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A Russian island in the city of Florence

Antonia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:42:46 +0000

The building of Russian Orthodox Church in Florence was designed by two architects Preobrashenskij and Boccini and looks similar in appearance with the St Basil’s cathedral in Moscow.

The interior of the Russian Orthodox Church in Florence (Via Leone) is richly decorated with mural paintings in Byzantine eclecticism style. They are very impressive and contribute to the diversity of the heritage diversity in the motherland of Renaissance – the city of Florence.

Antonina, Ukraine

Big scale playing

Antonia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:04:59 +0000

Playing chess in the back yard of the Old Pinakothek in Munich (Germany).

And how do you spend your free time ? ))

Antonina, Ukraine

Bari and its Patron Saint Nicholas

Antonia — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:24:56 +0000

If you explore old quarters of Bari walking along its streets you will never forget where you are!

So many signs which remind you: you are here, in the city which is under heavenly patronage of Saint Nicholas!

Antonina Chaban

Houses like mirrors of people’s characters

Antonia — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:18:00 +0000

If this house evolves to a human being…?

I am sure, it will be a woman…

A modern woman in a historic dress, elegant wolfette which wears sun’glasses and loves sunlight.

Antonina Chaban, Ukraine

Who lives nearest to the sun?

Antonia — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:14:15 +0000

Bari, where I went actually just because of Saint Nicholas, impressed me very much. I did not expect and I had never seen before such deep and many-sided contrasts of a city……..

historical spirit of Roman times – and noise of modern city in 15 minutes to walk….

dazzling white stone walls of old houses, palm-trees and azure sea….

And I also found how to live nearest to the sun ))

Antonina, Ukraine.

Highway Camel

ncwarfield — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:07:48 +0000

I thought this was rather annoying at the time of the picture because it was making the traffic move slowly and it was hot, but now looking back I think it’s rather funny and fair to allow everbody on the road with their own unique form of transportation.

Nick, USA

Wilson of the Balanese Rice Patties

ncwarfield — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:04:31 +0000

I simply must applaud the genius of creating a scarecrow with a volleyball as a head.

Nick, USA

Tango in Argentina

Antonia — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:56:44 +0000

If you love tango, you have to see it in Buenos Aires at least once in your life !!!!!

TANGO dancers tell a story, usually a passionate romance…you need to feel it and to read it through music, dance and mood…

Antonia, Ukraine

Bali Buddha

ncwarfield — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:40:15 +0000

Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There’s a very unique religion practiced there, Dharma Hinduism which is, very basically, a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism with other beliefs in there as well. Essentially the belief is that of natural justice and harmony.

Nick, USA

Czech Angels

SH®ENA — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:15:54 +0000

Little porcelain figures, mostly angels you can see while walking the Charles Bridge in Prague. This small souvenirs with wings, hanged together affects you calming.

Angel is anthropomorphic figure. Winged forms intended to transmit the word of God to humankind. Angels personify divine will and are the messengers of God.

‘aggelos’ (greek) – messenger

Shorena, Georgia