DISCUSS: Best Religious Building - Page 5

***hkskyline*** · August 10th, 2006, 05:25 AM

Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
A very beautiful interior!

***Manila-X*** · August 10th, 2006, 05:52 AM

The Basilica in Montreal is off the hook

Canadian Chocho · August 10th, 2006, 05:30 PM

I'll show other Canadian candidates:

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (Montreal):

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Ottawa):

SCROLL >>>

St Michael's Cathedral (Toronto):

SCROLL >>>

garpie · August 10th, 2006, 10:42 PM

Salesians' Church in Brasilia

Not among the most beautiful churches in the world, that's for sure.

BUT

Once you get inside... it's..

Surprising!!

Muyangguniang · August 18th, 2006, 01:23 PM

Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris

kashyap3 · August 18th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Swaminarayan Akshardam Complex, New Delhi

***Sinjin P.*** · August 20th, 2006, 12:27 PM

St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow afaic

Englishman · August 20th, 2006, 12:58 PM

ITALIAN CHAPEL - Made from a Nissen hut building often used as a bomb shelter normally.

Built by Italian prisoners of war in the 1940's on the island of Orkney off of Northern Scotland.

inside:

This I think is a good example of something built without grand expense with normal people, and not some grand project built by dictators or the wealth of a corrupt religious order taking funds from the poor. This was a labour of love, built by a few with what was available and it looks damn good.

Englishman · August 20th, 2006, 01:00 PM

That really is pretty cool.

FlowFlow · August 20th, 2006, 02:31 PM

There's this cathredal in Cologne, Germany that I forgot the name.

Is Angkor Wat counted?

I loved those Indian temples, the detail is just... wow

Borobudor also..

cool pic on Salesian's Church! I'm a Bosconian as a HS student..

lbjeffries · August 20th, 2006, 08:43 PM

My vote goes to Salibury Cathdral in England.

I guess I'm not surprised America has been left out of this debate but there really are some beautiful churches here.

St. Patricks (New York)

Riverside (New York)

Trinity (New York)

National (Washington DC)

Old North Church (Boston)
"one if by land, two if by sea"

DrasQue · August 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM

Istanbul Blue Mosque

DrasQue · August 20th, 2006, 11:03 PM

More stunning mosques from Istanbul

Selimiye Mosque

Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul

***LordMarshall*** · August 21st, 2006, 04:47 AM

The Gazi Husrev Bey Complex - Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Gazi Husrev Bey Complex in Sarajevo is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans. Built in the first half of the sixteenth century, the complex included a mosque, madrasa, Quranic school, khanqah, soup kitchen, hospice, library, khan, bazaar, public baths and two tombs. Gazi Husrev Bey was an Ottoman governor in Bosnia and contributed greatly to the urban development of Sarajevo with his architectural patronage. Existing waqf documents describe the operations and the maintenance of these sites by an extensive staff, and supported by funds from regional agricultural enterprises.

The mosque was constructed by Ajem Esir Ali, an architect from Tabriz who had been taken prisoner during Ottoman incursions into Persia and became a chief architect in Istanbul. The mosque in Sarajevo is among the successes of this school outside Constantinople. Constructed in cut stone, the mosque is square in plan, surmounted by a central dome that is approximately thirteen meters in diameter and twenty-six meters high. The central prayer hall is flanked by two wings and has a qibla iwan covered by a semi-dome. Five cupolas cover a portico closed on the sides and supported by five marble columns. Three tiers of muqarnas decoration embellish their capitals. The main entrance is set in a niche decorated by seven tiers of muqarnas. Above the entry arch, an inscriptive plaque of tuluth Arabic dates the contruction of the mosque to 1531 (937 A.H.). The portico façade includes a mihrab and four windows.

lbjeffries · August 23rd, 2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eemreee

More stunning mosques from Istanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul

This is one of the most beautiful photographs I have ever seen.

crossbowman · August 23rd, 2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkskyline

Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
A very beautiful interior!

That interior is fantastic!
The exterious is rather plain and usual though...

***hkskyline*** · August 29th, 2006, 05:02 AM

^ Yes, Notre Dame has a very modest exterior but an absolutely stunning interior.

Slartibartfas · October 7th, 2006, 08:42 PM

I hope I dont make myself ridiculous, regarding those stunning examples brought in here allready. But I think when it comes to monestaries, the one in Melk (Austria) is a very nice baroque gem. Especially when you look at the inside. And also the location is nice.

But the highlight is definitely the inside of the church. Also other parts of the monestary, but I dont know if its appropriate to show libraries and marble halls here too, allthough it all served a religious purpose.

***Sinjin P.*** · October 8th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Notre Dame's interior is breathtaking

Akrylik · October 20th, 2006, 05:28 AM

I must say when I hear the best religious building, or possibly the best renaissance/medieval age building has to be St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. The building construction itself was one hellahuge project. On top of that, the treasure the Vatican possesses itself shows how much money they have and have invested into the building. Then there is the Sistine Chapel being part of the complex. The message of the theme is really well drawn. Employees of the construction project included names like Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and so forth. When you take your first step into the Basilica, a rush of blood to the head happens. And I think it is one of the greatest architectural feat man has achieved.

Wikipedia Source:

August 10th, 2006, 05:25 AM	#81
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August 10th, 2006, 05:52 AM	#82
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August 10th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#83
Canadian Chocho Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Managua/Toronto Posts: 3,430 Likes (Received): 1	I'll show other Canadian candidates: Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (Montreal): Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Ottawa): SCROLL >>> St Michael's Cathedral (Toronto): SCROLL >>> __________________ Colonial Cities 1 2 3

August 10th, 2006, 10:42 PM	#84
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August 20th, 2006, 12:27 PM	#87
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August 20th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#88
Englishman Urge Desire Rest Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,381 Likes (Received): 4	ITALIAN CHAPEL - Made from a Nissen hut building often used as a bomb shelter normally. Built by Italian prisoners of war in the 1940's on the island of Orkney off of Northern Scotland. inside: This I think is a good example of something built without grand expense with normal people, and not some grand project built by dictators or the wealth of a corrupt religious order taking funds from the poor. This was a labour of love, built by a few with what was available and it looks damn good. __________________ GB Olympic Bid Presentation

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August 20th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#90
FlowFlow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 357 Likes (Received): 0	There's this cathredal in Cologne, Germany that I forgot the name. Is Angkor Wat counted? I loved those Indian temples, the detail is just... wow Borobudor also.. cool pic on Salesian's Church! I'm a Bosconian as a HS student.. __________________ UST Architecture - 2008 El Unemployed Support Green Architecture! We're all dying from smoke and garbage.. Budding young architect

August 20th, 2006, 08:43 PM	#91
lbjeffries Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 150 Likes (Received): 0	My vote goes to Salibury Cathdral in England. I guess I'm not surprised America has been left out of this debate but there really are some beautiful churches here. St. Patricks (New York) Riverside (New York) Trinity (New York) National (Washington DC) Old North Church (Boston) "one if by land, two if by sea" Last edited by lbjeffries; August 21st, 2006 at 11:17 PM.

August 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#92
DrasQue Lightbringer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 1,301 Likes (Received): 0	Istanbul Blue Mosque __________________ You suck Last edited by DrasQue; August 20th, 2006 at 11:00 PM.

August 20th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#93
DrasQue Lightbringer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 1,301 Likes (Received): 0	More stunning mosques from Istanbul Selimiye Mosque Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul __________________ You suck

August 21st, 2006, 04:47 AM	#94
*LordMarshall* Evil is a Point of View Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Banja Luka - San Francisco - Washington DC - Taipei - Damascus - Amman - Jakarta Posts: 19,226 Likes (Received): 134	The Gazi Husrev Bey Complex - Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina The Gazi Husrev Bey Complex in Sarajevo is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans. Built in the first half of the sixteenth century, the complex included a mosque, madrasa, Quranic school, khanqah, soup kitchen, hospice, library, khan, bazaar, public baths and two tombs. Gazi Husrev Bey was an Ottoman governor in Bosnia and contributed greatly to the urban development of Sarajevo with his architectural patronage. Existing waqf documents describe the operations and the maintenance of these sites by an extensive staff, and supported by funds from regional agricultural enterprises. The mosque was constructed by Ajem Esir Ali, an architect from Tabriz who had been taken prisoner during Ottoman incursions into Persia and became a chief architect in Istanbul. The mosque in Sarajevo is among the successes of this school outside Constantinople. Constructed in cut stone, the mosque is square in plan, surmounted by a central dome that is approximately thirteen meters in diameter and twenty-six meters high. The central prayer hall is flanked by two wings and has a qibla iwan covered by a semi-dome. Five cupolas cover a portico closed on the sides and supported by five marble columns. Three tiers of muqarnas decoration embellish their capitals. The main entrance is set in a niche decorated by seven tiers of muqarnas. Above the entry arch, an inscriptive plaque of tuluth Arabic dates the contruction of the mosque to 1531 (937 A.H.). The portico façade includes a mihrab and four windows. __________________ The Cities I Lived In: Banja Luka, Zagreb, San Francisco, Washington DC, Taipei, Damascus, Amman, Jakarta “The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles” - Mahatma Gandhi

August 29th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#97
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,164 Likes (Received): 962	^ Yes, Notre Dame has a very modest exterior but an absolutely stunning interior. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

October 7th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#98
Slartibartfas Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stadlnova Posts: 6,574 Likes (Received): 356	I hope I dont make myself ridiculous, regarding those stunning examples brought in here allready. But I think when it comes to monestaries, the one in Melk (Austria) is a very nice baroque gem. Especially when you look at the inside. And also the location is nice. But the highlight is definitely the inside of the church. Also other parts of the monestary, but I dont know if its appropriate to show libraries and marble halls here too, allthough it all served a religious purpose. Last edited by Slartibartfas; October 7th, 2006 at 09:02 PM.

October 8th, 2006, 10:00 AM	#99
*Sinjin P.* Lingkod-Bayan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CEB, SIN Posts: 10,444 Likes (Received): 202	Notre Dame's interior is breathtaking __________________ Helpful links: Cebu Pacific \| Zest Air \| Airphil Express \| Philippines' Air Asia \| Libotero

October 20th, 2006, 05:28 AM	#100
Akrylik SOLDIER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jakarta ~ Auckland Posts: 9 Likes (Received): 0	I must say when I hear the best religious building, or possibly the best renaissance/medieval age building has to be St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. The building construction itself was one hellahuge project. On top of that, the treasure the Vatican possesses itself shows how much money they have and have invested into the building. Then there is the Sistine Chapel being part of the complex. The message of the theme is really well drawn. Employees of the construction project included names like Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and so forth. When you take your first step into the Basilica, a rush of blood to the head happens. And I think it is one of the greatest architectural feat man has achieved. Wikipedia Source:

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