- Pomposa Abbey
The front facade of the church, showing two griffins eating the fruits from the tree of life. - Pomposa Abbey
Frescoes in the refractory by Pietro da Rimini (probably 1318). This parts depicts Last Supper. Note the circular table (pre-renaissance depiction) and the animal they are eating. What is it?!? - Pomposa Abbey
Another fresco from the refractory: The Redeemer between the Virgin Mary and the barefoot Baptist, Benedict (left) and Guido di Pomposa (right) by Pietro da Rimini (probably 1318). - Pomposa Abbey
The Crucifixion in the Chapter House, by a direct student of Giotto, probably between 1310 and 1318. - Pomposa Abbey
Another Last supper, this one in the church. And again, I wonder which animal they are eating. - Pomposa Abbey
Ah, the apocalypse. One of the seven-headed beasts. But the real beast here is you, Alesso Bersano. - Pomposa Abbey
The Last Judgement. The patriarchs of the Church welcome the souls of Limbo towards bliss. By Andrea de Bruni. - Pomposa Abbey
The unfortunate ending of Saint Eustace and his family in a brazen bull. Yes, this was a torture device: one was locked in the bronze bull and then fire was lit underneath the bull... - Pomposa Abbey
The Last Judgement. The Lucifer. Nuff said. - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
The mosaics in the mausoleum are from the year 450. Let that sink in. The year 450. - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
The decoration in the dome: starry ceiling and the symbols of the Evangelists. Underneath are the apostles. - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
What an insanely beautiful piece of work! - Basilica of San Vitale
- Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Christ on the throne with four angels. Unfortunately not all is original, Christ's right side and the two right angels are 19th century reconstructions. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
A procession of 26 martyrs, including Saint Apollinaris, led by Saint Martin of Tours. Following are Pope Clements, Pope Sixtus, Saint Laurentius (in gold), Saint Hippolitus, Pope Cornelius (who is pointing towards), Saint Cyprian ... - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Iohannes, his brother Paulus, Vitalis (the basilica Vitalis), Gervasius, Protasius, Ursicinus, Namor, Felix ... - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Madonna and Child surrounded by four angels. Plenty of roses and lilies everywhere and the typical gold Byzantine background. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Walking towards the Madonna is a procession of 22 virgins, led by the Three Magi. These are Saints Caecilia, Eulalia, Agnes (with a lamb), Agatha. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
The merchant vessels of Classe, which used to be a port that time. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
6th century censorship. When the church became Orthodox, they 'erased' the Arians/Goths from the images, leaving only their praying hands. One can still see their halos above the curtains. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
... Saints Vincentius, Pancratius, Chrysogonus, Protus ... And these are not all of them. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
I love their fashion sense. They all wear Phrygian caps and - quite unusually -fancy trousers. - Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Saint Calocerus (Calogero!), died in 130, a martyr from the times of Hadrian. Apparently remembered on February 11th. - Classe
Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe was consecrated on 9 May 549 by the bishop Maximian. - Classe
I took this picture because of the lion. Then I noticed the bull... Holy cow, what did they do to its face? - Classe
The Hand of God. In the old times, depicting God was unacceptable, so only his hand was shown. - Classe
What a lovely detail. - Classe
The later sarcophagi were decorated with simpler patterns, like these immortal peacocks drinking from the fountain of life. - Classe
The church windows are made of alabaster. - Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is easily one of my top five churches in the world. Especially the Lower Church. So so so beautiful. - Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
The entrance - nowadays the exit - of the church. - Piazza inferiore di San Francesco
- Cathedral
- Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
Founded in the 7th century. Built on Etruscan/Roman remains, rebuilt in the 12-14th century. - Baptismal fountain
The fountain was made by Giovanni di Cecco and moved to the cloister in 1379. - Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
Capella di Santa Caterina. In the centre, there is Saint Catherine's head. Yes, her head. - Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
I cannot find any data on this painting. Any ideas? - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
There was a wedding planned so we weren't allowed to enter the church. - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Capital with Daniel and the Lions by Master von Cabestany (12th century). - San Francesco
This church is one of the few buildings from the times of Corsignano. - La Madonna del pilastro
A copy of Madonna con Bambino by Sano di Petro, dating from the 15th century. It was given the name because the painting is on a pillar ... - Convent of San Domenico
Rebuilt and renovated several times, this is from the 16th century. - Cesena cathedal, Saint John the Baptist
My OCD hates the tower windows. - Orvieto Cathedral
Orvieto Cathedral (1290-1590). On average a 14th century cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In rain. - Zebra church: basalt and travertine stones
Orvieto. - Bas-relief - The Last Judgement
Installed around 1331. Orvieto cathedral. - Bas-relief - New Testament
Below it is Abraham sleeping. Orvieto cathedral. - The rose window by Orcagna
The rose window by Orcagna (1354-1380) Orvieto cathedral. - Detail on the facade
Orvieto cathedral. - Facade
Orvieto cathedral. - Interior of Orvieto cathedral
Only the bottom is made of black and white stones, the rest is painted black. Really? - Interior of Orvieto cathedral
The nave of Orvieto cathedral - The apse of Orvieto cathedral
The apse in Orvieto cathedral dates from 1370. Frescoes by the local artist Ugolino di Prete Ilario are dedicated to the life of Mary. - Life of Mary by Ugolino di Prete Ilario
Life of Mary by Ugolino di Prete Ilario (1370), detail. Orvieto cathedral. - Chapel of the Corporal
Chapel of the Corporal (1350-1356) by Ugolino di Prete Ilario. Orvieto cathedral. - The apse by Ugolino di Prete Ilario
The apse by Ugolino di Prete Ilario (1370). Orvieto cathedral. - Life of Mary by Ugolino di Prete Ilario
Life of Mary by Ugolino di Prete Ilario (1370), detail. Orvieto cathedral. - Chapel of the Madonna di San Brizio in Orvieto cathedral
Chapel of the Madonna di San Brizio. Ressurection of the Flesh, Luca Signorelli in 1499. Orvieto cathedral. - San Brizio Chapel in Orvieto cathedral
San Brizio Chapel in Orvieto cathedral. Luca Signorelli in 1499, The Damned in Hell. - San Brizio Chapel in Orvieto cathedral
San Brizio Chapel in Orvieto cathedral. Luca Signorelli in 1499, The Damned in Hell - a detail. - San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral
San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral. Christ in Judgment by Fra Angelico and Benozzo Gozzoli. - San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral
San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral. Luca Signorelli in 1499. - San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral
San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral. The Elect in Paradise by Luca Signorelli (1499). - San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral
San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral. Deeds of the Antichrist by Luca Signorelli (1501). - San Brizio Chapel, Orvieto Cathedral
- Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral
Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral. - Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral
Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral - Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral
Chapel of the Corporal, Orvieto Cathedral - Orvieto Cathedral
Orvieto Cathedral was built in 1290-1591. - Orvieto Cathedral
Zebra church - Orvieto Cathedral (1290-1591). - Todi Cathedral
Todi Cathedral (12th to 14th century). Dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary - The Last Judgment
The Last Judgment (1594-99) by Ferraù Fenzoni. Counterfaçade of the Todi cathedral - Crucifixion from mid-13th century
Crucifixion from mid-13th century. Todi cathedral - Todi cathedral interior
No idea who this is. - Todi cathedral - the altar
- The Last Judgement
The Last Judgement (1596) by Ferraù Fenzoni - detail. Todi Cathedral. - John the Baptist
John the Baptist - Window in Todi Cathedral - Todi Cathedral crypt
A Harry-Potteresque bishop - Todi Cathedral crypt
Statue of Madonna and Child (12th century) as Seat of Wisdom (Sedes sapientiae). - Todi Cathedral crypt
- Todi Cathedral crypt
- Basilica San Fortunato, Todi
- Liceo Classico Jacopone Da Todi
Cloister - Liceo Classico Jacopone Da Todi
Cloister - The church of Santissimo Crocifisso
The church of Santissimo Crocifisso (1587),Todi - Todi Cathedral
Todi Cathedral (12th - 14th century). Dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. - Interior of San Fortunato, Todi
- Stairs to San Fortunato, Todi
- Todi from Giardini Oberdan
- Santa Maria della Consolazione (1508-1607), Todi
A textbook renaissance church. - Santa Maria della Consolazione, Todi
- Santa Maria della Consolazione, Todi
- Santa Maria della Consolazione, Todi
- Santa Maria della Consolazione, Todi
See the tiny fresco in the altarpiece? Madonna della Consolazione (15th century). The church was built to protect it. - Via dell'Arringo, Spoleto
- Spoleto Cathedral
Spoleto Cathedral (12th century). Dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. - Piaza del Duomo, Spoleto
The Sun came out! - Spoleto Cathedral, interior
- Spoleto Cathedral, Interior
- Cappella del Vescovo Constantino Eroli
Cappella del Vescovo Constantino Eroli (1497), Spoleto Painted by Pinturicchio: God the Father and Angels, The Madonna and Child, John the Baptist and St. Stephen.