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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/27 2:19am Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Siena Cathedral)
	I'll actually be vacationing near Siena next week. I've been to the cathedral once (only outside) the piazza around it is impressive, can't say the pictures Zaz posted make me want to go inside (especially not when they charge admission, as do many Italian churches).
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darth_frared Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 4/27 3:02am Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Siena Cathedral)
	english churches as well -----signature----- are you out of your vulcan mind?
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/27 6:42am Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Siena Cathedral) - Date Edited: 4/27 8:38pm (3 edits total) Edited By: Zaz
	They say the inside is beautiful...but those horrid horizontal stripes don't exalt you to the heavens like La Chappelle; the colours are dull; and the bell tower just sits there like a large port-a-potty. Apparently Italian Gothic never went airbourne.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/27 8:44pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Siena Cathedral)
	Next: Bodiam Castle Architect: Unknown Completed: 1385 Location: Bodiam, East Sussex, England Style/Period: Medieval At this point, castles were becoming obsolete because of cannon; this was built more as a home than a defense element. My first thought was flooding.
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yankee8255 Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 4/27 11:20pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Bodiam Castle)
	MarcusP2 posted: It's a haven for illegal immigrants and the Mafia. As soon as we stepped off the bus we were surrounded by about 20 people trying to sell us fake watches and other assorted rubbish, who followed us all the way to the tower. Around the tower itself is a 'market' which is really only several hundred of the same types accosting every tourist repeatedly. Our tour guide stated that it was better than usual because it was raining. Pisa's heyday was 800 years ago. I seem to remember hearing that the town's population has barely changed since then... Thanks for the tip, Marcus, we were actually thinking of driving up there next week.
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Sven_Starcrown Registered: Mar '09	Date Posted: 4/28 7:07am Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Bodiam Castle)
	It looks beatifull. -----signature----- Nobody's perfect. There was never a perfect person around. You just have half-angel and half-devil in you.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/28 3:03pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Bodiam Castle)
	It does look striking with the surrounding water, yes.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/28 9:53pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Bodiam Castle)
	Next: Palazzo Davanzati Architect: Unknown Completed: Late 14th Century Location: Via de Porta Rossa, Florence, Italy Style/Period: Italian Renaissance The private home of a wealthy Florentine family is now a public museum.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/29 7:18pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings:Palazzo Davanzati)
	Next: The Palace of the Alhambra Architect: Unknown Completed: 1390 Location: Granada, Spain Style/Period: Moorish [i\Al Hambra[/i] is Arabic for 'the red.' This building complex began as a fortress, mosque and palace for the local Muslim rulers. However, the design owes much to the local Christian fortresses. When Granada was reconquered in 1492, King Charles V demolished a part of the complex so that Pedro Machuca could build a new Renaissance style palace. But several buildings survive as do the water gardens. [image=http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2008/02/22/alhambra_2302_narrowweb__300x433,0.jpg]
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JohnWesleyDowney Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 4/29 7:29pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: The Palace of Alhambra)
	Many buildings in Spain were used in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, and in the style of this Palace. Looks familiar. -----signature----- Namaste.
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Sven_Starcrown Registered: Mar '09	Date Posted: 4/30 12:20pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: The Palace of Alhambra)
	Its amasin how much muslims contributed to the world. -----signature----- Nobody's perfect. There was never a perfect person around. You just have half-angel and half-devil in you.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 4/30 10:25pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: The Palace of Alhambra)
	Absolutely amasin Next: Trulli Completed: 14th to 15th centuries Location: Alberobellot, Puglia, Italy Style/Period: Vernacular Designed to be easily erected from dry stones, they were also easier demolished, so that taxes could not be collected on them.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/1 8:37pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Trulli)
	Next: Westminster Abbey Completed: c. 1400 (begun 1040) Location: London, England Style/Period: English Gothic The spot where the monarchs are traditionally crowned and some of them are entombed. Outstanding example of English Gothic. First started in 1040 by Edward the Confessor, and extensively rebuilt by Henry III in the French-inspired Gothic style. Completed in the reign of Richard II. Later additions are the Lady Chapel (Henry VII) and the completion of the Western towers.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/2 4:57pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Westminster Abbey)
	Beautiful, but I still like La Chappelle better.
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MarcusP2 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 5/2 9:59pm Subject: it's not my vault!* - the architecture thread (Disc. 500 Iconic Buildings: Westminster Abbey)
	Doesn't have the 'spectacularity' (yes I just made that up) of La Chappelle, but the weight of history in this building is amazing. -----signature----- Darth Revan Fan Club: Technical Specialist Uncle Eddie was my favourite wrestler Gentle Giant owns my bank account.
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