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Eleven Churches that I Came Across on My Travels

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Churches can be found all around the world. I have visited many of them in my travels. Some of them are historic and often filled with art treasures. Wealth of Roman Catholic Church is impossible to calculate. Churches in Europe have priceless art, land and gold. I have here made a collection of my photos of churches, small and big.

1.St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world. It is supposedly built over the burial site of the apostle St. Peter, the first bishop of Rome. The interiors are vast and filled with art treasures. Michelangelo designed the dome. Opposite the church is St. Peter’s Square. On special occasions such as Easter, up to 400,000 people turn up at the big square. And there is a regular stream of faithfuls who travel to Rome to visit the church.

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Fifteen Bridges to Love

Photo Essay, Travel / Satish

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Blue Bridge; Amsterdam; Europe; travel; uasatish; — Blue Bridge (Blauw brug)

I have put together a selection of my pictures of bridges. They are from different parts of the world. Some of the bridges are famous while others are historic or have architectural beauty.

1. Blue Bridge

Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge) is a historic bridge across the Amstel River. It connects the Rembrandtplein with the Waterlooplein in central Amsterdam. The original seventeenth-century wooden bridge was painted blue. It was replaced by the new bridge in 1884. Its architecture is similar to the bridges across the River Seine in Paris. …

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St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

Europe, Italy / Satish

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St. Peter's Basilica; Vatican City; church; fountain; outdoor; architecture; sky; travel; uasatish; — St. Peter’s Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world. Italy’s greatest architects built it in the Vatican over a period of a hundred years. The church was built during the period 1506–1626. Saint Peter, the chief apostle of Jesus Christ,died here in 64 AD and is buried under the central altar in the church. Saint Peter is looked upon as the first Pope. …

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Santa Maria Sopra Minerva – Basilica in Rome

Europe, Italy / Satish

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Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the major churches of the Order of Preachers (also known as the Dominicans) in the historic city centre of Rome. It is built at the site of an ancient temple of the Roman goddess Minerva (Athena in Greek mythology). Admission to the church is free. …

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Heritage Buildings South Mumbai – Gothic Structures

India, Maharashtra / Satish

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Heritage buildings South Mumbai include many structures from the pre-independence era. The buildings have British and European influences. Most of the buildings are maintained well and are being used in day to day activities.

Gateway of India; Mumbai; India; Apollo Bunder; South Bombay; uasatish; — Gateway of India – the grandeur of Mumbai’s past

Mumbai is India’s financial capital and home to Bollywood. Bombay stock exchange, the national financial centre and large corporate offices are all gathered in South Mumbai. …

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