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Das Jubiläumsjahr Das Europäische Hansemuseum in Lübeck wurde am 27. Mai 2015 in Anwesenheit der damaligen Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel feierlich eröffnet. Was als visionäres Projekt begann, hat sich zu einem der erfolgreichsten Museen Norddeutschlands entwickelt. Mit einer beeindruckenden Ausstellung zur Geschichte der Hanse und spannenden Sonderausstellungen konnten wir seitdem fast eine Million Besucher:innen begeistern. Quelle: www.hansemuseum.eu/10jahre

Introducing you to an other place in Mauritanie. Chinquetti. Happy weekend! Home to some of the world’s most important medieval Quranic texts, this desert oasis of CHINQUETTI was once an intellectual hub. Rising like a mirage on the edge of Mauritania’s vast Erg Warane sand dunes, the ancient city of Chinguetti has welcomed travellers seeking shelter from the blistering Saharan heat for more than 1,200 years. Founded in the 8th Century as a caravan stop for pilgrims en route to Mecca, this red-stone desert oasis eventually blossomed into one of the biggest centres of science, religion and mathematics in West Africa. www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200709-chinguetti-mauritanias-ancient-saharan-city en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinguetti_Mosque

Ich habe mir so ein Sprungfedernset damals gekauft,um es für die Fotografie zu verwenden,hier hatte ich 5 verschiedene Größen von diesen Sprungfedern,wo mir gleich mal diese Fotoidee einfiel und sie mit verschiedenen Lichtern zu beleuchten :)) Pip1-6: Nahaufnahmen der Sprungfedern mit den Lichtern I bought a set of spring-loaded lights back then to use for photography. I had five different sizes of these springs, which immediately gave me this photo idea: illuminating them with different lights :)) Pip 1-6: Close-ups of the springs with the lights J'avais acheté un ensemble de ressorts lumineux à l'époque pour faire de la photographie. J'avais cinq ressorts de tailles différentes, ce qui m'a immédiatement donné cette idée : les illuminer avec différentes sources de lumière :)) Photos 1 à 6 : Gros plans des ressorts éclairés

Es sind auch immer spannende Einblicke,die einen das Zentrum einer Blüte zeigt,wie hier bei dieser Löwenzahnblüte :)) Pip1-5: Nahaufnahmen der Blüte These are always fascinating glimpses into the heart of a flower, like this dandelion bloom :)) Pips 1-5: Close-ups of the flower Ce sont toujours des aperçus fascinants du cœur d'une fleur, comme cette fleur de pissenlit :)) Pips 1-5 : Gros plans de la fleur

A first chapel in Baad was built in 1636. The consecration took place in 1663 in honor of St. Martin, the Virgin Mary and St. Wendelin. The little church was elevated to the status of a branch parish in 1711. The chapel was extended in 1738 and 1767, and demolished in 1851 due to the risk of avalanches. The present Martins Kapelle (Martins Chapel) was built on a hill to the north of the village in 1851 and consecrated in 1855. Restoration work on the church was carried out in 1905 and from 1971 to 1972. Nowadays the small mountain chapel still towers above the village of Baad.

Kasteel Het Oude Loo (Castle Het Oude Loo) is dating back to the early 15th century when it was a farm, which later was fortified. When it came into the possession of the Bentinck family the moated castle as we see it today was built and enlarged between 1538 and 1540. In those days it was used as a hunting lodge by Karel, Duke of Gelre. In 1684 Prince Willem III van Oranje, Stadtholder of Holland and Zeeland acquired the castle. He also used it as a hunting lodge. Soon the castle became too small for his hunting parties and he built Paleis Het Loo in 1686-88. In 1795, when the French occupied Holland, the castle was used as a military hospital and it fell into neglect. In 1806 Napoleon Bonaparte appointed his brother Louis Napoleon as King of The Netherlands. Louis resided in the castle during summers. He filled up the moat around the castle. In 1904 Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands ordered the restoration of the castle. This was done by the famous Dutch architect Cuypers. In the 1950's and 1960's other restoration works were carried out. Since 1968 the castle has been owned by the Dutch state. In 1973 it became a national heritage site. Kasteel Het Oude Loo is nowadays used by the Dutch royal family as country house and guest residence. The castle itself is not open for the public, but the surrounding fenced garden/park can be visited during April and May.

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Close to the jacuzzi a tek wood table with some decoration, I bring rocks, stones, pebbles from wherever I go, they are for me the best "souvenirs". Just above, on the wall you can see this piece of iron Art: To know more about the artist go to his site: ideiasemferro.pt --- For Sunday Challenge 192: In the bathroom. For more contributions or to join the group: www.daysincolour365.group.ipernity.com

SC 192 - April 12, 2026 - In the bathroom.