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Architecture and Design
The mosque of Hassam II in Casablanca, Morocco, is a gallery of wonderful architecture and design. The approach to the mosque is across an expansive, patterned, marble plaza with archways and mosaic fountains. Doors are immense and ornamented with intricate, … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, Photos, Travel
Tagged architecture, archways, artistic carvings, Casablanca, columns, design, embellishment, fountains, Hassam II, marble plaza, Morocco, mosaic, mosque, photos
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Architectural Decor
The walls and ceilings of Tunisian buildings are covered with decoration. Colorful tiles, mosaics, murals and carvings grace the spaces. The first photo shows the detailed artistry that is applied to every architectural feature. The second photo is of a … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Tunisia, World Cruise
Tagged architecture, artist, artistry, carved plaster, carvings, craftsman, decor, design, mosaics, murals, North Africa, photo, sculpt, stencil, stucco, tiles, Tunisia
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Baths of Carthage
Leaving Italy our ship sailed across the Mediterranean Sea to Tunisia. We spent one day exploring the wonders of ancient Roman ruins and walking in the modern city of Tunis. I will take you wandering through my photos to some … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Tunisia, World Cruise
Tagged ancient, architecture, baths, Carthage, Mediterranean Sea, photos, Roman, ruins, Tunis, Tunisia
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Portal of the Palermo Cathedral
This elaborate doorway into the Cathedral of Palermo is the work of Antonello Gagini and dates from the early 16th century. A mosaic above the door portrays the Madonna and child is from the 13th century. The building has artwork … Continue reading
Cathedral of Palermo
The Cathedral of Palermo is a beautiful building with a hodgepodge of architectural styles and may sculptured decorations on its facade. Since its erection in 1185 the building has housed a Christian basilica, a Muslim mosque, and currently is a … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Photos
Tagged architecture, baptismal fonts, bas-reliefs, basilica, cathedral, Cathedral of Palermo, Christian, frescoes, mosque, Muslim, paintings, sarcophagi, sculptures, Sistine Chapel, statues
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Cathedral at Monreale, Italy
Perched on top of a hill overlooking Palermo and the Mediterranean Sea, the Norman cathedral is a blocky building of yellow stone. It is one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture and one of the biggest attractions of Sicily. … Continue reading