Tallinn Mustamäe College G2K Jaana-Kristiina Jõgevest The Four oldest churches of Tallinn Report Supervisor: Ingrid Teigar Tallinn 2009 The Dome Church The Danes began fortification of Toompea after the conquest of Tallinn in 1219 and probably also built the first church there. It was presumably a wooden building located at the site of the present cathedral. However, a serious conflict with the Order of the Brothers of the Sword broke out soon as the latter wanted to gain control of the entire Estonia. The order succeeded in subordinating Tallinn and the whole of North Estonia to its rule in 1227. The monks of the Dominican Order began the construction of a stone church in Toompea in 1229
St. Charles's church Is a Romanesque style church in Tallinn. First time mentioned a a church in 1458 Probably built in the 13th Conquest century Chapel was destroyed, probably during the Livonian War. Was consecrated in the 1870th year, although construction began eight years earlier The Church was designed by the Baltic German architect Otto Pius Hippius Johann Köler painted the altarpiece of the church, and it took him ten days time. St. Charles Church also decorates the work of Sally von Kügelgen The organ was completed in 1923 which was made of by German organist Friedrich Eberhard-Walker Thank You for watching Tauri Einberg
Sagrada Familia church Loviisa Pihlas Basic information Located in Barcelona. Roman catholic church. Designed by Antoni Gaudi. Also called cathedral. Completion expected in 2026. Financed from donations and ticket money. History The builing of the chursh started in 19 March 1882, from a project of architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883 Antoni Gaudi took over the work. After his death in 1926 diffrent archidects have continued his work. Antoni Gaudi`s design Changed the design drastically. Modernist style.
The Church of England Carry Kangur Sotsiaal- ja Haridusteaduskond Religion in the UK 2001: 72% Christians (41 million people) 3% Muslims 1% Hindus 15% No Religion around ~19 550 churches in Britain Major Christian denominations in the Catholics UK Anglicans Baptists Lutherans Methodists Quakerism Shakers Presbyterianism The Salvation Army Congregationalism Scientologists Church of England How it began 1509 Henry VIII became king He was a devout catholic Wanted a divorce from Catherine Fell in love with Anne Boleyn Took the position of Supreme Head of the Church of England Anglicanism in the UK State religion of the UK is Christianity The monarch is the head of Church of England Church of England today Structure Starts off with the local parish church Runs: Priest
Saint John´s Church situates in Tallinn on the freedom square. It is one of the earliest neogothic churches in Estonia. The architect of the church was Cristoph August Gabler. Building of the church started in 1869 and ended in 1867. The third advent was celebrated the same year the church was built in. Saint John´s church is about 140 years old. On the 1st of January it had its last praying and then the key of the church was handed over to the renovators. Residents of the Saint John´s church moved into the church of Niguliste. When the church was handed over, the people had a very grand goodbye(farewell) to the church even though it was only left temporarily. The first organ was built in 1869 by Gustav Normann. 1905 church started collecting money to get a better organ. In 1913 a real masterpiece of modern organ making was made. On the 16th April Saint John´s church got a new organ that was shipped from Germany. It was 6 metres high and 3 metres wide
Charles Church By Annabel Peterson Charles Chruch is a Lutheran church in the centre of Tallinn, on Tõnismägi hill. It is architecturally the most magnificent out of all Estonian sacred buildings in the 19th century, also Charles congregation is currently the largest in Estonia by the number of members. It was originally built in the 17th century, during the time of Swedish rule, when king Charles XI commissioned the construction of a church for the Estonian and Finnish population in 1670. At first it was wooden and not very
people. The Kumu Art Museum is a modern multifunctional art building, which contains exhibition halls, a lecture hall offering diverse facilities, and an educational centre for young visitors and for art lovers. Construction started in 2002. The Kumu Art Museum was opened to the visitors in February 2006. Mermaid monument is made in 1893 year, by arcitecture Amadus Adamson. It was built in memory of wrecked ship. Y oung couples often celebrate their weddings there. St. Olaf's church St. Olaf's church is believed to have been built in the 12th century and to have been the centre for old Tallinn's Scandinavian community prior to the conquest of Tallinn by Denmark in 1219. A legend tells that the builder of the church, named Olaf, upon its completion, fell to his death from the top of the tower. It is said that when his body hit the ground, a snake and a toad crawled out of his mouth. There is a wall-carving depicting this event in the adjoining Chapel of Our Lady.
It is believed that when you touch it, it will give you a great shot of energy and good health. Sangaste castle Sangaste castle was once the home of Count Fredrich Georg Magnus von Berg (1845-1938), whose most notable achievement was the breeding of winter- rye. He became deaf 50 years before his death. Otepää church The tricolour flag of estonia dates from the 1880s, when it was the flag students` society.It was first used as a national flag in 1918.The blue represents the country beautiful blue skies, seas, and lakes; the black represents the rich soil of the land, and the white represents winter snows and the countery`s long fight for independence.
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Churches in Tartu There are about 29 churches in Tartu. Some of them look like modern churches, but a large part of them are old ones. Here is Tartu St. John’s or Jaani church. Tartu St. John's Church, which was built in the 14th century in Gothic style, is one of the oldest in Estonia; moreover, it is unique in Europe due to its many original terracotta sculptures. Numbering around a thousand, these 700- year old sculptures were largely hidden till the 1950's. The entrance to the church is free, but if you're looking for more than old sculptures, a view, then it costs. Access to the viewing platform costs 2 euro per adult and 1.50 euro per student. Rivalling St
The shights of Estonia Brigita Maria Raave St. Olaf’s Church St. Olaf’s Church in Tallinn, in Estonia is believed to have been build in the 12th century. St. Olaf’s Church is located in Lai Street. St. Olaf’s Church is the city’s biggest medieval structure, took its name from the sainted Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson. St Olaf Church was part of the united western tradition of Christianity, whose polity continues in the Roman Catholic church today. However, from the Reformation the church has been part of the Lutheran tradition. In 1950 St. Olaf’s Church became a Baptist church.The Baptist congregation continues to meet at St Olaf’s today. Pictures of St. Olaf’s Church cc St Olaf’s Church Tower According to some sources St Olaf’s Church was the tallest building in world from 1549 to 1625, till the Eiffel Tower was built. In 1590 the total height of the tower was 115 meters. After several rebuildings,
A small Norman army marched from village to village and destroyed the ones it couldn't control. The Normans took away the Saxon lords' land. Only a few Saxons who supported William could keep their land. Feudalism William gave parts of his conquered land to his captains around the country to avoid rebellions and uprisings. He also kept some land to himself to make sure his was much stronger than his nobles. Of all the farmland half went to his nobles, quarter to church and fifth he kept to himself. William organised the English kingdom according to feudal system. The main purpose of using that system was economic. King gave the land to "vassals" in return of army services and goods. When a noble dies, his son took over the estate. When there was no family, the land went back to king who could give it to another noble or just keep it for a few years. In 1086 he wanted to know exactly who was using his land and how much it produced so he
Was first mentioned in 1422 There were also sold other goods like: ground bats, dried frog feet etc You can try spiced wine claret which was known and valued during the middle ages Bread passage Smallest square in Tallinn Name earned by the numerous bakeries that made delicious bread during the Middle Ages Cute miniature shop where the bakery was belonged to a former whose family coat of arms are still decorating the door. The Holy Spirit church It was built in 1360.This church plays an important role in Estonian cultural history. The first sermons in Estonian language were held in this church in order for the local people to understand the Bible stories. The church's altar is made by the famous Lübeck master Bernt Notke. The Great Guild house The impressive building of the Great Guild is in late Gothic style During centuries the building, has been used for merchants feasts and
organisation. The land was now divided 23 big fields which were into long thin strips. Each family had a number of strips to plough. One of these fields was for spring crops, the other for autumn crops and the third was left to rest for a year. In each district there was a manor where people came to pay taxes. Each manor was ruled by a lord. That was the beginning of class system. Christianity: the partnership of Church and state Christianity certainly reached Britain before 4th century but no one knows the exact time. The Christianity was well spread in the Celtic areas. In 597 the pope send a monk called Augustine to Canterbury the capital of the king of Kent. He managed to make many ruling families to accept Christianity but he wasn't successful in spreading it among ordinary people. However the Celtic church was successful at it and Celtic bishops were also accepted in the Anglo Saxon areas
1. Match the term to heir definition A parish priest in the Church of England = vicar, rector A member of the highest order of ministry in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches who supervises a diocese = bishop A person authorized to conduct religious worship in the Church of Scotland= minister, deacons, “elders”, readers 2. Which of the following is considered ascribed status? Job Gender - yes Age - yes Position Race – yes 3. A member state of the Commonwealth of Nations which recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state is called A Crown dependency A constituent country A Commonwealth realm - see 4. The principle that an individual human’s beliefs and activities should be
Church of St. Simeon and the Prophetess Hanna Nestled along a street near Tallinn Harbour is this fairytale, wooden church built in 1752 - 55 on the initiative of Russian sailors. St. Simeon's is the second Orthodox church to have sprung up as part of the suburban building boom that followed the Great Northern War. Since the coastline was considerably closer to the city in those days, the church was built practically on the edge of the water, and its foundation required some landfill. According to legend, rubble from shipwrecks was used for this purpose. The building was seriously damaged during the Soviet period, when it was turned into a sports hall. During this time it also lost its bell tower and onion dome. Fortunately the church was restored after Estonia regained independence, and since 2001, an Estonian Orthodox congregation has once again been active here.
SAINT JOHN´S CHURCH Tallinn Saint John´s Church The church was built in 1867 Neogothic church organ Renovation of the church Danger of collapsing donations Swedbank-221001159467 SEB bank-1000 200 416 3009
koolinimi Report Legends of Tallinn Student: nimi Supervisor: nimi Tallinn 2010 Table Of Contents Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................2 Introduction......................................................................................................................................3 Legend of St. Olav's Church.......................................................................................................4 True story of St. Olav's Church..............................................................................................5 Legend of Old Thomas.....................................................................................................6 True story of Old Thomas......................................................................................
bridge, and in 1944 the last remaining part was destroyed. 1708 During the blasting of Tartu in the Great Northern War, The church was badly damaged. 1820-1830 The interiors of the church were reconstructed. Tartu Jaani (St Johns) Church 1944 The church burned during the Soviet Jaani church is offensive. known by it`s
St. Charles Church Basic Information Built in pseudo-Romanesque style Architects: O.P.Hippius and R.von Bernhard Limestone church Built in 1862-1882 Area 1197 m2 Biggest church in Tallinn The Costruction of the Church The Altar Come to me- painted by Johann Köler It was ready in the 23 of juli in 1879 The bottom altarpieces are painted by Sally von Kügelgen in 1889 The Church Bells The North Tower The South Tower The Organ The first one was built in 1884 The second one was built in 1923 The biggest organ in Estonia
34 rivers flowing into the sea within the county and other watercourses, the drainage basin is the largest and tallest Jägala, Keila and the Pirita River and White River. Harjumaa Ülemiste Lake is the largest, and the Kahala Harku lake, too. Tallinn's surface water system is founded on two major reservoirs: Paunküla and Soodla. Ülemiste Lake Pirita River Jõelähtme Holy Virgin Mary Church. Jõelähtme church is one of the oldest churches in Estonia. 1220. Keila Michael's Church. Keila Harjumaa's largest medieval church in the rural church, which was probably built soon after the exposure to the Danish king North Estonian. Harju County Museum. Keila Harjumaa Museum is located and operates jõepargis19th Keila dated the beginning of the century manor house. Manor, about 100 metersaway are the ruins of a medieval fortress in Keila. Keila Michael's Church
5 Undeclared 1,034,76710.1 Unknown 69,5660.7 Total 10,198,315100.00 History and nowadays v After World War II religious education difficult and problematic like in many Soviet countries. Althougt freedom of religion during socialist era. v Since 1993 the Hungarian Parliament constitution guarantees the right to religious education. v Religious education is taugh in a confessional way. v School must provide time and space. Everything beyond it is the task of church. Nowadays v Religious education can be an optional subject in public school or teached as a compulsory subject in church school(10% of secundary education) v Church schools are free to chose their stuff. Only church schools employ full time teachers of religion. v In public schools religious educators are paid a fee per lesson by state. v State universities do not have a religious education teachers training programme. Nowadays 2 v
Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until the completion of the Seville Cathedral in 1520. The current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 A.D. on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, and was in fact the third Church of the Holy Wisdom to occupy the site. It was designed by two architects. Church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 50 foot (15 m) silver iconostasis. It was the patriarchal church of the Patriarch of Constantinople and the religious focal point of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly 1000 years. In 1453 Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building to be converted into a mosque. The bells,
Fortunately, after both countries joined the Schengen zone, border points were removed and Valga-Valka is fast overcoming the separation issues. Two different currencies languages and cultures still remain, making the town an interesting holiday destination. Where else could you stand, one foot in one country, holding "jäätis" in your left hand and other foot in another country, holding "saldejums" in your right hand? · The Roman-Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (Pühavaimu kirik) was built 1907 and unlike other churches, has no tower as the Tzar did not give permission to build it. · Right by the market square, there is a remarkable sample of an historic style church: The Apostolic Orthodox Issidor main church with it´s 5 towers. It is one of the four representative apostolic orthodox churches in Estonia.
Tallinn is a beautiful city in NorthEstonia. It is washed and influenced by the Gulf of Finland in the north. Tallinn has a lot on sights and I'm going to introduce some of them. Town Hall Square the square in front of Tallinn's Town Hall functioned as a marketplace for centuries, dating back to times even before the Town Hall itself was built. Through the years this served as a place of celebrations as well as executions. St. Olav's Church was the tallest church in Medieval Europe. The earliest data on St. Olav's Church come from 1267. Little is known about the building of this Gothic style church and its early years. Church of the Holy Ghost is the only sacred building from the 14th century in Tallinn that has preserved its original form. The simple, humble Church of Holy Ghost was completed in the 1360's, but for the exception of the baroque spire, it has retained its original medieval exterior.
Cornwall and West Devon, and there are many walks and visitor attractions to experience in each of them. By example Gwennap Pit, an open-air amphitheatre which may have originated from a hollow created by sunken mine workings; and King Edward Mine, the oldest complete mine site in Cornwall. Cornwall and West Devon was the centre of mining technology, and it was from here that mining technologies spread across the world. Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church in Kent Designated a World Heritage Site in 1988. Canterbury Cathedral was founded in AD597 (that's over 1,400 years ago!) and is the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion. It has a perpendicular nave, 12th-century Gothic choir, stunning stained glass windows that fill the church with colour and a Romanesque crypt. Another important church is the Church of St Martin just outside the city's medieval wall, half of which survives today
Pikk Hermann Pikk Hermann is a tower of the Toompea Castle, on Toompea hill in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The first part was built 1360-1370. It was rebuilt 16th century. A staircase with 215 steps leads to the top of the tower. The Niguliste church The Niguliste church dates back to the 13th century, tough most of the present structure is 200 years later than that. The curch is also used for concerts and organ recitals and has fine accoustics. Alexander Nevski Cathedral The buildings belltowers host a total of 11 belss the largest of wich weighs 15 tonnes. One of the most spectacular seights in the old town of Tallinn is the Alexander Nevski Cathedral's interior. The Pühavaimu church
Victory Day (võidupüha) - June 23 St. John's Day (Jaanipaev) - June 24 Day of Restoration of Independence (taasiseseisvumispäev) - August 20 history EVENTS Viljandi Folk Music Festival - July Ollesummer (Beer Summer) July The All-Estonian Song Festival (Laulupidu) takes place every five years in TallinnIn Estonia Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and Father's Day on the second Sunday in November. Main sights Dome Church (Toomkirik) Estonia's oldest church, Dome Church (Toomkirik) was founded in the early 13th century by the earliest Danish conquerors of the region. It stands on Toompea hill which, with its fine views over the town and harbour, became the birthplace of Tallinn when the German Knights of the Sword built a fortress here around 1230. Main sights Oleviste Church Near the end of Pikk tänav stands a chief Tallinn landmark, the Oleviste Church . This is a great place to start any
Westminster Abbey The Collegiate Church of St Peter Location In London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster History · Benedictine monks tenth century · Coronation church since 1066 · The present church 1245 - 1745 Traditional burial and coronation site · 17 monarchs : o Henry III o Mary II o Edward the confessor · Famous people o Sir Isaac Newton o Charles Dickens o Charles Darwin o Rudyard Kipling THE END
The multifunctional hall, with its advanced sound, video, cinema and lighting systems and its parquet floored stage, which can easily be readjusted, is an excellent venue for organising demanding cultural events: concerts, dance and drama shows, film nights or scientific conferences. In addition to the auditorium, which has 245 seats, one can also use the meeting room for 15 people and two interpreter cabins provided with digital equipment. Niguliste Museum The St. Nicholas' Church, consecrated to merchants' and seamen's patron St Nicholas, is architectually one of the most integral and harmonious medieval churches in Estonia. Its history goes back to the 13th century it is assumed to have been founded around 1230 by German merchants. While Tallinn was still unfortified, the church with heavy bars for closing the entrances, loopholes and hiding places for refugees served also military purposes. When
Westminster Abbey Relle Undrus Form 8 Westminster Abbey The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster popularly know as Westminster Abbey. Style Westminster Abbey is a large, mainly Gothic church. History That church is more than 900 years old. Since 11th century the kings and queens of Britain have been crowned and buried in there. Royal Weddings Since 1100, there have been at least 16 royal weddings at Westminster Abbey. 11. November 1100: King Henry I of England was married to Matilda of Scotland 29. April 2011: Prince William, grandson of Elizabeth II, was married to Miss Catherine Middleton Royal Weddings Royal Weddings Thanks for listening!
Established church The Church of England is the established church, which means that: 1.)the Monarch is the Supreme Governor of the church, 2.)the Church performs a number of official functions, 3.)Church and State are linked. To disestablish Disestablishmentarianism refers to campaigns to sever links between church and state, particularly in relation to the Church of England as an established church. It was initially a movement in the United Kingdom in the 18th century. The established churches in Wales and Ireland could not count on even nominal adherence by a majority of the population of those countries. In Ireland, the predominantly Roman Catholic population campaigned against the position of the established Anglican Church of Ireland - eventually disestablished in Ireland from 1 January 1871. A broad church The Church of England is a broad church, representing a wide spectrum of
defeated and killed shortly afterwards at the Battle of Hastings. The victorious William claimed the throne. 4.What is Domesday book all about ? William the Conqueror started recording England, because he wanted to know how much tax he could raise in order to fund his armies. 5.What do you know about Bayeux Tapestry? It is a long piece of art on cloth about William's journey to England. 6.What langauges were spoken at that time? French 7.What was the role of church in the middle ages? Back during the Middle Ages religion played a major role in the daily life of the Europeans. The major religion that ruled Europe during this time was Christianity. The only church that existed during the Middle Ages was the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church had a great control over the European people. The church was very powerful and could even control the kings of the land. 8.What was the social system like? Who were serfs and freemen
He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life in many parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand. Family Dodgson's family was predominantly northern English, with Irish connections. Conservative and High Church Anglican, most of Dodgson's ancestors were army officers or Church of England clergymen. His greatgrandfather, also Charles Dodgson, had risen through the ranks of the church to become a bishop. His grandfather, another Charles, had been an army captain, killed in action in Ireland in 1803, when his two sons were hardly more than babies. His mother's name was Frances Jane Lutwidge.
Religion in Ireland 2. Today I'm going to talk about Christianity in Ireland, Roman Catholic Church, Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's day . 3. Christianity is and has been the largest religion in Ireland. Most churches are organised on an all-Ireland basis which includes both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Many people believe that St Patrick was the one responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Although he made a major impact on Christian Ireland he certainly wasn't the first to arrive here. St.
Many cities, like Venice, Genoa and Florence had famous citizens who were very rich and gave the city a lot of money. The printing of books led to a new way of thinking. Scholars of the Renaissance returned to the writings of Greek and Roman philosophers. These writings are called the "classics". More and more scholars learned to read Greek and Latin and studied old manuscripts on topics like science, art and life.During the Middle Ages people were guided by the church, which was against wealth, trading goods and other worldly interests. Humanists, however, did not believe that much in religion. They thought that money and trade were important in life and that citizens needed a good general education. During the Renaissance a churchman named Martin Luther changed Christianity. In 1517 he wrote a list of things that he didn't like about the church and posted them on the door of his church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther also wanted the church to hold masses in
Pikk Hermann is the best-known corner tower among the three surviving ones of Toompea Castle. It is 46 metres high and serves as one of Estonia's landmarks. Tall Hermann was a traditional name given to the main towers of German castles. After the 50-year long Soviet occupation, the Estonian blue-black-white tricolour was once again hoisted on Pikk Hermann on 24 February 1989. The Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin (Toomkirik or the Dome Church) was consecrated as a single- nave church with a rectangular chancel in 1240, and rebuilt into a Gothic basilica thereafter. The church suffered in the fire of 1684 and was largely reconstructed. A baroque tower was added in the 18th century and the dated weather-vane (1779) crowning the spire is the only original one on Toompea today. The church has a valuable collection of Baltic German noblemen's coats of arms, since it was the Baltic nobility's parish church. Many of them were carved from wood by the famous Tallinn wood
20. sajandi teisel poolel uuesti üles ehitatud. Brandenburgi värav Värav on kujunenud Berliini ja kogu Saksamaa rahvuslikuks sümboliks. Väravat on kujutatud Saksamaa 10-, 20- ja 50-sendistel euromüntidel. Victory Column Victory veerg on monument Berliinis, Saksamaal. Sõdade pronksist skulptuur 8,3 m kõrge ja kaalub 35 tonni, kujundas Friedrich Drake. Victory Column Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Protestantlik Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church asub Berliinis Kurfürstendamm keskel Breitscheidplatz. Algne kirik ehitati 1890. See sai rängalt kannatada pommirünnakus 1943. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Vana kirik umbes 1900
Location Built in the 13th to the 14th centuries Wooden fortress The building of the Riigikogu Several parts Tall Hermann's Tower Location 14th century The name of the tower The Estonian flag Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin Location Lutheran church 1219 1233 The stone church Organ-1913 Danish King's Garden Location Old legends Danneborg Day The House of the Estonian Knighthood Location Town residence 19201940 1948 to 1992 April 1, 1993 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Location
Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. St. Paul`s Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade 1 listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present church, dating from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren . Its construction, completed in Wren's lifetime, was part of a major rebuilding programme in the
At earlier times in each village there was at least one good musician who was able to play the accordion or zither. Sightseeing places: Holy Slavic Springs in Izborsk. According to an ancient legend, when Dooms- day arrives and water disappears from everywhere, the springs will remain as the only waterbodies in the environs of Izborsk. There are four churches in Izborsk. Two of them are still in use as churches, the other two bleong to the Izborsk State Museum. The Mõla church is located in the Village of Mõla. Mõla church was established about 600 years ago. The present stone church is 500 years old. From under the church flows out a creek that is said to have magic power. Around the church is a cemetery. In the near vicinity you will find the campanile and ruins of the monastery established by Saint Onulfri. The monastery was destroyed in 1581 during the military campaign of Stefan Batory, the King of Poland. A little aside from the
Haapsalu Railway Station (built in 19051907) is one of the most peculiar buildings of the town; its wooden lace historical building style has become an example for many other representative houses of the town. The Railway Station project was compiled in St Petersburg and its grandeur stressed the importance of Haapsalu as a summer town hosting the crowned heads of Russia. · The Ridala Church, erected in the 13th century, is one of the bestpreserved Middle Ages churches, built in the characteristic Western Estonian onenave style, in the whole of Estonia. There are fragments of the ceiling paintings (probably from the 14th century), a Baroquepulpit (1656, E. Thiele) and an altar preserved in the Church. · The Germans built the Lihula Stronghold in 1242. In 12341251 Lihula was the center of the Diocese of SaareLääne
In any case, the tower has served a number of different functions throughout its history. It has been used a storehouse for gunpowder and weapons, and as a prison. Now it's home to the Estonian Maritime Museum, which provides a detailed look at the nation's seafaring past. 3 churches of the lower town Niguliste - 13th-century Gothic church-turned art museum. Destroyed during World War II and rebuilt during Soviet times, the church now houses a fascinating collection of medieval religious art, with altars from the 15th and 16th centuries, a collection of Baroque and Renaissance chandeliers, and a 'silver chamber.' The church is also known for its acoustics Holy Spirit - 13th-century church adjacent Town Hall Square sports an impressive Baroque tower as well as an ornate, outdoor clock that's said to be one of the most photographed objects in Tallinn. A two-aisled church. St Olaf - St
After that, go along the Lossi street, until you reach Jaani street. Then turn left on Jaani street, walk approximately 100 meters along the Jaani street. On your left you should see the Main Building of Tartu University. How many pillars has The University Building? What has been written on the under them? Whose statue is behind this building? If you are done with the tasks, walk again approximately 100 meters forwards along the Jaani street. You should soon notice a church, this is Tartu Jaani (St. John's) Church. About how high is this churches tower? Now walk back to the Munga street, on the corner turn left to the Munga street and walk to the Rüütle street. Turn right on the Rüütli street, walk to the end on Rüütli street. While walking mind the scenery of Tartu Old Town, it is very unique. Next you should see the Town Square and Tartu Town Hall, on right of you, as the crown of the square
Estonian sculptors, has been standing for several decades. Lai Street stretches from Nunne Street to Pikk Street. Parallel with Pikk Street, Lai Street, too, ends at the Great Coast Gate (first mentioned 1359). Lai Street is very wide considering that it was laid out in the Middle Ages. This is because it sprang up on both sides of former city wall. Lai is quite a peaceful street with few shops. However, it has three museums and two theatres. The main entrance into St Olaf´s Church also faces the street. Several Lai Street houses have kept their Gothic appearance and even interiors, although we can also notice moderate Nordic Baroque, Neoclassicicm, Historicism and even Art Nouveau. The origin of the name "Lai" Lai Street belongs among the oldest streets of Tallinn. Despite its length and width its share in the city's inner traffic is fairly modest. The extraordinary width of the street is likely due to
Loved eachother 4 sons who all died Their only daughter Mary became the queen later Henry lost interest in his wife The six wives Anne Boleyn Anne gave birth to Elizabeth, who later A servant in the Queens Household became a queen Henry fell for her in 1522 and wanted Henry was soon tired of her for not to divorce Catherine having a son The Pope wouldn't allow it He accused her of adultery and treason Henry broke away from the church in Rome and declared himself the head Executed of a new Church of England Divorced Catherine and married Anne Married 15331536 Jane Seymour Married 15361537 They had a son (Edward VI) Jane died after giving birth Henry loved her the most Anne of Cleves German Political marriage Married JanuaryJuly 1540 Henry found the political alliance no longer nessecary and divorced her Kathryn Howard Married 15401542 A young cousin of Anne Boleyn She cheated on Henry and was executed
Henry VIII of England Henry VII Born on 21 June 1491. Died in January 28 1547. Is the 2nd son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Was crowned King at Westminster Abbey, London, on the 23 June 1509 at the age of 17. Elizabeth of York | King Henry VII Henry VIII is known for... Establishing the Church of England. Having six wives. Beind a big, fierce-looking man. Early life Not much is known about his early life, because he was not expected to become king. Around the age of ten his brother Arthur died, thus leaving the crown to him. He also married his brother`s widow, Catherine of Aragon. Little Henry VIII Young King Henry He was a great king and he loved all his subjects. And England loved him as a king.
named before the qonquest, marking the destination they finally led, like Harju and Viru Street. Foreigners usually had different names for such streets. The streets were paved since the beginning of the 14th century. Pikk Jalg was among the first to be paved. Town Hall Square got its cover in 1310. There were no streetlights. The houses had no numbers and were known by the owner's name. Churches The Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin (the Dome Church) was consecrated in 1240. The church suffered in the fire of 1684 and was largely reconstructed. A Baroque tower was added in the 18th century and the dated weather-vane (1779) crowning the spire is the only original one on Toompea today. Among other functions, the church served as a burial ground for the rich and the noble. The church also features grave slabs, an oaken Baroque altar by Christian Ackermann and a number of monuments to famous people (e.g. Pontus de la Gardie. Karl Horn and Admiral Adam Johann Krusenstern)
each other along a 120ft trench filled with mud. Goggles Kaitseprillid. Participants Osalejad. Bog Raba/soo. Flippers Ujumislestad. Snorkel Hingamistoru. Trench - Kraav PANCAKE RACING Olney's famous race is run every Shrove Tuesday, featuring women who have lived in the town for more than 6 months. It dates back to 1445 and it is believed all began with a townswoman late for the Shriving service at the Olney parish church. She heard the church bells ring out for the service and she fled her house fearful of being late. She ran the distance down the High Street to make it to the parish church - still clutching her frying pan and wearing an apron. The Olney residents (women) compete in traditional apron, cap, and holding a fying pan with a real pancake. They must toss their pancake once at the start and once at the finish.
and Jeanette went to watch her. Then, one week Jeanette didn't find her because Melanie had got a job in the library. She had to work there every Saturday morning. Melanie lived with her mother who often wasn't home. She had no father. Jeanette also learned that Melanie had such a funny name because when she was born she had looked like a melon. In my opinion, this indicates that Melanie was not that smart and had limited intellectual capacity. Melanie's church was not a very lively one and Jeanette invited her to theirs. The first time that Melanie went to Jeanette's church she acted shy and didn't sing along with others. When the pastor urged sinners to raise their hand Melanie pushed hers into the air. Churchgoers prayed for her and Jeanette started going to Melanie's each Monday to read the Bible together and pray. Girls became friends, but soon after felt differently towards each other. `Do you think this is Unnatural Passion
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