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…
Bonn was the de facto capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany between 1949 and 1990. It lost its status after the German reunification. It is today a charming provincial city where you can visit Beethoven’s birthplace. October 2011. Bonn a été la capitale provisoire de la République Fédérale Allemande entre 1949 et 1990.…
The Ipatiev Monastery was founded around 1330. It is a landmark in Russian history since the Romanov dynasty was born there. In spring, fishermen dig holes in the frozen Kostroma river, hoping for a big catch. April 2011. Le monastère Saint-Hypatius a été fondé vers 1330. C’est un lieu important de l’histoire russe car la…
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