Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Wordless Wednesday...The Cloisters, NYC








"The Cloisters, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens—located in Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan—are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there. "

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28 comments:

  1. These are so fabulous. I have never seen anything like this before.

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  2. Lovely pictures! I especially love the lighting!

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  3. I really should get to the cloisters sometime when I'm in NYC

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  4. I am planning on seeing The Cloisters while I am in NY for BlogHer this year. Your photos just got me jazzed again for the trip!

    Happy WW! Come check out some photos I took at a wedding in England: http://tinyurl.com/2enrufy

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  5. The columns and covered walkways make a good point for remaining cloistered.

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  6. lovely pictures. the first shot is my favourite.

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  7. I remember the Cloisters - we went there several times when I was in school in NY. They do have a great view of the Hudson and Palisades. It seems so far from the rest of the city.

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  8. Nice pictures of a quiet, peaceful place.

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  9. I guess I've heard of the The Cloisters, but never had seen them. They are gorgeous!

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  10. Beautiful series! I've never been there.

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  11. ya all have never been there?...we need a field trip! I love the place.

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  12. I have never been to the Cloisters, and I don't think I'm going to make it on my trip to NYC this weekend. It looks like it could be in Italy--if there wasn't that view of the bridge!

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  13. Beautiful! I have never been, but would love to visit one day :)

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  14. Beautiful, serene and I especially like the third photo with the artwork on the ceiling!

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  15. I wasn't even aware of the existence of this place. It will definitely be on my list the next time I visit NY.

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  16. Oh, I love this. Would be a wonderful place to visit. :)

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  17. I'm sorry I missed this when I visited NYC. It looks gorgeous. Next trip. . .

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  18. actually, parts of it were once in Italy...and France...and all sorts of European places.

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  19. I've heard about the Cloisters, but have never been there...these are lovely, thanks for sharing!

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  20. I like the last picture. It reminds me of church.

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  21. such interesting architecture

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  22. Wonderful photos, the first shot is my favorite. It is a beautiful place.

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  23. Beautiful! I miss out on sights like this, living on the west coast..

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  24. I am planning a trip to New York. This has got to be on my list of must sees. Thanks for posting this.

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  25. Beautiful--looks like somewhere in Europe and it's right here to enjoy in our own back yard! happy WW!

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  26. What a gorgeous place!!!! that first image just says" come and visit me" ....
    Gena D
    Thinking Aloud

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