- Santo Stefano alle Trane
This church dates from the second half of the XII century. Completely destroyed in 1442 and once again 1747, last renovation was done in the 1970s. - Santo Stefano alle Trane
- Santo Stefano alle Trane
Ceiling of the church - Ancient graffiti
in Linguella, Portoferraio, Elba - Portoferraio
- LIguella Museum, Portoferraio
Remains of a Roman villa. - LIguella Museum, Portoferraio
I don't know what these benches are made of, but they are special. - Elba
- A in Portoferraio
Again, A. In front, there is a completely normal sailing yacht. That one in the back is not. - LIguella Museum, Portoferraio
Many amphoras have been found in the seas around the island. - LIguella Museum, Portoferraio
Archeological museum in Portoferraio is in the old salt store rooms of the Linguella Medicean Fortresses. - Mountains of Corsica
As seen from Elba - Chiessi
A wonderful sunset with Corsica in the background. - Chiessi
- Chiessi
Probably my (and my kids') favourite place on the island. - Marche as seen from Urbino
- Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, Urbino
- This is ... a lot of ... lace
Urbino - Cosy restaurant in Urbino
- Lantern
Lantern of what is now Higher Institute for Artistic Industries. Urbino - Madonna with Child
Church of Saint Dominic, Urbino. - Remains of a Roman sarcophagus
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Warehouses in Palazzo Ducale, Urbino.
- Ice cave in Palazzo Ducale, Urbino.
- Laundry and fabric dyeing room in the palace
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Portrait of a Lady by Raphael
Portrait of a Lady, La Mutta (1505-1509) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino). Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene (1508) by Timoteo Viti. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene (1508) by Timoteo Viti. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Vicenzo Pagani
Annunciation (1532) by Vicenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Vicenzo Pagani
Annunciation (1532) by Vicenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child by Vincenzo Pagani
Madonna with Child and Saints Martin, Michael and George (1529) by Vincenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child by Vincenzo Pagani
Madonna with Child and Saints Martin, Michael and George (1529) by Vincenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Giovanni Santi
Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi. Giovanni Santi is the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi
Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi Giovanni Santi is the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child on Throne
Madonna with Child on Throne, Saints John the Baptist, Francis, Girolamo, Sebastian and te Buffi family (1489) by Giovanni Santi. Giovanni Santi is, btw, the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Corpus Domini predella
Corpus Domini predella (1467-1468) by Paolo Uccello. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Institution of Eucharist
Institution of Eucharist (1473-1476) by Joos Van Wassenhove (Giusto di Gand) and Corpus Domini predella (1467-1468) by Paolo Uccello. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Just another door in the palace with incredible intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - The town of Urbino
as seen from the palace. - Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
- Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Studiolo, intarsia. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - A foot of Federico da Montefeltro
A foot of Federico da Montefeltro (1476) by Pedro Berruguete. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Federico da Montefeltro and his son
Federico da Montefeltro and his son (1476) by Pedro Berruguete. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Ideal City
Ideal City (1470s) probably by Luciano Laurana. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Senigallia
Madonna of Senigallia (1474) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. The coral necklace and bracelets are a symbol of good omen and protection from evil. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Anna (1470s) by Giovanni Bellini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Anna (1470s) by Giovanni Bellini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1476) by Alvise Vivarini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1476) by Alvise Vivarini. Saints Francis, Peter, Paul and John the Baptist. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Santa Clara
Santa Clara (1410s) by Lorenzo Salimbeni. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Benedict and Saint Catherine
Saint Benedict and Saint Catherine (1360s) by Puccio di Simone. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise (1500s) by Girolamo di Benvenuto. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Detail from a fresco
Detail from a fresco by Maestro dell'Incoronazione di Bellpuig (XIV century). Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child and a donator
Madonna with Child and a donator (XIV century) by Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco. Either the anatomy is quite wrong or she is feeding Him with a bottle. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1439) by Antonio Alberti da Ferrara. Madonna with Child; Saints Peter, John the Baptist, Francis, Jerome, Donatus and Paul. Upper line: Saints Louis, Dominic, Clara, Catherine and Antonio. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Crucifix (XV century)
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise (1448) by Fra Marino Angeli. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint Sebastian and Saint Blaise (1448) by Fra Marino Angeli. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1440s) by Michele di Giovanni da Fiesole. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino (1454) - Dragon underneath San Crescentino in front of the cathedral, Urbino
San Cresentino is the patron saint of Urbino. - Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino (1454) - Mountains above Gubbio
- Gubbio just at sunrise
- Gubbio before sunrise
- Snow!
Another black & white real-world photo! - Fresh snow
- White elephant
Really, everyone has got to have a white elephant. Even Praça do Comércio. - Arco da Rua Augusta
It was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. - Tejo
- Palácio Valenças
Sintra's Coat of arms on Palácio Valenças - The court of the National Palace
Another black&white colour photo. Besides, it looks like a cool optical illussion ;-) - Palácio Nacional
The palace is a blend of Gothic, Manueline, Moorish, and Mudéjar styles... - The chimneys
The famous chimneys of Palácio Nacional de Sintra. - Palácio Nacional
The National Palace of Sintra, the medieval royal residence from 15th to 19th century. - Castelo dos Mouros
The castle at night. I love colour photos that appear black& white. - Castelo dos Mouros
View of the Castelo from Largo Rainha Dona Amélia - Some stairs
Stairs in the town centre at night - A street sign
A street sign in Sintra. - Wall decoration
Decoration in Miradouro da Villa, Sintra - Sintra National Palace
The palace as seen from Rua Marechal Saldanha. - Sintra at night
A house opposite of our hotel at night - Entrance to the Palace
- Pena Palace
The Pena colours at sunset is even warmer. - Patio dos Arcos
We were one of the last visitors there, enjoying the sunset. - Patio dos Arcos
The warm setting sun was literally caressing my soul. - Details
Details on the facade - Details
Details of the roof - Another window
Just another different window - The Triton
He is one angry Triton. - Moorish Castle
View of the Moorish Castle and some typical boulders in the front - "Manueline" window
This is a direct copy of the manueline chapterhouse window in the Convent of Christ in Tomar.