The magical crystal grotto in Painshill Park looks like something from the Harry Potter series
George Oakes had a dazzling client roster
Due to its proximity to both Naples and Sorrento, Capri is an ideal destination for a one-day holiday or as a destination for a unique and unforgettable
It's So Blue at the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) in Capri, Italy - taking the bus to Anacapri, changing to the Blue Grotto bus to visit via land
Boboli Gardens Florence, Italy Grottoes have always fascinated me. The word grotto comes from the Italian grotta- or cave. So simply, a grotto is a cave. This is the entrance to the Boboli Gardens grotto in Florence, Italy. Leave it to an artist to not leave well enough alone and go and tweak mother nature! Artificial garden grottoes, such as the Boboli gardens were conceived in the 16th century. Artists took the concepts of stalactites, shells and mythological figures and glorified them in these false grottos. This is why I have always wanted a grotto....a garden grotto with stalactite sheep and mythological figures emerging from the calcium carbonate formations against faded fresco walls....who wouldn't want a grotto after seeing this? An artist's interpretation of a grotto...with classical urns and fountains, frescoes and large clam shells formed by man, not nature.... Even the ceilings in the Boboli gardens are examples of controlled nature...dripping sections of della robbia frame the painted panels. Boboli gardens ceiling Such a perfect combination of man's ability and nature's best! The romancing of nature-combining sculpture with found objects, always linking to the ocean and water. Carlo Marchiori has a modern grotta on the grounds of his home Ca' Toga in California. Carlo created his home and all architecture to give the illusion of Italian ruins. This shot shows the oculus dome inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. The grotta is made from woven rebar, metal mesh, abalone shells and "hundreds of buckets of concrete mix."(quote from Festa Veneziana a Ca'Toga) I took these photos in Rome ten years ago....sculptures on Via XX Settembre...mythological subjects with grotto style renderings. It would be a few years later before I would go to Florence and became totally smitten with grottoes. Man continues to imitate nature...this is a stalactite ceiling done in plaster in the early turn of the 20th century in the United States. ...and the fascination continues with this recent installation in the U.N.'s Palace of Nations ceiling by Spanish painter Miquel Barcelo. Maybe if I snag an incredible grotto chair like this one from Michaelsamantiques I will be satisfied.....for a while!
Marsden Grotto is one of those places I vowed to myself to return to. To eat, relax and take a nice walk along the beach One of the only few cave bars in Europe
This cave overlooking the Indian Ocean has been turned into a shelter and makeshift museum.
Halong Bay is also famous on the natural Grotto. Thien Cung Grotto, the one we went with is one of the most beautiful grottos in Halong bay.
The Grotto is nestled in the rural Iowa community of West Bend. Whether West Bend is your travel destination or you are just passing through on your way, be sure to stop and see us! The Grotto is a composite of nine separate Grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of Christ. It includes the largest collection of precious stones and gems found anywhere in one location. The beautiful artistry has to be seen in order to be appreciated, and the message it inspires is beyond words. The Grotto is frequently considered the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and The Iowan magazine has described the Grotto as a "Miracle in Stone".
The Blue Grotto is a natural treasure of Malta situated on the outskirts of the village of Zurrieq (southern side of the country). It is one of seven
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The grotto of Linderhof Castle You know how there's always one room at a party where the action is really going down? The Greeks and Romans saw grottos as a place for sensual, Dionysian desires to unfold; the stage of Venus, goddess of love. In contrast, these mystical chambers also became shrine
While in Memphis, don't miss out on the Crystal Shrine Grotto – a beautiful place sure to amaze. This grotto is full of grace and magic.
Let me take you to a very special place. A beautiful eighteenth century landscaped park in Cobham, Surrey called Painshill Park. I fully expected to see a cabal of otters to amass in front of my camera! But it’s so calm and quiet, alive with verdant scenery. You are led for a walk by a long … Continue reading Painshill Park →
Narrow passages carry the grotto well into the hillside.
Considering a day trip to Capri from Positano? This guide details everything you need to know including how to get there, what to do in Capri for a day, how to get around, top boat tours, and all about the Blue Grotto experience (is it worth it?)! You can also use this guide if you're staying in other towns on the Amalfi Coast (Salerno, Amalfi, Praiano, Ravello, etc.). #capri #italy #europe
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