Ok, sometimes (quite often actually) when I am in a new place, I just pull my phone out when I see something interesting while walking or driving and take a couple of photos. Then when I get home I don't actually know what the photo is about.
This church was located not far from where I stayed, but I only walked passed it and never did visit. So it was actually very interesting to find out more about it when I revisited my photos.
So instead of using a half an hour searching on the net and Googling I just uploaded the image to ChatGPT and ask it about the picture.
And surprisingly enough it found out very quickly what the building in picture was:
The building in the image appears to be the Church of St. George, an ancient red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest preserved building in Sofia, Bulgaria. It's a significant historical monument and is known for its large, circular dome and layered brickwork, which is characteristic of Roman architecture. It's nestled among the remains of the ancient Roman city of Serdica. This church is famous for its well-preserved frescoes inside, which date from various periods, with the oldest ones dating back to the 10th century. The surrounding ruins add to the rich tapestry of Sofia's history, with layers of Roman and medieval foundations that tell the story of the city's past.
You can use the same technique on the graffiti images to know more about them:
This image is also taken in Sofia and has some writing on it. Can you tell more about it?
This is a vibrant street art mural in Sofia, Bulgaria. The writing on the wall, "София" (Sofia), refers to the city where the mural is located. The artwork features a stylized portrayal of a woman wearing a beanie with a symbol that resembles a smiley face, and she's holding a tulip, which might be symbolic or simply a stylistic choice. The woman's facial features are detailed and expressive, with a tear or a drop of water, and a star painted on her cheek, adding to the emotive quality of the work.
Beneath the image is a signature or graffiti tag that says "ARSEK & ERASE," which likely refers to the artists who created the mural. The text "Graffiti Tour" suggests that this mural might be part of a street art tour or a project highlighting graffiti and murals around the city. Street art tours are common in many cities around the world, often showcasing local talent and turning urban environments into open-air galleries.
And interestingly there are actually private and self-guided graffiti tours in many cities where you can look street art. Next time I might just do this.
You can read more about Sofia Graffiti Tour here.
I think that it is very nice to dive into such random things when you explore new cities or areas.
Here are some interesting pieces of graffiti and one not so inspiring from the entrace where I stayed.
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