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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Montserrat, Spain
From Barcelona, my journey took me to Montserrat, site of a monastery high in the mountains . The views were magnificent. Monasterio de San Benito de Montserrat SOURCE: Monasterio de San Benito de Montserrat (Montserrat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain); photographed by … Continue reading
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Views of Monaco
The last photos of Monaco I have are thee panoramic views of the Principality taken from the Prince’s Palace in Monaco-Ville . They include views of Port Hercule and the high-rises (La Condamine and Monte Carlo), a relatively new area … Continue reading
The Grand Casino and Other Buildings in Monaco
With visions of James Bond, the one place I wanted to visit in Monaco was the Grand Casino . I was surprised at how small the casino actually was, but impressed by its elegance . Unfortunately, the only photo I … Continue reading
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Princely Residences in Monaco
The Prince’s Palace in Monaco was originally built in 1191 as a fortress and has been in the possession of the Grimaldi family since 1297 . Today, it is the home of Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene … Continue reading
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Notable Burials in the Monaco Cathedral
The Monaco Cathedral is the final resting place of the Grimaldis, the ruling family of the Principality of Monaco . Prince Rainier III, Princess Grace (wife of Prince Ranier III), Prince Louis II (grandfather of Prince Ranier III), and Prince … Continue reading
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More Beauty from the Cathedral in Monaco
The Cathedral in Monaco posesses a remarkable altarpiece (retable) created by Louis Bréa for the Great Jubilee of the Year 1500 . In the upper register there appear John the Baptist, the Angel of the Annunciation, the image of Christ … Continue reading
The Cathedral in Monaco
The Cathedral of Monaco, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, is built on the site of the first parish church of Monaco . In addition to the main altar, … Continue reading
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The Church of Notre Dame de l’Assomption in Èze, France
Eglise Notre Dame de l’Assomption (the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption) in Èze, France can be seen from miles away. This modest church, built in 1764, provides a quiet retreat for peaceful prayer and reflection. The Church of … Continue reading
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