Tag: cathedral
Sainte-Chapelle
Now almost hidden on the Île de la Cité, the Sainte-Chapelle is a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture.
Hagia Sophia
One of the oldest churches in the world, the Hagia Sophia has survived invasions, conversions and earthquakes since it was finished in 537AD.
Old St Paul’s Cathedral
A brief look at the troubled Gothic cathedral that preceded Wren’s famous London landmark.
Toledo
Half an hour or so by train from Madrid’s Atocha station, Toledo is readily accessible to visitors yet remains happily aloof from overdevelopment.
Milan
Think of Italy and the Pisan belltowers and Roman arenas of our mind aren’t usually capped with snow. It’s February and this is Milan!
Köln and Bonn
Thirtieth birthday treat: a weekend by train to two German cities and a marvellous art exhibition.
Elsewhere on MikePadgett.com …
The Gospel According To Jesus Christ
Saramago shows surprisingly more respect for his subject than could be expected, but his narrative genius is as dependable as ever.
- Originally published: 7 Aug 2008 in Books
The Templars
A millenium of pre-Templar history condensed into fifty taut pages. Sadly, Catholicism appointed itself the editor of the one that followed.
- Originally published: 28 Sep 2008 in Books
La Molignée
Walking through the fields and lanes of a shallow river valley near the famous abbey of Maredsous.
- Originally published: 22 Nov 2009 in Walking
Lila Downs in concert
An enormously gifted Mexican singer who puts everything she has into every performance.
- Originally published: 25 Jul 2007 in Concerts
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Hello you, I'm Mike Padgett. I'm not a Princeton curator, Knoxville mayoral candidate, Kentuckian pastor or Arizona journalist, I just share the same name. In fact, I am a consultant working in user experience and information design.
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I'm originally from Yorkshire, England but nowadays I live in Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is Black Albert.
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