Memory And Light by sandra46
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Description
This is the Memorial for the Twin Towers called Memory and Light. As I said, it's about 200 metres from my home, and this is also one of my favorite views. It gives a glimpse of how Padova was until the 1950s, when most canals and canalised branches of the two rivers crossing it were interred. On the right, the orange building behind the tree was a textile factory (now offices), and in the background there are a medieval bridge and church. On the left there is the landing wharf of the boats one can use to tour the canals and go to Venice by boat. Here (not seen) opposite the memorial there was the custom house (now a library) for the boats and barges carrying goods from Venice. Behind the bridge there still is a lock, and the 18th century church for the boatmen, currently dwarfed by the 1960s buildings.
This is what architect Daniel Libeskind said to explain his work Memory and Light: "The light of Liberty shines through the Book of History. This Book is open to the memory of the heroes of September 11, 2001". In fact, the 'book' is luminous and it includes a section of a World Trade Center beam, salvaged after the 9/11 disaster. The beam was donated by the United States to the region of Veneto, and then to the city of Padua to thank it for the support provided during those days.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (48)
claude19
I understand better the site where the mausoleum is constructed !!! SPLENDID site and your AWESOME shot !!! THANKS
brycek
Beautiful capture and history!!
rocserum
great shot and explanation, thanks! RS
Minda
great info and wonderful shot sandra!!
frieder
Beautiful architecture on this buildings and you captured it perfectly.
magnus073
Sandra this is really a great photo of this beautiful setting, nicely done
virginiese
nice quiet parc ! love the POV !
carlx
Wonderful image and presentation!!!
pspworkshop
Beautiful work my friend.
mickeyrony
A very beautiful architecture which pays homages to all these missing people and their survivors and families. Cheer still. Thank you very much to divide ((5++)) Une très belle architecture qui rend hommages à toutes ces personnes disparues et à leur survivants et familles . Bravo encore . Merci beaucoup de partager ((5++))
Thetis
thank you for the image and the info!
timtripp
excellent
MOSKETON
FANTASTICA.
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great lighting and reflections! Excellent shot.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Darkwish
Beautiful! Very nice!
psyoshida
Just beautiful. I love how the positioned it, it's lovely.
mgtcs
Amazing photo and great description my friend, very well done!
pops
What a beautiful photo and view
MrsLubner
What a lovely tribute and memorial. I have seen 3 of the beams on display from this tragedy in the past years. They all carry the scars of the living, the blood of the lost and the strength of the rescuers. Inspiring shot.
jocko500
a super shot of this tribute
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot and relfections!
danapommet
Awesome narrative and great timing for this posting. I did not realize that the US donated pieces of the Twin Towers to other countries. Wonder capture and so many years of historical structures in one photo. Great share! Dana
zak916
Wonderful image and history.
myrrhluz
Beautiful view and capture! Very interesting information on the different buildings and structures. Thanks!
bazza
Beautiful shot and great view, this is a lovely tribute to the victims of 911. thank you for sharing this and the bit of a history lesson. Great work Sandra!!
erlandpil
Nice shot erland
wysiwig
Very moving tribute to our national tragedy. Italy managed to express her feelings in glass and steel while we are still arguing over what our memorial should look like. Lovely image.
Radar_rad-dude
Spectacular photography! Truly magnificent! A most interesting read as well! Thank you for sharing! Here is a toast to both of you!