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Lilina
Recent Activity
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August 1, 2011
Lilina
added One Wood Monastery
A Romanian church built from one single Oak
The One Wood Monastery seems tiny. It seems absolutely miniature, and fairly unimpressive until you realize it was constructed out of the wood from just one Oak tree.
in the early 16th... »
Architectural Oddities | Edited by Lilina and atimian
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August 1, 2011
Lilina
added Trovants of Costesti, Romania
The growing stones of Romania
Known in Romania as “Trovants” the stones of Costesti, Romania are a type of sandstone concretion that secrete cement and can at times appear to grow as if alive.
Consisting of a stone core... »
Natural Wonders, Martian Landscapes | Edited by Lilina and Dylan
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July 11, 2011
Lilina
has been to Stephansdom Crypt
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July 8, 2011
Lilina
has been to Pamukkale Water Terraces
Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs
Once a kind of Roman-era health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ancient city of Hierapolis form a blindingly white natural cascading fountain. Waters from ancient hot springs... »
Watery Wonders | Edited by Annetta, Nicholas Jackson and 2 others
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July 8, 2011
Lilina
added Lacul Sfanta Ana
Romania's only crater lake with water as pure as if distilled
The only crater lake in all of Romania, Lacul Sfanta Ana is located inside of the volcanic crater named Puciosul of the Eastern Carpathians. It is nestled near Tusnad in the Natural Reserve of... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders | Edited by Lilina, Nicholas Jackson and others
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July 8, 2011
Lilina
added Arcul de Triumf
Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest
A triumphal arch in the northern part of Bucharest, Romania, the Arcul de Triumf has had several iterations along Kiseleff Road since it was first hurriedly constructed out of wood in 1878 when... »
Architectural Oddities | Edited by Lilina and Nicholas Jackson
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July 8, 2011
Lilina
added Mogosoaia Palace
17th century palace once a meeting place for politicians
Built over the four year period between 1698 and 1702 by Constantin Bracoveanu, Mogoasoaia Palace is famous as an architectural monument because its facade is dominated by traditional staircase... »
Architectural Oddities, Eccentric Homes | Edited by Lilina and Nicholas Jackson
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July 8, 2011
Lilina
added Horezu Monastery
Religious structure known for its sculpted details
Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brancoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, the Horezu Monstery is one of the most famous in all of Romania. Considered to be a masterpiece, the structure is... »
Architectural Oddities, Outsider Architecture | Edited by Lilina and Nicholas Jackson