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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Oh, Rusha! Me likey!
Thanks for commenting — I likey it, too!
Beautifully designed building….great shots
Thanks so much! The art inside is just as interesting!
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PS. Hi Rusha, didn’t realize this was you when I commented :-)
No problem. Have a great week ahead!
Very cool building beautifully captured. Perfect for the challenge!
Thanks! The building is amazing — but so is Dali’s art. Even if you don’t like it, there is much to appreciate.
Some great windows here!
Thanks! We loved our trip to the Dali Museum, and the windows were just an added bonus!
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A grand building! Love the view from the window :)
Beautiful!