Sunday, March 30, 2014

In Santa Croce

There's a lot to see in the 15th-century Basilica of Santa Croce,
in Florence—including the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo, art by
Canova, Cimabue, and Donatello, and frescoes by Giotto.
My favorite spot in this vast church is the sacristy, where the frescoed
chapel and gilded altar are seen through an ornate iron gate. 

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Posted by Alexa at 00:01
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9 comments:

  1. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsMarch 30, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    A beautiful beckoning image through the ornate iron gate. Places of worship are inspiring for a myriad of reasons. Warm regards

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  2. Louis la VacheMarch 30, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    The first image is very nicely-framed, Alexa - at first glance, «Louis» thought it was stained glass.

    «Louis» posted St. Dominic's, San Francisco for inSPIREd Sunday.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 30, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    gorgeous. wow, what lovely black detailing. love it!! ( :

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  4. The GreenockianMarch 30, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Love the shot through the grate - fabulous!

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  5. Billy Blue EyesMarch 30, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Looks very nice there

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  6. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 30, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful details and a study in contrasts. The darkness of the iron gate emphasizes the gilt frescoes.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  7. Ms MMarch 30, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  8. dianasfaria.comMarch 31, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous!
    I think I need to go back to Florence.

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  9. VirginiaApril 3, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Oh I'm loving this Alexa. What a wonderful window and beautifully photographed.
    V

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