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The main altar of the church of Sao Joao in Funchal

L'altare maggiore della chiesa di Sao Joao a Funchal

The main altar of the church of Sao Joao in Funchal.
The Igreja de São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal is a religious building in the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira.
I visited it, by chance, a few months ago and took a couple of photos of the splendid gilded wooden altar.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Funchal is a Portuguese municipality, the capital of the autonomous region of Madeira. Funchal is the largest city on the island; it was founded in 1421 by João Gonçalves Zarco and was elevated to city status by King Manuel I in 1508. Today Funchal is a modern city, located in a unique area, where the geological conformation creates a natural amphitheater that surrounds the entire city, starting from the port and reaching up to 1200 meters of its highest slopes. This natural protection attracted the first inhabitants who formed the initial nucleus of Funchal.
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The main altar of the Sao Joao church in Funchal – Le maître-autel de l’église Sao Joao de Funchal – El altar mayor de la iglesia de Sao Joao en Funchal – O altar-mor da igreja de São João no Funchal – Der Hauptaltar der Sao Joao-Kirche in Funchal – Bàn thờ chính của nhà thờ Sao Joao ở Funchal – 丰沙尔圣若昂教堂的主祭坛 – フンシャルのサン・ジョアン教会の主祭壇
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The High Altar of the Church of Santo Stefano in Genoa

L'altare Maggiore della chiesa di Santo Stefano a Genova

The High Altar of the Church of Santo Stefano in Genoa.
Many times I have been on the large terrace of this church to photograph via XX Settembre from above but very few times have I managed to enter this church.
Some time ago, taking advantage of the event “Le chiese dei Rolli”, I was able to visit it and I was fascinated by it.
The interior is very sparse but colossal.

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L'altare Maggiore della chiesa di Santo Stefano a Genova

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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This is the link that, I believe, will be active shortly before the new event: visitgenoa.it/chiesedeirolli.

The church of Santo Stefano (or abbey of Santo Stefano) is one of the best-known Christian places of worship in Genoa, and its parish community is part of the Vicariate of Carignano – Foce of the Archdiocese of Genoa.
Situated on a hill overlooking the central Via XX Settembre, it was one of the most significant examples of Romanesque architecture in the Ligurian capital.
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The main altar of the church of Santo Stefano in Genoa – Le maître-autel de l’église de Santo Stefano à Gênes – El altar mayor de la iglesia de Santo Stefano en Génova – O altar-mor da igreja de Santo Stefano em Gênova – Der Hauptaltar der Kirche Santo Stefano in Genua – Bàn thờ chính của nhà thờ Santo Stefano ở Genoa – 热那亚圣斯特凡诺教堂的主祭坛 – ジェノヴァのサント ステファノ教会の主祭壇
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The High Altar of the Basilica of Holy Cross

L'Altare Maggiore e l'abside della Basilica di Santa Croce a Firenze

The High Altar and the apse of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
Some time ago I posted a very similar photo of the beautiful Florentine basilica, but which only portrayed the altar.
In this shot, however, you can see the entire apse of Santa Croce with all its wonderful works of art!

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L'Altare Maggiore e l'abside della Basilica di Santa Croce a Firenze

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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This is the official website: santacroceopera.it.

The designs for the stained glass windows are also by Agnolo Gaddi, except for the highest oculi, which are older. The painted cross is by the Maestro di Figline, while the polyptych of the high altar is the result of a recomposition: the Madonna in the center is by Niccolò Gerini, while the Doctors of the Church are by Giovanni del Biondo and another unknown painter.
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The High Altar of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence – Le maître-autel de la Basilique de Santa Croce à Florence – El Altar Mayor de la Basílica de Santa Croce en Florencia – O altar-mor da Basílica de Santa Croce em Florença – Der Hochaltar der Basilika Santa Croce in Florenz – Bàn thờ cao của Vương cung thánh đường Santa Croce ở Florence – 佛罗伦萨圣十字大教堂的高坛 – フィレンツェのサンタ・クローチェ聖堂の主祭壇
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The High Altar of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

L'Altare Maggiore della Basilica di Santa Croce a Firenze

The High Altar of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
In the church perhaps richest in works of art in Florence I want to point out the beautiful altar of the Cappella Maggiore.
This is the true art that can only be found in Italy.

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L'Altare Maggiore della Basilica di Santa Croce a Firenze

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

To see all the photos of the basilica click here:

This is the official website: santacroceopera.it.

The designs for the stained glass windows are also by Agnolo Gaddi, except for the highest oculi, which are older. The painted cross is by the Maestro di Figline, while the polyptych of the high altar is the result of a recomposition: the Madonna in the center is by Niccolò Gerini, while the Doctors of the Church are by Giovanni del Biondo and another unknown painter.
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The High Altar of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence – Le maître-autel de la Basilique de Santa Croce à Florence – El Altar Mayor de la Basílica de Santa Croce en Florencia – O altar-mor da Basílica de Santa Croce em Florença – Der Hochaltar der Basilika Santa Croce in Florenz – Bàn thờ cao của Vương cung thánh đường Santa Croce ở Florence – 佛罗伦萨圣十字大教堂的高坛 – フィレンツェのサンタ・クローチェ聖堂の主祭壇
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The starry ceiling of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

Il soffitto stellato della Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova

The starry ceiling of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.
When visiting Padua I could not miss entering the Basilica of the Saint.
In addition to the famous chapel, I was impressed, in the presbytery behind the main altar, by the blue ceiling decorated with golden stars.
If I am not mistaken, these frescoes were created by Casanova and were damaged by the great earthquake that hit North-West Italy on May 29, 2012.

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Il soffitto stellato della Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova

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This is the official website of the basilica: santantonio.org.

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The Pontifical Minor Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the main Catholic places of worship in the city of Padua, in the Veneto region. Known worldwide as the Basilica del Santo, or more simply as the Saint, it is one of the largest churches in the world and is visited annually by over 6.5 million pilgrims, making it one of the most venerated sanctuaries in the Christian world. However, it is not the city's cathedral, a title that belongs to the cathedral. The relics of Saint Anthony of Padua and his tomb are kept there.
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The starry ceiling of the Basilica of Sant’Antonio in Padua – Le plafond étoilé de la Basilique de Sant’Antonio à Padoue – El techo estrellado de la Basílica de Sant’Antonio en Padua – O teto estrelado da Basílica de Sant’Antonio em Pádua – Die Sternendecke der Basilika Sant’Antonio in Padua – Trần nhà đầy sao của Vương cung thánh đường Sant’Antonio ở Padua – 帕多瓦圣安东尼奥大教堂的星空天花板 – パドヴァのサンアントニオ大聖堂の星空天井
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L’altare maggiore della Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio a Milano

L'altare maggiore della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio a Milano

L’altare maggiore della Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio a Milano.
La splendida basilica di Milano, famosa per la facciata ed il chiostro, e’ molto bella anche al suo interno.
Alle spalle l’abside in mosaici dorati ed in mezzo, protetto dal ciborio, lo splendido altare ricoperto d’oro e di argento posizionato proprio al di sopra delle reliquie dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio e dello stesso Ambrogio.

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L'altare maggiore della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio a Milano

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

This is the official website of the church: basilicasantambrogio.it.

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L’altare di Sant’Ambrogio è l’altare maggiore della basilica di Sant’Ambrogio a Milano. L’altare è fulcro della ristrutturazione che il vescovo franco Angilberto II compie in Sant’Ambrogio. L’antica basilica, con il suo patrimonio di reliquie, è il luogo in cui si manifesta il programma politico e religioso che guida la riorganizzazione della città e del territorio da parte del vescovo, rappresentante del potere carolingio.
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The main altar of the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan – Le maître-autel de la Basilique de Sant’Ambrogio à Milan – El altar mayor de la Basílica de Sant’Ambrogio en Milán – O altar principal da Basílica de Sant’Ambrogio em Milão – Der Hauptaltar der Basilika Sant’Ambrogio in Mailand – Bàn thờ chính của Vương cung thánh đường Sant’Ambrogio ở Milan – 米兰圣安布罗焦大教堂的主祭坛 – ミラノのサンタンブロージョ大聖堂の主祭壇
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L’interno della chiesa dei Cappuccini a Sestri Levante

L'interno della chiesa dei Cappuccini a Sestri Levante

L’interno della chiesa dei Cappuccini a Sestri Levante.
Luogo preferito dai turisti per fotografare la Baia del Silenzio, il complesso dei Frati Cappuccini ha anche, e soprattutto, una bella chiesetta di cui questo e’ l’interno con l’altare maggiore e la statua lignea della Madonna risalente al 1600.

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L'interno della chiesa dei Cappuccini a Sestri Levante

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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The interior of the Capuchin church in Sestri Levante – L’intérieur de l’église des Capucins à Sestri Levante – El interior de la iglesia de los capuchinos en Sestri Levante – O interior da Igreja dos Capuchinhos em Sestri Levante – Das Innere der Kapuzinerkirche in Sestri Levante – Nội thất của nhà thờ Capuchin ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特卷尾猴教堂的内部 – SestriLevanteのCapuchin教会の内部
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The crucifix of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna

Il crocifisso della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

The crucifix of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
In the beautiful cathedral of Bologna, right in the center above the main altar, there is this monumental wooden crucifix decorated with gold.

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Il crocifisso della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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The monumental wooden crucifix with cherub heads painted on the heads of the cross placed above the altar is by an unknown artist from the 15th century, preserved until the last century in the Sacristy (restored in 1986 by A. Parlatore).
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The crucifix of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna – Le crucifix de la Basilique de San Petronio à Bologne – El crucifijo de la Basílica de San Petronio en Bolonia – O crucifixo da Basílica de San Petronio em Bolonha – Das Kruzifix der Basilika San Petronio in Bologna – Cây thánh giá của Vương cung thánh đường San Petronio ở Bologna – 圣彼得罗尼奥大教堂的十字架在博洛尼亚 – ボローニャのサンペトロニオ大聖堂の十字架
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The main altar of Santa Trinità in Florence

L'altare maggiore della chiesa di Santa Trinità a Firenze

The main altar of the church of Santa Trinità in Florence.
Perhaps it is not the most famous church in Florence but, as in the whole Tuscan city, there is an air of history and legend.

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L'altare maggiore della chiesa di Santa Trinità a Firenze

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.

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The altar is the result of the union of several pieces of various origins, including the frontal with the Trinity attributed to Agostino di Duccio and the pilasters from the workshop of Desiderio da Settignano. The triptych of the Trinity by Mariotto di Nardo (1416) was commissioned by Niccolò Davanzati and comes from the deposits of the Galleria dell’Accademia.
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The main altar of the church of Santa Trinità in Florence – Le maître-autel de l’église de Santa Trinità à Florence – El altar mayor de la iglesia de Santa Trinità en Florencia – O altar principal da igreja de Santa Trinità em Florença – Der Hauptaltar der Kirche Santa Trinità in Florenz – Bàn thờ chính của nhà thờ Santa Trinità ở Florence – 佛罗伦萨圣三一教堂的主祭坛 – フィレンツェのサンタトリニタ教会の主祭壇
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L’altare maggiore della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

L'altare maggiore della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

L’altare maggiore della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna.
La Cattedrale di bologna, San Petronio, ed il suo splendido Altare Maggiore nell’abside della chiesa.

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L'altare maggiore della Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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Nell’abside più antica la prima tribuna sopra l’altare maggiore della basilica venne innalzata fra 1547 e il 1549, ma di essa oggi non restano che le quattro colonne di marmo veronese rimontate nella nuova abside nel 1662. Nello stesso anno l’architetto Francesco Martini progettava la grande cupola ottagonale in legno, sostenuta da monumentali frontoni posti direttamente sui capitelli.
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The main altar of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna – Le maître-autel de la Basilique de San Petronio à Bologne – El altar mayor de la Basílica de San Petronio en Bolonia – Der Hauptaltar der Basilika San Petronio in Bologna – Bàn thờ chính của Vương cung thánh đường San Petronio ở Bologna – 圣彼得罗尼奥大教堂的主祭坛在博洛尼亚