The Crystal Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and considered a marvel of Victorian engineering. The structure was 1,851 feet long and 128 feet high, with an interior space of 770,000 square feet. It … Read more
The post discusses the ornate ceiling of Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal. The poster mentions that while there is limited information available about the ceiling, the iconic staircase in the bookstore often receives the most attention and credit. The photograph attached to the post shows a beautiful and intricate ceiling design, suggesting that the bookstore’s … Read more
The image provided shows the façade of the Rotunda of Mosta in Malta. The Rotunda of Mosta is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Mosta in central Malta. It is known for its large and impressive dome, often referred to as the Mosta Dome, which is one of the largest unsupported domes … Read more
The author lives in southern Tuscany, Italy and has noticed the presence of decorative faces on the edge of roofs in some nearby villages. They question whether these faces have a practical use or if they are purely for historical or folkloric reasons. The author is curious about the purpose behind these decorations and their … Read more