Spires Collection (page 3)

Haarlem Gate at Amsterdam, 1650/70. Creator: Johannes Ruisscher
Haarlem Gate at Amsterdam, 1650/70

Wooded Landscape with Village Scene, early 1770s (not later than 1772). Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Wooded Landscape with Village Scene, early 1770s (not later than 1772)

Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight, 1850. View of an...unassuming parish Church, which her Majesty [Queen Victoria] frequents when staying at her marine residence of Osborne [House]...its exterior is

King's Norton Church, Leicestershire, Struck by Lightning, 1850. Creator: Unknown
King's Norton Church, Leicestershire, Struck by Lightning, 1850. The tower, containing a peal of eight bells, with chimes, was surmounted by a spire

Church of the Holy Trinity, Haverstock Hill, Consecrated on Tuesday last, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Church of the Holy Trinity, Haverstock Hill, [London], Consecrated on Tuesday last, 1850. This Church is constructed to accommodate 1426 persons

New Church of St. Edward, at Romford - Consecrated on Thursday, September 19th, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Church of St. Edward, at Romford, [Essex] - Consecrated on Thursday, September 19th, 1850. The foundation-stone of this beautiful Church was laid on the 26th of July, 1849, by Mr

Church of the Holy Trinity, Building at Westminster, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Church of the Holy Trinity, Building at Westminster, 1850. The Church of the Holy Trinity is designed in what is called the early or geometrical decorated style which prevailed at the time of Edward

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39

Dumfries from the Dock, 1777. Creator: John Clerk
Dumfries from the Dock, 1777

Dunfermline, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Dunfermline, n.d

Salisbury from Wilton Park, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Salisbury from Wilton Park, n.d

Dumfries from the Dock, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Dumfries from the Dock, n.d

Agra, Taj Mahal (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Agra, Taj Mahal (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

A Church in the Settlement of Rykovsk, 1880-1899. Creator: Innokenty Ignatievich Pavlovsky
A Church in the Settlement of Rykovsk, 1880-1899. From an album created on Sakhalin Island in the 1890s. Sakhalin was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals

Iakutsk: Monastery, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Iakutsk: Monastery, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The magnificent Reading Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire - designed by Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905). Date: circa 1990s

Spire of the Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Old Market square and the Town Hall in the background, Poznan, Poland, Eastern Europe

Elevated view of Maha Bodhi Ta Htaung Standing Buddha and Reclining Buddha, Monywa, Monywa Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

St. Procopius Basilica and waterfront by Jihlava river at night, UNESCO, Trebic, Trebic District, Vysocina Region, Czech Republic

Illuminated Prague Castle in city against sky at night, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Illuminated Prague Castle and Charles Bridge against cloudy sky at night, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Church of our lady before Tyn and flowers at Jan Hus Memorial, Old Town Square, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Nice, South of France

Low angle view of Taung Kwe Pagoda on Thirri Mingala Hill at night, Loikaw District, Kayah State, Myanmar

View of Kengtung (also spelled Kyaingtong, Chiang Tung, Cheingtung, and Kengtong) and Wat Jon Kham pagoda, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

The picturesque coastal village of Perast illuminated at sunset, Perast, Bay of Kotorska, Montenegro

The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria, Candelaria, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Old Town Water Fountain & Bell Tower, Deggendorf, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Town Hall (Rathaus) and The River Danube, Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Idyllic Attersee, Lake Attersee, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

Unterach am Attersee, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

Ebensee, Lake Traunsee, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

The Black Church & Town Hall Clock Tower illuminated at dawn, Piata Sfatului, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

Typical fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, Turkey

China, Hunan Province, Wulingyuan, Wuling Mountain

Austria, Salzburg, View of Hohensalzburg Castle above The Old City

Eternal Sail at Taj Mahal
Arun R Hegden

Sunrise Bagan II
Wendy

Tallinn, Estonia old town and skyline

Dresden, Germany classical cathedrals and spires on The Elbe River at night

Tallinn, Estonia harbor and skyline

Tallinn, Estonia old city skyline

New York City Skyline on the East River

Milan, Italy city skyline from above in the evening

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Captivating Spires: Architectural Marvels Around the World Rising majestically in La Jolla, San Diego County, California, the Mormon Temple stands as a testament to faith and intricate craftsmanship. As if reaching for the heavens themselves, the spires of Treffgarne in Pembrokeshire, South Wales tell tales of hardworking GWR navvies who built this railway marvel. Coventry's Three Spires pierce through Warwickshire's skyline, symbolizing resilience and rebirth after wartime devastation. From an aerial perspective, Peterborough Cathedral's spires dominate Cambridgeshire's landscape with their grandeur and architectural brilliance. The cityscape of Coventry offers a mesmerizing view where modernity blends harmoniously with historical spires that stand tall against time. Amidst Belfast's Falls Road lies a captivating sight - towering spires that adorn its skyline while reflecting Northern Ireland's rich heritage. In Quebec City, Canada, the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel boasts elegant spires that grace its roofline and add charm to this historic destination. Cricket enthusiasts gather in Coventry to witness thrilling matches unfold beneath the watchful gaze of magnificent spires surrounding them. Budapest proudly showcases its Parliament Building adorned with awe-inspiring spires that epitomize Hungary’s architectural prowess and cultural heritage. Salt Lake City is home to two remarkable Mormon Temples on Temple Square; their soaring spires serve as beacons of spiritual devotion within Utah’s vibrant community. The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest commands attention with its regal presence crowned by resplendent golden-tipped spires – truly an emblematic gem of European architecture.