Sunday, August 4, 2013

Église Saint-Merri - La Fontaine Stravinsky


Église Saint-Merri
The Stravinsky Fountain


The whimsy of 16 animated sculptures stands in contrast 
to the flying buttresses of this ancient church 
with its "Gothic Flamboyant" architectural style.


The fountain sculptures were installed in 1983...
The church built between 1500 and 1550...
Which of these two Paris landmarks will look the best in 200 years?


bon dimanche




Église Saint-Merri
76, rue de la Verrerie
75004, Paris

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15 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 4, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    The one built between 1500 and 1550!! Beautiful church! Hope your weekend is going well, Genie!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. Gail, northern CaliforniaAugust 4, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Without a doubt, the church.

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  3. TameraAugust 4, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Like now, they will both look great, only different :^)

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  4. AlexaAugust 4, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Excellent question! For me, the answer is easy. Bon dimanche, Genie.

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  5. MAugust 4, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    The church will out-do the sculptures ... Love flamboyant gothic style! Really do love the contrast of the modern and ancient in this photo!!

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  6. AndyAugust 4, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    What an interesting sight. The colours are really popping in your photo.

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  7. RandyAugust 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Now those are fun.

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  8. JackAugust 5, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    It would not break my heart if the sculptures fell apart and were removed before September came along.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaAugust 5, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Very creative sculptures, I love the colors!Wonderful picture!
    Léia

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  10. KatalinAugust 5, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    very very super!!:)))

    merci cher Genie :))*

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  11. DarylAugust 5, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    i loved those Niki's

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  12. JeanieAugust 5, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    St. Merri will look best -- but oh! The fountain is a great deal of fun and I love the contrast!

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  13. VirginiaAugust 5, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I love the colorful ones, but wish they would ditch the black ones!
    V

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  14. JoeinVegasAugust 6, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Probably the same one that looks the best now.

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  15. LouiseAugust 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I like the church so much more than the fountains. I'm sure I'd like the fountains much more in a different setting, in a park maybe.

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Merci for your comments!