When I spotted this church from the train passing through Rochdale station in the October sunshine, I thought I was imagining things. With the brilliant blue sky and the dusty roads (caused by tramlines being laid) I thought I might be in Greece, as the building looked to me like a Greek Orthodox church.
I took this quick snap through the train window then did some research when I got home.
It is in fact St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was built in 1924 on the site of a previous church. The design was based on the church of Santa Sofia in Istanbul, itself now a museum: http://www.helloturkey.net/hagasophia.html
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this little surprises in our everyday life! Great find Chrissy. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, many times the inside makes much a surprise.
ReplyDeleteThe Agia Sophia in Istanbul looks indeed nearly alike. Please have a good Wednesday.
Yes, I agree with Luis. One of the great things about city photo-blogs like Chrissy's is that they spot these 'unconsidered trifles' and eccentricities, and bring them to a wider - hopefully appreciative - audience. Good spot!
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