Showing posts with label churches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label churches. Show all posts

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Wat Niwet Tham Prawat in Ayutthaya / 大城安娜教堂


明明就是個佛寺,安娜教堂的外表非常西化。要到教堂得搭纜車過河。

Wat Niwet Tham Prawat in Ayutthaya is a temple with a westernized style. First we have to take a gondola ride to cross the river. 



不管是西式或泰式外表,都很療癒人心! 

Despite its westernized facade, the place is soothing all the same. 

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Finland / 芬蘭




西貝流士公園,赫爾辛基 / Sibelius Park, Helsinki

今年是西貝流士誕辰一百五十週年,城市裡到處可見音樂慶祝會。

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Finnish composer Sibelius. There are concerts dedicated to him everywhere in the city. 



石頭教堂,赫爾辛基 / Rock Church, Helsinki

由鋼管和大石頭鑿鑄而成的石頭教堂。第一次去剛好友人在辦婚禮,我們等到傍晚時再去一次, 現場的管風琴樂演奏讓我很不想離開。

The church was built directly into solid rock, which makes it look very different from ordinary churches. On our first visit, the church was rented for the use of a wedding ceremony. When we checked it out again in the evening, I was really awed by the live pipe organ music, which created a peaceful aura. 





烏斯潘斯基東正教大教堂,赫爾辛基 / Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki 

建於1868年,是西歐最大的東正教教堂,金色洋蔥的屋頂洋溢著濃濃的俄羅斯風味,是俄國在芬蘭所留下的文化遺跡。室內的顏色溫柔淡雅,和室外強烈的色調不盡相同。

Built in 1868, the cathedral is the biggest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. The cathedral exemplifies heavy influences of Russian culture. Though the indoor decorations are also sumptuous, they are of lighter hues, compared with the strong color themes of the outward design. 



赫爾辛基大教堂,赫爾辛基 / Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki 

是芬蘭路德教派的建築代表。

It is the Evangelical Lutheran Church located in the center of Helsinki. 





赫爾辛基城市景色 / Cityscape of Helsinki

這很像在找「瓦利在哪裡?」,因為導遊先說了芬蘭人長得有些憂鬱,所以我特別喜歡觀察人群,你找到寂寞的卓別林了嗎?

Somehow the photos remind me of "Where's Wally?" Our tour guide told us in advance that the Finnish people look kind of sad, so I couldn't help observing if it is true. Did you find the lonely Chaplin? 





港區露天市場,赫爾辛基 / Market Square, Helsinki

這裡有很多小攤販,賣蔬菜熟食和手作品,很熱鬧。

There are stalls selling veggies, ready-to-eat food, handicrafts and souvenirs. 



赫爾辛基火車站 / Helsinki Railway Train Station

再見了赫爾辛基!

Goodbye, Helsinki! 







土庫大教堂 / Turku Cathedral

是芬蘭路德信仰的基石,十三世紀的宗廟教堂中,埋葬了很多芬蘭的有名人物。

Turku Cathedral is the mother church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It was built out of wood in the late 13th century. However, it was greatly damaged in the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, but was later restored.  



教堂外我捕捉到這個有趣的畫面。

I captured the scene outside the cathedral by accident. 







土庫城堡 / Turku Castle

是全芬蘭最大、最古老的堡壘,幾世紀以來,也作為堅固要塞。

It is a medieval building in the city of Turku. Together with Turku Cathedral, it is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. It was founded in the 13th century, standing on the banks of the Aura River. 







現在土庫城堡已經改為歷史博物館,珍藏不少古代木雕、陶瓷、金銀器等工藝品。

Now the castle functions as a historical museum, collecting and showcasing handicrafts such as wooden statues, ceramics, gilded silverware.



會移動的橋,送一群人到對岸,再接一群人過來。

This is the movable bridge that sends one group of residents to the other coast and vice versa. 



豪華的三桅船。

Luxurious barque. 


晴朗的土庫夏日!土庫被稱為是芬蘭最美麗的城市呢!

What a sunny day in Turku. The city is called the most beautiful city in Finland! 



這是今晚要搭乘的詩麗雅遊輪!

And this is the Silja Line we were going to take in the evening! 

Sunday, September 06, 2015

Denmark / 丹麥印象






初抵達哥本哈根時,天氣很晴朗,不過城市散發有設計的工業感,有一點冷調。

When we first arrived at Copenhagen, it was a fine day. The city is lined with beautifully-designed buildings which give off a cold industrial feel. 



        到處都可見自行車騎士,匆匆和我們擦身而過。

     Bicycle riders passed us by everywhere. 



        要說丹麥人不浪漫嗎?絕對不是。

     I wouldn't say the Danes are not romantic. 



        在丹麥的時間不長,沒有太多機會和當地人互動,不過整理照片時,發現我拍了好多人的黑白照片。

     Not having much time in Denmark, I didn't have many opportunities to interact with the locals. However, as I was sorting through the photos, I found many pictures of people. 













        其實在市中心小逛時,遇到好友善的丹麥人,居然因為我沒有丹麥克朗,就準備讓我吃免費的冰淇淋,還有很熱心教我丹麥文的超市店員。

     In fact, I ran into some friendly people while shopping in the city center. I was almost given free ice cream because I didn't have any Danish krones with me. Also, a very enthusiastic clerk in the supermarket taught me Danish with such patience. 





        連邱吉爾和安徒生的雕像都很迷人。

     Even the statues of Churchill and Anderson are fascinating. 




斐德列克古堡 / Frederiksborg Castle:




        十七世紀初由丹麥國王克利斯汀四世建造,從1671年至1840年間每一代丹麥國王都在此舉行加冕儀式。1859年的大火毀壞建築物,重修之後改建為博物館。

     It was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway in the early 17th century. The kings from 1671 to 1841 were inaugurated here. The fire in 1859 destroyed the building, which was later converted into a museum. 





        這趟旅行裡很喜歡在教堂裡稍待片刻,內心可以因此得到平靜。
     
     During this trip, I enjoyed my short stays in churches, where I felt rather tranquil. 



        女王繽紛的雨衣裝扮。

     The colorful raincoat of the queen. 



克倫波古堡 / Kronborg Castle:


        是「王子復仇記」故事發生地,由丹麥王佛列得利克二世建於1574和1585年間。

     This is where the story Hamlet took place. It was built by King Frederick II from 1574 to 1585. 



        但是說實在,我對走進古堡之前的這個壯似博物館的場域比較有興趣。

     Somehow I was more interested in a museum-like place on the way to the castle. 


        回到台灣之後,某一天在八德路上的一家精品傢俱大樓裡,同一層裡就逛到兩個丹麥品牌,一是Royal Copenhagen的瓷器,一是BoConcept的高級傢俱,和後者的店員聊得很愉快,也在旅行之後對丹麥有進一步的了解!

     After the trip, I accidentally strolled into a building on Ba-der Road one day featuring high-end furniture. On one floor I found two Danish brands: Royal Copenhagen, a ceramic brand and BoConcept, a furniture company. I had a pleasant talk with the clerk working for the latter. It was then that I had a better understanding of the Danish culture.