DISCUSS: Best Religious Building - Page 6

paw25694 · December 15th, 2006, 09:44 AM

Great Mosque in Medan, Indonesia. Courtesy of : Blue_Sky an Indonesian Forumer.
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Lastresorter · December 15th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona by Antoni Gaudi.

cjav · December 15th, 2006, 03:37 PM

but that one isnt even finished yet, ( its nice though, lots of craftsmanship, and a nice view from the towers

wiki · December 15th, 2006, 05:10 PM

i like the barcelona one

Muyangguniang · December 15th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Église de la Madeleine, Paris

Kaiser · December 26th, 2006, 04:32 AM

Who can ever forget this church! the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany

Credits: Kampflamm und Flickr

Kaiser · December 26th, 2006, 04:42 AM

More frauenkirche pics:

Credits: Flickr

saladin1970 · December 28th, 2006, 02:23 AM

I have to say, that I am quite bemused why churches are so 'busy' inside. Cherebs, and this carving and that carving, etc.

How on earth do you get to contemplate with so much 'busyness'.

The pictures of the interior of the mosques seem soo much more tranquil , almost like a reflection of the open sky, with the large domed areas and open expansions

erbse · January 3rd, 2007, 05:03 AM

Joshua, thanks a lot for the great pics of the stunning reconstructed Frauenkirche in Dresden

It's my new favourite (before it was Cologne Cathedral)
I'm excited about to see the rebuilded Neumarkt in Dresden

Nate · January 3rd, 2007, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saladin1970

I have to say, that I am quite bemused why churches are so 'busy' inside. Cherebs, and this carving and that carving, etc.

How on earth do you get to contemplate with so much 'busyness'.

The pictures of the interior of the mosques seem soo much more tranquil , almost like a reflection of the open sky, with the large domed areas and open expansions

There's also a lot of busyness inide mosques too though. Lots of intricate patterns and designs all over the place. I'm not insulting, I find it beautiful, but while Mosques may lack statues and such, they don't lack the busyness

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And the secret to contemplating in such busyness... close your eyes and concentrate. Also, the paintings, statues, and stained glass often give you something to contemplate as well, as they all stand for something.

***hkskyline*** · January 3rd, 2007, 10:18 AM

There are a lot of religious symbols and details in any place of worship. Christian churches have an extensive focus on artwork, from statues to stained glass windows. Mosques are a bit more plain appearance-wise but there is also a lot of symbolism as well. Buddhist temples are very well decorated.

_00_deathscar · January 3rd, 2007, 10:37 AM

Can the Parthenon be considered a 'religious' building?

cjav · January 4th, 2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkskyline

There are a lot of religious symbols and details in any place of worship. Christian churches have an extensive focus on artwork, from statues to stained glass windows. Mosques are a bit more plain appearance-wise but there is also a lot of symbolism as well. Buddhist temples are very well decorated.

depends on what christian faith, protestants made a 180 on the katholic church and threw oud all schulptures and ornaments and saints etc and went back to the plain religion because they had enough of the excesses.

luca81che · January 4th, 2007, 11:57 PM

The Pantheon in Rome it's certainly one of the most important religious building with its dome that it's the largest surviving from antiquity and was the largest dome in western Europe until Brunelleschi's dome of the Duomo of Florence.

In Italy there are also the Cathedral of Pisa with its tower, the cathedrals of Palermo and Monreale, Renzo Piano's church in San Giovanni Rotondo and the many churches in the historical centre of Naples..
but for me the best, at least for location, it's in France and that is Mont saint Michel..

Belgrade city · January 5th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia

_BPS_ · January 5th, 2007, 03:10 AM

The Blue Mosque is the best I have seen:

shugs · January 5th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Oh My...! Looking through six pages and not ONE Baha'i temple

Oh well, I shall have the honour then...

My most favourite one.. That I have also visited is..

Temple of The Báb: Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel

Universal House of Justice, Baha'i Library and the Temple

My other favourite one That I have been to is

Would love to one day see the one in Chicago...

Baha'i Temple in Sydney, Australia: Very peacefull surroundings

My least favourite Baha'i temple... but I can see how some might appreciate the architecture:

Lotus Temple, Delhi

Im not sure but I think photography is not permitted in Baha'i Temples... The one in sydney is very basic but buautiful and the Temple of The Báb is very lavish but of course it would be because it is the final resting place of the Báb.

Personally I also like the Blue Mosque, would love to visit day.

Slartibartfas · January 6th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luca81che

The Pantheon in Rome it's certainly one of the most important religious building with its dome that it's the largest surviving from antiquity ...

You know what I think is the most impressive fact regarding the Pantheon?
It has a massive concrete cupola!

Boeing! · January 6th, 2007, 11:23 PM

oh,you're very nice...........................

wafu21m · January 6th, 2007, 11:37 PM

for me, the salt lake temple of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (mormons) in utah, USA is the best religious building

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December 26th, 2006, 04:32 AM	#106
Kaiser Herr Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: World Posts: 612 Likes (Received): 2	Who can ever forget this church! the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany Credits: Kampflamm und Flickr __________________ Never judge a book by its movie. -- J. W. Eagan

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December 15th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#103
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December 28th, 2006, 02:23 AM	#108
saladin1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 124 Likes (Received): 0	Churches too busy I have to say, that I am quite bemused why churches are so 'busy' inside. Cherebs, and this carving and that carving, etc. How on earth do you get to contemplate with so much 'busyness'. The pictures of the interior of the mosques seem soo much more tranquil , almost like a reflection of the open sky, with the large domed areas and open expansions

January 3rd, 2007, 05:03 AM	#109
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January 3rd, 2007, 10:18 AM	#111
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January 3rd, 2007, 10:37 AM	#112
_00_deathscar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5,057 Likes (Received): 0	Can the Parthenon be considered a 'religious' building?

January 4th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#114
luca81che Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Napoli Posts: 440 Likes (Received): 0	The Pantheon in Rome it's certainly one of the most important religious building with its dome that it's the largest surviving from antiquity and was the largest dome in western Europe until Brunelleschi's dome of the Duomo of Florence. In Italy there are also the Cathedral of Pisa with its tower, the cathedrals of Palermo and Monreale, Renzo Piano's church in San Giovanni Rotondo and the many churches in the historical centre of Naples.. but for me the best, at least for location, it's in France and that is Mont saint Michel..

January 5th, 2007, 12:33 AM	#115
Belgrade city BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgrade , Serbia Posts: 220 Likes (Received): 0	Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia

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_BPS_ 678 999 8212 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mrs.GaGa Posts: 1,866 Likes (Received): 208	The Blue Mosque is the best I have seen: __________________ Roma \| Firenze \| Pisa \| Vatican City New York City \| Atlantic City Montreal \| Ottawa \| Quebec City \| Toronto \| Niagara Falls Havana Jerusalem \| Amman

January 5th, 2007, 05:17 AM	#117
shugs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GU1 Posts: 3,595 Likes (Received): 9	Oh My...! Looking through six pages and not ONE Baha'i temple Oh well, I shall have the honour then... My most favourite one.. That I have also visited is.. Temple of The Báb: Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel Universal House of Justice, Baha'i Library and the Temple My other favourite one That I have been to is Would love to one day see the one in Chicago... Baha'i Temple in Sydney, Australia: Very peacefull surroundings My least favourite Baha'i temple... but I can see how some might appreciate the architecture: Lotus Temple, Delhi Im not sure but I think photography is not permitted in Baha'i Temples... The one in sydney is very basic but buautiful and the Temple of The Báb is very lavish but of course it would be because it is the final resting place of the Báb. Personally I also like the Blue Mosque, would love to visit day. __________________ SSC Iran

January 6th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#119
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wafu21m BANNED Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 157 Likes (Received): 0	salt lake temple for me, the salt lake temple of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (mormons) in utah, USA is the best religious building Last edited by wafu21m; January 6th, 2007 at 11:44 PM.

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