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Moscow - St. Basils Cathedral
Saint Basils cathedral was commissioned in 1555 by Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the capture of Kazan form the Tartars in 1552. The cathedral’s official name is the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin, which also represents the date that…
Cabano: Ladder on Roof for Fire Prevention
Cabano is a small town in the Canadian province of Quebec. In the twentieth century it experienced several devestating fires. In 1950 a fire destroyed over 100 homes. This 1965 photograph shows a house with a ladder on the roof, a fire prevention…
White Church in Village
A large white church in a village, believed to be Calheta, a coastal village on Maio. An unidentified woman standing to the left provides a sense of scale.
Church on Maio
A church on Maio. Unfortunately the exact location is not known but it is believed to be in the village Calheta.
Road Leading to Cathedral
A cobblestone road leads up a steep hill to the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Our Lady of Light).
Altar at Nossa Senhora da Luz
The altar at Nossa Senhora da Luz, a 19th century Baroque style church in Vila do Maio.
Church Interior
Interior of church, Nossa Senhora da Luz, at Vila do Maio. This building was completed in 1872. In the center of the photo is a statue of the church's namesake, Nossa Senhora da Luz (our Lady of Light).
Nossa Senhora da Luz
A three quarter view of this 19th century Baroque style church at Vila do Maio.
Nossa Senhora da Luz (Front View)
A view of the facade of Nossa Senhora da Luz, a 19th century Baroque-style cathedral that is at the center of Vila do Maio.
Nossa Senhora da Luz
Nossa Senhora da Luz is an 18th century Baroque-style church that is the architectural focal point of Vila do Maio. This church was completed in 1872.
Interior of Church Rabil (2 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Interior of Church Rabil (4 of 4)
This photo appears to have been taken of the inner front facade of the Church Rabil.
Interior of Church Rabil (3 of 4)
A close up of the front altar displays the crucifixion cross, some local flora, as well as an encased doll of a man.
Interior of Church Rabil (1 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Church Rabil (2 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Church Rabil (1 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei (2 of 2)
Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…
Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei (1 of 2)
Located in the Central Praça of Sal Rei is the Santa Isabel Church. Since this photo was taken in 1988 the church and the area in front of it have been remodeled. The church now features a sand colored facade with bright blue accents and the square…
Central Praça featuring the Church of Sal Rei
This photo, taken in the main square of Sal Rei features two now remodeled buildings. The building on the left is unidentifiable, however, the building on the right is the Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei. Since its remodeling, the church now has a…
Beach near unidentified colonial buildings along a seawall in Sal Rei, Boa Vista.
Sal Rei is the capital of Boa Vista, home to nearly half of the island's inhabitants. View is of footprints on a beach, near unidentified colonial buildings along a seawall. What may be the wreck of an old submarine or ship is visible to the right of…
Ingreja do Nazareno, Protestant Church
Ingreja do Nazareno, a Protestant church in Nova Sintra, is the oldest church on Brava. It is located near the a town square, or praça, one of seven in this hilly town.
Parish Church in Ribera Brava
Nestled in the lush region of Ribera Brava is this small parish church. The church was built with a Baroque simplified appearance and has a tiled roof with a single tower.
Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio
Interior of Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio.
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Church
One of many churches on the island of Cape Verde. The religions of the island are Roman Catholic and Protestant. Roman Catholicism makes up over 90% of the population, but has no state religion as there is a separation of church and state.