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Tag Archives: Religious Buildings
Blue Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey
Throughout the Byzantine period there was a hippodrome close to the Blue Mosque with a capacity of 10,000 people. In 1606, Sultan Ahmet wanted to construct a mosque larger, more magnificent and more stunning than the Saint Sophia Church, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Islam, Islamic Architecture, Istanbul, Mosques, Religion, Religious Architecture, Religious Buildings, Turkey, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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Suleymaniye Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey
The Suleymaniye Mosque is the biggest mosque in Istanbul and was constructed between 1550 and 1557 A.D by Sultan Suleyman I – “Suleyman the Magnificent”. Suleyman was the wealthiest and most authoritative Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Share on Facebook
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Tagged Architecture, Islam, Islamic Architecture, Istanbul, Mosques, Religion, Religious Architecture, Religious Buildings, Turkey, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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Tibetan Architecture
From the chortens or stupas that dot the countryside, to the elaborate temples and monastery complexes that ascend the mountains, Tibetan sacred architecture is a devout expression of its people’s spirituality and profound understanding of their natural surroundings. The religious … Continue reading
Mingun Pagoda – Myanmar
Burma, now called Myanmar, is known as the land of the pagodas. These religious structures, often housing a relic of the Buddha were regarded as places for worship, prayer, meditation, and spiritual refreshment. If it had been completed, the Mingun … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, Burma, Historic Sites, Myanmar, Pagodas, Religion, Religious Buildings, Religious Structures, Temples
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St. Mark’s Cathedral – Venice, Italy
The massive rounded arches and windowed domes of St. Mark’s reveal its central influence, Hagia Sophia in today’s Istanbul. The cathedrals’ 320-feet red brick campanile, or bell tower is one of its oldest components. Raised in AD 912, it stood … Continue reading
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Tagged Byzantine, Cathedrals, Christianity, Crusades, Gothic, Italy, Oriental, Religion, Religious Architecture, Religious Architectuure, Religious Buildings, Renaissance, Romanesque, Venice
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