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30 October 202430 October 2024

The hall Piazza della Signoria on the former Costa Firenze

The Piazza della Signoria lounge on the former Costa Firenze.
Last year I was aboard the beautiful, in my opinion, Costa Firenze which unfortunately passed to Carnival in February 2024.
This was the main atrium, the one with the information office, excursion office and bar, in the center of which was this column surmounted by a majestic golden lion.

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Il salone Piazza della Signoria sulla ex Costa Firenze

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Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market.
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The Piazza della Signoria hall on the former Costa Firenze – La salle Piazza della Signoria sur l’ancienne Costa Firenze – La sala Piazza della Signoria en la antigua Costa Firenze – O salão Piazza della Signoria na antiga Costa Firenze – Der Saal der Piazza della Signoria an der ehemaligen Costa Firenze – Hội trường Piazza della Signoria trên Costa Firenze trước đây – 旧コスタフィレンツェのシニョリーア広場ホール

1 October 20241 October 2024

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

19 September 202419 September 2024

The Giant Buddha Statue in Ngoc Hoa

La statua gigante di Buddha del monstero Ngoc Hoa nel Qui Nhon in Vietnam

The giant Buddha statue of the Ngoc Hoa monastery in Qui Nhon in Vietnam.
When I was in Vietnam last year with my wife we went to the Qui Nhon region and, on an excursion, we visited the Ngoc Hoa monastery.
In this small spiritual center dominated this enormous statue of a golden Buddha.

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A Buddha, also budda in Italian, is, according to Buddhism, a being who has reached the highest degree of enlightenment (bodhi). Buddha is the past participle of the Sanskrit budh, to become aware, to wake up. Buddha therefore means “awakened”, with reference to the passage of consciousness from the state of sleep (ὕπνος, hýpnos) to the state of full realization.
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The giant Buddha statue of Ngoc Hoa Monastery in Qui Nhon, Vietnam – La statue de Bouddha géant du monastère de Ngoc Hoa à Qui Nhon au Vietnam – La estatua gigante de Buda del monasterio de Ngoc Hoa en Qui Nhon en Vietnam – A estátua gigante de Buda do mosteiro Ngoc Hoa, em Qui Nhon, no Vietname – Die riesige Buddha-Statue des Klosters Ngoc Hoa in Qui Nhon in Vietnam – Tượng Phật khổng lồ của tu viện Ngọc Hòa ở Qui Nhon, Việt Nam

6 March 202318 December 2024

The Annunciation in Santa Maria in Castello in Genoa

Il polittico dell'Annunciazione in Santa Maria in Castello a Genova

The polyptych of the Annunciation in Santa Maria in Castello in Genoa.
A splendid work of art in an equally splendid church in Genoa.
In particular, the gold frame of this work by Giovanni Mazone stands out with its particular and very elaborate Gothic workmanship.

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

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

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The polyptych of the Annunciation was executed in 1470 for the chapel of the same name in the church of Santa Maria di Castello in Genoa. The elaborate gilded wooden frame was executed by Mazone himself with the clear intent of reviving the elements of Gothic architecture. The compositions of the predella represent four episodes of the life of Mary: the Marriage of the Madonna and her meeting with Elizabeth; the birth of Jesus; the adoration of the Magi; the flight into Egypt and the purification of the B. V. Annunziata.
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The polyptych of the Annunciation in Santa Maria in Castello in Genoa – Le polyptyque de l’Annonciation à Santa Maria in Castello à Gênes – El políptico de la Anunciación en Santa Maria in Castello en Génova – O políptico da Anunciação em Santa Maria in Castello em Gênova – Das Polyptychon der Verkündigung in Santa Maria in Castello in Genua – Polyptych của Truyền tin ở Santa Maria ở Castello ở Genoa – 热那亚卡斯特罗圣母玛利亚圣母领报的多联画 – ジェノヴァのサンタ・マリア・イン・カステッロの受胎告知のポリプティク

4 March 20239 July 2024

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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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

29 December 202213 August 2024

La statua della Madonnina di Milano

La famosa statua della Madonnina che domina la città di Milano.
Lo scorso anno sono stato per un paio di giorni a Milano per rivedere, dopo tanto tempo, la città meneghina.
Come ogni bravo turista sono salito fin sul tetto del Duomo e potevo non scattare una foto alla Madonnina?Mad

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

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La Madonnina è una statua di Giuseppe Perego in rame dorato, raffigurante la Madonna Assunta e posta sulla guglia maggiore del duomo di Milano. Dal momento della sua posa, avvenuta nel 1774, è diventata il simbolo della città, al di là della sua valenza religiosa.
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The famous statue of the Madonnina overlooking the city of Milan – La célèbre statue de la Madonnina surplombant la ville de Milan – La famosa estatua de la Madonnina con vistas a la ciudad de Milán – A famosa estátua da Madonnina com vista para a cidade de Milão – Die berühmte Statue der Madonnina mit Blick auf die Stadt Mailand – Bức tượng nổi tiếng của Madonnina nhìn ra thành phố Milan – 俯瞰米兰市的著名圣母像 – ミラノの街を見下ろす有名なマドンニーナ像

5 November 202213 December 2022

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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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

5 October 20225 July 2024

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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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

29 October 202129 October 2021

Particolari del Portale del Battistero di Firenze

Particolari del Portale del Battistero di Firenze.
Passeggiando per Firenze non si può non fare un passo a vedere la facciata del suo splendido duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) e del suo battistero.
Questa volta mi sono soffermato su qualche particolare di uno dei tre portali d’ingresso del battistero di San Giovanni ed esattamente di quello che viene chiamato Porta del Paradiso (Est) di Lorenzo Ghiberti

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La porta è suddivisa in 10 ampi riquadri rettangolari, disposti su cinque file, ciascuno dei quali, con le incorniciature ornate da tondi con teste di profeti, occupa l’intera larghezza di un battente. I riquadri presentano scene dell’Antico Testamento, che si susseguono su entrambi i battenti da sinistra a destra e dall’alto in basso.
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Details of the Portal of the Baptistery of Florence – Details des Portals des Baptisteriums von Florenz – Thông tin chi tiết về Cổng thông tin về Bí ẩn Baptiste của Florence

12 October 20211 June 2024

L’Altare Maggiore e l’Abside del Duomo di Fiesole

L’Altare Maggiore e l’Abside del Duomo di Fiesole (Firenze).
A pochi chilometri da Firenze, sulle colline che circondano la città fiorentina, si trova questo borgo altrettanto antico (anche se meno famoso).
Nel borgo spicca la Cattedrale di San Romolo al cui interno, molto severo a dire la verità, si può ammirare questo splendido altare e abside affrescato.

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Nel presbiterio si trovano gli affreschi con Storie di San Romolo dipinti nel catino absidale alla fine del Cinquecento e attribuiti al fiesolano Nicodemo Ferrucci, e all’altar maggiore il trittico tardogotico, commissionato nel 1450, di Bicci di Lorenzo, fiancheggiato agli altari laterali da trittici in stile neogotico dipinti nel 1886.
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