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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Vierzehnheiligen [Sky Watch Friday]


This beautiful sky provides a wonderful backdrop for the facade of the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers [in German, known as Vierzehnheiligen]. This week we travel from Halberstadt, in the former East  Germany, down south close to the town of Bad Staffelstein near Bamberg. The church, in the late Baroque-Rococo style, was constructed between 1743 and 1772. The church attracts many visitors, who have to be reasonably fit in order to traverse the steep climb up the road from the parking lot. However, one is rewarded with this striking view, and an even better interior.


10 comments:

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Incredible architecture, and great skywatch post!

Marites said...

what a beautiful church! Beautiful photo! The northern part of the Philippines has similar beautiful churches.

Chrissy Brand said...

Amazing building (and sky!)

http://www.p-ter.net said...

Beautiful sight!
Amazing picture!

RobertN said...

Beautiful view! Have a good weekend!

Rajesh said...

Fabulous church.

Liz said...

Beautiful capture! Happy sky watching.

Skywatch

Fotokarusellen said...

A beautiful church and a great shot.

Thnaks for your comment and a nice weekend to you, Stan

msdewberry said...

Love this! We never get to see such wonderful buildings here. Looks awesome against a partly cloudy sky!

Susie of Arabia said...

What a spectacular shot - the composition is just perfect.