Titanic Quarter includes Alexandra and Thompson graving docks. The pump house was officially opened in 1911. The second ship to use it in 1912 was none other than the infamous voyager the Titanic. Both the docks and pump house are sadly the last original relics from the Titanic era. In Alexandra dock on the other side is HMS Carolina.
Ruins and Ancient Remains
Titanic Quarter – Pump House + Dock
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Hermitage
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Ermita Nuesrta Senora de la Candelaria de la Popa or La Popa Hermitage is probably the oldest religious building in Trinidad. It dates to 1700 although there’s only remains and the façade to be seen. The remains of a Spanish hospital sits next to it. In 1857 French painter Edouard Laplante designed a lithograph from this spot over-looking the town.
Ermita Nuesrta Senora de la Candelaria de la Popa or La Popa Hermitage is probably the oldest religious building in Trinidad. It dates to 1700 although there’s only remains and the façade to be seen. The remains of a Spanish hospital sits next to it. In 1857 French painter Edouard Laplante designed a lithograph from this spot over-looking the town.
Teniente Rey Street
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Teniente Rey was originally called Basurero. The exposed aqueduct known as Zanja Real reveals a part of 16th century history built by Juan de Rojas and Francisco de Calona. The network extended for 11km until the 18th century when new work commenced.
Teniente Rey was originally called Basurero. The exposed aqueduct known as Zanja Real reveals a part of 16th century history built by Juan de Rojas and Francisco de Calona. The network extended for 11km until the 18th century when new work commenced.
Royal Avenue
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Rare footage of Royal Avenue, Belfast shown alongside its modern day equivalent. Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon shot a film in May 1901 from a tramcar which shows people milling around the street and busy with ‘traffic’. It follows along Royal Avenue – which was also know as Hercules Street and Herison’s Lean – and then onto Castle Place.
Rare footage of Royal Avenue, Belfast shown alongside its modern day equivalent. Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon shot a film in May 1901 from a tramcar which shows people milling around the street and busy with ‘traffic’. It follows along Royal Avenue – which was also know as Hercules Street and Herison’s Lean – and then onto Castle Place.
Via Marconi
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Recent road works between Via di Reno and Via delle Lame uncovered relics of the ‘Tramvie di Bologna.’ In 1904 trams were busy running along the rail tracks now commissioned for the rubbish tip. An old cobbled stone street was also briefly unearthed before tarmac was rolled over it once again.
Recent road works between Via di Reno and Via delle Lame uncovered relics of the ‘Tramvie di Bologna.’ In 1904 trams were busy running along the rail tracks now commissioned for the rubbish tip. An old cobbled stone street was also briefly unearthed before tarmac was rolled over it once again.
Via Del Pratello
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Via Del Pratello is known for its pubs and entertainment but its past was much more blurry. It had the reputation for being a breeding ground of criminality and the rate of robberies here in 1859 revealed a worrying statistic. When the assassins of Bentivoglio escaped through this street the gateway was walled up as a consequence.
Via Del Pratello is known for its pubs and entertainment but its past was much more blurry. It had the reputation for being a breeding ground of criminality and the rate of robberies here in 1859 revealed a worrying statistic. When the assassins of Bentivoglio escaped through this street the gateway was walled up as a consequence.
Castello Galliera
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Built in 1330 at the behest of the French Cardinal Bertrand du Pouget this fortress was meant to keep the Bolognese under Papal Rule but they destroyed it in 1404. It was later rebuilt twice under Cardinal Baldassarre Cossa, Pope Eugenio IV Condulmer and Pope Giulio II – all ending in disaster as the Bolognese refused to surrender their autonomy.
Built in 1330 at the behest of the French Cardinal Bertrand du Pouget this fortress was meant to keep the Bolognese under Papal Rule but they destroyed it in 1404. It was later rebuilt twice under Cardinal Baldassarre Cossa, Pope Eugenio IV Condulmer and Pope Giulio II – all ending in disaster as the Bolognese refused to surrender their autonomy.
Porta Galliera
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Rebuilt in a project led by Bartolomeo Provaglia on designs from the original XII century Porta Galliera. Bronze sculptures by Silverio Montaguti from 1910 decorate the front of it. A moat around its perimeter was transformed into an underground canal fed by the Aposa River and Reno Canal. Offices are currently located inside it.
Rebuilt in a project led by Bartolomeo Provaglia on designs from the original XII century Porta Galliera. Bronze sculptures by Silverio Montaguti from 1910 decorate the front of it. A moat around its perimeter was transformed into an underground canal fed by the Aposa River and Reno Canal. Offices are currently located inside it.
L’ Anfiteatro Romano di Rimini
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
This Roman Amphitheatre date to the II century A.D. and would have accommodated up to 12,000 spectators. The Amphitheatre was also next to the seafront and no doubt provided spectacular views over the area. Centuries of decline were not helped when it was continually robbed for its building materials. It was eventually discovered in 1800.
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This Roman Amphitheatre date to the II century A.D. and would have accommodated up to 12,000 spectators. The Amphitheatre was also next to the seafront and no doubt provided spectacular views over the area. Centuries of decline were not helped when it was continually robbed for its building materials. It was eventually discovered in 1800.
Arco D’Augusto
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Dated to 27BC to honour the first emperor. It was also an important crossroads for Via Emilia, Via Popilia and Via Flaminia. Sculptured busts of Jupiter and Apollo are on one side and Minerva and Neptune on the other.
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Dated to 27BC to honour the first emperor. It was also an important crossroads for Via Emilia, Via Popilia and Via Flaminia. Sculptured busts of Jupiter and Apollo are on one side and Minerva and Neptune on the other.
