Venezia - Ospedale SS. Giovanni e Paolo
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compton cemetery, surrey
compton cemetery, surrey
compton cemetery, surrey
Verona - Duomo di Verona
Verona - Duomo di Verona
Un luogo e un destino fatali
Verona - Basilica di San Zeno
Verona - Basilica di San Zeno
Como - Sant'Abbondio
Colico - Abbazia di Piona
Colico - Abbazia di Piona
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
prior's door, norwich cathedral
norwich cathedral cloister
norwich cathedral cloister
norwich cathedral cloister
norwich cathedral cloister
norwich cathedral cloister
Florence - Basilica of Santa Croce
Florence - Basilica of Santa Croce
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This awfull change
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Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges - Cathedral
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges - Cathedral
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges - Cathedral
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges - Cathedral
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges - Cathedral
Cloister
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un chiostro variopinto
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Daoulas - Abbaye Notre-Dame
Daoulas - Abbaye Notre-Dame
Daoulas - Abbaye Notre-Dame
Daoulas - Abbaye Notre-Dame
waltham abbey, essex
bristol cathedral
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ingham church, norfolk
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ldiers. The name had changed already, when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic was ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families.
In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was, when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art loving, power hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance.
The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence and the largest Franciscan church worldwide. The nave is 115 m long.
Legends tell, that it was founded by St Francis himself, but proven is that the construction was begun outside the city walls in 1294. The floorplan is a Tau cross, what is a symbol of St Francis. The design was done by Arnolfo di Cambio, a very busy architect, as he worked as well at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. The church was consecrated in 1442 by Pope Eugene IV.
On Nov. 4. 1966 the Arno River flooded Florence, including Santa Croce. The water reached a hight of 5 meters here, bringing mud, pollution and heating oil. The damage to buildings and works of art was really severe. It took decades to repair, what could be repaired.
The Franciscan friars had two cloisters for contemplation. This is the larger one. The former convent buildings now host the museum.
In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was, when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art loving, power hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance.
The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence and the largest Franciscan church worldwide. The nave is 115 m long.
Legends tell, that it was founded by St Francis himself, but proven is that the construction was begun outside the city walls in 1294. The floorplan is a Tau cross, what is a symbol of St Francis. The design was done by Arnolfo di Cambio, a very busy architect, as he worked as well at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. The church was consecrated in 1442 by Pope Eugene IV.
On Nov. 4. 1966 the Arno River flooded Florence, including Santa Croce. The water reached a hight of 5 meters here, bringing mud, pollution and heating oil. The damage to buildings and works of art was really severe. It took decades to repair, what could be repaired.
The Franciscan friars had two cloisters for contemplation. This is the larger one. The former convent buildings now host the museum.
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