http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/Architectural, Interior and Exterior Design Photosennoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:57:12 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com145125http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2009/01/basilique-du-sacr-coeur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:19:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-8518430477102846918<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/127442702_e0e26a0fbf.jpg" alt="Basilique du Sacré-Coeur (聖心堂)" /><br /><i>Basilique du Sacré-Coeur (聖心堂)</i></center><p>After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, it was proposed to construct a church to the Sacred Heart on the butte Montmartre. Although originally the fund raising was by public subscription, in 1873, the National Assembly declared its construction to be a state undertaking. Of the 78 entries in the competition for its design, the one chosen was by the architect named Abadie. He was already well known for his restoration of the St-Front Cathedral in Périgueux.<br />The plans for the new basilica called for an edifice of Romano-Byzantine style, and the first stone was laid in 1875. Abadie himself died in 1884 with only the foundation having been completed.<br /><br />Completed in 1914, it was not consecrated until 1919 after World War I had ended. The final cost was 40 million francs. Since 1885, there has been perpetual adoration and worship within.<br /><br />The interior of the church contains one of the worlds largest mosaics, and depicts Christ with outstretched arms. The nearby bell tower contains the ``Savoyarde''. Cast in Annecy in 1895, it is one of the worlds heaviest at 19 tons.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-8518430477102846918?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2009-01-03T22:19:45.376+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2009/01/moulin-rouge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:19:31 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-4238213717673800527<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/56/129173601_33b5f1c929.jpg" alt="MOULIN ROUGE" /><br /><i>MOULIN ROUGE</i></center><p>Most tourists come to "Moulin Rouge" to watch the fabulous show at night.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-4238213717673800527?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2009-01-03T22:19:31.567+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2009/01/l-de-triomphe-triumph-arch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:18:41 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-112626636573137865<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/132357081_fa33529016.jpg" alt="L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE - The Triumph Arch" /><br /><i>L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE - The Triumph Arch</i></center><p>The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris that stands in the centre of the Place de l'Étoile, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It is the linchpin of the historic axis (L'Axe historique) leading from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace, a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route leading out of Paris. The monument's iconographic program pitted heroically nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors in chain mail and set the tone for public monuments with triumphant nationalistic messages until World War I.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-112626636573137865?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2009-01-03T22:18:41.418+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2009/01/ballroom-of-fontainebleau-chteau-france.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:18:13 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-7949047349007058584<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/140678182_03bff3f90c.jpg" alt="The Ballroom of Fontainebleau Château, France" /><br /><i>The Ballroom of Fontainebleau Château, France</i></center><p>Built under François 1st and completed under Henri II by Philibert Delorme, the Ballroom has recently been restored. Originally planned as an open-air loggia, glass windows were rapidly installed to protect it from harsh weather. One can admire the frescos full of movement of Primaticcio and his student Niccolo dell’Abate, as well as the splendid marquetry of the flooring designed under Louis Philippe, reproducing the coffered ceiling richly decorated in silver and gold...</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-7949047349007058584?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2009-01-03T22:18:13.019+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/kanazawa-castle-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-3375277214026675397<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/505732244_428f05dc8a.jpg" alt="金沢城 (Kanazawa Castle, Japan)" /><br /><i>金沢城 (Kanazawa Castle, Japan)</i></center><p>Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park.<br /><br />The centre of the castle town was the castle. While many castle towns in Japan had the castle placed to one side of the city, Kanazawa spread out concentrically from the castle site. Kanazawa Castle itself largely burned down in 1888, but there are a few buildings remaining, notably the Ishikawa Gate and the Sanjikken Longhouse, and one large section has been painstakingly rebuilt to authentic standards of construction.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-3375277214026675397?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.993+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/kenrokuen-garden-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-5679605671690736343<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/505795443_9c217addc9.jpg" alt="金沢兼六園 (Kenrokuen Garden, Japan)" /><br /><i>金沢兼六園 (Kenrokuen Garden, Japan)</i></center><p>Kenrokuen Garden is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, along with Kairakuen Garden in Mito City and Korakuen Garden in Okayama City. It is designed for the stroller's pleasure and the name KENROKUEN literally means "garden combining six," referring to its six focal themes of beauty: extensiveness, quiet seclusion, artificial construction, antique elgance, abundant water and wide prospect. It covers an area of twenty-five acres with hills, man-made winding streams, tranquil ponds, and waterfalls.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-5679605671690736343?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.993+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/kanazawa-station-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-6719882794657436718<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/507650916_14adabd1b7.jpg" alt="金沢駅 (Kanazawa Station, Japan)" /><br /><i>金沢駅 (Kanazawa Station, Japan)</i></center><p>Kanazawa Station, one of the most unique rail stations I've ever been.<br /><br />Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. The city sits between the Sai and Asano rivers.<br /><br />The name "Kanazawa"　(金沢), which literally means "marsh of gold", is said to derive from the legend of the peasant Imohori Togoro (lit. "Togoro Potato-digger"), who was digging for potatoes when flakes of gold washed up. The well in the grounds of Kenrokuen known as 'Kinjo Reitaku' （金城麗澤）was recreated by the Maeda lords to acknowledge these roots. The area where Kanazawa City is was originally known as Ishiura Village, and the Ishiura Shrine near Kenrokuen is a remnant of this period.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-6719882794657436718?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.993+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/pagoda.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-2301894254852922021<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1181/540463568_0415015956.jpg" alt="五重の塔 "Five-storied Pagoda"" /><br /><i>五重の塔 "Five-storied Pagoda"</i></center><p>Miyajima has been considered a holy place for most of Japanese history. In 806 AD, the monk Kobo Daishi ascended Mt. Misen and opened the mountain as an ascetic site for the Shingon sect of Buddhism. In the years since then, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines have maintained a close relationship on the island. In the past, women were not allowed on the island and old people were shipped elsewhere to die, so that the ritual purity of the site would not be spoiled; in fact, the island's real name is Itsukushima (厳島), and Miyajima is just a popular nickname meaning "Shrine Island"</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-2301894254852922021?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.993+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/corridor-with-history-miyajima-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-1907174136126644847<center ><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/524795666_42abcce9ec.jpg" alt=""A Corridor with A History" - Miyajima, Japan" /><br /><i>"A Corridor with A History" - Miyajima, Japan</i></center><p>Miyajima has been considered a holy place for most of Japanese history. In 806 AD, the monk Kobo Daishi ascended Mt. Misen and opened the mountain as an ascetic site for the Shingon sect of Buddhism. In the years since then, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines have maintained a close relationship on the island. In the past, women were not allowed on the island and old people were shipped elsewhere to die, so that the ritual purity of the site would not be spoiled; in fact, the island's real name is Itsukushima (厳島), and Miyajima is just a popular nickname meaning "Shrine Island"</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-1907174136126644847?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.994+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/temple-of-heaven-beijing-china.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-4542136397188603631<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1006/1071487062_0216397e1e.jpg" alt="天壇 - The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China" /><br /><i>天壇 - The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China</i></center><p>天壇 (The Temple of Heaven) has the total area of 2,800,000 square meters. It was the royal temple used by the emperors of Qing dynasty to "Worship the Heaven" and "Pray the Harvest".</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-4542136397188603631?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.994+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/watch-tower-of-forbidden-city-beijing.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-7448199217697464830<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/1071533062_8139914d48.jpg" alt="角樓 - Watch Tower of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China" /><br /><i>角樓 - Watch Tower of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China</i></center><p>角樓 (Watch Tower) - There is one in each corner of the Forbidden City. The structure is unique and the design is beautiful. It was said that the tower had 9 roof beams, 18 pillars and 72 ridgepoles made by immortals.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-7448199217697464830?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.994+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/imperial-garden-beijing-china.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-4769899912761448631<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/1136325393_77d79466f3.jpg" alt="御花園 - The Imperial Garden, Beijing, China" /><br /><i>御花園 - The Imperial Garden, Beijing, China</i></center><p>Outside of the Gate of Terrestrial Tranquility is Yuhuayuan, the Imperial Garden. Constructed during the Ming dynasty in 1417, it is rectangular in shape and covers approximately 12,000 square meters. This was a private retreat for the imperial family and is the most typical of the Chinese imperial garden design. There are some twenty structures, each of a different style, and the ways in which they harmonise with the trees, rockeries, flower beds and sculptural objects such as the bronze incense burners both delight and astonish visitors. It is a worthy tribute to the art of the designers that so much can be achieved in so small a space.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-4769899912761448631?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.994+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/prince-gong-mansion.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-3050306745996081095<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1118/1169336643_7935ead562.jpg" alt="恭王府 - Prince Gong's Mansion" /><br /><i>恭王府 - Prince Gong's Mansion</i></center><p>恭王府 (Prince Gong's Mansion) was first built in front of Lion Alley in the eastern sector of Di'anmen Dongjie (Street). But the present Gong Mansion is located at 17 Qianhai Xijie on the east bank of Shicha Lake. The Mansion is the most exquisitely decorated and best preserved of the princes' mansions in the capital city. Besides the residence there is also a large garden.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-3050306745996081095?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.994+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/summer-palace.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-4549594296967897486<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1243/1169336661_574a718586.jpg" alt="頤和園 - The Summer Palace" /><br /><i>頤和園 - The Summer Palace</i></center><p>頤和園 (The Summer Palace) was first constructed in 1750. This large-scale royal garden was completed by the skillful craftsmen all around the country for 15 continuous years costing one seventh of the national annual income.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-4549594296967897486?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.995+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/lugouqiao-marco-polo-bridge.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-3483047744008996787<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1172/1169336671_900fcc3a07.jpg" alt="盧溝橋 - Lugouqiao (Marco Polo Bridge)" /><br /><i>盧溝橋 - Lugouqiao (Marco Polo Bridge)</i></center><p>"Over this river there is a very fine stone bridge, so fine indeed, that it has very few equals in the world."<br />- The Diary of Marco Polo -<br /><br />盧溝橋 - Lugouqiao (Marco Polo Bridge) is located 15 kilometers southwest of Beijing proper.<br /><br />The Lugou Bridge is situated at a strategic point on the one overland route to the capital from the south. Bridge construction was begun in 1189 and completed four years later. The bridge is 235 meters long of white marble. It has 11 arches and as many broad piers. At the extremes of the bridge there are two stone stelae, one recording the history of the renovation work carried out in the reign of 康熙 (Emperor Kangxi 1662-1722), and the other bearing the inscription "The Moon over the Lugou Bridge at Dawn" in the handwriting of 乾隆 (Emperor Qianlong 1711-1799).<br /><br />Lining the bridge are two rows of carved white marble balustrades topped by posts carved with figures of lions. The people of Beijing have a saying to the effect that "The lions of the Lugouqiao are too numerous to count," which is explained by the fact that the (485?) lions are carved in a great variety of aspects and distributed unequally among the 280 white marble posts. A pair of vividly carved reclining stone elephants and a number of other animal figures guards each end of the bridge.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-3483047744008996787?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.995+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/li-garden-in-wuxi-china.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-5777181458707069869<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/1258332010_88899256c7.jpg" alt="無錫蠡園 - Li Garden in Wuxi, China" /><br /><i>無錫蠡園 - Li Garden in Wuxi, China</i></center><p>In the Qingqi Village in Wuxi City, is located the Li Garden which is one of the major scenic spots in China. It lies by Li Lake and covers an area of 8.2 hectares (approx. 98,071 square yards). It is said that Fan Li who was a prime minister of the Yue State in Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC) was very meritorious in helping the king to conquer another state. However, he has decided to live in privacy with Xi Shi (one of the Four Beauties in ancient China) after the big success was achieved. They lived in this area and boated in Li Lake. In order to commemorate Fan Li, the lake was named after his name. However, the garden was named after the lake.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-5777181458707069869?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.995+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/sun-moon-pagodas-at-day-in-guilin-china.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-386418911128525271<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1080/1359656767_9b4bfc7367.jpg" alt="桂林杉湖日月双塔（１）Sun-Moon Pagodas at day in Guilin, China" /><br /><i>桂林杉湖日月双塔（１）Sun-Moon Pagodas at day in Guilin, China</i></center><p>Banyan Lake and Cedar Lake are located in downtown Guilin. They are like two pieces of crystal embedded in the central part of the city. The origin of both parks dates back to Tang Dynasty when they were part of a city moat. As Guilin expanded to the south, the moat became a lake within the city area.<br /><br />Built in Song-Dynasty, Blue Ribbon Bridge (now Sun Bridge ) separates the lakes. The Cedar Lake was named after the cedar trees growing on the shore and the Banyan Part got its name because of a large banyan tree standing on shore near the 1,000-year-old South City Gate. The two lakes together were often referred to as Round Lake . A Zigzag bridges lead to the Mid-lake Isle , which is dotted with long corridors, waterside pavilions and ancient buildings.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-386418911128525271?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.995+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/otaru-canal-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-1763563372320711070<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1004/1444852345_ebb3af443f.jpg" alt="小樽運河 Otaru Canal, Japan" /><br /><i>小樽運河 Otaru Canal, Japan</i></center><p>Otaru is a harbor city, half an hour northwest of Sapporo by train. Its beautiful canal area and interesting herring mansion make Otaru a pleasant one day trip from Sapporo or a nice stop en route to or from the Shakotan Peninsula.<br /><br />Otaru Canal (Otaru Unga) used to be a central part of the city's busy harbor in the first half of the 20th century, when large vessels had to be unloaded by smaller ships, which then transported the goods to warehouses along the canal.<br /><br />The canal became obsolete, when modern dock facilities allowed for direct unloading of larger vessels. Thanks to a citizens' movement, however, a part of the canal was beautifully restored in the 1980s instead of being landfilled, while the warehouses were transformed into shops, cafes, museums and restaurants.<br /><br />The canal makes for a pleasant scroll during the day, when various artists present their works to the passing tourists, and it is very romantic in the evening, when the gas lamps are lit.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-1763563372320711070?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.995+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/churches-in-hakodate-japan.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-761724296018944568<center ><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/1445903800_fe9c78ed30.jpg" alt="函館の教会 Churches in Hakodate, Japan" /><br /><i>函館の教会 Churches in Hakodate, Japan</i></center><p>The harbor of Hakodate was one of the first to be opened to foreign trade in 1854 after Japan's era of isolation had come to an end. As a result, many traders from Russia, China and Western countries moved to Hakodate. Motomachi at the foot of Mount Hakodate, became a district favored among the new foreign residents.<br /><br />Many foreign looking buildings remain in the area today. Among the most famous are the Russian Orthodox Church, the Old British Consulate, the Chinese Memorial Hall, the prefectural government's former branch office building and the old Hakodate Public Hall.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-761724296018944568?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.996+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/gyeongbokgung-palace-korea.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-5624578871041059297<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/1757115643_d1d1db8d73.jpg" alt="景福宮 Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea" /><br /><i>景福宮 Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea</i></center><p>Established in 1395, Gyeongbok Palace is also called “Northern Palace” because it is located more toward the north compared to Changdeok Palace (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghee Palace (Western Palace). Gyeongbok Palace (No.117 Historical Number) prides itself for having the largest magnitude and being the most beautiful among the 5 other palaces.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-5624578871041059297?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.996+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/haedong-yonggungsa-temple-korea_06.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-3806979888912417075<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2335/1899663997_329a42dc56.jpg" alt="海東龍宮寺 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Korea" /><br /><i>海東龍宮寺 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Korea</i></center><p>Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty. During the reign of Uwang, the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong established this temple beside the sea. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with 4 lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-3806979888912417075?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.996+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/haedong-yonggungsa-temple-korea.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-6671340777915581138<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/1899664009_271b1423f2.jpg" alt="海東龍宮寺 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Korea" /><br /><i>海東龍宮寺 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Korea</i></center><p>Other special sites at the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves as well view the majestic sunrise. Many people often come to this spot on New Year's Day to make a wish for the new year as they watch the sun come up. April is an especially beautiful time of year with cherry blossoms in full bloom. The birth of Buddha is also celebrated in April (following the lunar calendar) and offers a spectacular night view as the temple area is aglow with electrically lit lanterns.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-6671340777915581138?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.996+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/gyeongju-city-korea.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-8455640993502306275<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/1951225952_442b025e3f.jpg" alt="慶州市 - Gyeongju City, Korea" /><br /><i>慶州市 - Gyeongju City, Korea</i></center><p>As the capital of the Silla Kingdom for almost a thousand years, Gyeongju preserves vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritages. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, the Gyeongju Historical District has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Due to the bountiful historical, natural and cultural attractions, this region has long been a major tourist destination in Korea.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-8455640993502306275?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.996+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/sunghyejeon-korea.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-1380037007195129283<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2061350401_7dac911551.jpg" alt="崇惠殿 - Sunghyejeon, Korea" /><br /><i>崇惠殿 - Sunghyejeon, Korea</i></center><p>Sunghyejeon is a shrine in which the 3 memorial tablets of Silla kings, Gyeongsun, Michu and Munmu, were enshrined. This was first built in Wolseong to hold the memorial service for the last Silla King Gyeongsun. During the Japanese invasion of 1592-98, it was burnt down and newly rebuilt and named Dongcheonmyo in Doncheon-dong in 1627. It was again moved here and renamed Hwangnamueon in 1794.<br /><br />In the 24th year of Joseon King Gojong (1887), the memorial tablet of Silla King Michu was added. The next year, the shrine was enlarged and the memorial tablet of King Munmu the Great, who unified the Three Kingdoms was enshrined. Joseon King Gojong granted the plague board "崇惠殿 Sunghyejeon".</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-1380037007195129283?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.997+07:000http://flickrarch.blogspot.com/2008/09/ruins-of-st-paul-macau.htmlPicturesArchitecturePhotosnoreply@blogger.com (Isnaini Dot Com)Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042485680927917485.post-819030702468947982<center ><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2076984855_de96ea44c9.jpg" alt="大三巴牌坊 Ruins of St. Paul's, Macau" /><br /><i>大三巴牌坊 Ruins of St. Paul's, Macau</i></center><p>The Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the façade of what was originally the Church of Mater Dei built in 1602-1640. The façade is reached by a flight of 68 granite steps from the square below (Largo da Companhia dos Jesu?as). The façade of the Ruins of St. Paul's is 28 metres wide and 38.5 metres high and is divided into four levels and a pediment. Following the classical concept of divine ascension, the orders on each horizontal level evolve from Ionic, Corinthian and Composite, from the base upward.<br /><br />The two higher levels gradually narrow into a triangular pediment at the top, which symbolizes the ultimate state of divine ascension ? the Holy Spirit. The façade is Mannerist in style carrying some distinctively Oriental decorative motifs, including the use of Chinese characters and round chrysanthemum patterns typical of Japanese artistic representations.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 0px " >Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mambo1935/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">mambo1935</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2042485680927917485-819030702468947982?l=flickrarch.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2008-09-06T23:39:14.997+07:000