A window can be a portal to the soul, to the world, or to a person. Â And for this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge, the word WINDOW reminded us of a recent trip to the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Looking out at Tampa Bay from the “enigma” at the Dali Museum
Designed by architect Yann Weymouth, the hurricane-proof rectangular building utilizes 18-inch thick walls from which spring the “enigma,” a geodesic glass bubble facing beautiful Tampa Bay. Standing 75 feet at its tallest point, the “enigma” is made up of 1062 triangular pieces of glass, becoming not only a window on the gardens and waterfront of St. Pete, but also a place for standing and reflecting on the unique art housed within the museum itself.
The “enigma” at Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL
Close-up from the “enigma,” Dali Museum
Dali Museum
One Dali Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.823.3767
For hours and pricing, click here.
For directions, click here.
For more entries in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Window, click here.
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FreeRangeCow
Oh, Rusha! Me likey!
Rusha Sams
Thanks for commenting — I likey it, too!
Woolly Muses
Beautifully designed building….great shots
Rusha Sams
Thanks so much! The art inside is just as interesting!
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Tina Schell
PS. Hi Rusha, didn’t realize this was you when I commented 🙂
Rusha Sams
No problem. Have a great week ahead!
Tina Schell
Very cool building beautifully captured. Perfect for the challenge!
Rusha Sams
Thanks! The building is amazing — but so is Dali’s art. Even if you don’t like it, there is much to appreciate.
suej
Some great windows here!
Rusha Sams
Thanks! We loved our trip to the Dali Museum, and the windows were just an added bonus!
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Amy
A grand building! Love the view from the window 🙂
imexcited
Beautiful!