my virtual hobby … on things that impress me
Hronský Beňadik is best known for the Benedictine abbey, founded in 1075 under the name “Monasterium Ecclesia Sancti Benedicti”. The church of the monastery contains valuable works of art – a Madonna sculpture from the 14th century, a wall-painting presenting the legend of St. George, a spectacular altar.
Hronský Beňadik, September 2018
What an experiencing – canoeing as a catamaran from Hainburg to Bratislava on the Danube. Excellent beaches along the ride and the confluence of the Morava River into the Danube in the vicinity of the Devín castle, is simply awesome. At one point you see both Devín and Bratislava castles. Magnificent! A few more shots >>>
Šamorín, a charming Slovak town 15 kilometers southeast of Bratislava, located on the Danubian flat on Žitný island (the biggest river island in Europe). The name of the town is derived from the patron saint of the local church Sancta Maria. The X-bionic sphere out there is also worth a visit.
Spotted a bomb shelter, where you can have tea in literally an aMAZ(E)ing atmosphere. In the vicinity of Zichy Palace. 9, Venturska str. Bratislava.
Eagles & Doves exhibition will be on till 28 October 2018 at Kunsthalle Bratislava. The joint initiative with Goethe Institut in Slovakia presents works by contemporary Slovak and German artists and tackles visually the topic of communication between different cultures, national identities and much more.
“How would Europe look like if Germany had won WW II?”
Marianka, the oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia and the first pilgrimage route dedicated to Virgin Mary in the area of the former Hungarian Kingdom, is a sacred place to spend a day around. The Gothic style church with later Baroque additions, all the chapels around and the beautiful nature make one feel like in heaven. Happy holiday to all, today!
To my Marianka album >>>
