Category: Street Photography
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Spiru Haret
Continuing with our Romanian theme, here’s a picture of Spiru Haret (well, a picture of his statue near the university). Spiru (1851 – 1912) was a scientist and mathematician who revolutionised the education system in Romania by setting up schools for young children as well as adults.
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Michael The Brave
This statue depicts one of Romania’s greatest heroes, the unifier Michael the Brave (or Mihai Pătrașcu as he was born). For the last couple of centuries he has been viewed as a symbol of Romanian unity. Born in Wallachia, he was also ruler of Moldavia and Transylvania. He marked the first time in history that…
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Stone Guardians
These two muscular statues stand guard either side of an ornate gateway, somewhere in the heart of Bucharest. I’m wonder who designed and built them? Who commissioned the work? Why? When? I should probably do some research!
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Stone Face
Looking up, I saw this slightly stern stone face staring down at me. What is he guarding?
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Turret Shadows
I liked the way the light and shadow worked on these turrets, and by converting it from colour to monochrome, I hope it has picked up something of a hand drawn, almost pencil on paper feel… that’s the plan anyway. This is my last shot of the turrets that sit on top of the church…
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The Church of St Nicholas
It took four years to build this very intricate church in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. Work completed in 1909. The church was sanctified on November 25th. However, it took damage during the first world war, and was repaired again by 1921.
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One Golden Turret
This is one of the turrets atop St Nicholas Orthodox church, in Bucharest.
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Light Beyond The Gate
I found this ornate metal gate whilst exploring the city of Bucharest. The early morning, golden light threw the gate itself into silhouette as it lit up the building behind.
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Is that Gringotts?
This building, the CEC Palace in Old Town, Bucharest is the site of the first bank in Romania. Looks a lot like the wizarding bank, Gringotts, to me.