Travel, Architecture, Life Akshata Bhurke Travel, Architecture, Life Akshata Bhurke

Letters to Juliet, 2023

Travel

Verona— the setting of Romeo and Juliet, as famous as Shakespeare’s story itself. I’d argue it is much more than that. Many don't know, that Shakespeare never even visited Verona in his lifetime, it was an ordinary town where an extraordinary story takes place. The story went viral mostly after the American film ‘ Romeo and Juliet’ was made in 1908 as did Verona.

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Iconic domes that I have visited

Heritage

I find myself captivated by certain things, even though they are considered old and outdated. A dome never ceases to amaze me, a 3 dimensional arch, that's still crazy to me. They deserve way more attention for their historical and architectural significance. Domes have been built since the Mesopotamian era. However, they underwent a transformative journey in European and Islamic architecture that took it to the next level with advancements in mathematics, materials, and production techniques.

I want to document 3 of such wonders that I have visited.

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