Tag: architecture photography
Architecture Around Berlin: Unesco World Heritage Bauhaus Trade Union School In Bernau
A hidden gem of Classical Modernism near Bernau: The Bauhaus Bundesschule Bernau
Berlin Architecture: Mies van der Rohe Haus In Hohenschönhausen
n 1932 Mies van der Rohe designed this masterpiece of classical modernism for Martha and Karl Lemke as a residence for the art enthusiastic and modern architecture loving couple.
Armenia: Otherworldy Chants At Geghard Monastery
Geghardavank (meaning: the monastery of the spear) was founded in the fourth century by Saint Gregory. It’s principal chapel was build in the 13th century. The name comes from the monasteries most relevant relic: The spear with which Jesus was wounded during crucification. Today it is displayed in Echmiadzin, currently on loan to a New […]
Armenia: The Temple Of Garni
Rosas Haiku of the day: In Stein gemeißelt Das Rund ruht über dem Geviert Zwölf Säulen tragen
Armenia: Saghmosavank Monastery And The Myth Of The Bearded Virgins
The Monastery was build in 13th century and is picturesquely located next to the gorge of Kasagh river. One peculiarity of this Monastery is the tympanum of the “Bearded Virgins” which are obviously also depicted in Hovanavank Monastery. There is the myth that there are five wise virgins and five stupid virgins with beards and Jesus […]
Armenia: Mystical Sanahin Monastery
Sanahin Monastery (meaning: This one is older than that one – referring to Haghpat Monastery) was clearly one of my favorite Monasteries from the felt 200 Monasteries we have seen during our stay in Armenia. It was build in the 10th century. It is more chaotic and full of hidden symbols than other monasteries I […]
Armenia: The Deep Gorge Of Dsoraget And Lori Berd Fortress
The Gorge of Dsoraget partially looks like if a giant would have cut into earth with a giant knife. I didn’t find anything like an information about the geological formation history of this site, but looking at the clear and straight edges, it nearly seams impossible that a river should have done this. Even if it […]
Armenia: The Beautiful Basilica Of Odzun
Odzun Basilica dates back to the 7th century and differs from other sacral buildings we have seen. Some of those extravaganzas are the proportions (height vs. width ratio) which rather evokes the thought of gothic decendance than one from the early middle ages. Second are the paintings inside the church – above all a giant […]
Armenia: Haghpat Monastery In The Morning Mist
Haghpat Monastery was build in the 10th century and was listed – together with Sanahin Monastery – as Unesco World Heritage Site.
