Author Topic: Random pics (Read 3911370 times)

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85202 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:13:30 PM »

Borgund Stave Church in Norway.

Built around 1180, this is Norway's oldest timber building and one of the most well-known of their beautiful, wooden Stave Churches.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85203 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:14:36 PM »

Taktsang Palphug Monastery in Bhutan.

This Buddhist sacred site hangs from a cliff about 3000 feet up and is also known as the Tiger’s Nest.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85204 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:15:32 PM »

Monastery of Santa María Magdalena in Spain.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85205 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:17:44 PM »

Milan Cathedral in Italy.

his Gothic cathedral is located on the main square of Milan and is the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world. It took over 500 years to "complete" the construction, but some uncarved blocks still remain to be turned into sculpture.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85206 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:18:47 PM »

Church of the Assumption in Slovenia.

This church is located on one of the only islands in all of Slovenia. You must get their by boat and then climb the 99 stone stairs to reach the famous church and bell tower.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85207 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:20:05 PM »

Shipka Memorial Church in Bulgaria.

The 170-foot-tall bell tower holds a total of 17 bells, the largest of which weighs 12 tons.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85208 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:21:13 PM »

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

It isn't called grand for nothing. This mosque can hold around 40,000 worshipers, features 82 domes, over a 1000 columns, and the world's largest hand knotted carpet.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85209 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:22:02 PM »

Paoay Church in the Philippines.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85210 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:23:07 PM »

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Australia.

bradistani · « **Reply #85211 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:24:35 PM »

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85212 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:26:24 PM »

Church of Saint Elizabeth in Slovakia.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85213 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:27:41 PM »

Church of the Transfiguration in Russia.

The 22-domed church is about 120 feet tall and made entirely of wood making it one of the tallest log structures in the world.

Costanza · « **Reply #85214 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:28:06 PM »

Nicki Danger well on the way to becoming a Getbig Random Pics hall of famer, great stuff.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85215 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:29:16 PM »

Green Church in Argentina.

Saint Andrew's Church in Ukraine.

bradistani · « **Reply #85216 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:30:07 PM »

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85217 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:30:27 PM »

Quote from: Costanza on November 12, 2014, 07:28:06 PM

Nicki Danger well on the way to becoming a Getbig Random Pics hall of famer, great stuff.

Thanks, I'm trying to keep them random...

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85218 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:32:13 PM »

San Diego California Temple.

Crystal Mosque in Malaysia.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85219 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:34:37 PM »

Graaff-Reinet Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa.

Mount Popa Monastery in Myanmar.

Sitting on top of a volcanic plug at almost 2500 feet above sea level, the monastery is accessible by climbing a flight of 777 steps. But keep an eye out for the hundreds of monkeys that might go for any food in your bags while you climb.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85220 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:36:42 PM »

Collegiate Church of Our Lady in Belgium

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85221 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:39:32 PM »

Trinity Church in Antarctica.

This Russian Orthodox church was built in Russia in the 1990s and then transported all the way to the Russian Antarctic station. It is one of only 7 churches on Antarctica.

Las Lajas Sanctuary in Colombia.

This neo-Gothic style church is near the border with Ecuador and sits on a bridge 150 feet high over the river below.

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85222 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:41:47 PM »

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85223 on:** November 12, 2014, 08:07:30 PM »

Nick Danger · « **Reply #85224 on:** November 12, 2014, 08:08:45 PM »