Author: Antoine P Borg

A photo of the wall in the Czech Chapel of Bones - Melnik, Czechia

The Bohemian Chapel of Bones

About 20 minutes’ drive north of Prague lies the small town of Melnik. Its tall church belfry squatting on the top of the hill, overlooking a wide range of Bohemian countryside.
A photo of the remains of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Lisbon, Portugal

The Lisbon Earthquake

Earthquakes, uncommon as they are, are as realistic to me as World War II or a sensible lawyer. I know they exist but I’ve never experienced them directly. This makes it
A photo of the building with the Golden Sun - Prague, Czechia

Prague’s Golden Sun

I’ve written about the Black Sun of Prague and the connection between esotericism and this symbol. Prague also features a Golden Sun on the facade of one its buildings too. (The
A photo of the Galata Tower - Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul’s Galata Tower

Like any self-respecting city, Istanbul is not short of towering city blocks providing incredible views. One of the oldest towers is the Galata Tower which overlooks the Bosphorus straits.
A photo of the Black Sun - Prague, Czechia

The Black Sun of Prague

I’ve written about symbols visible in Celetna Street in Prague – The Black Madonna, the White Peacock and the Powder Tower. At No 8, you can see a decorative Baroque symbol of