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Vicenza - The fresco of St. Francis of Assisi among the franciscan saints in apse of church Chiesa di Santa Lucia by Rocco Pittaco (1862).
Assisi, Italy - July 24, 2016: Basilica of San Francesco, visited by pilgrims and tourists from all over the world, preserves the remains of the saint,frescoed ceilings and walls inside the Basilica
photographing the capital city of madrid, spain - may 2023.
The magnificent frescoed interior of the Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis), in the medieval heart of Assisi, in Umbria. In the image, the transept and the central nave seen behind the high altar inside the Basilica Inferiore, with frescos by Giotto, Cimabue and Pietro Lorenzetti. Built in the Italian Gothic style starting from 1228 and completed in 1253, the Basilica, which preserves the mortal remains of the Saint of the Poor from 1230, is composed of the Basilica Inferiore (Lower Basilica) and the Basilica Superiore (Upper Basilica), perfectly integrated. Famous for being the homeland of St. Francis and St. Clare, over the centuries Assisi and the spirituality of its sacred places have become a symbol of peace, a point of reference for tolerance and solidarity between peoples and between the different confessions of the world. The Umbria region, considered the green lung of Italy for its wooded mountains, is characterized by a perfect integration between nature and the presence of man, in a context of environmental sustainability and healthy life. In addition to its immense artistic and historical heritage, Umbria is famous for its food and wine production and for the high quality of the olive oil produced in these lands. Since 2000, the Basilica and the other Franciscan places in Assisi have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Wide angle image in high definition quality.
Padova- Italy-29 January 2019: the famous Scrovegni Chapel, painted by the painter Giotto. The basements, foundations of the Scrovegni chapel.
The Hagia Sophia Mosque in Trabzon, originally built as a church in the 13th century, features stunning frescoes and architectural details. This historical site reflects the rich cultural and religious history of the region, attracting visitors from around the world.
Monte oliveto, tuscany, italy, june 15, 2016 : frescoes of the Life of St. Benedict painted by Luca Signorelli and il Sodoma, in the great cloister, 15th century
Italy - Celano, Abruzzo: fresco in a window of the Church of San Giovanni (Saint John) built in the 14th century in the town of Celano, in Abruzzo. The frescoes were painted in the 15th century. The Church is open and can be visited at all times.
Frescoes painted by Giotto. The back wall of Scrovegni chapel in Padua, Italy, with the fresco of the last judgement
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
Frescoes inside the upper basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy
East Doors (Gates of Paradise) by Lorenzo Ghiberti on Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni) in Tuscany, Italy. These doors consist of 10 panels depicting scenes from the Old Testament and were commissioned in 1424. Once completed, they were described by Michelangelo as being fit to be the 'gates of paradise'. The doors displayed are now a copy of the original, with those being displayed in a local museum.
Padua, Italy - October 15, 2016: painted walls of Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni, Arena Chapel) in Padua city. It was painted by fresco of Giotto, completed about 1305.
Rome, Italy - May 12, 2018: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located in the Castro Pretorio district, near Termini Station and was built between 1879 and 1887 at the behest of Pope Pius IX who, in 1870, laid the foundation stone of the new building. However, due to the annexation of Rome to the Kingdom of Italy, the work was interrupted; it was only thanks to San Giovanni Bosco that construction could be resumed in 1880 and completed in 1887 by the architect Francesco Vespignani. In this photo, above the side altar dedicated to the baptism of Jesus Christ, detail of the lunette depicting the Heavenly Father.
Orta (Novara), Italy - October 8, 2020: religious statue detail of a chapel in the sanctuary of the Sacro Monte di Orta (Piedmont, Northern Italy); visited by several pilgrims every years, it's a natural sanctuary dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi and UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo taken in a public place.
1989 old Positive Film scanned, close-up Frescos in Cloister of Duomo Bressanone, Hofburg Brixen Bressanone, Italy.
Brescia, Italy - May 22, 2016: Brescai - The fresco of Christ Calling Zacchaeus in church Chiesa di Cristo Re by Vittorio Trainini (1936)
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Southern Italy, Galatina, Apulia: Interiors fresco details
Arezzo, Italy - July 28, 2023: Historic buildings of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy: cathedral interior
The magnificent frescoes by Giotto inside the Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis), in the medieval heart of Assisi, in Umbria. Built in the Italian Gothic style starting from 1228 and completed in 1253, the Basilica preserves the mortal remains of the Saint of the Poor from 1230. In the image, some of the 28 walls frescoed by Giotto between 1292 and 1305, illustrating the life of the Saint of Assisi, from his vocation to death. Over the centuries Assisi and the spirituality of these places have become a world reference point for peace, tolerance and solidarity between all the peoples and different confessions. The Umbria region, considered the green lung of Italy for its wooded mountains, is characterized by a perfect integration between nature and the presence of man, in a context of environmental sustainability and healthy life. In addition to its immense artistic and historical heritage, Umbria is famous for its food and wine production and for the quality of the olive oil produced in these lands. Since 2000 the Basilica and other Franciscan sites of Assisi have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Super wide angle image in high definition format.
San Giuliano Milanese, Lombardy, Italy - November 15, 2023: Interior view of Viboldone Abbey, frescoes inside the church.
Interior decor (frescos) Vank Cathedral or Holy Savior Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church (this is the national church of the Armenian people, it is part of the Oriental Orthodoxy and is one of the most ancient Christian communities). Location: Isfahan, Iran.
Orvieto, Province of Terni, Umbria, Italy - 24 april 2023: Interior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo - In the chapel of the Corporal, frescoed with the works of Ugolino di Prete Ilario (1356 - 1364) and other artists, there is the relic of the Eucharistic miracle that took place in Bolsena (1263) to which it is linked the institution of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Also in this chapel is kept and displayed the Tabernacle of the Corporal. Above the entrance to the Corporal chapel is the monumental organ designed and sculpted by Ippolito Scalza, while the sculptural work of the Pietà (or Deposition) is also by Scalza himself.
This international landmark, as seen on the external public-facing door of the baptistery, was designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti (between 1425-1452) and is an icon of the renaissance. The reliefs represent stories from the Old Testament. The visible heads are those of prophets. The doors displayed are now a copy of the original, with those being displayed in a local museum.
ASSISI, ITALY - NOVEMBER 2017 Interior sculpture of Saint Francis main church in Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, central Italy
Leather Book Label , Italian, Monte Sancto, Dante, Petrercha
Florence, Italy - June 24, 2018: Panoramic view of interior of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church
Basilica of Santa Croce details- Florence
Fresco (1450) by Vecchietta in the Siena Baptistery of San Giovanni at the Cathedral of Siena, depicting Jesus on the Cross
Interior architectural features of the Valencia Cathedral, Spain. Official name: Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia
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