Sagrada Familia
POSTED UNDER: Uncategorized | No Comments »This cathedral, called Sagrada Familia, is one of the most unique churches in the world and is considered the masterwork of the Spanish artchitect Antoni Gaudi. The building was started in 1882 and Gaudi devoted the last 15 years of his life to the project (he died in 1926) but the project is still under construction. It is expected to take until 2026 for it to be finished.
Théâtre antique d’Orange
POSTED UNDER: Architecture, Europe, History, Travel | No Comments »This ancient roman theater in Orange, France is one of the best preserved roman theaters. You can read about it on wikipedia or check out the official website. The theater is still used for live performance including opera.
Chateau
POSTED UNDER: Architecture, Europe, History | No Comments »On our way to southern France we stayed the night in this chateau. Quintessential provincial France.
I also found out that Albert Schweitzer—the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner—lived at this chateau for awhile. Supposedly, I stayed in his room (just inside the lower window). The floor is wooden and the walls are pale yellow.
Beethoven Lives!
POSTED UNDER: Europe, History, Travel | No Comments »A shot from the street in Bonn where Beethoven’s house is.
Zwingli Haus
POSTED UNDER: Uncategorized | No Comments »During our stay at Ebnat-Kappel we were able to take a short trip to see the place where Ulrich Zwingli, the Swiss reformer, was born. This lady gave us a tour and gave us an overview of his life. They had some of his original bibles including this one which I believe dates from 1531, the year of his death.








































