17 Years After NATO Bombing of Belgrade Part Three

Radio-televizija Srbije (Radio TV Serbia)... This is the last bombed building I've visited during my stay in Belgrade.

Found in Парк Луке Ћеловића

17 Years After NATO Bombing of Belgrade Part Two

This is a part 2 entry of scars of NATO bombing... 

17 Years After NATO Bombing of Belgrade

In May 1999 the heart of Belgrade was on fire. Several buildings such as the Yugoslav Ministry of Defense, Avala TV tower (destroyed on 29th of April, 1999) as well as Chinese Embassy, were targeted by cruise missiles under the name of "Operation Allied Force - official NATO code name" or "Operation Noble Anvil - called by the US". In Yugoslavia, the operation was incorrectly called "Милосрдни анђео (Merciful Angel in English)". Please see this link for background.

Former Yugoslav Ministry of Defense

Based upon this website, the demolition started in May 2016. I am lucky to be able to eye-witness the ruins before it's fixed...

If you want to see NATO bombing scars in Belgrade, you gotta hurry up!!! 

On the other side of the street

To be continued...

Kirkstall Abbey Part Three

This is the last entry of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds.

Suddenly British lass appeared in front of me while shooting...

Kirkstall Abbey Part Two

This is a part two entry of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. Only photos.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Kirkstall Abbey

Long time no see. Sorry for that...

Yes, I am still alive.

Western Elevation

As you're already aware of, I am obsessed with ruins - a beauty of destruction... 

Lay brothers' dormitory

Kirkstall Abbey, founded in AC 1152 by Abbot Alexander, is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall northwest of Leeds city center in West Yorkshire, England. It is fortunate that the abbey buildings escaped the wholesale destruction and plunder that took place elsewhere, which made Kirkstall abbey the most complete set of Cistercian ruins in Britain. 

Novices' quarter

The abbey today is a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is now home to a visitor center with interactive exhibits after a £5.5m renovation program.

Unlike most of the famous abbeys, it is free of charge!!!

It's open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 16:30 (April to September), and from 10:00 to 16:00 (October to March).

Infirmary

It is situated in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. For more info, please visit the visitor's information.

Whitby Abbey Part Three

This is the last entry of Whitby Abbey!

This is The Weekend in Black and White entry, 15th May 2015. 

   

Have a wonderful weekend.

Whitby Abbey Part Two

This is a part two entry of the beloved Whitby Abbey ruin in England.

Whitby Abbey Part One

I love ruins. I don't know why I am more attracted by ruins than fully restored structures... 

Taken by Infrared camera

The ruined Whitby Abbey belonged to the Benedictine monastery that was a center of prayer and study for over four centuries. It is located on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England.

The first monastery was founded in 657 AD by the Anglo-Saxon era King of Northumbria. In the 7th and 8th centuries it was the site of a thriving Anglian town and a famous religious community.

Again, taken by Infrared camera

Open from 10:00 to 18:00, 7.5 £

To be continued.