Tuesday 4

Great Architiecture

 Hosted by Annie!

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4. She would be delighted you are here to join in and so am I.

The photo to the right is the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey.  It is the largest cathedral outside Europe . Not only is it beautiful inside and out but has a magnificent pipe organ   It's cornerstone was laid in 1899.

As  buildings go she is a masterpiece of great workmanship.

1. What are some beautiful buildings in your neck of the woods?

Our most iconic building is the Hotel Roanoke!

Originally built in 1882 it has been updated  numerous time and is a beautiful hotel  tucked on the edge of the city  surrounded by the beautiful  Blue Ridge Mountains!  Currently run by Hilton as a 4 star accommodation and dining experience!

We, also, have  many  beautiful churches  in our  fair city!!!  Our three older churches!

 2.   What buildings of renown have you experienced or would like to experience? The Louvre? Maybe  Versailles? Things closer to home perhaps?  The National Cathedral in Washington, 

As well as,  all of the national  buildings in DC. 

Historical buildings in Philadelphia, and the fabulous historical /science museum, The Franklin Institute!  Independence Hall,   Williamsburg, Jamestown, to name a few here, but, also, Stirling Castle, Inverary Castle, Glamis Castle in Scotland, and St Patrick’s  Cathedral  and Cabra Castle in Ireland.

3. What do you think of the current trends in modern buildings?  I much prefer the grandeur and complexity of older construction. 

4. If you could choose any style home you would like, what would it be? Victorian, Farm House, Craftsmen, Ranch, Georgian, Tudor, Cape Cod. I live  in a Tudor home and I love the special architecture that was incorporated in our 1930’s home. Because I love English Cottage decor our

actually home inspires me!