Studies in Gothic

[selenak]

Some photos from last week in England, because London, no matter how often one visits, is a glorious place.




That's from the rooftop of my hotel, where I was with rozk before the theatre.









I hadn't visited Westminster Abbey in the last twenty years. Once I did, I remembered why: the entry fee is exorbitant, and one isn't allowed to take photos inside. Otoh the Abbey itself and the parliament nearby are beautiful; I do love the Gothic, and there is just no parliament building which can compete.

Abbey:












Parliament:

















While I was on that side of the Thames, I had to pay a visit to the Globe as well:






Yesterday I was in Cologne for another conference, and before I went back to Munich, I could pay homage to the cathedral. I mean, I'm biased and in favour of the Bamberg cathedral emotionally, but there is no question the Cologne one is one of the most majestic buildings we have. Check it out by daylight and at night:

Comments

[astridv]

Oh, they must've cleaned the cathedrale in Cologne recently. Last time I saw it it was a lot darker. Actually I don't remember any time I saw it it wasn't near black. (As a kid I used to think that was the natural color of the stone.)

[selenak]

Though we're still far from the Sixtina after the Japanese restoration effect...

[jamalov29]

Fantastic sights of London! I adore that city.Each time I have been there it was a beautiful visit.
The view from your hotel was quite stunning. Westminster is overwhelming, isn't it ?
We're planning a family trip in July and I'm rather excited about it. :)

[selenak]

It is, and I'm sure your visit will be magnificent as well!

[watervole]

I assume they're doing some restoration work on the cathedral, from hte odd little platforms on the spire.

[selenak]

I think they always do, but there are actually far fewer platforms than I've seen at other times.