La statua di Garibaldi in largo Cairoli a Milano. Percorrendo la via (via Dante) che dal Duomo di Milano corre fino al Castello Sforzesco, si arriva in questa bello slargo, Largo Cairoli, che ospita una bella statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi a cavallo.
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Considered by historiography and in the mass culture of the 20th century as the main Italian national hero, he began his travels around the world as an officer of merchant ships, and then became a long-distance captain. His most famous enterprise was the victorious expedition of the Thousand that led to the annexation of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies to the nascent Kingdom of Italy, a central episode in the process of unification of the new nation. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The statue of Garibaldi in Largo Cairoli in Milan – La statue de Garibaldi sur le Largo Cairoli à Milan – La estatua de Garibaldi en Largo Cairoli en Milán – A estátua de Garibaldi no Largo Cairoli em Milão – Die Statue von Garibaldi im Largo Cairoli in Mailand – Tượng Garibaldi ở Largo Cairoli ở Milan
La Lapidazione di Santo Stefano nella omonima chiesa di Genova. Da diverso tempo serbavo questa bella foto di questo maestoso dipinto conservato nella bella chiesa di Santo Stefano a Genova. Qualche anno fa, cogliendo l’occasione dell’evento “Le chiese dei Rolli”, avevo visitato la chiesa che domina via XX Settembre.
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La Lapidazione di santo Stefano è un dipinto a olio su tavola (288×403 cm) di Giulio Romano, databile al 1521 circa e conservato nella chiesa di Santo Stefano a Genova. Alla morte di Raffaello, nel 1520, Giulio Romano ne aveva ereditato di fatto la conduzione della grande bottega, passaggio suggellato nel 1523 quando papa Clemente VII, appena eletto, gli affidò con gli altri allievi dell’urbinate la decorazione della Sala di Costantino in Vaticano. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Stoning of Saint Stephen in the church of the same name in Genoa – La lapidation de saint Etienne dans l’église du même nom à Gênes – La Lapidación de San Esteban en la iglesia del mismo nombre en Génova – O Apedrejamento de Santo Estêvão na igreja de mesmo nome em Gênova – Die Steinigung des Heiligen Stephanus in der gleichnamigen Kirche in Genua – Vụ ném đá Thánh Stephen tại nhà thờ cùng tên ở Genoa – 圣斯蒂芬在热那亚同名教堂被石刑 – ジェノヴァの同名の教会で行われた聖ステパノの石打ち
Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce in Florence. The city of Florence, rich in history and culture, holds within it a treasure of art and meaning: the tomb of Michelangelo Buonarroti located in the Basilica of Santa Croce. This sacred place, once the residence of illustrious figures such as Galileo Galilei and Niccolò Machiavelli, welcomes the great master of the Italian Renaissance with a solemnity and respect that are worthy of the greatness of his contribution to art and culture. Michelangelo, born in 1475 and died in 1564, was one of the greatest artists in history. His influence extended through sculpture, painting and architecture, giving life to iconic works such as the statue of David and the Sistine Chapel. After his death, Florence dedicated a final resting place to him in the Basilica of Santa Croce, a place already consecrated for its many tombs of illustrious personalities. Michelangelo's tomb was designed by Giorgio Vasari, another great artist and architect of the Italian Renaissance. The work, completed in 1578, combines architectural and sculptural elements in a fitting tribute to Michelangelo's greatness. The monument is located in the Buonarroti family chapel, located on the left side of the nave of the basilica. Michelangelo's tomb is an eloquent example of Renaissance funerary art. At the center is an allegorical statue of Hope, flanked by statues representing Activity and Philosophy. The figure of Michelangelo, created by Vasari himself, is placed on a sarcophagus surmounted by a portrait of the deceased, executed by Daniele da Volterra. The whole is characterized by a sense of balance and harmony, typical of the Renaissance style. Every element of Michelangelo's tomb is full of symbolism. Hope, with outstretched wings, suggests the immortality of art and the continuity of its influence over time. The lateral statues symbolize the duality of Michelangelo's life, between the creative fervor of the artist and the philosophical depth of his thought.
Michelangelo’s tomb in Santa Croce is a masterpiece that combines art and spirituality. Every detail, from the architectural design to the allegorical sculptures, tells the story of a man who shaped the aesthetics of the Renaissance. This sacred place is an essential stop for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the artistic and cultural legacy of Florence, paying homage to one of the geniuses who made this city eternally legendary. Do you know or have you visited this beautiful church in Florence? Add your own comment or go to the bottom of the site to read what other visitors have written.
The most famous tomb is perhaps that of Michelangelo Buonarroti, between the first and second altars of the right nave, designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564). Above the tomb, three sculptures represent the personifications of Painting (by Battista Lorenzi, also author of the artist's bust) (around 1568), Sculpture (by Valerio Cioli) and Architecture (reattributed to Battista Lorenzi, previously attributed to Giovanni Bandini), saddened by the death of the great master, but the entire tomb is a mixture of painting, sculpture and architecture. The frescoes that decorate it are by Giovan Battista Naldini. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Michelangelo’s tomb in the church of Santa Croce in Florence – Le tombeau de Michel-Ange dans l’église de Santa Croce à Florence – La tumba de Miguel Ángel en la iglesia de Santa Croce en Florencia – Túmulo de Michelangelo na igreja de Santa Croce em Florença – Michelangelos Grab in der Kirche Santa Croce in Florenz – Mộ của Michelangelo tại nhà thờ Santa Croce ở Florence – 佛罗伦萨圣十字教堂内的米开朗基罗墓 – フィレンツェのサンタ・クローチェ教会にあるミケランジェロの墓
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The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Chiavari. In the centre of Chiavari, right where the straight alley crosses Corso Garibaldi, there is the monument dedicated to the "Hero of the Two Worlds" with the inscription that remembers his father who was from Chiavari:
A GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI NELLA TERRA DEI SUOI MAGGIORI LIETA DI AVER MATURATO UN TAL VINDICE ALLA GRAN MADRE ITALIA CHIAVARI. MDCCCXC
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Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (Nice, 4 July 1807 – Caprera, 2 June 1882) was an Italian general, patriot, leader, writer, sailor and politician. A significant figure of the Risorgimento, he was one of the most celebrated historical figures of his time. He is also known as the "hero of two worlds" for his military exploits in both Europe and South America. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Chiavari – La statue dédiée à Giuseppe Garibaldi à Chiavari – La estatua dedicada a Giuseppe Garibaldi en Chiavari – A estátua dedicada a Giuseppe Garibaldi em Chiavari – Die Giuseppe Garibaldi gewidmete Statue in Chiavari – Bức tượng dành riêng cho Giuseppe Garibaldi ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里的朱塞佩·加里波第雕像 – キアーヴァリにあるジュゼッペ・ガリバルディに捧げられた像
La statua di Cristoforo Colombo a Barcellona. Se si visita Barcellona di certo non si può non fare una passeggiata sulla Rambla, la via più famosa della città e forse di tutta la Spagna. Al termine della via, quando si sta arrivando alla passeggiata ed al mare, al centro della grande piazza, c’è questo enorme monumento dedicato al navigatore genovese! Realizzata da Rafael Atchè non si è sicuri della direzione che indica il dito.
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Il monumento a Cristoforo Colombo (monument a Colom in catalano) è una statua in onore di Cristoforo Colombo (Cristòfor Colom in catalano) che si trova alla fine della Rambla davanti al porto di Barcellona. Il monumento, alto 60 metri, è tra i più famosi della città e della Spagna intera e fu costruito per iniziativa del mercante Antoni Fages I Ferrer in onore del grande navigatore genovese, per ricordare quando, di ritorno dal Nuovo Mondo, Colombo si recò da Isabella di Castiglia e Ferdinando II d’Aragona. Si trova nella piazza Portal de la Pau (Portale della pace), punto di unione tra l’estremità inferiore delle Ramblas e il Passeig de Colom (passeggiata di Colombo) di fronte al porto. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The statue of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona – La statue de Christophe Colomb à Barcelone – La estatua de Cristóbal Colón en Barcelona – A estátua de Cristóvão Colombo em Barcelona – Die Statue von Christoph Kolumbus in Barcelona – Tượng Christopher Columbus ở Barcelona – 巴塞罗那克里斯托弗·哥伦布雕像 – バルセロナにあるクリストファー・コロンブスの像
Il monumento ai caduti a Sesta Godano. Ne centro della cittadina di Sesta Godano si erge questo bel monumento ai caduti della Prima Grande Guerra eretto nel maggio 1927. Il soldato scolpito è, come è facile intuire, un alpino!
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Il monumento ai caduti di Sesta Godano (SP) è sito nei pressi del Palazzo comunale, al centro di un’aiuola che funge da rotonda di un incrocio. Interamente in marmo bianco, è costituito da una scultura, raffigurante un alpino, sopra un piedistallo il cui basamento è rialzato su tre gradini. Continue and learn more on beniculturali.it
The war memorial in Sesta Godano – Le monument aux morts de Sesta Godano – El monumento a los caídos en Sesta Godano – O memorial de guerra em Sesta Godano – Das Kriegerdenkmal in Sesta Godano – Đài tưởng niệm chiến tranh ở Sesta Godano – 塞斯塔戈达诺的战争纪念碑 – セスタ・ゴダーノの戦争記念碑
La lapide all’esterno della chiesa di San Bernardo a Sestri Levante. Sulla facciata della piccola chiesetta della frazione di San bernard, sulle alture di Sestri Levante, c’è questa lapide che recita:
D.O.M IL POPOLO CHE PREGA IL PATRONO DELLA SUA CHIESA MIO PADRE E GRAN DOTTORE DI NOSTRA SANTA CHIESA BERNARDO SII DIFESA — PRESENTA AL MIO SIGNORE QUESTA NOSTRA PREGHIERA DOVUTA TUTTA INTERA IN NOME DEL PASTORE 1891
A dire la verità non riesco a capire bene chi era Bernardo e non capisco (perchè non riesco a leggerlo bene dalla foto) quel SII dopo il nome. Se qualcuno mi può aiutare, benvenga! Aggiungi un tuo comment or go to the bottom of the site to read what other visitors have written.
The plaque outside the church of San Bernardo in Sestri Levante – La plaque à l’extérieur de l’église de San Bernardo à Sestri Levante – La placa en el exterior de la iglesia de San Bernardo en Sestri Levante – A placa fora da igreja de San Bernardo em Sestri Levante – Die Gedenktafel vor der Kirche San Bernardo in Sestri Levante – Tấm biển bên ngoài nhà thờ San Bernardo ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特圣贝尔纳多教堂外的匾额 – セストリ レバンテのサン ベルナルド教会の外にある銘板
Bramante's Perspective in Milan. The Italian Renaissance left an artistic legacy that still fascinates and inspires today. One of the most extraordinary examples of this era is Donato Bramante's Perspective in Milan, an architectural masterpiece that testifies to the brilliance and innovation of this golden age. In the late 15th century, Milan lived under the rule of the Sforza family, one of the most powerful Italian dynasties. The Sforza court was an important cultural and artistic center, attracting some of the best talents of the time, including Donato Bramante. Bramante, famous for his influence on Renaissance architecture, left an indelible mark on the history of art, and his Perspective in Milan is an eloquent example of his brilliance. Bramante's project in Milan includes the Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, a small but extraordinary church located in the heart of the city. The peculiarity of this church lies in its illusionistic perspective, designed to solve a remarkable architectural problem. Bramante's main challenge was the lack of space to build a complete nave. The Renaissance genius' solution was to create a deep false choir, seemingly as long and spacious as a complete nave. This perspective trick involved creating a wall painted in such a way as to appear to be a large extension of the church. The deception is so well achieved that spectators, entering the church, are fooled by the illusion of a space much larger than what actually exists. Bramante's perspective opened up new creative avenues in architecture, demonstrating that art could overcome physical limitations and create fantastic worlds. Today, Bramante's perspective in Milan is a tourist attraction that continues to amaze visitors. His ability to manipulate space and create illusions is a tangible demonstration of the power of human ingenuity. The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro has become a symbol of how art can challenge convention and push the boundaries of the imagination.
Bramante’s Perspective in Milan is a stunning example of how art and architecture can work together to overcome practical challenges and create works of timeless beauty. Donato Bramante’s genius has left an indelible mark on the history of art, and his Perspective in Milan remains a testament to the boundless creativity of the Renaissance era. In a modern Milan, this church continues to inspire and enchant, conveying the timeless message that art can truly change our perception of the world.
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One of the main obstacles to the creation of a monumental structure was the lack of space for the choir, since the space behind the transept was occupied by the Contrada del Falcone. The problem was brilliantly solved by Bramante through the creation of reliefs and moldings in terracotta that were subsequently painted to form a perspective escape that simulated in 97 centimeters of depth a space equal to the arms of the 9.7 meter transept inspired by the previous studies of the Prevedari Engraving, becoming the strong point of the building. Continua e approfondisci con Wikipedia
Bramante’s perspective in the church of San Satiro in Milan – Le point de vue de Bramante dans l’église de San Satiro à Milan – La perspectiva de Bramante en la iglesia de San Satiro de Milán – A perspectiva de Bramante na igreja de San Satiro em Milão – Bramantes Perspektive in der Kirche San Satiro in Mailand – Phối cảnh của Bramante tại nhà thờ San Satiro ở Milan – 布拉曼特在米兰圣萨蒂罗教堂的视角 – ミラノのサン・サティロ教会におけるブラマンテの視点
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Il globo in pietra nel porto di Flam in Norvegia. Uno dei simboli di questo piccolo borgo di pescatori, sicuramente un simbolo moderno, è questo globo in pietra nera che, grazie ad un meccanismo e all’acqua, ruota continuamente. E’ nella piazza principale della piccola cittadina norvegese.
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Flåm is a Norwegian village of about 500 inhabitants, at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. The village is located in the municipality of Aurland, in the county of Vestland, Norway. It is touched by the European route E16. The valley of Flåm was formed by the thick layer of ice that remained in this area for millions of years: the erosion of the glacier made the land sink, creating the deep and wide valleys that attract a large number of tourists every year. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The stone globe in the port of Flam in Norway – Le globe de pierre dans le port de Flam en Norvège – El globo de piedra en el puerto de Flam en Noruega – O globo de pedra no porto de Flam, na Noruega – Die Steinkugel im Hafen von Flam in Norwegen – Quả cầu đá ở cảng Flam ở Na Uy – 挪威弗洛姆港的石球 – ノルウェーのフロム港にある石の地球儀
The rose window of the Gothic church of San Jaume in Barcelona. It is certainly not the church that you remember visiting in Barcelona (for that there is the Sagrada Familia and the cathedral) but I also love photographing the details (in addition of course to the famous and touristy things that the site is full of). This is the beautiful rose window of a small Gothic church near the Rambla. And the inscription: “Rosa d’abril, Morena de la serra” which celebrates the Virgin of Montserrat, a dark-skinned Madonna, protector of Catalonia.
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The rose window of the Gothic church of San Jaume in Barcelona – La rosace de l’église gothique de San Jaume à Barcelone – El rosetón de la iglesia gótica de San Jaume de Barcelona – A rosácea da igreja gótica de San Jaume em Barcelona – Das Rosettenfenster der gotischen Kirche San Jaume in Barcelona – Cửa sổ hoa hồng của nhà thờ Gothic San Jaume ở Barcelona – 巴塞罗那圣海梅哥特式教堂的玫瑰窗 – バルセロナのサン・ジャウメのゴシック様式教会のバラ窓