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stained glass

-Barcelona

Radiance

Gaudi cleverly laid out the interior of the Sagrada Familia with tiles and glass to enhance the light coming in through the stained glass windows.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 July […]
Radiance

-Azerbaijan

Shabaka

The Khan Palaces in Sheki feature stunning examples of stained glass windows.  These shabaka (or shebeke) were made without glue or nails, using coloured glass brought in from Murano.  Apparently the Khan […]
Shabaka

-Edinburgh

Scottish Stained Glass

These striking stained glass windows with medallion portraits can be found at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. Linked to Lingering Look at Windows.

-Barcelona

Masterpiece in the Born

One of my favourite places to sit in Barcelona is in the little square in front of Santa Maria del Mar in the Born.  It is a massive, imposing building […]