This is the church of Sant'Eustachio, in Rome. It was originally built in the 8th century, restored in the 12th, and almost completely rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries. |
Like so many Roman churches, the present-day city has built up around it—you turn a corner, and voilà. |
The stag with the cross is the symbol of St. Eustace (though I don't know why). [To see more churches from around the world, go here.] |
Explanation of stag here.
ReplyDeleteCompared to the exterior the interior is sumptuous (as is so often seen). I think you have a good eye. Looking at just the exterior I am not sure I would have noticed the stag up there. The Roman Hollidayesque Vespa, though: yes!
Thanks, TG!
DeleteOr perhaps the architect of the church was inordinately fond of a certain herb-infused digestif.
ReplyDeleteWho has the good eye now?
DeleteVery nice of church.
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Fantastic
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking church.
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic views of this church! I admire the architecture and enjoy the history.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking chapel
ReplyDeleteCompared to the exterior the interior is sumptuous (as is so often seen). I think you have a good eye.
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