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27 October 202423 October 2024

Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Porziuncola, near Assisi

Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola

Santa Maria degli Angeli, Porziuncola, near Assisi.
Also known as Porziuncola, it is one of the most sacred churches in Assisi. Located in the hamlet of the same name, this basilica is closely linked to the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Porziuncola was built in the 12th century as a small chapel where Saint Francis would retreat to pray. In 1569, by order of Pope Pius V, work began on the construction of the large Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli to protect and guard the Porziuncola and other sacred places linked to Saint Francis. The basilica was completed in 1679.
The basilica was designed by Galeazzo Alessi and Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola. The structure is in Baroque and Mannerist style, with a monumental façade that houses a gilded bronze statue of the Madonna. The interior is characterized by a central nave and two side naves, with side chapels.
Inside the basilica are some of the most sacred places linked to Saint Francis:
– The Porziuncola: The small chapel where Saint Francis retreated to pray and where he received the stigmata.
– The Chapel of the Transit: The place where Saint Francis entered eternal life.
– The Rose Garden: A garden where Saint Francis loved to retreat to meditate.
The basilica hosts numerous celebrations and special events, including the liturgical feast of Saint Francis and other solemnities linked to his life and his message of peace and love for nature.
The basilica also houses a museum with works of art and objects related to the life of Saint Francis and the history of the Porziuncola.
Santa Maria degli Angeli is a place of great spiritual and historical importance, which attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Visiting it is a touching and enriching experience, which allows you to immerse yourself in the history and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.

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The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is a Roman Catholic church located in Assisi, in the hamlet of the same name, built to a design by Galeazzo Alessi with interventions by Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola starting from the second half of the sixteenth century. It has the dignity of a Papal Basilica and inside it is the Porziuncola, the chapel where Francis of Assisi gathered in prayer, and for this reason the center of Franciscan spirituality. At the top of the facade of the temple stands the statue of the Madonna in gilded bronze modeled by Colasanti and cast by the Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli of Florence.
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Saint Mary of the Angels, the Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porciúncula – Santa Maria degli Angeli, a Porciúncula – Santa Maria degli Angeli, die Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Porziuncola

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9 October 20247 October 2024

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari

All'interno della Cattedrale di NS dell'Orto a Chiavari

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari.
The beautiful cathedral of Chiavari photographed a little while ago.

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The Cathedral of Nostra Signora dell’Orto is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Chiavari, in Piazza Nostra Signora dell’Orto, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. Episcopal seat of the diocese of Chiavari, it is also a Marian sanctuary and seat of the homonymous parish of the vicariate of Chiavari-Lavagna.
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The interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Garden in Chiavari – L’intérieur de la cathédrale Notre-Dame du Jardin de Chiavari – El interior de la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Jardín en Chiavari – O interior da Catedral de Nossa Senhora do Jardim em Chiavari – Das Innere der Kathedrale Unserer Lieben Frau vom Garten in Chiavari – Nội thất của Nhà thờ Đức Mẹ Vườn ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里花园圣母大教堂的内部 – キアヴァリの庭の聖母大聖堂の内部

18 July 202418 July 2024

L’interno della basilica dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio

L’interno della basilica dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio a Rapallo.
Una delle chiese più centrali (e grandi) di Rapallo. Qualche tempo fa vi sono entrato e sono rimaso affascinato dell’interno della Basilica.
Purtroppo avevo con me solamente il cellulare e non ho potuto realizzare molte foto.

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Ecco il sito ufficiale della basilica: santigervasioeprotasio.com.

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La basilica arcipresbiteriale-collegiata dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio è un luogo di culto cattolico situato nel comune di Rapallo, tra corso Italia e piazza Matteo Canessa, nella città metropolitana di Genova. La chiesa è sede della parrocchia omonima del vicariato di Rapallo-Santa Margherita Ligure della diocesi di Chiavari. Nel maggio del 1925 papa Pio XI la elevò alla dignità di basilica minore.
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The interior of the basilica of Saints Gervasio and Protasio in Rapallo – L’intérieur de la basilique des Saints Gervasio et Protasio à Rapallo – El interior de la basílica de los Santos Gervasio y Protasio en Rapallo – O interior da basílica dos Santos Gervásio e Protásio em Rapallo – Das Innere der Basilika der Heiligen Gervasio und Protasio in Rapallo – Nội thất của Vương cung thánh đường Saints Gervasio và Protasio ở Rapallo – 拉帕洛圣杰瓦西奥和普罗塔西奥大教堂的内部 – ラパッロの聖ジェルバジオとプロタシオ大聖堂の内部

6 July 202417 September 2024

The splendid Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

La splendida Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi

The magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most revered sites in Christianity and an architectural and artistic masterpiece. Located in the picturesque town of Assisi in Umbria, the basilica is dedicated to Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order, known for his life of poverty, humility and love for all creatures. The Basilica is composed of two overlapping churches, the Lower Basilica and the Upper Basilica, both filled with priceless works of art and profound spirituality.
Construction of the Basilica of Saint Francis began in 1228, immediately after the canonization of Saint Francis, at the behest of Pope Gregory IX. The basilica was completed in a relatively short time: the Lower Basilica was consecrated in 1230, while the Upper Basilica was finished and consecrated in 1253.

The entrance to the Lower Basilica is through a portal decorated with intricate Gothic motifs. The interior is characterized by a secluded and spiritual atmosphere, with a series of richly frescoed side chapels. The frescoes of the Lower Basilica are attributed to great artists such as Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, and illustrate scenes from the life of Christ, the Madonna and Saint Francis.
One of the most important points of the Lower Basilica is the crypt, which houses the tomb of Saint Francis. The tomb is a pilgrimage destination for millions of faithful from all over the world, who come to pay homage to the saint and pray at his tomb.

The Upper Basilica, built in Gothic style, is known for its brightness and its large stained glass windows that flood the interior with light. The single nave is decorated with one of the most famous fresco cycles in the history of art, attributed to Giotto and his school. These frescoes narrate the life of St. Francis in a series of 28 scenes, from his encounter with the leper to his sermon to the birds, up to his death.
Giotto's frescoes are considered a milestone in Western art, marking the transition from Byzantine Mannerism to naturalistic and human representation. Each scene is characterized by extraordinary vivacity and emotional depth, making the story of the saint accessible and touching for all visitors.
Adjacent to the Basilica is the Sacro Convento, a monastic complex that houses a community of Franciscan friars. The cloister of the convent is a place of great serenity, with its well-kept garden and colonnade that offers a place of reflection and prayer. The convent also houses a library and an archive that preserve manuscripts and documents of inestimable historical and spiritual value.

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is much more than just a historical monument; it is a place of profound spirituality and devotion. The basilica was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, recognizing its universal value as a symbol of faith and art.
Every year, the basilica welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists who come to pay homage to Saint Francis, to pray at his tomb and to immerse themselves in the beauty of the works of art that adorn its walls. The basilica is also a place of liturgical celebrations and cultural events, which help keep alive the memory and legacy of the saint of Assisi.

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Wished by Pope Gregory IX as a specialis ecclesia, it was awarded by the same Pontiff the title of Caput et Mater of the Order of Friars Minor and at the same time entrusted in perpetuity to the same friars. It is part of the non-extraterritorial properties of the Holy See, therefore it does not enjoy diplomatic immunity. In the complex history that marked the evolution of the Order, the basilica (and the annexed Sacred Convent) was always looked after by the so-called "friars of the community", the group that later went on to form the Order of Friars Minor Conventual.
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The splendid Basilic of St. Francis of Assisi – La splendide basilique de San Francesco d’Assisi – La espléndida basílica de San Francisco de Asís – A esplêndida basílica de San Francesco d’Assisi – Die prächtige Basilika San Francesco d’Assisi – Vương cung thánh đường lộng lẫy San Francesco d’Assisi

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22 June 202419 June 2024

Il rosone della Basilica di San Francesco ad Assisi

Il rosone della facciata della Basilica di San Francesco ad Assisi.
Qualche mese fa sono stato, assieme a mia moglie, in vacanza qualche giorno in Umbria. Una delle tappe della vacanza è stata Assisi e ovviamente non poteva mancare una visita alla famosa Basilica di cui vi descrivo un particolare in questo post.

Il rosone della Basilica di San Francesco ad Assisi è una delle caratteristiche architettoniche più distintive di questo importante luogo di culto. Situata nella città di Assisi, in Umbria, la basilica è famosa per essere la chiesa principale dedicata a San Francesco d’Assisi, il fondatore dell’ordine francescano.
Il rosone si trova nella facciata superiore della basilica, sopra il portale principale. È un elemento decorativo di grande valore artistico e simbolico. I rosone sono tipicamente rotondi o poligonali e sono caratterizzati da un intreccio di vetrate colorate che creano motivi geometrici o figurativi.

Oltre alla basilica superiore, la basilica inferiore è anch’essa un luogo significativo, contenente le cripte dove è sepolto San Francesco. Entrambe le parti della basilica sono patrimonio mondiale dell’UNESCO e attraggono visitatori da tutto il mondo per la loro bellezza artistica e il loro significato spirituale.

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La chiesa superiore presenta una facciata semplice a “capanna”. La parte alta è decorata con un rosone centrale, con ai lati i simboli degli Evangelisti in rilievo. La parte bassa è arricchita dal maestoso portale strombato. Sul lato sinistro della facciata è stata appoggiata , nel Seicento, la Loggia delle benedizioni dalla quale, in epoca passata, si mostrava il Velo santo della Madonna. Sullo stesso lato, poco dopo la costruzione della chiesa superiore, è stato innalzato il campanile, un tempo cuspidato.
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The rose window of the facade of the church dedicated to Saint Francis in Assisi – La rosace de la façade de l’église dédiée à Saint François d’Assise – El rosetón de la fachada de la iglesia dedicada a San Francisco en Asís – A rosácea na fachada da igreja dedicada a São Francisco em Assis – Das Rosettenfenster an der Fassade der dem Heiligen Franziskus geweihten Kirche in Assisi – Cửa sổ hoa hồng trên mặt tiền nhà thờ kính Thánh Phanxicô ở Assisi

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18 April 202428 March 2024

Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce in Florence

La tomba di Michelangelo in Santa Croce a Firenze

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.
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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.
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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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14 March 202414 March 2024

Il campanile della Basilica Minore di Santa Maria Assunta

Il campanile della Basilica Minore di Santa Maria Assunta di Camogli.
Qualche tempo fa, per circostanze poco felici purtroppo, ho percorso molto spesso la via Aurelia da Sestri Levante a Genova.
La strada è lunga ma veramente meravigliosa: tante curve, è vero, ma una vista sulla Riviera ligure di Levante impareggiabile.
In questi scatti, ad esempio, si vede la bella chiesa (ed in particolare il campanile) che domina la Baia di Camogli!
Spero una prospettiva insolita della chiesa.

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Qui vi lascio anche un paio di video, che ho realizzato in un’altra occasione sempre nel porticciolo di Camogli:

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Basilica Minore di Santa Maria Assunta in the capital. Overlooking the small port below, the parish church of the village stands on what was the ancient settlement of the Island, appearing almost decentralized with respect to the nucleus of tall polychrome buildings.
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The bell tower of the Minor Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Camogli – Le clocher de la basilique mineure de Santa Maria Assunta à Camogli – El campanario de la Basílica Menor de Santa María Asunta en Camogli – A torre sineira da Basílica Menor de Santa Maria Assunta em Camogli – Der Glockenturm der Basilika Minor Santa Maria Assunta in Camogli – Tháp chuông của Tiểu Vương cung thánh đường Santa Maria Assunta ở Camogli – 卡莫利圣母升天小教堂的钟楼 – カモーリのサンタ・マリア・アスンタ小聖堂の鐘楼

22 November 202320 December 2024

The interior of the great Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna

L'interno della grande Basilica di San Petronio a Bologna

The interior of the great Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
One of the largest churches in Italy fascinates with its grandeur but also with its austerity.
The red color of the bricks dominates.
You cannot pass through Bologna and not visit this church.

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The basilica dedicated to San Petronio, patron saint of Bologna, of which he was bishop in the first half of the 5th century, raises its front on the Piazza Maggiore, the political and historical center of the city. The construction of this basilica began in 1390 based on a project by Antonio di Vincenzo, who died when the work had just begun. At the beginning of the 16th century, Arduino Arriguzzi designed a completion of colossal proportions and without equal in the entire world.
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The interior of the great Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna – L’intérieur de la grande basilique San Petronio de Bologne – El interior de la gran Basílica de San Petronio en Bolonia – O interior da grande Basílica de San Petronio em Bolonha – Das Innere der großen Basilika San Petronio in Bologna – Nội thất của Vương cung thánh đường lớn San Petronio ở Bologna – 博洛尼亚圣彼得罗尼奥大教堂的内部 – ボローニャのサンペトロニオ大聖堂の内部

26 October 20234 October 2024

St. Peter's Square in the Vatican in Rome

La celebre piazza San Pietro nella città del Vaticano a Roma

The famous St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City in Rome.
One of the monuments that you can't miss visiting in the Eternal City is definitely St. Peter's Square, a symbol of Christianity in the world.
I didn't remember there being so many tourists visiting... and to think that the last time I was there I even climbed to the top of the dome and I don't remember waiting in line that long.

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The very famous square, a notable example of Baroque architecture and urban planning, is dedicated to the saint of the same name and is a daily meeting point for thousands of Catholic faithful from all over the world.
The space of the square is made up of two parts: the first is shaped like an inverted trapezium whose longest side corresponds to the façade with specific perspective motivations (to cancel the great distance between the square and the basilica) and the second, larger, oval-shaped part with the Egyptian obelisk in the centre.
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The famous St. Peter’s square in the Vatican city in Rome – La célèbre place Saint-Pierre dans la cité du Vatican à Rome – La famosa plaza de San Pedro en la ciudad del Vaticano en Roma – A famosa Praça de São Pedro na cidade do Vaticano, em Roma – Der berühmte Petersplatz in der Vatikanstadt in Rom – Quảng trường nổi tiếng có tên San Pietro ở thành phố Vatican ở Rome – 罗马梵蒂冈城著名的圣彼得广场 – ローマのバチカン市国にあるサン・ピエトロ広場と呼ばれる有名な広場

18 March 202322 July 2024

The facade of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

La facciata della Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova

The facade of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.
And here is the church of the Saint, one of the largest religious buildings in Italy, in Padua.
A little Romanesque (the gabled facade), Gothic (the flying buttresses) and Byzantine (the dome) perfectly harmonized.
It houses the remains of one of the most venerated Saints in the Christian world.

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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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