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St. Mary on the Strand
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Maria am Gestade (St. Mary on the Strand) church ranks among Vienna's oldest buildings and one of the few surviving examples of Gothic architecture in the city. It is said that there was a wooden church at this place in the 9th century, which served as a place of worship for fishermen and sailors. The church is first mentioned in documents from 1158. The present building was built between 1394 and 1414 in gothic style, and in 1409, the church became part of the Diocese of Passau. It remained an enclave when the Diocese of Vienna was established in 1469. The church was desecrated in 1786 and gradually became dilapidated. It was used as a storeroom and stable during Napoleon's occupation of Vienna in 1809. In 1812, the church was renovated and newly consecrated.

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::kidder
06/03/07 6:37 PM GMT
What an insult it would have been to have this beautiful church used as a storeroom & stable! I'm happy to hear it was renovated. I really like your angle on this and the glint of sunlight coming off that window! Very nice capture Sabine! C):-)
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.89037
06/03/07 7:57 PM GMT
Interesting informations!.. The angle you took this wonderful picture is really great...the sky is superb..and the building ..charming!!..a very impressing work, Sabine!
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Adriana....:)
::tigger3
06/03/07 9:45 PM GMT
You have done it again by presenting us with this wonderful building and great story. Thank you Lady >
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.Inkeri
06/03/07 9:47 PM GMT
A Stunning shot with very interesting history and great angle..
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.jackygroen
06/03/07 9:56 PM GMT
The angle makes it look huge:) very nice capture Sabine!!
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::fogz
06/03/07 10:00 PM GMT
fantastic perspective Sabine! ...and I am not sure if I like the glare in the window or not, so I will say I do! :) Another example of fantastic architecture and amazing that it has stood so long!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
.photos_587
06/03/07 10:37 PM GMT
Another outstanding shot, Sabine! And what Patti said. Onto my desktop Thanks for the history behind it too. ;-)
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Sorry I haven't been posting lately. Been lazy(?). I have been looking at your postings though, even if I haven't commented as much as I would like. Steve
::phasmid
06/04/07 1:19 AM GMT
Yes, I loved reading the history. The buildings always seem to come to life when I know the story they're trying to tell us. The shot is super, but sadly it looks like you've lost your golden touch, my friend :) :) :) :)

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"You may forget. But let me tell you this: someone in some future time will think of us."
::JQ
06/04/07 7:04 AM GMT
what a story! fancy using it as store room ,it seems so disrespectful, love the perspective! it looks really really tall!!
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.twinkel
06/04/07 5:19 PM GMT
gee what a story Sabine and what a shot my dear, great angle it makes the building very tall only it is a pitty of the reflection from the sun in the window:))
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.Fergus
06/04/07 11:26 PM GMT
Great angle, very good shot.
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
.bryancito
06/06/07 8:50 PM GMT
another wonderful image, thanks for posting and showing us so much beauty.
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.Machpiya
06/17/07 8:45 PM GMT
i love the angle here, lovely building, only downfall here is the reflection of the sun, it kinda distracts from the beauty of the rest of the picture
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