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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
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The Enlightened architect wanted to make the room exude light, Source: © Marcel Peda, Admont Monastery
The world’s largest monastic library was built with light in mind, so at night, it will be viewed with lanterns
The Admont Abbey in Austria is now offering night tours of its library. Equipped with lanterns, visitors will be able to experience the giant Benedictine marvel of baroque architecture in a more romantic atmosphere.
The first guests of the night tour came on 29 July and, starting August, the Abbey will allow night-time guests into the library every Thursday after 9 PM.
The library in the Admont Abbey is the largest monastic library in the world, with its hall measuring 70 metres in length, 14 metres in width and 13 metres in height. It has 70,000 tomes on display, with a total collection of 200,000.
Some of the most valuable books are the manuscripts from the 8th century and the 530 incunabula, books or pamphlets printed before the 16th century. St. Peter’s Abbey in Salzburg gifted the oldest books to Admont's founder - Archbishop Gebhard, who settled here in the mid-11th century.
The surreal frescoes of the library,
Source: © Marcel Peda, Admont Abbey
The library's builder was Josef Hueber who completed his opulent Baroque opus in 1776 after 12 years of construction. He was also committed to the ideas of the Enlightenment, as he interwove these concepts into the design itself.
Consequently, the main idea for the library was “Like the mind, the room should also be filled with light”. This is why the room is so bright and the ceilings so tall, giving an overall airy feeling.
Bartolomeo Altomonte, a painter and equally enlightened mind, was responsible for the ceilings and frescoes. The images show the stages of human knowledge, from thinking and speaking through the sciences to divine revelation in the central dome.
One of the 'Four Last Things' - Death,
Source: © Marcel Peda, Admont Abby
The Abbey’s own sculptor – Joseph Stammel, on the other hand, carved the sculptures from lime wood. The most striking ones are the “Four Last Things” – depictions of Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell, standing in stark contrast to the architect's design in celebration of light.
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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
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