Sentences with phrase «century old cathedrals»

There are several remnants in Old Goa in the form of century old cathedrals such as Basilica of Bom Jesus and Chapel of St. Francis Xavier.

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The venerable Durham Cathedral in England houses a manuscript containing a collection of eleventh - century Old English proverbs known as the Durham Proverbs.

He proceeds sequentially, from the sacred architecture of the Old Testament to the early Christian basilicas, then on to the Byzantine and Romanesque cathedrals and churches, and from there to the Gothic, the classicism of the Renaissance, the baroque and rococo, the neoclassicism and «revival» styles of the nineteenth century, and on to the present day.

Up to now, a total of 9000 skeletons as old as the 9th century AD have been recovered from the excavations in the cathedral square in St. Pölten.

We set off from Amman early in the morning... which was built on the site of the ruins of an old Byzantine Cathedral dating back to the 6th century.

Amman Dating Sites We set off from Amman early in the morning... which was built on the site of the ruins of an old Byzantine Cathedral dating back to the 6th century.

'' «We are going to win a Nobel Prize,» I breathed.As they stay up all night to read the 9th - century Codex, it spills answers to all the burning questions of the thinking Camino pilgrim, including: Is there any chance at all that a Middle Eastern Jew's bones are in a crypt in Santiago de Compostela, Spain?Why, in the cathedrals along the Camino, are there so many portraits of St. James riding his horse over people?Did the legend of James in Spain — and the nation of Spain, sort of — really begin with a scribal error in an old manuscript — the modern equivalent of a typo?We're spirited to early 800s northwestern Spain, where King Alfonso II is in a pickle.

The huge piazza is a public space facing centuries old medieval buildings on all sides including the main cathedral, Basilica di San Petronio, and City Hall.

Set out on a guided tour of the old town and its 13th - century Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage site.

Marvel at the 13th - century Romanesque cathedral and the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)-- built on an island in the middle of the Regnitz River.

Leon is filled with historic reminders of Nicaragua's colourful past, housing the Leon Viejo ruins, one of the oldest Spanish settlements in the «new world», as well as the magnificent Cathedral Basilca, which was built between the 18th and 20th centuries.

Enjoy sightseeing of the must - see sights with a Local Guide in all cities: in Budapest, enjoy the treasures of the city with a panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion and admire the 13th - century Matthias Coronation Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs; in Vienna, among the many sights you will see, you'll visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna; and in Prague, visit the 1000 - year - old Hrad?any Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the world.

Warsaw's sightseeing includes the 13th - century Stare Miasto (Old Town)- a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and 14th - century St. John Cathedral, once the spot for weddings, coronations, and royal funerals.

Dotted with some of Spains oldest buildings and churches including The Cathedral dating back to the 12th century, the gothic quarter is a hive of history and provides an almost untouched look at Barcelona's gothic culture.

You can discover the historic Old Town, impressive Cathedral and the splendid 13th century Place du Palais.

Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos is set in a beautiful 15th - century building next to Santiago's famous cathedral within the picturesque old Town.

Steeped in centuries of history, discover more about the famous city on a fascinating guided walking tour of the main sights, including the magnificent Minster, the second largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, and the quaint Shambles, the city's oldest street and the former site of the butcher's market.

A guided tour reveals the UNESCO World Heritage site of Salamanca's medieval old city including the house of shells and the 16th - century Gothic «new cathedral».

Soaring cathedral spires, a magnificent Flemish - style railway station, impressive banks and office blocks, a 19th century castle, old university buildings and a neo-gothic convent are among the city's architectural treasures.

And from cathedrals, like the 11th century cathedral in Speyer, which was once one of the largest cathedrals in the world, to a 1000 - year - old castle in Cochem, this journey is just oozing with history to be experienced!

The Dubrovnik Cathedral dates back to the 7th century, while the Old Town walls — one of the most visited tourist sites in the city — were built in the 13th century.

Architect Cristina Martí Crespi masterfully immerses guests in the old quarter of Palma through her classic update of an 18th - century structure that affords stunning views of the city's signature 15th - century Gothic Cathedral.

Take the opportunity to explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, known for its impressive 17th century Baroque architecture and the distinctive St. Stephen's Cathedral.

History buffs are sure to be delighted in Regensburg, where your sightseeing features the 12th - century Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in the 2nd century; and St. Peter's Cathedral, begun in the 13th century.

A short walk in any direction will have you spotting everything from century - old theatres and cathedrals to spectacular sports stadiums and iconic attractions.

Gormley said: «I will never forget seeing Field reflected in the mirrored pillars of an old supermarket in Colchester, under the perpendicular vaults of Gloucester cathedral cloisters, in the haunting environment of the old carriage works in Gateshead, against the verdant landscape of a 19th - century park in Wakefield — and most recently in a very fully adapted church in Scunthorpe.