PLACES - Europe

Bratislava – Old Town

Just a few things found at Old Town of Bratislava. Michael’s Gate, the city’s gate. Schone Naci – a life-size statue commemorating an eccentric & beloved local street character. Directional post at the Old Town. Beautiful wall of Kondetorie Kormuth, the coffee shop. With Cumil, Bratislava’s famous sculpture. A shop Read more…

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PLACES - Europe

Bratislava – Buildings

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry “a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight.”  “We shape our buildings: thereafter they shape us.” – Winston Churchill” “When we build, let us think that we build forever.” Read more…

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PLACES - Europe

Bratislava – Details

Walking along Bratislava’s Old Town (stare mesto) it is hard not to stop and be in awe of the details in most of the buildings. “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry “Even a brick wants to be something.” – Louis Kahn “Beauty is Read more…

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PLACES - Europe

Budapest – Others

A few more photos of Budapest, for memory sake. St. Matthias at night. Platz Cafe while waiting for St. Stephen’s mass. Goofing around with some street art. Sunset by the Danube. The Fisherman’s Bastion. The city framed by one of the wall openings. Budapest, Hungary – April 5 to 7, Read more…

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PLACES - Europe

Budapest – Churches

Visiting some of Budapest churches. St. Stephen’s Basilica. Inside St. Stephen’s Basilica. St. Stephen’s pulpit. St. Matthias Church at the Fisherman’s Bastion. Inside St. Matthias Church. St. Matthias pulpit. Jak Chapel at the Vajdahunyad Castle premises. Jak Chapel at the Vajdahunyad Castle premises. Budapest, Hungary – April 5 to 7, Read more…

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