Saturday 28 March 2009

Buildings

koum kapi hania chania

The last month in Hania has been very cold and dreary, although the sea is always an uplifting sight.

This photo shows the antithesis of the architecture we often come across in Hania. The two buildings on the corner of the road, standing across from each other, were probably both built around the same time. But the fate of each one has taken a different turn.

A wide range of buildings stand side-by-side in Hania, each one representing a different time period. Click on the photo to see the notes.

13 comments:

  1. Hey, that's cool how you did the little note boxes explaining each part.

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  2. It is counterpoints like this that make travelling fun. Wondering about the causes and looking for changes. And as you say - there is always the sea...

    PS Thank you for the comments - and welcome back!

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  3. I agree with Dina - really neat.
    Glad you are feeling better.

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  4. This antithesis is an ordinary scenery in most islands. I liked the notes and I'm happy to have you back...!

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  5. Hi Maria,
    Unfortunately there is something wrong in the picture that I've noticed, the lack of respect for other peoples property which is very common in our days. I am talking about the graffiti on the wall of the new building on the right.:(

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  6. Good to find out that your feel better!

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  7. ο χρόνος αφήνει παντού τα σημάδια του. άλλοι καταφέρνουν να τα καλύψουν και άλλοι όχι.

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  8. Nice one with a peek of sea!

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  9. Great mix of buildings here, plus the view of the sea tops it off!

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  10. This picture could be mistaken for Tel Aviv.

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  11. Interesting photos and I love the note boxes. It is sad about the poor building, just waiting for repair.

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  12. That can happen close to home as well. We're remodeling the home we bought, our neighbor on one side, well, it's just beyond belief what's happening to it through neglect. Nice observation, though. You're always so thoughtful.

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