Archive for the tag 'Basilica'
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Ravello 2017
Paradise Cloister – Chapels
12 Comments CherryPie on Mar 2nd 2018
The Duomo of Amalfi, situated at the top of a long flight of steps, dominates the city’s main square. During the Middle Ages Amalfi was one of four powerful Maritime Republics of Italy. It traded prolifically with other countries, in particular the Orient and the Maghreb. The monument complex of the Cathedral (Duomo) is a [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Feb 26th 2018
Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Mechelen 2014
Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk
The inside of this church is spectacular and we felt blessed that we were able to visit. The church closed for restoration at the beginning of April, just two weeks after our visit. It will be closed for four years!
This baroque pilgrimage church designed by Lucas Faydherbe was one of the first domed churches in [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on May 29th 2014
12 Comments CherryPie on Oct 31st 2012
