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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.
Padua, Italy - January 17s, 2022: Inside Scrovegni Chapel with 14th century frescoes by Giotto.
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
Arezzo, Italy - July 28, 2023: Historic buildings of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy: cathedral interior
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.
Frescoes inside the upper basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy
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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.
Frescoes painted by Giotto in Scrovegni chapel of Padua, Italy.
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Padua, Italy August 17 2020: Capella degli Scrovegni Chapel with Fresco with Famous Paintings by Giotto
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.
Padua, Italy - January 17, 2022: Inside Scrovegni Chapel with 14th century frescoes by Giotto. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was completed around 1305.
Mosaic-covered interior of the octagonal dome of Florence Baptistery, Tuscany, Italy
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.
The magnificent frescoed interior of the Basilica Superiore di San Francesco (Upper Basilica of Saint Francis), in the medieval heart of Assisi, in Umbria, central Italy. 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 since 1230. In the image: the nave, the rose window and some of the famous 28 walls frescoed by Giotto between 1292 and 1305, in which the life of the Saint of Assisi is narrated, from his vocation to his death. Below the rose window it is possible to see the damage caused to the Basilica and to the frescoes by the earthquake of 26 September 1997. Over the centuries Assisi and the spirituality of these places have become a world reference point for peace, tolerance and solidarity between 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 high 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. Image in high definition format.
Perugia - The baroque fresco of God the Creator in church Chiesa di Santo Spirito by unknown artist.
Fresco from the Renaissance period in the medieval Church of San Nicola in Capalbio
dome of Roman church
Full Deisis Mosaic, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, TURKEY
San Giuliano Milanese, Lombardy, Italy - November 15, 2023: Interior view of Viboldone Abbey, frescoes inside the church.
Basilica of Santa Croce details- Florence
Frescoes painted by Giotto in Scrovegni chapel of Padua, Italy.
The magnificent frescoed interior of the Basilica Superiore di San Francesco (Upper Basilica of Saint Francis), in the medieval heart of Assisi, in Umbria, central Italy. 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 since 1230. In the image: the nave, the rose window and some of the famous 28 walls frescoed by Giotto between 1292 and 1305, in which the life of the Saint of Assisi is narrated, from his vocation to his death. Below the rose window it is possible to see the damage caused to the Basilica and to the frescoes by the earthquake of 26 September 1997. Over the centuries Assisi and the spirituality of these places have become a world reference point for peace, tolerance and solidarity between 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 high 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. Image in high definition format.
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
Transept with barrel vaulting and a richly decorated semicircular apse in the Lower Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Fresco from Florence church - San Miniato al Monte
jesus with lamb, detail of old church ceiling, Germany, Langenzenn, Franconia
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