Chapter 360: An Important Port
The symmetrical layout and three-dimensional vertical separation of the top bays of the Basilica on Mont Saint-Michel, the wide arches between the nave and the transept, and the carved doors and windows on the porches all demonstrate the ingenuity and ingenuity of the architects, and have left a rich cultural heritage for posterity.
Qu Lihua followed Robin and Xia Yuxiang to visit here, it was really an eye-opener, this is a famous church in Hamburg, Germany, and it is also a landmark building, come here, you can remember Hamburg, Germany, the church is still very valued in Germany, representing religious beliefs, and also precipitating the history and culture of Hamburg, Germany, through these ancient buildings, you can also see the history and culture.
Robin was very patient and led everyone slowly forward, introducing as he went.
"If you want to understand this church, you still have to tell some history, after the completion of the cathedral, it attracted more and more pilgrims, pushed the worship of the archangel Saint Michel to the peak, and Mont Saint Michel was also covered with a miraculous veil, in the eyes of countless believers in Normandy is no different from the Jerusalem of the East. ”
There are many historical imprints left here, after all, this cathedral has gone through many years of vicissitudes, and the materials used in the building are still relatively solid materials, which have been preserved until now after many years of wind and rain, and have undergone restoration.
Compared with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, St. Michael's Basilica is a completely different kind of sacredness, it is calm, serene, unpretentious, and vigorous, and in it, all impetuosity will disappear.
Qu Lihua was impressed by the interior of the interior, with white, light gray and gold tones, a unique wing, teak tables and chairs, a goblet-shaped marble pulpit from 1910, and the oldest marble baptismal plate.
"The building materials here are really good, although they look a little older and a little older, but these building materials are the best selected at that time, the quality is very good, and the restoration has made this church look more attractive. ”
In the vaulted hall of the church, visitors can see an exhibition on the history of the church, and many Hamburg devotees, including famous people, are buried in the underground cemetery.
At the top of the church bell tower, the archangel Saint Michel, armed with a sword, spreads his wings and protects the land of Normandy, and in the biblical story he is the archangel who guards the entrance to heaven, and who is so heroic that he once defeated Satan the Devil.
Robin said: "There are many magical legends about this church, which have been passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation in Germany, and the cathedral has not only soothed the hearts of millions of people, but also was the center of society at that time, with the coronation of kings, the marriage of princes, the rehabilitation of saints, and even the assassination of archbishops, how many major historical events have happened here." ”
Each cathedral has endless legends, but also a cultural giant that integrates the essence of religion, architecture and art, Qu Lihua thinks it is still very good to take a look, with some exotic customs, which is the most representative.
It can make the human soul be comforted here, keep people away from material desires, distinguish between good and evil, lead people to heaven, make people free from the temptation of evil spirits, the temple towering into the sky, like the Tower of Babel that goes straight to heaven, the sun shines through the stained glass windows, fantastical and mysterious, like the kingdom of heaven, in it, you can only look up, you can only be moved, prostrate and worship.
The church bell is also very large, and the bell is melodious and loud, and the observation deck on the top of the church offers a panoramic view of Hamburg.
This church is still built on the mountain, perhaps only so quiet can the clergy concentrate on the practice, only such an affinity is enough to attract believers from all over the world to go up the mountain despite the danger of being swallowed by quicksand and swept away by the tide, in addition to this church, there are also St. James's Church, St. Kaelin's Church, Fusmarck Monument, Historical Museum, German Theater, State Opera and other famous buildings.
The exterior is richly carved, the interior is richly decorated, and it is famous, a beautiful Renaissance building, and the Kunsthalle Hamburg, which houses the art treasures of famous German and Dutch painters, is one of the famous art galleries in Germany.
There are also lakes are also very famous, known as the "Pearl of Hamburg", known as the "Pearl of Hamburg", the Alster Lake is divided into two lake areas, the inner lake is along several ancient streets, the forest is lush, the fragrance of flowers strikes people, the white sails on the surface of the outer lake, the swans are flocked, and the tourists are like a tide.
There is also Hagenbeck Zoo, which covers a vast area, maintains a pristine natural environment, and all kinds of animals inhabit freely, and is one of the world's famous natural zoos.
Planting all kinds of plants, flowers, and building flower beds, greenhouses, libraries, exhibition halls, etc., Hamburg is a famous "water city" in Europe, which reminds Qu Lihua of Venice, Italy, Robin told everyone that Hamburg, Germany has more than 2,400 large and small bridges, 5 times more than the city of Venice in Italy, and is the city with the most bridges in the world.
The oldest existing stone bridge, only more than 10 meters long, simple in shape, appears unpretentious, the most modern bridge is the Colbrandt road bridge across the Elbe, built in 1974, about 4,000 meters long, more than 50 meters high, the bridge deck can be parallel to 4 cars, known as "the first of a hundred bridges".
"In the future, I will take you to see some of the bridges with Hamburg's characteristics, and you must take a look here, which are still very representative and distinctive. ”
"Hamburg and China have a long history of friendship, and since 1986, the city of Hamburg and the city of Shanghai have developed a close and good overall relationship. ”
"Shanghai is also our port city, the geographical position is superior, located in the south of the Yangtze River, the scenery is beautiful, the water transportation is very convenient, Hamburg, Germany and Shanghai are prosperous cities, very fashionable, have a very rich daily life, and the landscape is very beautiful, the climate is also a bit similar. ”
The architecture of Hamburg, Germany has not been destroyed by too new buildings, after so many years of history, many characteristic German buildings have been preserved, and the city of Hamburg, Germany is prosperous, quiet and very suitable for living.
The annual throughput of goods with China is also amazing, becoming the most important port for China's trade with Europe, there are many Chinese companies and nearly 1,000 foreign trade companies engaged in Chinese trade in Hamburg, ranking first in Germany, Hamburg and China not only have economic exchanges, but also develop to education, science, culture, etc., the people of the two countries are friendly, develop the economy, help each other, and the friendship is getting deeper and deeper.