Many thanks Marnie for the gorgeous koala.
Date: Sept 4
Béguinage Bruges
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in Bruges, Belgium. There are no more beguines living there, but since 1927, it has functioned as a convent for Benedictines. The complex includes a Gothic beguinage church and about thirty white painted houses dating from the late 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Practically all of these are built around a central yard. The main entrance with gate can be reached via the three-arched stone bridge, the Wijngaard Bridge.
Unesco: Flemish Béguinages
Date: Sept 28
Greetings from... Mongolia
Greetings from... Mongolia, a nation bordered by China and Russia, known for vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture. Its capital, Ulaanbaatar, centers around Chinggis Khaan Square, named for the notorious founder of the 13th- and 14th-century Mongol Empire. Also in Ulaanbaatar are the National Museum of Mongolia, displaying historic and ethnographic artifacts, and the restored 1830 Gandantegchinlen Monastery.
Many thanks Fan Yi!
Date: July 23
Yungang Grottoes
The massive Yungang Buddhist grottoes were cut from the mid-5th Century to early-6th Century AD. Comprising 252 caves and niches and 51,000 statues within a carved area of 18,000 square meters, the Yungang Grottoes represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China. The Five Caves created by Tan Yao are a classical masterpiece of the first peak of Chinese art, with a strict unity of layout and design. The 14m-tall seated Buddha of Cave 20 is an icon of Chinese art, comparable to the colossal exposed Buddhas of Dunhuang and Longmen. It was originally flanked by a pair of smaller standing buddhas, of which only the eastern figure now remains.
Unesco: Yungang Grottoes
RR: Unesco RR
Date: Sept 1
Melnik Earth Pyramids
The Melnik Earth Pyramids are rock formations, known as hoodoos, situated at the foothills of the Pirin mountain range in south-western Bulgaria. They span an area of 17 km2 near the town of Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province. Reaching a height of up to 100 m these sandstone pyramids are shaped in forms, resembling giant mushrooms, ancient towers and obelisks. They were formed primarily due to erosion from rainfall and bedrock wear. The Melnik Earth Pyramids are a geological phenomenon of global importance and were declared a natural landmark in 1960.
Many thanks Lora!
Date: Sept 15
Flags of the World - Mongolia
The current flag of Mongolia was adopted in 1992. The blue stripe represents the eternal blue sky, and the red stripes thriving for eternity. The Soyombo symbol is a geometric abstraction that represents fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and a symbol representing two fish as in Mongol mythology fish never sleep thus symbolizing that the spirit of the Mongol people never sleeps.
Many thanks Fan Yi!
Date: July 23
Novi Sad
September 30, 2024
The focal point of City Centre, Novi Sad’s charming old town, is broad Liberty Square, overlooked by the neo-Renaissance City Hall and the towering Church of the Name of Mary. Colorful 19th-century buildings line Dunavska street, home to the Museum of Vojvodina, with exhibits on the province’s history, and the City Museum. Crafts shops, galleries, cafes, and Serbian restaurants are scattered around the neighborhood.
RR: Slavic Countries x World RR
Date: Sept 14
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