So Lindy doesn't have to do the research herself. lol
The coat of arms of Darda is blue with a crowned semi griffin holding a silver sabre and three roses . The coat of arms is based on the family coat of arms of Esterházy von Galantha, one of the most important Croatian noble families and rulers of Darda in 19th century. The ancient Esterházy coat of arms was similar, but the griffin was shown completely, standing on the crown. Kazimir Esterhazi built a castle in Darda that is a cultural monument today. The flag is yellow with the coat of arms in the middle.
The centre of Darda. That is the statue of phoenix, representing Darda rising from the ashes of war. It is also the statue in memory of every man and woman who gave their life for our freedom.
This is the Esterhazy castle. It is situated near the lake, in a park. It is empty for the time being.
The chapel of the castle. It was devastated during the Homeland War but it has been renewed in the last year. This is our old church of St. John The Baptist, but there is also a new one being built because this one is too small (Darda has the population of cca 7000, btw).
The new church in making.
Lake Ðola.
8 spoke back:
Wow you live in a postcard town! So many lovely things to see! And actually I'm surprised by the architecture of your old and new chuches. Here they are mainly built for cost effectiveness and efficiancy. (less money in the building = more money for other church stuff) I understand it but it's nice to see something beautiful once in a while and not just another Jesus Warehouse.
lol @ warehouse.
I think the new one is gonna be a bit warehousy though.
wow Krissie, I had no idea you live that far from the coast! it's the other side of the country...
so is there a lot of 'italian influences' on the coast? and how long would it take you to get from a city on the croation coast to the italian coast? (bird's-eye view) is it possible to take a motorboat and cross the water?
anyway, this is muy interesante!
it's beautiful, I remember the pics from your former myspace blog though you didn't show then your place in the map... you live very far in the country i thought you were closer to the sea.
I kept repeating I'm on the continent but do you people listen? NOOO! lol
Anyway, Italian influence is strong on the coast since parts of it used to be under Italian reign from time to time, especially Istria that is at the border.
Oh and the sea is called the Adriatic Sea.
I'm on a map!!!!!!!!
*drags mom by the sleeve to show her her daughter finally achieved smething*
p.s. mom is proud
Please, tell me you did not show my blog to your mother! lol
no don't worry. i was kidding. besides, her english is kinda rusty. lol
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