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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Leonardo da Vinci's ingenious mind — the convergence of art and science.
A thread on da Vinci's drawings 🧵
1. La Bella Principessa, c. 1496
2. Vitruvian Man, c. 1490
This iconic sketch captures Leonardo's fascination with the human body's proportions.
3. Study of the Fetus in the Womb, c. 1513
Leonardo's anatomical drawings are pioneering works of their time. The detailed rendering of a fetus in the womb showcases his insatiable curiosity and groundbreaking explorations into human biology.
Did you know? Budapest boasts more thermal springs than ANY other capital city in the world.
Top 15 Must-See Wonders of Budapest you CANNOT miss! 🧵
1. Buda Castle, a royal palace complex that's been a symbol of Hungarian power since 1265. The beautiful Baroque palace now houses the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest Historical Museum.
2. Fisherman's Bastion is a breathtaking neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque structure adorned with turrets and towers. Perched on Castle Hill, its stunning views of the Danube River are simply unforgettable.