Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Duomo

The Duomo is the Cathedral of Verona, called Santa Maria Matricolare. It was built on the site of two paleo-christian churches destroyed by an earthquake in 1117. The "new" building was consacrated on the 13rd of september, 1187.
Detail of the portal.
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7 comments:

  1. Leif HagenFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    A grand photo of the cathedral details!
    1187?! We have some churches built in 1987 over here!

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  2. SarettaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I just love stonework! Always beautiful...why don't we do it anymore?

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  3. Babzy.BFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Very nice detail !

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  4. brattcatFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    love the palette and perspective here.

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  5. RandyFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Wonderful photo! I love the detail in the building.

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  6. IsabelFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Very nice photographs!. I'll come back!!

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  7. Lucas KainSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Very nice! If I ever get to visit Verona, I will be sure to use your blog as a guide :)

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