You know I'm crazy about detailed architecture on the old buildings in Paris. I'm showing today a few of the photos Mr. Swede took on his visit to Paris last week. He had a morning to walk around and take photos for me, however, it was sprinkling and you can see the sky is pretty dull in some of the shots.
No explanation necessary.
This is the Dome des Invalides and surrounding gardens. It is the chapel as part of the barracks to house 4,000 war veterans in 1676. Doesn't look bad for being 335 years old. Information about it is Here.
Here are a few more photos of the domed building.
View from the street.
Now walking around to the other side of this complex you can see the military barracks buildings.
I don't know my world history enough to know who France was at war with in the 1600s.
These buildings are now museums.
French architects were really great about putting detail on their buildings. They sure liked putting statues on the rooftops.
A closer view of the top.
More statues on top of another pretty building. I sure hope they don't fall off.
These statues are on the ground. The French are great at landscaping their public spaces.
Very pretty garden. Doesn't look like it suffered from the summer heat.
Another nearby church.
All for now. I'll show more Paris architecture in another post.
Have a great weekend.
Summer
Photos: Mr. Swede
