Skywatch Friday

17th Century Remnant

Here is something I've discovered today. It is a very old synagogue.
The sign says it was built between 1670 and 1671 and that it was the first synagogue in Romania. As you can see, it is now being restored.
It is located in one of the old neighborhoods of the city, close to the center.

Skywatch Friday

An almost clear blue sky above Europa Hotel, one of the newer buildings in the city center.

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Vacation

Obviously, this is not a picture of Iasi. I took it in Portoroz, a town on the Slovenian coast, where I spent my recent vacation. I will be sharing more of my experience there in a new blog. I really think it is something woth blogging about.

I'll also resume posting pictures and information about Iasi soon enough. Thank you all for your visits and your comments!

Pathway

Hidden amid tall trees, there is this 17th century church. It is an interesting piece of architecture, combining byzantine, oriental and gothic elements.

Skywatch Friday

This is a picture of the sky I took yesterday evening.

This afternoon, it started to rain, so the sky was all gray. As in this second picture, where you can also see the gate to the Copou Park.

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Quiet Afternoon at the Mall

This is the smoking area in the foodcourt. It is right in the middle and is all surrounded by glass, to help protect the non-smokers. Light penetrates from above, through the glass rooftop, and creates an interesting environment.