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Hace 2 días · The Basilica of St Denis, located in the heart of Saint-Denis, France, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a testament to the rich history of the French monarchy. As a historian, I have long been fascinated by this remarkable structure and its role in shaping the cultural, political, and religious landscape of France over the centuries.
Hace 3 días · Empire under the Habsburg monarchy from 1804 until 1918. All emperors, with the exception of Charles I, were buried in the Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft), at the Capuchin Church, in Vienna. Their hearts are buried in the Herzgruft (Crypt of the Hearts) at the St. Augustine Church at the Imperial Palace, in Vienna.
Hace 4 días · It’s interesting to note that the Porte Saint-Denis was the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe which was finished in 1836, and later for New York’s Manhattan Bridge Arch, completed in 1909.
Hace 5 días · Of the approximately 1,800 minor basilicas in the world, the United States is home to 93, most recently the Basilica of St. Andrew in Roanoke, Virginia, which received its designation in September 2023.
Hace 4 días · It is silent in the Basilica of St. Peter as all look up to glimpse the relic of the Holy Lance. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN Vatican The bells sound one more time as the relic is processed back into its chapel — finally, the ministers of the Mass process to the sacristy of the basilica.
Hace 5 días · In the Basilica of San Francesco, below the presbytery, there is a crypt dating back to the 9th-10th century, which you can reach by descending a double flight of stairs. Under the altar, through a small arched window protected by a balustrade, it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of the mosaic floor submerged by groundwater which, depending on the rainfall and sea level, varies in height.
Hace 3 días · Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (21 September 1640 – 9 June 1701) was the younger son of King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria, and the younger brother of King Louis XIV. He was the founder of the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the ruling House of Bourbon . Styled Duke of Anjou from birth, Philippe became Duke of Orléans ...
