Esther's photos with the keyword: Holy

Holy Trinity Abbey Church

Holy Trinity Abbey Church

Esther
18 Dec 2019 4 5 227
Adare is one of Ireland's prettiest towns. AIMG 1408
Galileo's tomb

Galileo's tomb

Esther
07 Feb 2012 1 418
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is known for its chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his students as well as its tombs and cenotaphs. Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried there. It was consecrated in 1442 and remodeled over the years. Galileo was tried by the Inquisition as a result of his writings about heliocentrism. He was forced to recant his views, and spent the remainder of his life under house arrest. Nevertheless, he was buried in Santa Croce. AIMG_3060
Basilica di Santa Croce

Basilica di Santa Croce

Esther
05 Feb 2012 339
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is known for its chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his students as well as its tombs and cenotaphs. Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried there. It was consecrated in 1442 and remodeled over the years. The 19th century facade was designed by Jewish architect, Niccolo Matas and features a Star of David. IMG_3101
Stained Glass of Santa Croce II

Stained Glass of Santa Croce II

Esther
05 Feb 2012 2 357
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is known for its chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his students as well as its tombs and cenotaphs. Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried there. It was consecrated in 1442 and remodeled over the years. AIMG_3051
Stained Glass of Santa Croce I

Stained Glass of Santa Croce I

Esther
05 Feb 2012 1 2 380
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is known for its chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his students as well as its tombs and cenotaphs. Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried there. It was consecrated in 1442 and remodeled over the years. AIMG_3054
Rossini's tomb

Rossini's tomb

Esther
07 Feb 2012 422
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy is the largest Franciscan church in the world. It is known for its chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his students as well as its tombs and cenotaphs. Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini are buried there. It was consecrated in 1442 and remodeled over the years. To learn more about the wonderful composer, Gioachino Antonio Rossini, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gioachino_Rossini . AIMG_3055