Life Beyond Tourism Photoblog» LBT Photoblog – Historic Context Photos – Heritage Photoblogging Project

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

Flamenco spirit on Marienplatz (Munich, Germany)

Antonia — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:14:36 +0000

It was really great to enjoy a performance of a flamenco group from Malaga on the main city square of Munich.

Surprising…

Ole!!!…

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.

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

The battle of Grunwald

Agi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:01:18 +0000

The Battle of Grunwald was one of the greatest battles of medieval Europe. On 15 July 1410, Polish and Lithuanian armies (supported by Rusyns, Czech, Moldovans and Tartars) opposing the Teutonic Order with knights from all over Europe. On that day, about 50,000 men arrived at the battlefield.

The re-enactment of the battle takes place every year. This unique historical performance is carried out with participation of knights from Poland, Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the USA. Almost 1,500 knights!

2010 is a special year, since mid-July marks the 600th anniversary of the victory of the Polish and Lithuanian armies over the Teutonic Order. Hurry up, you still have chance to see it

Agnieshka, Poland

Ayutthayan Buddha

ncwarfield — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:48:18 +0000

I love this buddha head in Ayutthaya, it makes me hopeful for the meshing of humans and nature, like a harmonious sign.

Nick Warfield, USA

Tsinandali Palace. Georgia

ketia — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:37:04 +0000

aristocratic poet Alexandre Cavchavadze – and its great garden – belonged to the 19th century aristocratic poet Alexandre Cavchavadze. He inherited this villa – located in the Alazani River valley – from his father, Prince Garsevan. He refurbished the estate, constructed a new Italianate palace, and built a decorative garden in 1835.