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This is how castles and cathedrals often were. But ofc after seeing public works built quickly and efficiently it’s a tragedy when they’re not.
by therealdrag0 3y ago
This is how castles and cathedrals often were. But ofc after seeing public works built quickly and efficiently it’s a tragedy when they’re not.
- jansan 3y agoOne example is St. Barbara's Church in Kutná Hora (Czech Republic). Construction began in 1305, and it was finished in 1905: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Barbara%27s_Church,_Kutn%C3%A1_Hora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Barbara%27s_Church,_Kutn%C...
- Enk1du 3y agoThat makes Gaudí's Sagrada Família look timely in comparison. Started in 1882, the final, final completion date was set back to 2040 due to the pandemic (Covid was mentioned. I imagine 1919 may have also contributed) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia