Tag Archives: Europe

Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwanstein Castle (“New Swanstone Castle” in English), was built by Ludwig II, but he only got to spend 11 nights in the castle before he died. Built in Hohenschwangau, Germany, construction started in September, 1869 and it was finally completed in 1886. Today the Castle receives over 1.3 million tourists every year, making it one

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Twinkling Light

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This week’s Photo Challenge is about capturing twinkling lights.  The theme was perfect for me as I had just finished the above artwork this morning (cropped for the post).  I haven’t had time to join in the fun for a few weeks so I was thrilled to be able to participate today.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Endurance

Tags : Architecture art building church digital art Dingli Cliffs endurance Europe Malta Mar Magedelene mass photography postaday travel weekly photo challenge worship

Dingli Chapel, which also used to be known as St. Mary Magdalene’s Chapel is situated on the Dingli Cliffs of Malta. A wonderful example of European architecture built in 1646.  Still standing and functional after nearly four centuries is endurance indeed. It is still open for Mass annually and as far as I know is

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