The Metz railway station has been registered as a Historic Monument since 1975. During the first annexation of Metz into the German Empire, Kaiser Wilhelm II decided to « germanify » the city. The station was built in a typical Germanic style. I wonder if nowadays travelers know the building’s history. February 2008. La gare de Metz…
The Yeomen of the Guard, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. Created by Henry VII, they are the oldest British military corps still in existence. In principle they are responsible for looking after any prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they…
The most famous Russian icon was painted in Constantinople and spent two centuries in the city of Vladimir. Now known as the Virgin of Vladimir, it is exhibited in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The modern city of Vladimir still has a Soviet look and feel. April 2011. L’icône russe la plus célèbre a été…
The large ice rink in the Varoliget park of Budapest is an innocent lake in the summer time. In winter time, it turns into a popular venue for skating. November 1996. La grande patinoire du parc Varoliget de Budapest est un innocent lac en été. L’hiver, elle devient un lieu populaire pour le patinage. Novembre…
The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in the city Sergiyev Posad is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. Choir girls take turns all day long in the Holy Trinity cathedral where used to be the original of Andrei Rublev’s Trinity icon. April 2011. La laure de la…
Holy week in Cordoba. A procession crosses the Roman Bridge, over the Guadalquivir River. Processions last for hours. Men of all ages may participate. Young boys are uncovered while older men wear hoods. April 1999. Semaine Sainte à Cordoue. Une procession traverse le Pont Romain sur le fleuve Guadalquivir. Les processions durent des heures. Des…
