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In 1946, during Yellowknife's gold mining era, Charlie Smith, a field missionary, identified the need for a Baptist Church in the area. Ken Allaby, inspired by this, embarked on the mission to Yellowknife in 1947. He faced initial challenges in the rugged town, conducting services in a temporary venue while preparing for the establishment of mission buildings. Eventually, in 1954, the Baptist Mission evolved into Calvary Baptist Church, expanding with a new building in 1962 and further renovations in 1977. By the mid-1980s, the church was renamed Calvary Community Church, signifying its growth and community focus.

Achilleion, or Αχίλλειο in Greek, stands as a palace constructed on the island of Corfu for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, following a recommendation from the Austrian consul Alexander von Warsberg. Elisabeth, deeply affected by the tragic loss of her only son, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, in the Mayerling incident of 1889, commissioned the construction of this summer palace a year later as a sanctuary. Situated in the village of Gastouri, approximately ten kilometers to the south of the city of Corfu, Achilleion offers a breathtaking panorama of the city to the north and the southern expanse of the island, bordered by the Ionian Sea to the east. The architectural design of the palace was conceived to evoke the ambiance of an ancient mythical palace from Phaeacia, with its central theme revolving around the Greek mythological hero, Achilles, from whom the palace derives its name. Corfu held a special place in Elisabeth's heart as her preferred vacation destination, and she envisioned the palace as a tribute to her admiration for Greece, its language, and its culture. Currently, the property serves as a museum under the administration of the Hellenic Tourism Development Company, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization.Achilleion, a palace initially known as 'Villa Vraila,' was originally owned by Corfiote philosopher and diplomat Petros Brailas-Armenis. In 1888, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) decided to build her own palace on Corfu after visiting the location. The palace, designed by Italian architect Raffaele Caritto, occupies an area of 200,000 square meters. It was adorned with sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, with 'Dying Achilles' by German sculptor Ernst Herter at the heart of the Achilleion Gardens. The architectural style aimed to emulate an ancient Phaeacian palace, and the palace was named after the Greek hero Achilles. It was enriched with paintings and statues of Achilles, depicting various aspects of the Trojan War. Sisi used Achilleion as a private retreat and refuge. After Sisi's death, the palace was inherited by her daughter, Archduchess Gisela. Later, German Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased Achilleion in 1907 and used it as a summer residence. The Kaiser was involved in archaeological excavations on Corfu and commissioned a bronze statue of Achilles for the palace grounds. During World War I, the palace served as a military hospital, and after the war, it became Greek state property. In the interwar years, it housed an orphanage and was used for government functions. During World War II, it was used as a military headquarters by the Axis powers. In 1962, the upper level of Achilleion was converted into a casino, while the lower grounds became a museum. In 1983, the management of the palace was returned to the Hellenic Tourist Organisation (HTO). Over the years, the palace has hosted historical conferences and European summits. Today, it primarily functions as a museum, with the casino operations moved elsewhere.

Republicii Street, known as the Gate Street in the medieval town of Brasov, holds historical significance as the main thoroughfare. An emblem of antiquity, the Drugstore Jekelius (located at no. 17) was constructed in the XVIth century, standing at the intersection with the present-day Michael Weiss Street, historically referred to as Nuns' Street in the Middle Ages due to its association with the Saint John Monastery, documented since the XVth century and later entrusted to the Franciscan Order during the XVIIIth century. On the southern side of Republicii Street, notable residences once stood, including the Hirscher family residence, replaced in 1908 by the Saxon National Bank headquarters, meticulously designed by the architect Albert Schuller of Brasov (at Michael Weiss Street 22). Albert Schuller also lent his design expertise to the construction of Hotel Coroana (The Crown) (1909-1910, at no. 62), embodying the '1900s style' in the German Jugendstil fashion for Brasov. Another contemporary architectural gem is the House of shoemaker Heinrich Bahmüller (at no. 16, 1906), where the façade resonates with the Viennese Sezessionul style, while the adornments of the house at no. 10 (1902) amalgamate neo-Gothic architecture with elements of the new style. The iconic House of confectioner Montaldo, also known as Tortenhaus (at no. 14), stands as a landmark building in the town, designed by architect Peter Bartesch in 1864. This building later became the residence of Baross hotel. At the eastern end of Republicii Street once stood the principal town gate, dismantled in the XIXth century along with the north-eastern fortifications of Brasov's Stronhold. Beyond the fortified wall's former location, where executions and witch burnings transpired in the Middle Ages, new administrative edifices were erected, such as The Finances Palace (1897-1898, now the City Hall), The Justice Palace (1902, presently the Prefecture), and The Post Palace (1906). Progressing from Portica towards Warthe, notable constructions include Vila Kertsch (1887, demolished in 1970), The Artisans Association's House (1902, now the Museum of Art), Vila Schuller (1896, deconstructed in 1962), The State Humanistic Superior School (1888-1889, now the T wing of the University), and The Reformed Church (1891-1892, designed by architect Alpár Ignátz), which was later demolished in 1963 to accommodate the new wing of 'Aro Palace' Hotel, planned by architect Iancu Rădăcină, and the modernist-styled construction by renowned international architect Horia Creangă, completed between 1938-1939. These newer edifices form a boundary towards the 'Stronghold' Rudolf Boulevard (Rudolfsring, later Carol I Boulevard, presently Heroes Boulevard), situated along the medieval defense ditch on the north-eastern side.

Between 1959 and 1962, excavations were conducted at the Roman castellum situated in Barbosi. This site, located near the mouth of the Siret River north of the Danube, bears resemblance to the Dinogetia fortress. The archaeological efforts yielded well-defined stratigraphy, uncovering the Tirighina Dacian fortress that featured a reinforced earthen bank. Among the discoveries were Dacian pottery associated with trade, as well as a silver coin pinpointing the Dacian fortress (Dacia) to the first century BCE. Indications of fire damage were evident from a layer of burning. Additionally, coins from the rule of Augustus (63 BCE – 14 AD) up to Nero (37 AD – 68 AD) were also unearthed.

Ciuflea Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Ciuflea) is an Orthodox monastery located in Chișinău, Moldova, dedicated to Saint Theodore of Amasea. Financed by Anastasie Ciufli (1801 - 1870) to fulfill the last wish of his brother Teodor Ciufli (1796 - 1854), both Aromanian merchants who migrated from Macedonia to Bessarabia in 1821. Anastasie initiated the construction of the church for his brother in 1854, and it was consecrated on June 6, 1858, with Teodor's remains placed in the south wing. Anastasie was also laid to rest beside his brother after his death, 11 years later. During 1962, several churches in the Moldavian SSR were closed or repurposed, and the Nativity Cathedral, Chișinău's main church, suffered a similar fate by being converted into an exhibition building. Consequently, the Moldova Church's headquarters relocated to the Ciuflea Monastery, which was granted cathedral status and renamed in honor of its benefactor. In 2002, about a decade after the Soviet Union's dissolution, it officially became a monastery.

The bell tower was constructed simultaneously with the cathedral, positioned 40 meters away from it, and symmetrically aligned with the geometric center of the cathedral quarter. Consisting of four levels, three prismatic with progressively receding sides, and the fourth taking the form of a circular pavilion for the bell chamber, covered by a dome. The first level housed a chapel, accessible through a portico with two columns, situated on the southern side. This elegant feature was repeated on all facades of the belfry, creating a scaled-down replica of the cathedral's composition, beautifully complemented by the domes' shapes. The original bell tower was demolished in 1962 during the Soviet reign, under Nikita Khrushchev, but in 1998, it was meticulously reconstructed based on period images, ensuring its historical continuity.

The Cathedral of Christ's Nativity, known as Catedrala Mitropolitană Nașterea Domnului in Romanian and Собор Рождества Христова in Russian, serves as the primary cathedral of the Moldovan Orthodox Church in Chișinău (Sectorul Centru), Moldova. Its construction was initiated in 1830 under the patronage of Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov, the governor of New Russia, and Metropolitan Gavril Bănulescu-Bodoni. Designed in the Neoclassical style by Abram Melnikov, who had previously created a similar church in Bolhrad, the cathedral was erected during the 1830s. Unfortunately, it endured severe damage during World War II and suffered the destruction of its bell tower at the hands of local Communists in 1962. A new bell tower was subsequently erected in 1997. Throughout the Soviet era, worship was prohibited, and the cathedral was repurposed as an exhibition center. Melnikov's Neoclassical design showcases a simple and uncluttered façade, featuring an entrance adorned with six Doric columns. Over the course of its history, the cathedral underwent multiple restoration projects and underwent changes in its structure due to the numerous instances of destruction it endured. Notably, the current zinc dome and the cross crowning it were additions from 1997, replacing the previous structure. While the interior was left devoid of decoration during the Soviet period, it has now been adorned with painted walls in a pure Orthodox style.

The Opera in Stara Zagora holds the distinction of being the first purpose-built opera theater in Bulgaria. Architects Mihail Sokolovski, Boris Kamilarov, and Tsanko Hadzhistoychev were commissioned to design the opera house in 1962, and construction concluded in 1971. Tragically, a fire destroyed the stage and spectators' hall in 1991. A year later, a reconstruction project was prepared, aligning with the original design vision from the 1960s. Architect Tsanko Hadzhistoychev led the reconstruction efforts, supported by engineers Lachezar Tashev, Lyubomir Sabev, and Damyan Hristov. The renovated hall features a fireproof polypropene carpet, 605 seats (including 6 for disabled individuals), and restored ceramic murals by Acad. Dechko Uzunov in the lobbies. Following the reconstruction, the Stara Zagora Opera boasts the largest and most modern rotating stage in Bulgaria. The lower stage mechanization was meticulously restored and technically upgraded with the assistance of specialists from SBS - Buhnen Technik - Dresden. The art lighting system incorporates advanced control boards, cycloid lighting structures, and multimedia capabilities. The completion of the reconstruction took place on December 29, 2009, and the renovated hall was officially inaugurated on October 5, featuring the premiere of Georges Bizet's opera 'Carmen.'

The Clock Tower is located in the center of the city of Bitola, with a height of about 32 meters. It has been through decades of existence. This cultural monument is located right in the middle of the former Pekmez Market, a place where various oriental desserts such as baklava, kadaif, pekmez, lokum, jam, honey, etc. were sold, but which was also a place of entertainment and where the most beautiful patisseries, cafes and teahouses in the city were located. The time of its construction has never been precisely determined, but based on comparative analysis, it is assumed that it dates from approximately the same period as the church of St Dimitrija, i.e. 1830. According to a legend, the Ottoman authorities collected approximately 60,000 eggs from the surrounding villages, which were used in the mortar during the construction of the Clock Tower, which they thought would make the walls much stronger. The Clock Tower was purposefully built with a single function: measuring and showing the time, which until the moment of setting the first clock mechanism with a dial, was marked in the traditional way, by striking the bell placed at the top of the tower. Until 1912 the time had been marked 'a la turca', i.e. the hours had been counted from the moment of sunset. After 1912, modern time counting was introduced. There are 100 wooden stairs leading to the top of the Tower. In 1927 the Clock Tower was equipped with the first mechanism manufactured by the German factory 'Konfage', which in 1936 was replaced by a different one. The second mechanism was also a gift from the German state, as a sign of gratitude for the construction of the German cemetery, for German soldiers who died during the First World War. 15 new bells weighing about 900 kg were installed then. This mechanism was updated again in 1962, and a keyboard was installed, too.

It is a basilica style cult object and according to the Codex of the Metropolis of Korçë, it was built in 1757. West of the church there are three mansions which serve to welcome the senior believers and clergy of the Metropolis. In addition, next to the mansions, during 2006 the Church of St. Triada was built and expanded as a masonry. St. Nicholas Church is surrounded by a large courtyard, with a bell tower and seven cypresses. Until 1962, there lay the headless body of the national priest Father Stath Melani, who preached in Albanian since 1899 in the Metropolis of Përmet and was considered by Fan Noli as a patriotic clergyman who was 'a great hero and martyr of Albania'.

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