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Greifenstein 2024
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Greifenstein 2024
Greifenstein is a lakeside village located northwest of Klosterneuburg on the right bank of the Danube River, with a population of 193 inhabitants (as of 2024). It belongs to the Lower Austrian market town of St. Andrä-Wördern and has merged with the neighboring village of Altenberg.
The village is known for Greifenstein Castle and the Greifenstein Danube hydroelectric power plant.
Greifenstein was first mentioned in a document in 1135 and, with its castle, was the eastern corner of the Passau possessions.
According to the Austrian address book of 1938, there were two bakers, one butcher, four innkeepers, two general stores, one coffee house, two milkmen, one fruit and vegetable dealer, one stationery dealer, one tailor, and two shoemakers in the municipality of Greifenstein.
As part of the municipal reform, the municipality of Greifenstein was merged in 1972 with the municipalities of St. Andrä vor dem Hagenthale, Wördern, Hintersdorf, and Kirchbach to form the market town of St. Andrä-Wördern.
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Greifenstein 2024
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Vienna 2024
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Vienna 2024
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Vienna 2024
St. Anton’s exterior is characterized by a 48.5-meter-high dome, two main towers each 51 meters high, and a 25-meter-wide front facade. Around the building, there are 31 mosaics depicting saints.
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Vienna 2024
The interior of St. Anton von Padua was originally adorned with a cycle of paintings executed by young artists under the direction of Professor August Wörndle von Andelsried. However, after being damaged during World War II, the interior was painted white during restoration due to the high cost of reconstructing the original paintings.
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Vienna 2024
St. Anton von Padua, located in the tenth district of Vienna, is a significant religious and architectural landmark. The church is built in a Romanesque-Byzantine style, designed by architect Franz Ritter von Neumann. The foundation stone was laid on November 10, 1896, in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph I., and the construction took exactly six years, completed with generous financial donations from the public.
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Florence 2017
The history of graffiti spans thousands of years, evolving from ancient cave paintings to a modern urban art form. Graffiti, derived from the Italian word “graffiato” meaning scratched, encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, from simple tags to intricate murals.
In ancient civilizations such as Rome and Pompeii, graffiti served as a means of political and social commentary. Citizens would inscribe messages on walls, expressing dissent, admiration, or simply leaving their mark. The preserved ruins of Pompeii reveal a rich tapestry of ancient graffiti that provides insight into the daily lives of its inhabitants.
Today, graffiti continues to be a powerful form of expression, addressing social issues, cultural identity, and personal narratives. It has evolved from its humble beginnings in ancient caves to a dynamic, influential art form that resonates across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the history of human creativity.
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Vienna 2023
Architects often employ color blocking to emphasize specific zones or elements of a building, providing a clear visual hierarchy. This approach allows for the creation of focal points, guiding the observer’s gaze and shaping their experience of the space. Exterior facades, interior walls, and even structural elements such as columns or beams become canvases for the deliberate application of color.
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