The current structure was built between 1895 and 1902, in Neo-Romanesque style, on the base of a stretch of the Buda Castle walls, by architect Frigyes Schulek, who was also responsible for the restoration of the Matthias Church.
The Danube ⭐⭐was once a long-standing frontier of the Roman Empire and today is the river running through the largest number of countries in the world (10; the Nile is second with 9).
View of St. Stephen's Basilica from Zrínyi u. (Street)
St. Stephen’s Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-Bazilika ⭐⭐) is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c. 975–1038), whose right hand is preserved in the basilica’s reliquary.
Today, St. Stephen’s Basilica is the third-largest church in Hungary. Many sculptors contributed to its interior decoration; more than 50 different types of marble were used to create numerous sculptures. Like the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Basilica is one of the tallest structures in Budapest, standing at 96 meters (approximately 29 stories).
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The photos below were taken between April 24–27, 2022, and on May 4, 2022. Most days were sunny, with temperatures ranging from highs of 66°F to 64°F and lows of 48°F to 50°F.
The Vestibule leading to the cellars of the Diocletian's Palace
Considered to be one of the most imposing Roman ruins, Diocletian’s palace is certainly the main attraction of the city of Split ⭐⭐, Croatia. Emperor Diocletian, who voluntarily gave up the throne of the Roman Empire, in the turn of the 4th century CE built the palace.[1]
After leaving his political career he decided to settle down near the sea. The palace was Diocletian’s last refuge: he lived the last 10 years of his life here.
Not much is left in Split from the era of Diocletian - only the palace, the remains of walls and gates.
From the Golden gate on the northern side of the fortress the road to the town of Solin was starting. The location of the palace was chosen because the Emperor spent his childhood in the town of Solin, which was located very close to the current Split.
The gates themselves, of course, did not survive, but carved stone pillars and arches residues can still be seen on their place. The Silver gate was located on the eastern part, the Iron one - on the west, and the Bronze gate was on the south - the sea shore.
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Photos taken on Saturday, April 30, 2022 (High: 72°F, Low: 57°F).
Approaching the Enchanting City of Split
Šibenik Bridge is an important piece of Croatian infrastructure and an architectural marvel worth noting on your trip
Picturesque views of the Šibenik Channel and the city of Šibenik itself
