Sky Watch 31/7/2009

Turin, the Mole Antonelliana

The Mole Antonelliana, 167m high, is the symbol of the city of Turin. It is named for the architect, Alessandro Antonelli, who designed it in 1863 as a synagogue, then the project was changed. The building was completed 26 years later, after the architect's death. Nowadays it houses the National Museum of Cinema. A glass-walled lift soars up to a viewing platform 85m up on the spire of the building: from there the panorama over the city and towards the Alps is wonderful.

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Perspectives 5

Turin Province building

Inaugurated in 2008, Turin Province building is situated in the town center, has 14 office floors, more than 1500 office-workers, an auditorium, a restaurant, in a total area of 32000 square metres.

Friends

"In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends"
Kazuko Okakura (1862-1913)

Sky Watch 17/7/2009

"The shifts of Fortune test the reliability of friends"
Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), De Amicitia

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July

[improvisation]

Woodcarvings 3

Evrim Kilic (Turkey) "Wind of the mountain"


In a different angle: "Carving and casinò", ...


... "Sentry of the mountain", ...



... "Awakening",

compositions particularly appreciated in the previous posts


At the end of the path, a little rest at the refreshing fountain ...

... and a lovely landscape to admire

Sky Watch 3/7/2009

"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office"
Robert Frost

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