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Architecture > popular all-time > Vino Bolivariano, Venezuela
Architecture > popular all-time > Victorian house in Victoria, B.C.
Architecture > popular all-time > Catacombs at Tower of Pisa complex, Pisa, Italy
Architecture > popular all-time > "Ponte della Maddalena" From Wikipedia- Ponte della Maddalena (Italian: "Bridge of Mary Magdalene", also known as Ponte del Diavolo, the "Bridge of the Devil") is a bridge which crosses the Serchio river near the town of Borgo a Mozzano in the Italian province of Lucca. It was a vital river crossing on the Via Francigena, an ancient road to Rome for those coming from France and an important medieval pilgrimage route. The bridge is a remarkable example of medieval engineering, probably commissioned by the Countess Matilda of Tuscany circa 1080-1100. It was renovated circa 1300 under the direction of Castruccio Castracani. The largest span is 37.8 m. The bridge is also described in a of 14th century novel by Giovanni Sercambi. Circa 1500 it took on the name of Ponte della Maddalena, from an oratory dedicated to Mary Magdalene whose statue stood at the foot of the bridge on the eastern bank. In 1670 the General Council of the Republic of Lucca issued a decree prohibiting passage over the bridge with millstones (ceppi) and sacks of flour in order to preserve the structure.
Architecture > popular all-time > Kolmanskop, Namibia, Architecture, Ghost Town, Sand, D2x
Architecture > popular all-time > Fort Ross Cali.along the coast,was first settled by Russian fur traders,it was a very foggy day,no sun,but liked the contast with the church in background...
Architecture > popular all-time > Stairs Series VI
Architecture > popular all-time > Old and New Loretto Abbey
Victorian house in Victoria, B.C.
> Victorian house in Victoria, B.C.
Victorian house in Victoria, B.C.
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