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Budapest, Arló

7-09-2010 by Elena Kaledinova in City landscape, Holidays, Mountains and River 0 Comments

This summer holiday we spent one week in the holiday house Bertha  situated in the Matra mountains 150 km to the north-east of Budapest, opposite the lake Tó which is near Arló.  Arló is a village of about 4300 inhabitants, it dates from the 11th century. It is a beautiful area which is ideal for people who like quiet, not crowded places. The surroundings are really picturesque, especially towards village Belapatfalva where you can find very old abbey.
Not far from Arló is the Ózd town with a large outdoor and an indoor swimming pool, supermarkets, restaurants and pizzeria’s. It is certainly surprising how clean and neat everywhere, you will not see litter or beer cans on the streets, but many trees and flowers. On our way back we visited Budapest, which is beautiful located on the bank of the river Donau and is surrounded by mountains.

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Hungary, summer 2010
Along the highway, Hungary
Along the highway, Hungary
 Matra mountains
Matra mountains
 Matra Mountains
Matra Mountains
Old abbey, Belapatfalva
Old abbey, Belapatfalva
 Matra mountains
Matra mountains
 Old abbey, Belapatfalva
Old abbey, Belapatfalva
  


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Old John church, Velp, Netherlands

11-04-2010 by Jan H. Jansen in Historical landscape Closed

In the southern part of the village of Velp (Gelderland, The Netherlands) we find a beautiful old church from the 11th century called Old John church (Oude Jan kerk).

Now it is located between new houses, situated in a small park; but long time ago it was in the middle of meadows influenced by the river Ijssel (side branch of the river Rhine).

Click to enlarge photo Oude Jan kerk, Velp, Netherlands, 01.2010

What is so special about this small (protestant) churh?

Very striking is the beautiful old mural, in 1949 edited by Jacobs Co.,  with the text of the Ten Commandments. Also three large stained-glass windows, made by Johan Mekkink, draw attention. Very special is the bell in the bell tower: in 1678 poured the famous bell-founder Peter Hemony from Amsterdam this bronze bell.  The  bell  survived  the  fire melts of the World War II, when many bronze bells  were converted into cannons and bullets. (Source:http://www.vriendenvandeoudejan.nl/folder.php)

When you walk around the church in winter, spring, summer or in fall, it is a nice atmosphere to recollect your thaughts from busy everyday life.

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Kyshtym, Chelyabinsk region

8-09-2009 by Elena Kaledinova in Historical landscape and Mountains 3 Comments

Kyshtym is a small Ural town in Chelyabinsk region of Russia. It is historical and picturesque place. The town is surrounded by the mountains and numerous lakes and rivers. The history of Kyshtym  is related to the history of the first russian metallurgical plants. Kyshtymsky works was set up in 1757 with the purpose to produce cast iron. In the middle of the town there is a large church with the capacity up to 5000 people. This is typical Russian Orthodox church with the onion domes and bell towers. People are very hospitable and friendly.

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