The churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano in Lavagna. The village of Lavagna has its beautiful main church, Santo Stefano, with the splendid churchyard that I present to you in this post. The church is framed by the colored houses on one side, the paving of rounded stones with green grass and (in the photo you can only see it minimally) the Brignardello portico.
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The collegiate basilica of Santo Stefano is a Catholic place of worship in the municipality of Lavagna, in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the vicariate of Chiavari-Lavagna of the diocese of Chiavari. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano a Lavagna – Le cimetière de l’église de Santo Stefano a Lavagna – El cementerio de la iglesia de Santo Stefano a Lavagna – O adro da igreja de Santo Stefano a Lavagna – Der Kirchhof der Kirche Santo Stefano a Lavagna – Sân nhà thờ Santo Stefano a Lavagna – 圣斯特凡诺拉瓦尼亚教堂的墓地 – サント ステファノ ア ラヴァーニャ教会の墓地
The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere. The church of San Pietro in Portovenere is one of the most evocative and fascinating places in Liguria. Situated at the end of the promontory that juts out into the sea, this Gothic church, with its characteristic black and white bands, dominates the surrounding landscape and offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Poets and the island of Palmaria¹². The church of San Pietro has an ancient and complex history. Its origins date back to the 5th century, when a small early Christian church was built on the remains of a pagan temple dedicated to Venus¹. In the 13th century, the Genoese built a new Gothic church, connected to the pre-existing structure, creating a single larger building². The architecture of the church is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The oldest part, in dark stone, is characterised by a rectangular plan with a semicircular apse, while the Gothic part, built by the Genoese, features the typical black and white bands¹². Inside, the church is divided into three naves separated by pillars, with a white marble altar². The esplanade of the church of San Pietro is a large stone-paved area, surrounded by ancient walls. This open space offers a panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding cliffs, making it an ideal place for walks and moments of contemplation³. The esplanade is also a starting point for exploring the natural and historical beauties of Portovenere, such as Byron's Cave and the Doria Castle⁴. The church of San Pietro and its esplanade have been a source of inspiration for many poets and artists. Eugenio Montale, Nobel Prize winner for literature, described this place as a “Christian temple” where “every near hour is ancient”¹. The beauty and serenity of this place continue to enchant visitors from all over the world. Portovenere is easily reached by car, bus or ferry from La Spezia. Once you arrive, a picturesque street full of little shops leads to the church of San Pietro and its esplanade². The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere is a place of extraordinary beauty and historical importance. With its unique architecture, spectacular views and poetic atmosphere, it represents an unmissable stop for those visiting Liguria.
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The church of San Pietro in the capital. Built between the 5th and 13th centuries in Genoese Gothic style, it is perched on the rock of the promontory of the Bocche di Porto Venere. The church of San Pietro is the “Christian temple” cited by Eugenio Montale in a suggestive poem, dedicated to Portovenere. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere – L’esplanade de l’église San Pietro de Portovenere – La explanada de la iglesia de San Pietro en Portovenere – A esplanada da igreja de San Pietro in Portovenere – Die Promenade der Kirche San Pietro in Portovenere – Lối đi dạo của nhà thờ San Pietro ở Portovenere
¹: [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Pietro_%28Portovenere%29) ²: [Terre di Lunigiana](https://www.terredilunigiana.com/golfodeipoeti/portoveneresanpietro.php) ³: [Il Blog di Petardo](https://petardo.over-blog.it/2016/07/portovenere-chiesa-di-san-pietro.html) ⁴: [Salentoacolory](https://www.salentoacolory.it/la-chiesa-san-pietro-portovenere/)
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The bell tower of San Lorenzo seen from the Castelletto esplanade. The city of Genoa, with its historical and architectural charm, offers numerous panoramic points from which to admire its beauties. One of the most evocative is undoubtedly the Castelletto esplanade, a panoramic terrace that offers a breathtaking view of the city and the sea. Among the many buildings that stand out on the horizon, the majestic bell tower of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo stands out.
From the Esplanade of Castelletto, the bell tower of San Lorenzo rises with its characteristic Gothic structure, characterized by black and white horizontal bands⁴. This bell tower, an integral part of the cathedral, is one of the most significant examples of Gothic architecture in Italy. Its grandeur and elegance immediately capture the attention of anyone who happens to admire the view from the esplanade. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is the main Catholic place of worship in Genoa and its construction dates back to the 9th century. However, the Gothic bell tower was added only later, in the 13th century, and represents a perfect example of how medieval architecture has evolved over the centuries. The black and white bands that decorate the bell tower are typical of the Genoese style and give the building a unique and recognizable appearance.
The Spianata di Castelletto is not only a panoramic point, but also a place of peace and tranquility where Genoese and tourists can relax and enjoy the view. The terrace is easily accessible and offers a 360-degree view of the city, allowing you to admire not only the bell tower of San Lorenzo, but also other historic buildings such as the Palazzo Ducale and the Torre Grimaldina⁴. Visiting the Spianata di Castelletto and admiring the bell tower of San Lorenzo is an experience that allows you to fully appreciate the beauty and history of Genoa. This panoramic point offers a unique perspective on the city and its architectural treasures, making every visit an unforgettable moment.
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Saint Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome, where he was martyred in 258 during the persecution ordered by the Roman Emperor Valerian in 257. The Catholic Church venerates him as a saint. Since the 4th century, Lawrence has been one of the most venerated martyrs in the Church of Rome. Constantine I was the first to build a small oratory on the site of his martyrdom. This building was enlarged and embellished by Pelagius II (579-590). Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The bell tower of San Lorenzo seen from the Castelletto esplanade – Le clocher de San Lorenzo vu de l’esplanade du Castelletto – El campanario de San Lorenzo visto desde la explanada de Castelletto – A torre sineira de San Lorenzo vista da esplanada de Castelletto – Der Glockenturm von San Lorenzo von der Castelletto-Promenade aus gesehen – Tháp chuông San Lorenzo nhìn từ lối đi dạo Castelletto
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The Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia One of Gaudí's masterpieces recognized throughout the world is the Sagrada Familia. The eternally unfinished Spanish cathedral. This is one of the many facades, dedicated to the Passion of Christ, surmounted by four of the church's many towers.
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The Passion façade was begun in 1954 according to the drawings and explanations that Gaudí had left. The towers were finished in 1976 and since then work has been carried out on the sculptural decoration. Gaudí designed this façade while recovering from Malta fever in Puigcerdà in 1911. Dedicated to the Passion of Jesus, it aims to reflect the suffering of Christ in his crucifixion, as a ransom for the sins of men. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona – La façade Passion de la Sagrada Familia à Barcelone – La fachada de la Pasión de la Sagrada Familia de Barcelona – A fachada da Paixão da Sagrada Família em Barcelona – Die Passionsfassade der Sagrada Familia in Barcelona – Mặt tiền Passion của Sagrada Familia ở Barcelona
La torre della cattedrale di Funchal nell’isola di Madera. Amo fotografare le città dalla nave, quando non riesco a scendere a terra, perchè con un buon teleobiettivo si possono evidenziare particolari carini. Come in questo caso dove ho posto l’attenzione sul campanile della cattedrale di Funchal.
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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the Catholic cathedral of Funchal, Portugal, and the seat of the Diocese of Funchal. It is located in the center of the city, not far from the marina, in the area called Campo del Duca. Its construction began in the late 1400s. It was the first important church built on the island. Previously, there was a church near the beach of Calhau, but as the number of inhabitants increased thanks to the flourishing sugar cane trade, the church could no longer accommodate all the faithful, so it was decided to build a larger one in the center of the city. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The tower of Funchal Cathedral in the island of Madeira – La tour de la cathédrale de Funchal sur l’île de Madère – La torre de la Catedral de Funchal en la isla de Madeira – A torre da Catedral do Funchal, na ilha da Madeira – Der Turm der Kathedrale von Funchal auf der Insel Madeira – Tháp của Nhà thờ Funchal ở đảo Madeira – 马德拉岛丰沙尔大教堂的塔楼 – マデイラ島のフンシャル大聖堂の塔
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore above Monterosso al Mare. Some time ago, while I was at home, I decided to take a nice walk and so I headed (with my wife Dao) to the Cinque Terre. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro was closed (and recently I had intelligently not checked on the very up-to-date website of the Park) and so we had to reinvent a route using the large network of trails in the area. We set off on the path that from Monterosso al Mare passes by this splendid sanctuary and then descends to Vernazza. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore is truly splendid (and photogenic) and repays the effort of the walk to get there.
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The sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Monterosso al Mare, along the provincial road 38, in the province of La Spezia. The religious building is located within the Cinque Terre National Park along the slopes of Mount Soviore (464 m above sea level) among woods and terraced fields near the road between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Levanto. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the Vicariate of the Riviera of the diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato, of which the Madonna di Soviore has been the patron saint since 11 May 1974. The main holidays are on 15 August (the feast of the Assumption of Mary) and the Sunday after 8 September. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore on the heights of Monterosso – Le sanctuaire de Notre-Dame du Soviore sur les hauteurs de Monterosso – El Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Soviore en las alturas de Monterosso – O Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Soviore nas alturas de Monterosso – Das Heiligtum Unserer Lieben Frau von Soviore auf den Höhen von Monterosso – Thánh địa Đức Mẹ Soviore trên đỉnh Monterosso – 蒙特罗索高地的索维奥尔圣母朝圣地 – モンテロッソの高台にあるソヴィオーレの聖母の聖域
La cattedrale di Cadice vista da un vicolo del centro storico della città. Avvicinandosi alla maestosa cattedrale di Cadice da uno dei vicoli del centro storico della bella città spagnola. Ci si perde nel dedalo di viuzze ma poi spunta la cattedrale e si ritrova la via.
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The New Cathedral of Cadiz or Cathedral of the Holy Cross on the Sea (Spanish: Catedral Nueva de Cádiz or Catedral de Santa Cruz sobre el Mar or Catedral de Santa Cruz sobre las Aguas) is located in Cadiz, Spain, and is the cathedral of the Diocese of Cadiz and Ceuta. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The cathedral of Cadiz seen from an alley in the historic center of the city – La cathédrale de Cadix vue depuis une ruelle du centre historique de la ville – La catedral de Cádiz vista desde un callejón en el centro histórico de la ciudad – A catedral de Cádiz vista de um beco do centro histórico da cidade – Die Kathedrale von Cadiz von einer Gasse im historischen Zentrum der Stadt aus gesehen – Nhà thờ Cadiz nhìn từ một con hẻm ở trung tâm lịch sử của thành phố – 从城市历史中心的一条小巷看到加的斯大教堂 – 街の歴史的中心部の路地から見たカディスの大聖堂
The stone staircase of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere. One of the symbols of the village of Portovenere is the stone church dedicated to San Pietro. Built on the rocky spur that from the center of the town penetrates into the sea parallel to the Palmaria Island. This is a glimpse of the staircase that takes visitors to the terrace next to the bell tower.
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The first Romanesque part (1198) was followed by the Gothic part with black and white banded facing which dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Genoese, probably between 1256 and 1270. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The stone staircase of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere – L’escalier en pierre de l’église de San Pietro à Portovenere – La escalera de piedra de la iglesia de San Pietro en Portovenere – A escadaria de pedra da igreja de San Pietro in Portovenere – Die Steintreppe der Kirche San Pietro in Portovenere – Cầu thang đá của nhà thờ San Pietro ở Portovenere
The apse ceiling of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the most important churches in Rome and is located near the Pantheon, in the Pigna district. Built in the 13th century by the Dominican Friars, it is one of the rare examples of Gothic architecture in Rome, famous for its history, art and architecture. The basilica stands on a site that was previously occupied by a pagan temple, initially attributed to the goddess Minerva, but which was actually dedicated to Isis. The name "sopra Minerva" derives from this ancient belief. The construction of the Gothic church began in 1280 and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. Over the centuries, the church has undergone numerous modifications and restorations, while maintaining its Gothic character.
The interior of Santa Maria sopra Minerva is richly decorated and maintains its original Gothic structure. It has a three-nave plan with pointed arches and vaulted ceilings. The side aisles house several richly decorated chapels with important works of art.
The apse ceiling is particularly impressive, with a ribbed vault richly decorated with bright colors and intricate patterns. In the center of the apse is a large painting depicting religious scenes, which helps create a solemn and evocative atmosphere.
Other Elements of Interest are: the Funeral Monument of Saint Catherine of Siena (Saint Catherine of Siena is buried in the basilica, and her tomb is a place of great devotion) and Bernini's Elephant (in the square in front of the church there is an Egyptian obelisk supported by a statue of an elephant, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini; this monument is commonly known as the “Pulcino della Minerva”).
Santa Maria sopra Minerva is a place of great historical, artistic and religious importance, representing a unique example in the Roman architectural panorama for its Gothic style and the numerous works of art it houses.
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The Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva (in Latin basilica Sanctæ Mariæ supra Minervam) is a minor basilica in Rome located in the Pigna district, in Piazza della Minerva, near the Pantheon. It is one of the very few examples of Gothic architecture in Rome. The basilica houses the remains of several important figures including Catherine of Siena, proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, the mystic painter Beato Angelico, proclaimed "Universal Patron of Artists" in 1984 and Pope Benedict XIII. Inside it preserves valuable works of art including frescoes by Melozzo da Forlì and Filippino Lippi. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The apse ceiling of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome – Le plafond de l’abside de Santa Maria sopra Minerva à Rome – El techo del ábside de Santa María sopra Minerva en Roma – O teto da abside de Santa Maria sopra Minerva em Roma – Die Apsisdecke von Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rom – Trần nhà của Santa Maria sopra Minerva ở Rome
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L’altare di Santa Maria delle Vigne a Genova. L’altare di Santa Maria delle Vigne a Genova è un elemento significativo della storica chiesa situata nel cuore del centro storico della città. Questa chiesa, che risale al X secolo, è una delle più antiche di Genova ed è dedicata alla Vergine Maria. Origini: Le origini della chiesa risalgono al X secolo, quando fu costruita una piccola cappella dedicata alla Vergine Maria. La chiesa ha preso il nome “delle Vigne” per via delle vigne che un tempo circondavano l’area.
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Sull’altare maggiore, ultimo lavoro di Giacomo Antonio Ponsonelli (1730) su disegno di Pierre Puget, è posta una statua della Madonna, sorretta da figure d’angeli, dello stesso artista. Nel presbiterio si trovano alcuni dipinti settecenteschi: Natività della Vergine di Giuseppe Cades (dipinto a Roma nel 1784, in origine destinato alla chiesa di San Carlo al Corso), Presentazione della Vergine di Giovanni David (1785) e Annunciazione di Carlo Giuseppe Ratti (1787) Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The altar of the church of Santa Maria delle Vigne in Genoa – L’autel de l’église de Santa Maria delle Vigne à Gênes – El altar de la iglesia de Santa Maria delle Vigne en Génova – O altar da igreja de Santa Maria delle Vigne em Gênova – Der Altar der Kirche Santa Maria delle Vigne in Genua – Bàn thờ của nhà thờ Santa Maria delle Vigne ở Genoa – 热那亚圣玛丽亚德尔维涅教堂的祭坛 – ジェノヴァのサンタ・マリア・デッレ・ヴィーニェ教会の祭壇
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