- Crucifix
Crucifix by Alberto Sotii (1187). Spoleto Cathedral. - Annunciation by Filippo Lippi
Annunciation by Filippo Lippi (1467-69) Spoleto Cathedral - Transition of the Virgin by Filippo Lippi
Transition of the Virgin, Filippo Lippi (1467-69). Spoleto Cathedral - Nativity by Filippo Lippi
Nativity by Filippo Lippi (1467-69). Spoleto Cathedral - Frescoes
Frescoes, Spoleto Cathedral (1477) - Frescoes
Frescoes, Spoleto Cathedral (1477) - A creepy corbel
I'm still figuring out whether those are ears or cheeks bound together... Spoleto Cathedral - Coronation of the Virgin
Coronation of the Virgin, Filippo Lippi (1467-69). Spoleto Cathedral - Coronation of the Virgin
Coronation of the Virgin by Filippo Lippi (1467-69). Spoleto Cathedral - Life of Mary
Life of Mary by Filippo Lippi (1467-69). His sarcophagus is also here, but his remains aren't. Spoleto Cathedral. - Spoleto Cathedral
Spoleto Cathedral with the mosaic by Solsternus (1207) - Spoleto
- Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi
- Basilica di Santa Clara
Basilica di Santa Clara (1257-1265), Assisi - Basilica di Santa Clara
Basilica di Santa Clara (1257-1265), Assisi - Basilica di Santa Clara
Basilica di Santa Clara (1257-1265), Assisi - Original clothes of Saint Clara (1194-1253) and Saint Francis (1181/82-1226)
Original clothes of Saint Clara (1194-1253) and Saint Francis (1181/82-1226). Basilica di Santa Clara, Assisi. - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino (1029-1253)
- Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino (1029-1253)
Rose window with symbols of the evangelists. - Pax et Bonum.
Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino. - Cistern of Saint Rufino, Ist century BC.
Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
A hungry lion. - Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
Another hungry lion. - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Temple of Minerva -> Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Assisi
- Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi (1228-1367)
- Basilica di San Francesco
Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi (1228-1367) - Basilica di San Francesco
Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi (1228-1367). No photos allowed inside, so just a lot of photos from outside :-) - View of the di Santa Maria di Angeli, Assisi
- Basilica di San Francesco
Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi (1228-1367) - Basilica di San Francesco
Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi (1228-1367) - Assisi
- Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi
- Santuario della Porziuncola in Assisi
Around the shrine the whole giant church was built to protect it. Notice the frescoes inside the church inside the church. This was one of the churches that Saint Francis restored and the Franciscan movement started. - View from Giardini Carducci, Perugia
- View from Piazza Grande
View from Piazza Grande: St John's (13th century), Ospedale della Misericordia (1326) and Saint Francis (1259-1292). Gubbio. - View from Piazza Grande in Gubbio: Saint Peter's
- View from Piazza Grande in Gubbio: Saint John's
- San Giovanni Battista and Palazzo dei Consoli
- Gubbio before sunrise
- Gubbio just at sunrise
- Madonna with Child
Church of Saint Dominic, Urbino. - Church of the Madonna della Neve
The original building dates back to the Romanesque-Pisan period of the 12th century, the rest is mostly from the 16th century. - The Monserrato Sanctuary
Highly popular in XVII and XVIII century. Built by a Spanish governor for surviving a storm. - Portoferraio
Chiesa della Misericordia - Santo Stefano alle Trane
Ceiling of the church - Santo Stefano alle Trane
- 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. - Crucifix
Church of San Giacomo e San Quirico. Now that is a strange statue: the shoulders seem to be broken and the hair seems to be ... real. - Church of the Holy Souls
Church of the Holy Souls now shows The Nativity of Rio Castello. All year long. Even in summer. The nativity scene is not old, it was built in 2010. - Church of Padreterno in Rio nell'Elba
The church was built in 16th century on a preexisting older chapel. - Pieve di San Giovanni
The church is from the 12th and 13th century. - Saint Liboria Chapel in Marciana
Some say the chapel dates from the 11th-12th century, others claim it is from 17th century. Now, that is very exact! - The Four Tetrachrs
The Four Tetrachrs are the four rulers that simultaneously governed the Roman Empire. The statue is from the 4th century, made in Porphyry and was originally in Constantinople. - Basilica di San Marco
Another detail from the Basilica's facade. - Narthex of the Basilica
Arch of Paradise above the entrance to the Basilica. - Basilica di San Marco
A detail on the southern facade of the Basilica - Narthex of the Basilica
Mosaic in the narthex, depicting Death of Noah, the Tower of Babel (1200s) and the Story of Abraham (1230). - San Giorgio Maggiore
The church was designed by Andrea Palladio, built between 1566 and 1610. - Piazza San Marco
Piazza in the times of Covid, wonderfully empty. - Basilica di San Marco
From the 11th century, inspired by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. - Basilica di San Marco
The roof of the Basilica with Saint Mark, his winged lion and the protecting angels. - St. Alipius Gate
West facade of the Basilica with the symbols of the four evangelists. - West Facade of the Basilica
Depiction of the procession bringing St. Mark's relics to the Basilica, above St. Alipius Gate, probably from the 13th century. - Santa Maria dei Miracoli
This marble church was built between 1481 and 1489, designed by Pietro Lombardo. - Basilica di San Marco
Basilica at night. - Santa Maria Formosa
Built in 1492. - Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The interior of one of the largest churches in Venice, completed in 1430s. 25 doges are buried in this church. - Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Tomb of Jacopo e Lorenzo Tiepolo, two doges, who dies in 1249 and 1275, respectively. - Campanile di Santo Stefano
Well, that is a very tilted bell tower. - Piazza San Marco
- Basilica di Santa Maria Degli Angeli
The side of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, located in the plain at the foot of the Assisi hills. Constructed between 1569 and 1679. - Porziuncola
The Porziuncola in Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels. In this tiny church Francis of Assisi understood his vocation. The church is original, but the paintings are much more recent. And yes, the big church was built around this tiny one. - Porziuncola
Frescoes in the Porziuncola by Ilario da Viterbo (1393). - Basilica di Santa Maria Degli Angeli
The exterior of the Basilica. It gives such antique grandeur vibes. - Assisi town
View from Piazza Santa Chiara. - Basilica di Santa Chiara
The basilica is from 1257. Made of white and red rock from Monte Subasio. - Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
The basilica was begun in 1228 and completed in 1367. - San Rufino Cathedral
The duomo was built in 1029-1253. - San Rufino Cathedral
Two hungry lions at the entrance. - San Rufino Cathedral
Spider-dog! On the Assisi Cathedral! I wonder what the official explanation is. - Basilica di Santa Chiara
View from Rocca Maggiore - Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
View from Rocca Maggiore - Basilica of Sant'Eufemia
Spoleto is full of super-old churches. This one is from sometime between 8th and 10th century. - Cathedral
The Orvieto Cathedral was built in 1290-1591, probably designed by Lorenzo Maitani. - Cathedral
The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. - Cathedral
- Zebra church!
Wonderful black and white church walls, made from white travertine and black basalt stone. - The Last Judgement
Bas-relief of the Last Judgement was installed around 1331. - Cathedral
Insanely beautiful details on the facade. - Old Testament
Stories from the Old Testament, starting with The apple. - Old Testament
A very surgical removal of Adam's rib. - Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
Frescoes on one of the columns. - Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
- Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
- View of Orvieto
- San Salvatore
The Lombards took the columns, capitals etc from the Romans, and assembled them into a new church ;-) Unfortunately, the church was quite damaged in the 2016 earthquake and is closed for visitors now.