Mittwoch, 9. Oktober 2013

Aachen Cathedral, Germany






I'm always very delighted to find lovely mosaics, they remind me of my beloved traditional quilt patterns, they all come from the same source! I took a trip to Aachen to see the Cathedral, and the mosaics there are absolutely stunning, they had been made between 1880 and 1913 by Venetian masters (and other artists from all over Europe). They decorate not only the floor in a gorgeous way, but also the walls and ceilings. I took lots and lots of pictures, here are some of them: