Spire Collection (#99)

St. Michaels Cathedral, historic Russian Orthodox building, rare sunny day, Sitka, Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Hospital of the Holy Cross and St. Paul), Modernisme architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral and the River Seine, Paris, France, Europe

Quimper Cathedral, built in the 13th century in Gothic style, Quimper, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

The Chateau de Trevarez, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Morning view of Colfosco (Calfosch) Church and surrounding mountains, Belluno Province, Trento, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Church and village of Pieve Di Livinallongo at dusk, Province of Belluno, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Historic North Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, New England, United States of America, North America

Monastery Birth of Christ (Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ), Bulgarian Orthodox, Shipka, Bulgaria, Europe

Karlskirche (St. Charles Church), with Hill Arches sculpture by Henry Moore in foreground, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Towers of the Alte Brucke (Old Bridge) in the Altstadt (Old Town) at dusk, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

General aerial view of Valparaiso, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1930

Drawing by Harold Auerbach, Geneva, Switzerland
Pen and ink drawing by Harold Auerbach, Geneva, Switzerland, April 1910. Date: 1910

Plaza Sucre, Vina del Mar, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1930

Trafalgar Square with fountains and pigeons, London. Also visible are the National Gallery (left) and St Martin-in-the-Fields Church (right). Date: circa 1960s

Advertisement for Alsace, France
French railways advertisement for Alsace, France. 1946

Alqesivas - Black and white view over low houses, spire right background Date: circa 1890s

Trondheim - Bybroan and view of the Cathedral
Bybroan ( Town Bridge ) - the old bridge over the Nidelv River and a view toward the Nidaros Cathedral (Nidarosdomen / Nidaros Domkirke) - a Church of Norway cathedral in Trondheim

Robinson & McIntosh, yacht and boat builders, possibly in New Zealand. Date: circa 1920s

St Marys Cathedral, Galveston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1910

Government Church, Lokoja, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1910s

English church, Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
English church, Accra, capital of Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1950

Buildings in Printing House Square, New York City, USA -- from left to right, the World, the Sun, the Journal, the Tribune, the American Tract Society, the Times, the Press

Night view from Slussen metro station, Stockholm, Sweden. Date: circa 1936

Night view from Town Hall, Stockholm, Sweden. Date: circa 1936

View of Oscars Plads, Hammerfest, Norway
View of Oscars Plads, Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway. Date: circa 1930s

View of Molde, Romsdal Peninsula, Norway
View of a street in Molde, Romsdal Peninsula, Norway. Date: circa 1908

St. Andrews Cathedral - Singapore, Malaysia. Date: circa 1920s

The Fraumunster - Zurich, Switzerland - built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women which was founded in 853 by Louis the German. Date: circa 1910s

Lichfield Cathedral from the air - Lichfield, Staffordshire Date: circa 1940s

Covered wall circling the old town, Rothenburg, Germany. Date: 1910s

Public gardens, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Public gardens, Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1900s

View of Londonderry and River Foyle, Northern Ireland
View of Londonderry (Derry) and River Foyle, Northern Ireland, as seen from the bridge. Date: circa 1900s

Notre Dame, River Seine and Morgue, Paris, France. Date: circa 1900s

Danzig, Germany - St Marys Church
Danzig, Germany (now Gdansk, Poland) - St Marys Church. Date: circa 1920s

Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham. 1827

Calais, France - Notre Dame Church, with a butchers shop on the left. Date: circa 1910s

High Street, Southampton, Hampshire
The High Street, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1920s

Hamburg, Germany - St Nikolaikirche and Canal
Hamburg, Germany - St Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas Church) and Steckelhorn Canal (Steckelhornflet) in the Old Town. Date: circa 1930s

Hamburg, Germany - Karl-Muck-Platz
Hamburg, Germany - aerial view of Karl-Muck-Platz, with a large office building on Holstenwall. Date: circa 1930s

Hamburg, Germany - Monckebergstrasse, main street in the business district. Date: circa 1930s

Hamburg, Germany - Nikolai Canal (Canal of St Nicolas, named after the church with the tall spire on the right). Date: circa 1930s

Music cover, Cathedral Gems, Salisbury
Music cover, Cathedral Gems No. 14, Salisbury, Fantasia on Subjects from Mendelssohns St Paul, by Louis Dupuis. circa 1880

Pageant Vehicle and Play -- people performing and watching a religious mystery play. 1827

St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent (south-east London). Depicted here before December 1790, when a storm destroyed the steeple. circa 1780s

Unidentified gothic building, possibly in Oxford or Cambridge. 19th century

Rissik Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Rissik Street, with Post Office, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1890

Statues at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar Date: 2016

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The spire, a majestic symbol of architectural beauty and spiritual significance, can be found in various locations across the world. In England's charming town of Chesterfield, a striking spire stands tall against the skyline, drawing inspiration from Samuel Palmer's Evening Church painting from 1830. This captivating image captures the essence of tranquility and devotion. Moving on to another corner of England, an advertisement for Triumph Renown motor car showcases a sleek vehicle set against the backdrop of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire. The juxtaposition between modernity and tradition is evident as the spire reaches towards the heavens while contemporary innovation takes center stage. In Trongate, Glasgow, an oil painting on board depicts a bustling street scene with a prominent spire piercing through the clouds. This artwork by Hogarth titled Four Times of Day - Noon encapsulates the energy and vibrancy that emanates from such architectural marvels. Marlow bridge leads us past All Saints Church into Marlow high street in Buckinghamshire. Here we witness yet another magnificent spire gracing this picturesque English town. Its presence adds charm and character to this idyllic setting. Traveling further north to Lincolnshire, we encounter the grandeur of West front Lincoln Cathedral alongside Exchequer Gate. The towering spires dominate this historical landscape while serving as a reminder of centuries-old craftsmanship and religious devotion. Venturing beyond England's borders to Valletta in Malta, we are greeted by an enchanting skyline at sunset adorned with both Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral's soaring spires. These structures stand as testaments to faith amidst breathtaking Mediterranean scenery. Crossing over to County Cork in Ireland brings us to Cobh harbor view where St. Colmans church proudly displays its steeple overlooking serene waters below. The fusion between nature's beauty and man-made architecture creates an awe-inspiring sight that resonates deeply within visitors' hearts.