Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce (PiP)
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Santa Croce
Signa - San Lorenzo
Pistoia - Palazzo di Giano
Pistoia - Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte
Florence - Santa Croce
Florence - Battistero di San Giovanni
Florence - Battistero di San Giovanni
Florence - Battistero di San Giovanni
Florence - San Lorenzo
Florence - Mercato Centrale
Florence - Mercato Centrale
Florence - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence - Express Wash
Florence - David
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio
Florence - Piazza della Signoria
Florence - Sanitari Pinucci
Florence - Ponte Vecchio
Monteriggioni
Siena
Siena - Palazzo Pubblico
Siena - Piazza del Campo
Siena - Piazza del Campo
Siena - Torre del Mangia
Siena - Borsalino
Siena - Santuario de Santa Catalina
Siena - Santuario de Santa Catalina
Siena - Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria As…
Siena - Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria As…
Siena - Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria As…
Siena - Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria As…
Siena - Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria As…
Siena - Basilica di San Domenico
Siena - Basilica di San Domenico
Siena - Basilica di San Domenico
Siena
Eremo di San Salvatore di Lecceto
Eremo di San Salvatore di Lecceto
Eremo di San Salvatore di Lecceto
Eremo di San Salvatore di Lecceto
Sovicille - Area archeologica di Malignano
Sovicille - Area archeologica di Malignano
Rosia - Pieve di San Giovanni Battista
Rosia - Pieve di San Giovanni Battista
Rosia - Pieve di San Giovanni Battista
Frosini
Montesiepi - Abbazia di San Galgano
Montesiepi - Abbazia di San Galgano
Montesiepi - Abbazia di San Galgano
Montesiepi - Eremo di Montesiepi (PiP)
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo (PiP)
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
Badia Prataglia - Santa Maria Assunta e San Bartol…
Badia Prataglia - Santa Maria Assunta e San Bartol…
Badia Prataglia - Santa Maria Assunta e San Bartol…
Badia Prataglia - Santa Maria Assunta e San Bartol…
Loro Ciuffenna - Pieve di San Pietro a Gropina
Loro Ciuffenna - Pieve di San Pietro a Gropina
Loro Ciuffenna - Pieve di San Pietro a Gropina
Loro Ciuffenna - Pieve di San Pietro a Gropina
Location
See also...
Keywords
Authorizations, license
-
Visible by: Everyone -
All rights reserved
-
52 visits
Florence - Santa Croce
Florentina was established in Roman times as a settlement for veteran soldiers. The name had changed already when young Charlemagne conquered the town in 774. It became part of the Duchy of Tuscany, with Lucca as the capital. Around 1000 Margrave Hugo chose Florence as residency instead of Lucca. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), the Florentines formed a republic ruled by a council. The town prospered, despite a constant fight between the different factions and noble families.
In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance.
The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence and the largest Franciscan church worldwide.
Legends tell, that it was founded by St Francis himself, but proven is that the construction was begun outside the city walls in 1294. The floorplan is a Tau cross, which is a symbol of St Francis. The design was done by Arnolfo di Cambio, a very busy architect, as he worked as well at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. The church was consecrated in 1442 by Pope Eugene IV.
Sometimes Santa Croce is called a Pantheon, as it became the burial place of many celebrities.
In the 15th century, Florence was among the largest and wealthiest cities in Europe. This was when the Medici family entered the political scene. As a dynasty of art-loving, power-hungry bankers, they made Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance.
The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence and the largest Franciscan church worldwide.
Legends tell, that it was founded by St Francis himself, but proven is that the construction was begun outside the city walls in 1294. The floorplan is a Tau cross, which is a symbol of St Francis. The design was done by Arnolfo di Cambio, a very busy architect, as he worked as well at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio. The church was consecrated in 1442 by Pope Eugene IV.
Sometimes Santa Croce is called a Pantheon, as it became the burial place of many celebrities.
Marco F. Delminho has particularly liked this photo
- Keyboard shortcuts:
Jump to top
RSS feed- Latest comments - Subscribe to the comment feeds of this photo
- ipernity © 2007-2024
- Help & Contact
|
Club news
|
About ipernity
|
History |
ipernity Club & Prices |
Guide of good conduct
Donate | Group guidelines | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Statutes | In memoria -
Facebook
Twitter
Sign-in to write a comment.