Strange building - anybody ?

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• Danert (4046)
• [2008-02-18 11:49]

Hi Joop ,
Don't know what it is but I like the architecture and the angle you took it . Nice composition and presentation .
Daniel

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• Viking (4383)
• [2008-02-18 11:50]
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Hoi Joop
No Joop I cannot tell you, ask something of the Efteling next time , maybe than I know :-)
Good view here perfect POV in VERY bight sunlight !?!
Groet
Rob

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• Fons (15476)
• [2008-02-18 12:58]

typische oude Italiaanse bouw!
mooi in beeld gebracht

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• JohnTulip (35288)
• [2008-02-18 13:14]

Hallo Joop
Badend in het zonlicht treffen we jouw mysterie
A Church and prison in one??
Whatever it is .. it looks impressive :-)
Groet
John

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• eqshannon (1883)
• [2008-02-18 17:37]

ah yes the home of the "Three Pink Thingys!". A tourist attraction eh? I have no idea..but I could guess forever...:-) Nice..let me know when you find out...or perhaps I'll read what others say!
bob

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• Beger (19678)
• [2008-02-18 20:09]
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Hi Joop,
I found this architecture in a old tourist book. It is San Cataldo,a old church was built in XIIème century by Maione da Bari, the admiral of Guillaume 1st. It preserved its arabo-Norman style, with its three raised red cupolas and its bays surrounded of arcades.
Impressive POV and nice colors! Bravo! Annie

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-02-19 1:00]
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La Cuba
There is not much information available about this mysterious Norman building, built by William II d’Altavilla in 1180. Its original purpose is unclear, although we know that it was used as a lazaretto – a leper’s hospital - and later as a barracks for the Spanish garrisons. Some old papers state that it was once surrounded by a luxuriant park and a large lake named Pescheria.
Santa Maria dello Spasimo
This “almost” church, that can be seen in the Kalsa area of the city, dates back to the beginning of the sixteenth century when, still unfinished, the building was allocated to another use. Due to the threat of a Turkish invasion, Santa Maria dello Spasimo was in fact transformed into a defense bulwark for the city. Later, during a plague epidemic in Palermo, the area was used as a lazaretto hospital and then as a warehouse. The building has now become the site of important cultural events.

Hi Joop, geen idee of dit verhaal op dit gebouw slaat, mijn kennis van architectuur gaat niet zo ver. Dit lijken verschillen stijlen op en naast elkaar en die ronde koepels waren volgens mij een soort natuurlijke air-comditioning.
Ik zou verder kunnen spitten, maar bijzonder is het.
De hele toendertijd beschaafde wereld van Noormannen tot Phoeniciers en Grieken is ovber dit eiland heengerold, dus je kan van alles verwachten zoals hier. Leuk om samen met jou een kijkje te nemen.

TFS
Gr. Els
:)

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• lilimih33 (17474)
• [2008-02-19 4:30]

Hello Joop!
Very interesting architecture and nice perspective!
Good colours and light!
Best regards!
Lili

...tomorrow... :)

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• vandana2923 (22207)
• [2008-02-19 5:28]

Hello Joop,
Whatever that building is, nice architecture.
Good details and composition. TFS
Vandana
later

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• hester (9994)
• [2008-02-19 10:07]
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Hi Joop

It is a great looking building. It looks like about 10 different creative people tried to build something but couldn't decide on a plan so they all did their own thing. Nicely done with a sharp shot and a good exposure.

TFS

Karan

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• Arox (847)
• [2008-02-19 10:56]

Hi Joop,

Great POV. Nice composition and light. Good job!

Greetings
Arox

ltr

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• NINIX (6612)
• [2008-02-19 15:11]

Three tits?

Groet,

NINIX

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• JYB (3738)
• [2008-02-19 21:26]

Hi Joop,
Nice Italian architecture. Good lighting with good contrast and lots of details. For me colors are amazing. Good work. JYB

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• Josine (4069)
• [2008-02-19 22:45]

Hoi Joop
Geweldig mooie opname
Het is het slot van de Graaf van Monte Cristo
( misschien ook niet , als het beest maar een naam heeft, toch ? )
Doei
Josine

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• jawa (11999)
• [2008-02-20 10:58]

Hallo Joop
Prachtig gedocumenteerd.
Gr Jos

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• EOSF1 (19716)
• [2008-02-23 6:29]

Hello Joop, the left part is Chiesa della Martorana (church) (12th century)and at the right is Chiesa di San Cataldo (old chapel)(12th century). Great architectural shot, great POV, very well done, thanks!

Mario

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• Janone (0)
• [2008-02-28 6:54]
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Hello Joop.
Good looking picture of that old building.
Maybe I passes it ones when I came from the ship from Genova, to Parlermo, visa versa.
Sure my daghter in law will know about it.
I shal coppy it and mail it to her. She, with the family will be visiting us in May.
Groeten van Jan

Hallo Joop
Het is de kerk van San Cataldo.
Als je onderstaande urls opend kan je ook foto's zien
Groeten van Jan


Hello Mum and Dad,

from the picture you sent me, I can say it is the church of San Cataldo, but if you visit the following web sites you can see this church yourself:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Cataldo%2C_Palermo

http://mumak.blogspot.com/2007/03/basilica-di-s-cataldo-san-cataldo.html

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/palermo-la-cataldo.htm

http://www.palermonelmedioevo.com/CHIESA%20DI%20S.%20CATALDO.htm
ciao ciao

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• Jacqueline (1908)
• [2008-02-28 22:58]

Hai Joop,
Ik weet ook niet wat het is maar als ik in de buurt kom ga ik op onderzoek uit, haha,
Erg mooie foto,
Gr, Jacqueline

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• rewshearer (20533)
• [2008-03-12 15:26]

Fascinating old, old, old building, what an opportunity! Did you get some more views of it?

The architecture is so unique and unusual. Great subject, good details and an interesting POV.

Rew

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• puffy (16617)
• [2008-03-19 0:59]

Strang indeed, but also very nice architecture!! It look very very old and full of characters, :D Nice pov and composition, well captured Joop! :D


Cheers,
Sweety

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• nikofantom1 (318)
• [2008-04-06 13:25]

..Very nice picture...
Niko Macedonia