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-THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE-
Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by the Counts of Kirchberg as a Benedictine monastery devoted to learning, faith, and regional influence.
The abbey grew in wealth and prestige over the centuries, eventually becoming one of the most important monastic centers in Upper Swabia.
In the 18th century, the monks commissioned an ambitious Baroque and Rococo reconstruction to reflect their intellectual and spiritual aspirations.
The magnificent library hall, completed around 1744, became the crown jewel of this renovation, designed as a “temple of knowledge and virtue.”
Architect Christian Wiedemann created a luminous space filled with ornate stucco, pastel colors, and symbolic sculptures that personify wisdom and the liberal arts.
The library’s frescoes by Franz Martin Kuen celebrated the Enlightenment ideal that knowledge uplifts humanity and reveals divine order.
After the abbey was secularized in 1806, its monastic community dissolved, and the complex was repurposed by the Kingdom of Württemberg.
Over time the premises served various functions, including military barracks, while the library hall remained protected due to its cultural value.
Restoration efforts in the 20th century revived its intricate decoration, ensuring the room’s survival as one of Europe’s finest Rococo interiors.
Today, the Wiblingen Abbey Library is treasured as a masterpiece of art, architecture, and Enlightenment thought, drawing visitors from around the world to its radiant halls.
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Wiblingen Abbey was founded in 1093 by the Counts of Kirchberg as a Benedictine monastery devoted to learning, faith, and regional influence.
The abbey grew in wealth and prestige over the centuries, eventually becoming one of the most important monastic centers in Upper Swabia.
In the 18th century, the monks commissioned an ambitious Baroque and Rococo reconstruction to reflect their intellectual and spiritual aspirations.
The magnificent library hall, completed around 1744, became the crown jewel of this renovation, designed as a “temple of knowledge and virtue.”
Architect Christian Wiedemann created a luminous space filled with ornate stucco, pastel colors, and symbolic sculptures that personify wisdom and the liberal arts.
The library’s frescoes by Franz Martin Kuen celebrated the Enlightenment ideal that knowledge uplifts humanity and reveals divine order.
After the abbey was secularized in 1806, its monastic community dissolved, and the complex was repurposed by the Kingdom of Württemberg.
Over time the premises served various functions, including military barracks, while the library hall remained protected due to its cultural value.
Restoration efforts in the 20th century revived its intricate decoration, ensuring the room’s survival as one of Europe’s finest Rococo interiors.
Today, the Wiblingen Abbey Library is treasured as a masterpiece of art, architecture, and Enlightenment thought, drawing visitors from around the world to its radiant halls.
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According to the Department of Tourism, a total of 5.235.455 visitors arrived in the Philippines this year through the end of November.
467.942 of these arrived in November,despite numerous cancellations of international travellers, especially in the Cebu area, following the serious damage caused by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
The top ten key markets from january to november and growth rate
SOUTH KOREA 1.134.000 (-21%)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 894.000 (+6%)
JAPAN 406.000 (+15%)
AUSTRALIA 268.000 (+16%)
CHINA 248.000 (-16%)
CANADA 230.000 (+16%)
TAIWAN 182.000 (-6%)
UNITED KINGDOM 152.000 (+7%)
SINGAPORE 141.000 (-1%)
MALAYSIA 87.000 (-2%)
Boracay had a total of 1.92 million arrivals so far, of which 16.5% were foreigners (source: Boracay Tourism Office).
#LoveThePhilippines
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Château de la Salle Vieure. 🏰
The castle is located in the territory of the commune of Vieure , in the department of Allier
( in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region , formerly Auvergne ).
📷 : @daftintin_drone
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In the chaos of Japan’s Sengoku age—a century of betrayals, burning castles, and shifting alliances—Honda Tadakatsu became something almost mythical: a frontline commander who seemed impossible to kill.
Born in 1548, Tadakatsu entered service under Tokugawa Ieyasu as a young page and rose with him through decades of brutal warfare. While daimyō traded sides for land and favor, Tadakatsu’s loyalty never wavered. That constancy made him priceless. Ieyasu would later rule a unified Japan as shogun; Tadakatsu was the iron spear that helped clear his path.
Contemporaries agreed he was extraordinary. Oda Nobunaga, not a man known for handing out compliments, called him “a peerless warrior, unmatched in the land.” Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the other titan of the age, reportedly warned his men never to take Tadakatsu lightly.
The stories are staggering. At Anegawa, Mikatagahara, Komaki-Nagakute, and finally at Sekigahara—the battle that decided Japan’s future—Tadakatsu charged through storms of arrows and matchlock fire, cutting a path where others died in droves. Chronicles insist he never suffered a serious wound in more than fifty campaigns, earning him the legendary title “The Warrior Who Surpassed Death.”
You could never miss him. His helmet rose high with sweeping deer antlers, making him the most obvious target on the field. It was deliberate. The message was clear: I do not hide from death. His weapon, the famous spear Tonbokiri (“Dragonfly Cutter”), was said to be so sharp a dragonfly that landed on its edge was sliced in two.
Yet Tadakatsu was more than a living weapon. As one of Ieyasu’s “Four Heavenly Kings,” he advised on strategy, guarded vital retreats, and refused to abuse civilians in conquered lands. When peace finally came with the Tokugawa shogunate, he retired quietly—leaving behind a reputation so fearsome that later generals swore they would rather face a volley of bullets than Honda Tadakatsu at full charge.
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Unusual flying-buttress-like bracing inside Avila Cathedral, at the crossing (slides 1-3) and nave (4-5).
Avila Cathedral was one of Spain’s first works of Gothic architecture — construction began here c1170.
Photographer: Ben - @gothic_architecture_etc
#archidesiign #architecture #gothic #design #interiordesign #travel #photography #europe #cathedral #spain
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Best Meat Product in the World for 2026: Jamón 100% ibérico de bellota, Spain 🇪🇸
See the full list: www.tasteatlas.com/best/foods-by-category
Regarded as the most exquisite variety of Iberian ham, Jamón 100% Ibérico de Bellota, made from the meat of 100% purebred black Iberian pigs that roam freely across oak pastures (Dehesa) and feed on an acorn-based (bellota) diet, has been named the Best Meat product in the World for 2025/26 by TasteAtlas.
It achieved the highest average rating of 4.67/5 based on 8,845 valid user ratings for 457 meat products - counted only from users who have actually tried it. The ranking is powered by algorithms that rigorously filter out bots and nationalist voting brigades, ensuring pure democratic math: no jury, no magic.
Photos and videos: @extremiberico
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Beautiful sunny day at White Beach,
Station 1, Boracay Island 🏝️
#boracay #philippines #lovethephilippines
A delightful independent bookstore and café in Brazil, Livraria Funambule has been crowned the tenth most beautiful book café in the world by the 1000 Libraries community. With its cozy, cottage-like charm, soft white and green tones, and lush greenery, it offers a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy specialty coffee and pastries while browsing the shelves or relaxing on the outdoor terrace—a must-visit spot for book lovers seeking a peaceful escape where literature and nature blend perfectly.
📍 @livraria_funambule, Condomínio Petrópolis Green Offices - R. Prof. Stroeller, 428 - loja 15B - Quarteirão Brasileiro, Petrópolis - RJ, 25680-502, Brazil
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 11AM - 7PM
- Saturday: 12PM - 7PM
- Sunday: 12PM - 6PM
- Monday: Closed
Photo Credit: @livraria_funambule
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At the gym again this morning 🌅
