Volozhin Yeshiva
Volozhin, BY
The Volozhin Yeshiva was built in the late 19th century. The synagogue now serves as a cultural centre.
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Volozhin, BY
The Volozhin Yeshiva was built in the late 19th century. The synagogue now serves as a cultural centre.
Ålesund, NO
The Volsdalen Church is a church built in 1974. The architect of the church, Leif Olav Moen, wanted to give it the appearance of a boathouse. The church in Volsdalen is decorated with stained glass windows and an altarpiece by Frans Widerberg.
Volterra, IT
The Cathedral of Volterra is a Romanesque religious building dating back to the 12th century. Rebuilt after the violent earthquake of 1117 and consecrated in 1120, it was enlarged in the second half of the Duocento (13th century), then rebuilt in 1584 by Leornardo Ricciarelli and finally restored after the Second World War. Its bell tower dates back to 1493.
Amsterdam, NL
Dating back to 1872, Vondel Church faced demolition but was saved through restoration efforts. Now, it offers office space and enchanting rentals, preserving cultural heritage and contributing to city restoration.
Harkema, NL
Characteristic Reformed church building with tower..
Frieschepalen, NL
Built as a Reformed Church. The local church community decided in 2004 not to join the PKN (Protestant Church in the Netherlands), but to join the church community "Voortgezet Gereformeerde Kerk" (Continued Reformed Church) (consisting of seven local communities).
Noordwolde, NL
Church Noordwolde is an independent church community that emerged from the Reformed Synodal Church. Church Noordwolde is affiliated with the continuing Reformed Churches of the Netherlands.
Silkeborg, DK
In the spring of 1912, construction began on the church on Hostrupsgade inspired by the then parish priest Pastor Frederiksen. As early as December 8 of the same year, the dedication could take place, where the church was named "Our Lady's Church." The church is distinguished by its special location of the windows, all of which face so that the light is centered on the altar. Decoration in the church in the first years was characterized by Pastor Frederiksen's own works. Likewise
Gura Humorului, Suceava county, RO
The church of Voroneţ Monastery is the foundation of the celebrated ruler Stephen the Great and the Saint, built in 1488 in only three months and three weeks. The exterior frescoes were added later, during Petru Rares ruling, in 1547. It is dedicated to the Great Saint Martyr George, the carrier of victory. The church of Voronet monastery is considered "The Sistine Chapel of the Orient" for the great fresco covering the whole western wall - the Last Judgement. The BLUE of Voronet, the dominant colour in the exterior painting is considered by specialists as being unique in the world just like Rubens's red and Veronese's green.
Voronovytsya, UA
The remains of the old Jewish cemetery of Voronovytsya, established in the 18th century, today contain only a few matzevot.
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