"Do you know the world ?" -- Competition --

[Michael Geschlecht]

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Hello Michael,

 

Is it possible that the 1 that is a neighborhood might have a small body of water nearby?

Best Regards,

 

Michael

[Michael Hiles]

Yes! I guess "small" can be interpreted. Small compared to the Atlantic, very large compared to a duck pond. And special clue - salt water.

Edited August 2, 2017 by Michael Hiles

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[a.j.z]

Belgium?

[Michael Hiles]

Belgium?

 

O so close. Your other optional guess would have likely done it.

[Jim-St]

Gotta be the Netherlands, then... Haarlem? (only been there once, for a quick lunch on the way to the boat at Ijmuiden, no time to look around any churches, so that's as close in as I can zoom....)

 

Jim

[Michael Hiles]

The Netherlands it is - and Yes - Haarlem. The Church is famous - it would be nice if someone could come up with its name. Or even 2 alternate names.

[Michael Hiles]

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To end a flurry of speculation - it is not St Polycarp.

[Dan Bachmann]

It must be Bavokerk (St. Bravo Church)

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello Michael,

 

What did you think of Dan's answer?

Best Regards,

 

Michael

[Michael Hiles]

Oh dear. I thought I had responded. Apologies.

 

It is indeed the Grote Kirk (dedicated to St. Bavos) in the main square in Haarlem.

 

Again, apologies for the hold up.

 

A related story - back in the day, the well-to-do in Haarlem (Frans Hals amongst them) were buried under the floor of the church, and the rotting bodies generated a nasty smell. The result was that they became known as "the stinking rich". 

[Michael Hiles]

And, of course, over to Dan.

[a.j.z]

Dan?

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello Everybody,

 

It would appear that Dan has gone to Haarlem to do his own photo of the Grote Kirk.

 

Might there be another photo out there looking to be part of a panalopy of peoples photos which might be usable while we are waiting for Dan to re-appear?

Best Regards,

 

Michael

[Michael Hiles]

At Michael's suggestion I am prepared to be a nuisance again.

 

This is well known enough that we should expect the name, and some details of where. This may be the most beautiful bridge in the world. And there is the first clue - it is a bridge. And I know it - a better print is possible.

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Edited September 18, 2017 by Michael Hiles

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello Michael,

 

You are never a "nuisance" & it is always a pleasure when you are here.

 

By the way, gramatically it is incorrect to personify yourself as the "nuisance". It is what a person says or does that might be a "nuisance".

 

Inappropriate & inaccurate self deprecation is inappropriate.

 

Just a "pulled out of a hat" wild guess: Could we be somewhere in France?

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael

Edited September 19, 2017 by Michael Geschlecht

[Michael Hiles]

Thanks Michael - your are a gracious man. I'll try not too create a nuisance (hope that's right). My wife will not be hopeful.

 

Very far from France.

Edited September 19, 2017 by Michael Hiles

[otto.f]

Asia?

[Michael Hiles]

Definitely Asia.  (BTW I like your pictures).

[otto.f]

Could it be in Beijing somewhere near the SummerPalace of the last empress, dragon lady?

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[Michael Hiles]

Beijing, Summer Palace is absolutely right. Much beloved of the Empress Dowager Cixi. If you know the name of the bridge, even better.

 

But lets say the next round is to you Otto.