Category Archives: Architecture

A Walk Around the Park

Posted on October 30, 2015 by annetbell

Yesterday was an unexpected gift. The temperature was around 70 degrees and it is almost Halloween in Upstate New York. The sky was blue and the the sun was streaming through the still colorful trees. The most of the red … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blogging, cobblestone street, fall colors, Maple Trees, photography, Troy New York, Victorian Row Houses | 12 Comments

Help for the Homeless in Dublin

Posted on October 30, 2015 by annetbell

Five modular housing sites for homeless families identified Dublin City Council report says 150-153 homes will be allocated to homeless A modular home, as part of an exhibition in Dublin. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw Olivia Kelly from irishtimes.com Wed, Oct 28, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Dublin Ireland, Homeless in hotel housing, modular homes, public housing, Quick and easy assembly of modular homes, suitability of the site of homes | Leave a comment

Castel Sant’ Angelo

Posted on October 28, 2015 by annetbell

From Google Public Domain If you asked my son today, many years after our times in Roma with groups of students, he would tell you that the Castel was and is his favorite site. He has a picture or … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, Bernini, Castile Saint Angelo, fortress for the pope, Hadrian, history, Roman builders, Rome, secret passage, Tiber River | 6 Comments

The Alhambra , Granada Spain

Posted on October 27, 2015 by annetbell

The exquisite Muslim calligraphy at the jewel of the Moorish empire, the Alhambra, in Granada Spain. Google Public Domanin This is one of my all time favorite places i have visited, even though it was years ago that we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, blogging, building, Christianity, decoration, design, garden, history, intricate design, Islam, King Charles, medicine. building, moorish culltures, Moorish culture, Renaissance architecture, Renaissance palace, The Alhambra Spain, travel | Leave a comment

A Temple, a Living Fort, and a Camel !

Posted on October 24, 2015 by annetbell

Ranakpur is the jewel in the Jain temple crown. Visiting these temples is an exercise in pilgrimages. I have shared the 2.5 miles climb up the 4000 steps up to Palatana. This temple is not up a mountain but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, camels, camping in the desert, columns, hand carved and unique columns, Haveli, Jain Religion, Jaisalmer, living fort, marble, Palatana, Ranakpur, temple | 2 Comments

Discovery in the Mexican Reservoir

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

400-year-old church re-emerges from beneath Mexican reservoir Jess Staufenberg,The Independent | Oct 18, 2015, 06.25 PM IST The remains of a mid-16th century church known as the Temple of Santiago, as well as the Temple of Quechula, is visible from … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Mexican reservoir, Mexico, plagues, reduced water table, ruins of 16 C Church, slavery | 2 Comments

Jama Masjid Mosque in Old Delhi

Posted on October 17, 2015 by annetbell

This Jama Masjid ( Friday mosque) is the largest mosque in India. It is located in Old Delhi and was built by the ruler who built the Taj Mahal. Eid is the celebration of the end of Ramadan. There was … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Eid, Friday mosque, Islam, Jama Masjid Mosque, largest Indian Mosque, Old Delhi, Religious architecture | Leave a comment

Oldest Synagogue

Posted on October 10, 2015 by annetbell

I walk by this Synagogue when I am out and about for a walk. I do love the Victorian colors. New York State’s oldest continually occupied synagogue not in the city you’d expect Posted on October 23, 2012 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, USA | Tagged Beth Sholom Reform Temple, Troy New York, Uncle Sam. RPI | 2 Comments

Kailasa Temple Ellora Caves, India

Posted on September 29, 2015 by annetbell

On our south trip, this was the last stop before returning to Ahmadabad after 13 days of travelling. We had not gone there in 2013. It is an breathtaking site of temple after temple carved from the hillside. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged aliens, architecture, Buddhist, building, creating, design, excavating, Hindus, Indian builders, Jains, religion of the world | 19 Comments

Another Pope, Another Place, Another Blessing. . . . .

Posted on September 25, 2015 by annetbell

During my husband’s tenure, he has taken groups of architecture students to study in Rome and travel all through Italy, for a semester abroad , similar to his trips to India. David always says that “Professors don’t get rich but … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blessing, Italy, papal audiences, Pope Francis, Pope John Paul, Popes, Rome, St Peters Basilica, The Vatican, travel | 2 Comments