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| There's a pretty nice view from the doorway of the church of Santa Maria della Salute, built in Venice in the mid-17th century as an offering for the city's deliverance from an outbreak of the plague. Constructed atop a platform of 100,000 wooden piles driven vertically into the sea bed, it took about 50 years to build, and was completed in 1681. [To see more doorways, visit the "Portes de Lundi" at Louis la Vache's meme.] |
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday Doorways
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That is quite the substantial looking door! With 50 years of building, imagine not living to see the end of your hard work after all.
ReplyDeleteI'd feel very safe behind those doors, Alexa. They would need quite a number of those 100,000 wooden piles to take their weight!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful door to a great view of Venice!
ReplyDeleteVery well taken shot, from the interiors.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour cette perspective différente de Venise.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that Lady Margaret Beaufort was your ancestor!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I"Ve not been to Italy and this view of Venice makes me want to book a ticket this minute!
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Outstanding, Alexa!
ReplyDeleteLouis» thanks you for your contribution to Monday Doorways.
This photo is lovely. East to tell where it was taken....again your images tell such strong stories. A wonderful inspiration.
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