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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Malaysia: Putra Mosque

Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra) is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. The construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located next to the man-made Putrajaya Lake. In front of the mosque is a large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags.

The pink-dome mosque is constructed with rose-tinted granite and consists of three main functional areas. It can accommodate 15,000 worshipers at any one time.


























Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putra_Mosque
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Friday, January 05, 2018

Belgium: Cathedral of Our Lady

The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium.

At the beginning of the 15th century, the cathedral's choir started developing an active musical life, and as a result, the cathedral's importance in the history of music soon soared.






























Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_(Antwerp)#Facts_and_figures
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Friday, January 27, 2017

India: The Church of St. Francis of Assisi

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese Viceroyalty of India.

The main entrance is decorated with circular pilasters and rosette band, The central nave is barrel-vaulted while the crossing is rib-vaulted which supports the choir. The Internal buttress walls have frescoes showing floral designs.














Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_of_Assisi_church,_Goa
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Wednesday, January 04, 2017

Russia: Kremlin Cathedrals

The Moscow Kremlin is a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south. It is the best known of the kremlins and includes 5 palaces, four cathedrals, ad the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
















Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Kremlin
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Netherlands: St. Lebuinus Church -bPostcrossing Meetup

St. Lebuibus Church, of the Great Church, is the main church building of the Dutch city of Deventer. It is a Gothic hall church built between 1450 and 1525.
















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Friday, October 21, 2016

Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu City Mosque




















The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is the second main mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The mosque was officially opened in 2000 following a proclamation of the city status of Kota Kinabalu.

This mosque is partially surrounded by a human-made lagoon; this has give rise to the nickname "The Floating Mosque". In 2008, the mosque introduced paddle boat rides, from which visitors could see the mosque from the water.

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