Roros is a very small town I looked forward to visiting in Norway. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Roros is a 17th and 18th Century copper mining town with medieval-looking sod-roofed and timber buildings, an old mill, a beautiful church, and lots of character.
In 2019, after the massive fire that destroyed much of Notre Dame, I went back to my raw photos and found a lot more pictures that I have now added to this portfolio. Such a sad story for a beautiful historically significant place. I’m am forever grateful that I woke up super early the morning […]
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres is a medieval Catholic cathedral located about 50 miles southwest of Paris. It is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current cathedral was mostly constructed between 1194 and 1250. We drove to Chartres from Carcassonne and couldn’t miss the big spires from a couple miles away. They […]
Carcassonne, a Medieval city, is the largest fortified town in Europe. The Romans fortified the hilltop around 100 BC. Carcassonne became strategically identified when Romans fortified the hilltop around 100 BC. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We arrived at sunset and left after sunrise the next morning. I had to see the city under both […]
This has to be one of the coolest churches I have ever seen. It is impressive for those that are religious, or interested in architecture, or fascinated by modern engineering projects, or those that just like colors and shapes. I spent a few hours there in daylight and at night. I would love to spend even more […]
Le Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy is a small island with a population of 44 people! Sitting at the top of the fortifications is a monastery. While we were there on a rainy day, an orchestra was playing in the monestary. Until recently, the island was accessible only during low tide, making it a defensible position – […]
