Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: La Rotonda

The porticus of the circular Pantheon. The Pantheon (aka "La Rotonda") was a temple, completed around 114 aC, dedicated to all (pan) Gods (theon). It is one of the best preserved antique structure and still the Pantheon's dome is the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height to the "oculus" and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres. From 609 on the Pantheon was used as a church ("Sancta Maria ad Martyres"), today this is a major tourist attraction with more than 6 million visitors every year. Since the Renaissance the Pantheon has been used as a tomb. Among those buried here is Raphael. All tourists just have to take this shot, standing under the dome.

The porticus of the circular Pantheon. The Pantheon (aka "La Rotonda") was a temple, completed around 114 aC, dedicated to all (pan) Gods (theon). It is one of the best preserved antique structure and still the Pantheon's dome is the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height to the "oculus" and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres. From 609 on the Pantheon was used as a church ("Sancta Maria ad Martyres"), today this is a major tourist attraction with more than 6 million visitors every year. The inscription on the porticus: "M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT" = "M[arcus] Agrippa L[ucii] f[ilius] co[n]s[ul] tertium fecit" = "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made (the structure) when consul for the third time."

The circular Pantheon (seen from the "Piazza della Minerva") was a temple, completed around 114 aC, dedicated to all (pan) Gods (theon). It is one of the best preserved antique structure and still the Pantheon's dome is the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height to the "oculus" and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres. From 609 on the Pantheon was used as a church ("Sancta Maria ad Martyres"), today this is a major tourist attraction with more than 6 million visitors every year.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. Some of the pillars developed cracks - and so got reinforced by a metal ring.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. They all differ.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. They all differ.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. The presbytery was erected over the old crypt. It was completed in the late 15th century. Some glass windows are in the floor of the transept, as there are still parts of the former basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. Here is a mosaic, depicting a flock of sheept, hat is probably 6th/7th. century. Following the information given, the message is: Syrus diac(onus) h(unc) l(ocum) t(essellavit) c(um) s(uis) What translates to "Deacon Syrus and his family donated this place/mosaic"

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. The presbytery was erected over the old crypt. It was completed in the late 15th century. Seen here is a kind of transept. On the left is the stair leading up from "La Rotondo". The right arch opens to the central apse. Some glass windows are in the floor of the transept, as there are still parts of the former basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. Walking around the ambulatory, I found this carving. It may well be a spolia taken from an older building and reused here in the 11th century. I have no idea, what is depicted here. Four dancing snakes? A pan flute? A walking cane?

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around (from wehere this photo was taken) is 5,50m wide. The circle opens to the presbytery, erected over the old crypt in the 15th century. Behind the altar (right) stairs lead up to the presbytery and down to the crypt.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80. The ambulatory around it is 5,50m wide. The circle opens to the presbytery in front, erected over the crypt.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The diameter of "La Rotonda" is 38,00m. The ambulatory, seen left and right, is 5,50m wide, what means, die inner diameter is 19,80m.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. At that time the street level lower so today the Duomo Vecchio looks like sunken into the Piazza del Duomo. In 1571 a new entrance was created, but the Baroque portal, seen here, had to be rebuilt after the campanile over it had collapsed in 1703.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. At that time the street level lower so today the Duomo Vecchio looks like sunken into the Piazza del Duomo. In 1571 a new entrance was created, but the Baroque portal, seen here, had to be rebuilt after the campanile over it had collapsed in 1703.

Seen here are actually two cathedrals. In the foreground is the "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "La Rotonda"), a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. Behind "La Rotonda" is the "Duomo Nuovo". The construction began in 1604. Commission was given to Andrea Palladio. The plague (1630) stopped the work, later financial difficulties slowed it down. The "Duomo Nuovo" was finally completed in 1825, when the dome, designed by Luigi Cagnola, was brought to completion. The dome is 91m high.

Seen here are actually two cathedrals. In the foreground at left is the "Duomo Nuovo". The construction began in 1604. Commission was given to Andrea Palladio. The plague (1630) stopped the work, later financial difficulties slowed it down. The "Duomo Nuovo" was finally completed in 1825, when the dome, designed by Luigi Cagnola, was brought to completion. The dome is 91m high. Neighbouring (right, and only partly seen) is the "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "La Rotonda"), a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century.