of the XX century. There, top level artistic creation and production took place and influenced most regions in South America. The demographic change, from the colonial city to today, explains the serious modifications to the urban landscape. Scant trace of the historic centre of Lima can be seen in the present metropolitan area, with the exception of a few remarkable ensembles - the Plaza de Armas (with the cathedral, Sagrario chapel, archbishop's palace), the Plaza de la Vera Cruz with Santo Domingo, and especially the monumental complex of the convent of San Francisco. Although urban development in the 20th century - the construction of the Avenida Abancay in 1940 - has whittled away at this immense domain, San Francisco still presents an ensemble of convent buildings that is remarkable for its surface area, its coherence, the beauty of the architecture and the richness of interior decorations.

Many of the public works built during the viceroyalty period are important Historic monuments today, such as the bridge of stone over the Rímac river, the Paseo de Aguas, the Alameda de los Descalzos and the Plaza de Toros de Acho located in the current district of Rimac, and the General Cemetery, currently called Presbítero Matías Maestro. In the XVII century, the city was surrounded by walls until 1870. During this period, Lima’s architecture changed due to several strong earthquakes in 1586, 1687 and 1746. Therefore, buildings were stabilized with adobe and bricks on the first floor and quincha (used during pre-Hispanic times) on the second, thus improving structural behaviour during earthquakes. Civil architecture was characterized by facades, hallways, patios and particularly closed –or “box”- balconies, which slightly varied in style and type during the Republican period, until the end of the XIX century when urban “modernization” started and new architectonic European oriented styles, were introduced. The historic monuments (religious or public buildings, such as the Torre Tagle palace) which lie within the perimeter of the World Heritage site date from the 17th and 18th centuries and are typical examples of Hispano-American Baroque. The architecture of the other buildings is often representative of the same period. Thus, despite the addition of certain 19th-century constructions (such as Casa Courret in the Art Nouveau style) to the old urban fabric, the historic nucleus of the town recalls Lima at the time of the Spanish Kingdom of Peru.

Criterion (iv)

The Historic Centre of Lima bears witness to the architecture and urban development of a Spanish colonial town of great political, economic and cultural importance in Latin America. It represents an outstanding expression of a regional cultural process, which preserves its architectural, technological, typological, aesthetic, historic and urban values adapted in terms of availability of materials, climate, earthquakes and the requirements of society.San Francisco de Lima is an outstanding example of a convent ensemble of the colonial periods in Latin America and is one of the most complete.

Integrity

Though seriously damaged by earthquakes (1940, 1966, 1970 and 1974), the area delimited as the Historic Centre of Lima has all the elements and physical characteristics that convey its Outstanding Universal Value, within a wide enough extension, including besides the urban tracing, the San Francisco Convent, and several testimonies of domestic, public, religious, military and industrial civil architecture from the XVII to the XX century A.D.

Also, the urban and building characteristics remain in the buffer zone, where many constructions mainly from the XIX and the beginning of XX centuries A.D are found that witness the urban development of the Historic Centre.

Besides the natural deterioration which affects the material integrity of the buildings, the Historic Centre of Lima suffers from additional factors that degrade it in terms of physical, environmental, and urban image. The most evident of these are the uncontrolled commercial exploitation of ancient structures altered to build “popular commercial centres” and the strong presence of public and private transportation generating pollution and vibrations. In addition, the population is increasing as a result of emigration originating from the other regions of the country to the Historic Centre (1940: 400,000; 1990: 7´000,000 inhabitants). These immigrants live, for a very low price, in historic traditional buildings with owners who moved to new urban peripheral areas causing too many people to live under the same roof thus deteriorating and overusing those structures. Abandonment in their conservation and maintenance -due to lack of interest, negligence, poor understanding of functional and cultural values by users and authorities, as well as lack of human resources- is also evident. These conditions will need to be systematically and coherently addressed to ensure that the conditions of integrity are preserved. Public buildings, temples and convents are generally better conserved.

Authenticity

The authenticity of the Historic Centre of Lima is intact as it largely preserves the original features of its urban foundation design, as a checkerboard, and the expansion area from the XVI to the XIX century, including old pre-Hispanic paths heading North (Chinchaysuyo) and East (Antisuyo).

Public, private and religious buildings generally preserve their architectural, technological, typological, aesthetic, historic and urban values, which are a result of the implantation of European styles from different stages of the city’s historic evolution process from the XVI to the XX century. These buildings also adapted to the regional environment in terms of availability of materials, weather, earthquakes and society requirements. Likewise, the use, functions and traditions related to the city’s life grant the Historic Centre its own character, singularity and identity. It represents a unique and unrepeatable expression of a regional cultural process, notwithstanding the earthquakes, real estate speculation and informal commerce, among other aspects. However, the conditions of authenticity are threatened by inappropriate interventions which will need to be controlled through the enforcement of precise regulations and guidelines.

Protection and management requirements

The Historic Centre of Lima is protected by the country’s legal regulations: State Political Constitution; Law Nº 28296, General Law of National Cultural Heritage  Resolution Nº 2900 of 1972 declaring the ancient city as Monumental Zone and buildings with heritage value as National Monuments, as well as Ministerial Resolution Nº 505-74-ED of 1974, Ministerial Resolution Nº 0928-80-ED of 1980, Ministerial Resolution Nº 1251-1985-ED of 1985, Municipal Ordinances Nº 009 and Nº 515 of 1989, Administrative Resolution Nº 159 of 1990 and Administrative Resolution Nº 1352 of 1991, among others, declaring other buildings as Monuments of heritage value.

The boundaries of the Historic Centre of Lima, with its maximum protection and buffer areas, are clearly defined by Municipal Ordinance Nº 062 of year 1994, issued by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima. Interventions in cultural heritage are regulated by the Municipality and the National Construction Regulation (Title IV).

The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima shares the responsibility for the management of the Historic Centre of Lima with the Rimac District Municipality, since it belongs to the registered area. The Ministry of Culture is the specialized government agency in charge of preserving the Nation’s cultural heritage and along with the aforementioned agencies; it coordinates issues related to the preservation of cultural property.

The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima has an Office of Urban Control and the Municipal Real Estate Enterprise of Lima (EMILIMA) in charge of planning and preparing intervention projects. It has developed management instruments, such as: the Metropolitan Development Plan and the Lima Historic Centre Plan (1987), which established basic guidelines, interventions and projects related to the situation and urban structure, environment, land use, transportation system, habitability and urban dynamics.

Notes

The "Convent Ensemble of San Francisco de Lima", which was previously inscribed on the World Heritage List, is part of the "Historic Centre of Lima".

Historic Centre of Lima - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Churches (No. 22)

St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Key West (three pics)

Trinity United Methodist Church and Christian Life Center, Tallahassee (two pics)

Chapel San Marcos, St. Augustine (three pics)

Miami Beach Community Church (two pics)

Byzantine Church, Amman Citadel (two pics)

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Italian Dreams

an: Hey y'all! I'm back from hiatus and I have another David Rossi story for you. This is the sixth installment of the Happily Ever After series for David. As always, hope y'all like it. Happy Reading!

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summary:"Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Travelling was one of your favourite things to do, and over the years, you had come up with a list of your favourite places.

Italy was quick to snag a place on that list. You loved Italy the moment the plane touched down, the first time you had gone. And you had been longing to go back since you came home from that trip. You had talked about it with David—your longing to go back—a few times. And each time, he let you vent, and you would talk about some of your favourite places and things to do in Italy. Obviously, David was a little more seasoned in all things Italy. He had been to Italy plenty of times throughout his life, but it was special to him, and so were you, so bringing the two together is what got you there. On a plane, surprised by Dave with a week-long trip to the ‘Bel Paese.’

You and David flew into Marco Polo Airport early Monday morning and boarded a water taxi which took you directly into Venice. Your first stop was the hotel which wasn’t very far from where you got off the taxi. You two checked into your hotel and dropped off your bags, and headed to a nearby cafe for breakfast. It was nestled away at the end of the street, making more of a locals-only kind of spot. The charming old-style Italian architecture and design added to the beauty of it. Inside it was cozy and warm with friendly staff. You and David talked over coffee and pastries.

After a quick meal, you hopped back on the water taxi and went east on the Grand Canal, getting off at the St. Mark’s stop. Although you and Dave had both been to Italy before, David had planned for plenty of touristy activities. He had pre-booked your tickets for admittance to St. Mark’s Basilica, and when you arrived, you were quick in whispering a thank you to David as you eyed the long line of people waiting to go inside. Once inside, you slowly walked around together, marvelling at the astonishing mosaics and architecture of the Basilica. Just next door was Doge palace. You and David also visited the palace before heading back to the hotel, besides a quick stop for dinner.

On day two, you took the water taxi to the two most famous Islands around Venice: Murano and Burano. Murano is known for glassworks, and Burano is known for its lace and brightly coloured houses. You spent the morning walking together around the less crowded islands browsing for glasswork and lace souvenirs to bring home. Along with the souvenir shopping, you also spent some time admiring the beautiful neighbourhoods which lined the canals. Finally, you shared a leisurely lunch before returning to Venice. The rest of the afternoon was spent at Sottomarina, a beautiful beach and much less crowded than its neighbour Cavallino. A romantic picnic on the beach for dinner was a lovely way to end the day.

The next day, you and David took the westward train to Monterosso. Monterosso being the north most of the five villages of Cinque Terre on the Ligurian Sea. Instead of hiking or taking the train to explore the villages, David surprised you with a private lunch cruise for the two of you to take in the gorgeous landscapes of the stunning cliffside towns. Once the tour had finished and the boat brought you back to Monterosso, there were a few other touristy things you did. First, you visited the church of San Francesco, which had breathtaking views and then took a sunset walk along Spiaggia di Fegina.

The next couple of days of the trip were spent in Florence. The first day you visited Brunelleschi’s red terra cotta Duomo, Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery, and the collections of Botticelli and da Vinci alike in the Uffizi. You had an early start with a day trip to Tuscany for a vineyard tour and wine tasting the next day. After that, you explored but at a more relaxed pace than the previous day. You walked down via de Dante and visited the Dante museum. You also strolled through the Piazza Della Signoria and crossed the Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace and, the beautiful Boboli Gardens. You continued heading east to Michelangelo Plaza and enjoyed the breathtaking view of Florence below. Of course, you didn’t forget to browse the stalls of the street vendors or the Mercato Centrale.

The last two days were spent in Rome. You and David arrived by train from Florence, and after dropping your bags off at the hotel, you were back to the touristy itinerary of the vacation. Day one was a visit to the Colosseum, followed by a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, which included a visit to the Vatican Gardens, where you took no shortage of pictures. And then you surprised David with Wine and appetizers on the Tiber River. A short visit was paid to the Trevi fountain where you and David threw in three coins, as per tradition, hoping to; return, find love and marry.

Because you had a late flight on day two, the day was packed with plenty of activities for you to make memories with. The first destination on the list was Castel Sant’ Angelo, a remarkable mausoleum-turned-museum with an amazing panoramic view over Rome and the River Tiber from the terrace. You and David took your time, soaking in the beautiful art at home in Castel Sant’ Angelo, from paintings to statues. The next destination on the list was the famed Spanish Steps. You stopped in front of the steps in the Piazza di Spagna, taking time to admire the Fontana Della Barrcaccia. You shared a delicious lunch at Hassler Bistrot, just a short walk from the Piazza. Afterwards, you returned to the Piazza for a short while before heading to the airport.

And at the airport, while Dave dazzled you with his profiling skills as you waited for your flight home, all you could think about was how much this meant to you. Your heart was full and ready to burst, and at this point, you didn’t know if you could love him anymore.

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