These churches are more than just
places of worship; they're
architectural wonders. A thread 🧵
1. Ascension Cathedral in Almaty, Kazakhstan
2. Russian Chapel of St. Maria Magdalena in Darmstadt, Germany
3. Peter and Paul Church in Starozhilovo, Russia
4. Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Force in Odintsovsky District, Russia
5. Stroganov Church in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
6. Kizhi Pogost Church on Kizhi Island, Russia
7. Church of St. Sergius of
Radonezh in Chapaevsk, Russia
8. Blagoveshcheniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia
9. Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia
10. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in Saint Petersburg, Russia
11. Kazan Church of lrkutsk, Russia
12. St. Andrew's Church in Kyiv, Ukraine
13. The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt, Saint Petersburg in Russia
14. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine
15. San Marcos Church in Paraíso
Tabasco, Mexico
16. Rostov Kremlin Church in Rostov, Russia
17. Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Glebovo, Russia
18. Church of St. Igor of Chernigov in Moscow, Russia
19. Voznesenskiy Sobor in Tambov, Russia
20. Holy Intercession Convent in Kyiv, Ukraine
21. Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow,
Russia
22. St. Panteleimon Monastery in Feofania, Ukraine
23. Church of the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist in Uglich, Russia
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Born 177 years ago today, Paul Gauguin fled civilization for paradise, only to find beauty and darkness in equal measure.
His life was a canvas of controversy and moral shadow.
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Paul Gauguin was born in Paris on June 7, 1848, but his early years were anything but ordinary. His family fled France for Peru after Napoleon III’s coup, living in Lima’s tropical splendor until his father’s death.
This early taste of the exotic would forever haunt his art.
Back in France, Gauguin lived a conventional life at first: a stockbroker with a wife and five kids.
But beneath the surface, he was restless.
He painted on weekends, mentored by Camille Pissarro, absorbing Impressionism’s light and color but craving something deeper.
May 21 marks the birthday of Albrecht Dürer, the German Renaissance master who revolutionized art.
554 years later, his genius still shapes the art world.
Let’s explore why 🧵👇
Born in Nuremberg, Albrecht Dürer trained as a goldsmith’s son before mastering painting and printmaking. His Self-Portrait (1493), at just 22, reveals an artist already defying convention with bold confidence.
Dürer’s engravings, like Knight, Death, and the Devil (1513), are meticulous marvels. Every line weaves allegory and realism, elevating printmaking into a medium of profound art.
Bucharest — once ‘Little Paris,’ now a city often tied to political scandals.
But beyond the headlines lies a place full of history, charm, and resilience.
Let’s dive in. 🧵
1. Scientists' House — an architectural jewel built in 1905. Designed by Ion D. Berindey, it's a hub for scientific gatherings and cultural events, reflecting the grandeur of 'Little Paris' with its elegant interiors.
2. Cantacuzino Palace — now housing the George Enescu Museum, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Built in 1903 in the Beaux-Arts style by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, the mayor of Bucharest and prime minister, it has a fabulous Art Nouveau entrance.