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This is what Wikipedia says about the Voortrekker Monument
The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers (Dutch-speaking pioneers) who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.
You can read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voortrekker_Monument
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Doorways at the top of the monument were cool (thank goodness they offer a lift, eh?)
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Yes, my mom wants us to take her to this museum and we will definitely use the lift. Thanks for visiting, Annette.
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Wow! When I saw the title, I was expecting a plaque or a small statue. This is amazing. The main door and the doors at the top are the best (thanks for walking up). The works of art, especially the tapestries are also wonderful to look at. Is that Pretoria in the background i the last picture from the top? It looks like a fairly large city.
I hope you have a great weekend, Robbie.
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Thank you, Dan. Yes, it is Pretoria in that picture. I have some better pictures of the city taken from the fort that I will share next week. I really like these doors posts, I am learning so much about all sorts of places. Thanks for hosting this challenge. I hope your weekend is also a good one.
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That’s exactly what drew me to this challenge when Norm was hosting. I would miss it too much if it went away.
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This is amazing. The marble frieze is amazing and I love the tapestries as well. A place worth visiting.
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I really enjoyed our visit, Darlene. The artworks are incredible and I have other pictures of the museum I will share another day.
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Stunning architecture! I can’t imagine the hours that went into creating the building, much less the friezes! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this, Robbie ❤
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My pleasure, Jacquie. I am delighted you enjoyed the pictures.
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The frieze and the tapestries are amazing! Thanks for sharing, Robbie.:-)
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My pleasure, Priscilla. I did tapestry when I was younger and I look at these and am amazed by the work involved.
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Ooo what an amazing building. The entrance, and those pointy arches, and the art! Simply amazing.
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I am glad you enjoyed these pictures. I thought it was a marvelous museum and I loved seeing the history I know coming to life.
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Robbie – thank you for the links that gave me the full understanding of this time in history. There is so many stories that come alive with you enter these doors.
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Hi Rebecca, I do know the stories of the Great Trek and reheard them when we visited Fugitive’s Drift Lodge in January this year. It was incredible to see this story coming alive through the frieze and the tapestries. So beautiful and such a labour of love.
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Is there anything better than gorgeous doors atop a steep flight of stasis. Nice, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jacqui. I loved it once I recovered …
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A very cool Thursday doors, Robbie!
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HI Mae, thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Impressive! I’m fast becoming a fan of lifts…
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Haha, yes, me too, Mike.
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What an impressive structure! It must be quite awe-inspiring to see it in person.
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I have been to this monument before, Liz, but I hadn’t toured the museum. It was fabulous.
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That is amazingly beautiful. I can’t imagine how long just one aspect of this place would have taken to create.
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Hi Chel, this was a real labour of love, no doubt about that. It is amazing to see the artworks.
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I’m a big fan of the photo of the man standing at the other end as that shows great architectural angles.
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Yes, it is a great picture. That is Terence at the end. He’s wearing a facemask like a good lad. I doubt I was wearing mine. I take it off if there’s no-one else around.
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Stunning. It is wonderful the detail and thought that has gone into the doors and building
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Yes, this was a tribute to God for His guidance and assistance during this migration.
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True
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Great pictures! I really like the long corridor and views.
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HI Denise that corridor runs along the roof. It was a great shot. Climbing up there wearing a mask was a bit of a killer though.
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History and art coming together so beautifully. Such a grand place!
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Thanks, Micah, it is a very spectacular building and the artworks are wonderful.
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I love that photo of the doorways at the top. And what a majestic entrance. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. I thought this museum was amazing.
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looks like a good workout just getting to the top. and then the wonderful giant door at the top as your reward…
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Yes, it is rather taxing going up all those steep stairs. The view from the top is great though.
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I am sure it must be…
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What an extraordinary place, Robbie. Thanks for sharing it with us. I love that series of arched doorways. It makes me think of a mirror, then my imagination goes all sorts of places. Yes, I’m afraid I would definitely have to take the elevator. Yikes! 😀 I hope you’re having a great weekend. Hugs on the wing!
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This was a great museum to visit, Teagan, very memorable. I hope you also have a lovely weekend.
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Intricate carvings, paintings, a rich history and spectacular views make for a great post, Robbie. 🙂
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Amazing, Robbie! The architecture is stunning!
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A beautiful monument and photos, Roberta. I really like the first photo and the doorways one. The tapestry is amazing. #ThursdayDoors
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Hi Natalie, I am glad you enjoyed these pictures. This was a great visit and I enjoyed revisiting this history.
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very elaborate doors
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Thank you.
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Hi R
I will take the lift for sure if I ever visit here 🙂
and the doors and entrance ways you grabbed really give us a feel for the place – such architecture and beauty
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I’m glad you liked the pictures, Yvette. It was a fascinating place to visit.
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I bet it was so great to see in person 🙂
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These are amazing pictures, Robbie. The carvings around the door are exquisite. I’m also linking this post to Story Chat tomorrow. 🙂
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Hi Marsha. the effort that went into this memorial is incredible. Thank you for the link up.
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I can see that. It reminds me a a door I saw in Florence Italy that took the artist 50 years to carve. In today’s world we have no idea or appreciation of the time it takes to create art. We don’t have the patience. Can you imagine working on one thing your whole life? I can’t. 🙂 Again, thanks for sharing. I would never have seen this work of art otherwise. 🙂
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My pleasure, Marsha. Even my cake decorations take weeks to make, especially the flowers.
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Yes, and you have to fit everything you do into small pieces of time because you have so many irons in the fire. I can’t imagine how you have time to write and research a book like The Ghost and His Gold, be a mom, blog, and keep things together. It amazes me. Not only me, it will amaze you when you get older that you were able to accomplish so much. 🙂
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