Our own Church of St. Peter...
One of the most dramatic buildings one sees when arriving in Spoleto, from the south, is La Chiesa di San Pietro, one of the greatest religious monuments in Umbria. The church was founded on the spot of a necropolis of the Bronze Age in 419 AD, to host the relics of the chain of St. Peter, and was probably the first cathedral of Spoleto since it contains the tombs of many early bishops. The splendid façade is rich in low reliefs and decorations probably in the style of the Lombard masters of the early 13th century representing St. Peter's life, other biblical stories and common fairy tales.
What we found incredibly interesting is the graffiti. This amazing façade is 'decorated' with signatures and dates from over 100 years ago.
What we found incredibly interesting is the graffiti. This amazing façade is 'decorated' with signatures and dates from over 100 years ago.
1 comments:
I love the first picture. It definately adds to the dramatic effect.
I look forward to seeing it in person!
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