Spire Collection (page 10)

The facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg
3570483 The facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Strasbourg, France 1890 ca)

The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours
3561329 The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Tours, France 1888 Date of Artwork: 1426-1547 Photographer)

View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale
FLO4721743 View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

St. Sofia's Church (destroyed during World War II), Dresden
3570388 St. Sofia's Church (destroyed during World War II), Dresden.; (add.info.: Dresden, Germany 1890 ca Photographer: Tamme, R.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio
FLO4623086 Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Neo-gothic basilica of Sainte Clotide in Paris
3566460 Neo-gothic basilica of Sainte Clotide in Paris.; (add.info.: Paris, France 1860-1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 1856 Photographer: Rive, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of Holy Trinity Church in Kingston upon Hull
3562747 View of Holy Trinity Church in Kingston upon Hull; (add.info.: Kingston upon Hull, Great Britain 1930-1932 Date of Artwork: 1300 Photographer: J.V.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Antonelliana Mass of Turin. Work by Alessandro Antonelli
3558282 View of the Antonelliana Mass of Turin. Work by Alessandro Antonelli by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Antonelli Alessandro (1798-1888) Date of Artwork

St. Peter's Cathedral, catholic church on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, New York City
3562470 St. Peter's Cathedral, catholic church on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 50th Street, New York City; (add.info.: New York, United States 1895 ca. Date of Artwork: XIX sec)

Cathedral of the Birth of the Holy Virgin in Moscow
3561965 Cathedral of the Birth of the Holy Virgin in Moscow; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: XVI sec. ca. Photographer: Daziaro, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Nocturnal Spires (w/c on paper)
810406 Nocturnal Spires (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Sunset at Taj
Abhinav Sharma

The portal of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany
3570375 The portal of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1340-1430 ca)

View of the facade of the Church of S. Pietro, Trento
3558643 View of the facade of the Church of S. Pietro, Trento. by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Selvatico)

The monument to Dante Alighieri and the facade of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence
3557587 The monument to Dante Alighieri and the facade of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Pazzi)

View of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris
3561055 View of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900-1910 Date of Artwork: 1163 - 1250,1638,1771 - 1789,1859 - 1860 Artist)

The ruins of the Abbey of Whitby, in England
3572350 The ruins of the Abbey of Whitby, in England; (add.info.: Great Britain 1856-1876 ca. Date of Artwork: IX- XIII secc. Photographer: Valentine, James/j.v); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Castle of Frederiksborg in Hillerod, Denmark
3568536 View of the Castle of Frederiksborg in Hillerod, Denmark; (add.info.: Hillerod, Denmark 1888 Date of Artwork: XVI -XVIII sec. Photographer: Bloch Th.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the facade of the Nativity begun by Francesc de Paula Villar i Lozano in 1882 and continued by Antonio Gaudi
XJL88972 View of the facade of the Nativity begun by Francesc de Paula Villar i Lozano in 1882 and continued by Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) (photo); Templo de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain.

St. Kilian's Cathedral, in Wurzburg
3570382 St. Kilian's Cathedral, in Wurzburg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Wurzburg, Germany 1890 ca)

Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658359 Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine, 1890 (oil on canvas); 95.6x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine. Vincent H Gormer (active late 19th century). Oil on canvas

Palace exterior, 19th century (photo)
XJL103712 Palace exterior, 19th century (photo); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal.

View of the Cathedral from the River Seine, built in 1163-1345 (photo) (see 98568)
BAL136756 View of the Cathedral from the River Seine, built in 1163-1345 (photo) (see 98568); Notre Dame, Paris, France.

View of the Abbey, 1203-28 (photo)
BAL136755 View of the Abbey, 1203-28 (photo); Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France.

Spire of the Notre Dame cathedral of Paris, beginning of 20th century
5932863 Spire of the Notre Dame cathedral of Paris, beginning of 20th century; (add.info.: Spire of the Notre Dame cathedral of Paris. Aerial view of Paris)

The South-Eastern Railway works on Dowgate-Hill, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The South-Eastern Railway works on Dowgate-Hill, [London], 1864. Preparations for '...the proposed railway bridge across the Thames

Demolition of Hungerford Market: view looking towards the Strand, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Demolition of Hungerford Market: view looking towards the Strand, [London], 1862. 'The disappearance of Hungerford Market...is perhaps not a subject of much, if any

Corner tower of the Golutvin Monastery, Kolomna, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Corner tower of the Golutvin Monastery, Kolomna, 1912.

Entrance gate of the Venerable Rizopolozhensky Monastery, Suzdal, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Entrance gate of the Venerable Rizopolozhensky Monastery, Suzdal, 1912.

Golutvin Monastery from the northeast, Kolomna, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Golutvin Monastery from the northeast, Kolomna, 1912.

Entrance into the Church of the Resurrection, Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Entrance into the Church of the Resurrection, Kostroma, 1910.

Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, on Podozere, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Church of Isidor the Blessed (Ascension), Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of Isidor the Blessed (Ascension), Rostov Velikii, 1911.

(Winter) Church of the Fedorov Mother of God, Yaroslavl, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
(Winter) Church of the Fedorov Mother of God, Yaroslavl, 1911.

Dvinsk: Roman Catholic church, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dvinsk: Roman Catholic church, 1912.

Cemetery Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, Ostashkov, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Cemetery Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, Ostashkov, 1910.

Irvine (United Presbyterian) Church, Ayrshire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Irvine (United Presbyterian) Church, Ayrshire, 1864. A new church. 'The tower (not yet built) will be at the north-east comer

Miss Barclay's Free Church, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Miss Barclay's Free Church, Edinburgh, 1864. New church in Leven Street, Edinburgh, designed by Frederick Thomas Pilkington and built mainly from a bequest left by Miss Mary Barclay

Old chapel on the street of the town of Ostashkov, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Old chapel on the street of the town of Ostashkov, 1910. Chapel at corner of Orlovskii Street and Liuba Bogomolova lane; not near embankment.

New congregational church at St. Leonards-on-Sea, 1864. Creator: Unknown
New congregational church at St. Leonards-on-Sea, 1864. 'The new Congregational Church at St. Leonards is a large building in the Early Gothic style...The exterior is adorned with a fine row of

St. John's Roman Catholic Church, South Parade, Bath, 1864. Creator: Unknown
St. John's Roman Catholic Church, South Parade, Bath, 1864. The Church of St. John the Evangelist '...is situated in an open space of ground on the South Parade

Church of Saint John the Theologian, on Ishna, three versts from Rostov, 1911.

View of the cathedral exterior from the Left Bank, completed c.1330 (photo) (see also 54953)
PWI98568 View of the cathedral exterior from the Left Bank, completed c.1330 (photo) (see also 54953); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Peter Willi.

Sunset at Treasure Cove
Ran Shen

Taj Mahal
Milton Louiz

Fairy Tale Castle
Mike Kreiten

Budapest
Nicholas

Kraków in the Fog
Karol Nienartowicz

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The spire, a majestic symbol of architectural beauty and spiritual significance, can be found in various locations across the world. In England's charming town of Chesterfield, a striking spire stands tall against the skyline, drawing inspiration from Samuel Palmer's Evening Church painting from 1830. This captivating image captures the essence of tranquility and devotion. Moving on to another corner of England, an advertisement for Triumph Renown motor car showcases a sleek vehicle set against the backdrop of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire. The juxtaposition between modernity and tradition is evident as the spire reaches towards the heavens while contemporary innovation takes center stage. In Trongate, Glasgow, an oil painting on board depicts a bustling street scene with a prominent spire piercing through the clouds. This artwork by Hogarth titled Four Times of Day - Noon encapsulates the energy and vibrancy that emanates from such architectural marvels. Marlow bridge leads us past All Saints Church into Marlow high street in Buckinghamshire. Here we witness yet another magnificent spire gracing this picturesque English town. Its presence adds charm and character to this idyllic setting. Traveling further north to Lincolnshire, we encounter the grandeur of West front Lincoln Cathedral alongside Exchequer Gate. The towering spires dominate this historical landscape while serving as a reminder of centuries-old craftsmanship and religious devotion. Venturing beyond England's borders to Valletta in Malta, we are greeted by an enchanting skyline at sunset adorned with both Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral's soaring spires. These structures stand as testaments to faith amidst breathtaking Mediterranean scenery. Crossing over to County Cork in Ireland brings us to Cobh harbor view where St. Colmans church proudly displays its steeple overlooking serene waters below. The fusion between nature's beauty and man-made architecture creates an awe-inspiring sight that resonates deeply within visitors' hearts.