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Florence Duomo – Santa Maria Del Fiore is Steeped in History Spanning 1600 Years
Aug 30th
One can not help but feel humbled and, frankly, if you stand next to wells of Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi's dome's courage up in heaven or in addition to the Giotto's Bell Side Since 1333. Imagine for a moment, what life was like before the Cathedral, where he founded the ancient Christian church for these reasons at the end of the fourth century, when the colony of Rome, better known as Florentia was busy with the Roman people? Come with me in Piazza del Duomo, the religious center of Florence is more than 1600 years and we study That I monuments have stood the test of time to find those who do not know and discover the mysteries that lie below.
Did you know that one of these buildings still holds the world record for the largest dome in brick and mortar that came to define the horizon and of the Renaissance city of Florence dominate? Make sure you have a quote? After half a fantastic day in Fiesole, where, en route to Our hotel is the magnificent valley and visited the cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as the Duomo. Santa Maria del Fiore translated S. Maria del Fiore, the flower with Christ himself as the fruit of our redemption.
Arnolfo di Cambio, designed by the construction started and completed in 1296, without the dome in 1348. It was not until 1436 that Brunelleschi "dome inside a dome was finally completed and crowned by a lantern that after 10 years. With a holy relics, golden ball of copper that adorns the top of the lantern was added in 1471. This marked the end of a period building extends 170 years. What an extraordinary achievement! Truly a feast for the eyes in person, this structure continues Titanic 153 meters (502 feet) long, 90 meters (295 feet) at its widest point and 90 meters from the floor to the top of the dome.
Upholstered in green and pink marble framed by bands of white marble, the facade of the cathedral was not completed in the 15th century, but almost 400 years later by Emilio De Fabris. Look carefully and you will see sculptures adorn the niches along the walls, the Holy Mother of flowers perched on a scepter at the door and mosaics of various scenes of Christ, St. Mary S. John the Baptist, Local artisans and traders, Florence and other personalities on the remaining ports. Truly a beautiful view from all angles, and perfect date moment.
To Kodak, Brunelleschi's dome is still the largest masonry dome in the world and photos of Florence is complete without it. Only the Pantheon in Rome is bigger, but consists of concrete there is no competition. Speaking of games, back in 1419, the city of Florence in a dome for the best design that would be top of the Basilica of the octagonal base. Brunelleschi, a local artist and architect, has competed and won by Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, the artist who in a previous match for the bronze panels of loss "Gates of Paradise" doors of the East Competition Baptistry.
The called for the design of the dome which extends 42 meters (140 feet) and could not contain the flying buttresses that were rejected by the Italians. With the support of Cosimo de 'Medici, the idea of Brunelleschi, a dome within a dome design that should not fly presented foothills and surprisingly, even the scaffolding around the outside. The concept was to create a single framework made of lightweight materials, which then provide support for the outer casing is made of several building materials, building weatherproof.
In general, the first octagonal dome ever built, and why the recipe for concrete had been lost since the age of the Pantheon, Brunelleschi's dome was built with bricks and mortar and an explanation of world records. Today you can climb the 463 steps and see first hand this unique building. Sons of magnitude, yes, but the view of the surroundings of Florence and Tuscany, from the top of the dome, a great and definitely worth the Huff and Puff out arrival.Compared highly decorated cathedral, interior design and more reserved with frescoes painted by the Florentine masters of ages 14 and 15.
Along the walls are frescoes by Paolo Uccello, Adreani Chestnut, a picture of Dante's Divine Comedy by Domenico di Michelino and sculpted portraits of Giotto and Brunelleschi. Later in the 19th century, Arnolfo di Cambio added busts original design of the cathedral, and Emilio de Fabris, 19th century exterior designer. Decorate the interior walls of the dome, 295 meters
Surviving In The Heat Of Italy
Aug 30th
Italy is a very special place for a holiday, with many choices from the romantic city of Venice, Florence and Rome. Italy in summer can be very hot. Let's look at how to deal with visitors heat.For northern Italian sites in Europe, temperatures are in Italy as a sort of surprise. For many, the country of Italy is not considered a location for holidays and is often thought of as hot as the desire of Greece and Spain.Unfortunately these thoughts largely based on misconceptions. Italy, in fact, many coastal cities, with the Amalfi Coast, which includes some of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, here are the temperatures can soar in particular in the south locations.Since many people choose to travel in Italy to qualify for tourism, which often expect that most of the day in big cities spend. Those of us who live in Florence or Rome in summer, know that this can be difficult, given the heat.One solution is trying to be outside the heat of the day to avoid. You can choose to make your day a beginning shortly before, with attractions for the Sun is at its zenith. During the hottest hours of the day, try to plan your route to ensure that shade.
You you intend to return to your apartment or hotel for a drink in the afternoon nap. Or can a long breakfast, lunch, relaxing in a shady enough – after all, you are one of the capitals of Europe, the kitchen! If you really feel the need to increase the probability of visits, you can find cool places during the hottest hours of the day. For example, many churches and cathedrals to provide excellent cooling conditions.The key is not to overdo things – Take your time and helpful – no sense ruining your trip to be detected from the heat.
The Italian Bersaglieri In The Upper Tiber Valley Of Umbria
Aug 28th
Not long ago, I attended a charity concert in the theater Castle city, Italy, a charming town in the valley of the river Tiber, which the Italians call strange Tiber, which begins in the hills a few miles north of Castle and the flow of Rome and the sea The city was built by the Umbria, the tribe of the province derives its name, was used by the Etruscans, about four hundred years before Rome itself was invented, was captured and fortified by the Romans and later destroyed invaders from the north, the Goths, the Visigoths and Lombards in the long beards, whose name appears in the province of Lombardy.
Castle retains its medieval streets and most of the city walls, and vaults of many private houses are remnants of Roman mosaic floors. The city has good shopping, excellent restaurants and good hotels and a center of circulation for the exploration of local landscapes. A dozen other medieval towns are half an hour away and Ryanair flights to Perugia (about 35 minutes) are comfortable, fast and I visited cheap.The theater is modeled in the standard style drum almost all Italian opera houses, including La Scalla in Milan, but on a smaller scale and more human.
The principle attraction of the concert, where we lived, was the wind, "Fanfare", the regiment's most famous Italy, rifles, those guys who deployed through the world, go double speed wearing plumes of feathers, big hats on their tails. Maybe you also saw the Royal Tournament in London, then there was one, or perhaps at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. All guests were greeted with a smile and a "Welcome reception, the ladies receive a long stem red rose and a pack of postcards showing the evolution of men in uniform Sharpshooters.
The show began with the national anthem, National Anthem, followed two hours of music and Marches, as well as dancers from the local dance school. The highlight was the final concert, the band played at full throttle, former classmates on stage, and all the girls in the local dance school, the supporting action, patriotic red white and large undulating green Italian flags, while the cascade of the same color balloons fell from the chassis to the applauding audience below. There was not a dry eye in the house.
Beautiful Day stuff.The following began with great fanfare in the streets of Castello, the group has doubled from one place to another, blowing their heart for five minutes, then load another small open space and, finally, celebrated an outdoor concert Citta di Castello, the main square, where the local antiques market was in full swing. People wander over a cup of coffee, a drink and perhaps a patriotic pizza, a Margarita, was designed and named after the Queen of Italy, the national colors, white body, represented by the tomato sauce and red those days was represented by green bandsmen leaves.
Some fresh oregano, friends and comrades of the local Association tribute to the memory of General La Marmora, whose regiment, the riflemen, founded in the afternoon in a private meeting. I spent most of the afternoon listening to their stories of wars, battles and friendships. I learned that La Marmora, went to the Crimean War as an observer, and was very impressed by the speed, discipline and precision shooting from the British Rifle Brigade. Return to Italy Marmora and tormented by the new Italian government asked him to recruit a regiment of athletic young men, who were all snipers, it means that the name of the regiment, and a target goal of the Government's agreement, General The Marmora Sharpshooters trained, and the rest, as they say, is the statue of farmers, mustachioed general graced the grounds of a convent of the 12th century, recently restored Calzolaro, Italy, prayer called the prayer.
The building is owned by a British couple, who sometimes may have to take paying guests, and about fifteen miles south of Citta di Castello, and 10 km north of Umbertide in the heart of the Umbrian countryside. Players and guests of honor, in general, and then the house at ground level were offered refreshments in the auditorium of the Prayer Collection, which includes about 30,000 soldiers and several small performance lead metal guns and Many early prints and postcards of this famous regiment.
My day ended with a visit to the chapel of the monastery,
