Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Italen

The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rotonda, which, the work of Italian painter and architect Pellegrino Tibaldi. It was built following a Marian apparition that occurred, according to tradition, in 1585.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rotonda, which, the work of Italian painter and architect Pellegrino Tibaldi. It was built following a Marian apparition that occurred, according to tradition, in 1585.

The "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta" is often described as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy. The construction started in 1396, on the site of the earlier Romanesque cathedral. Works did not finish until 1770 with the completion of the Rococo cupola. Since I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits to Como, I will now add only a few.

The "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta" is often described as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy. The construction started in 1396, on the site of the earlier Romanesque cathedral. Works did not finish until 1770 with the completion of the Rococo cupola. The tympanum above the entrance depicts the Adoration of the Magi. Since I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits to Como, I will now add only a few.

The "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta" is often described as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy. The construction started in 1396, on the site of the earlier Romanesque cathedral. Works did not finish until 1770 with the completion of the Rococo cupola. The rose window of the facade. Since I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits to Como, I will now add only a few.

The "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta" is often described as the last Gothic cathedral built in Italy. The construction started in 1396, on the site of the earlier Romanesque cathedral. Works did not finish until 1770 with the completion of the Rococo cupola, seen here from east. It is 75 m high. Since I have already uploaded many photos from previous visits to Como, I will now add only a few.

Lago di Como is the third largest lake in Italy. Since Roman times it has been a favorite retreat for aristocrats and rich people. The lake seen from Como, a very busy tourist place in summer. In December it was very peaceful.

Lago di Como is the third largest lake in Italy. Since Roman times it has been a favorite retreat for aristocrats and rich people. The lake seen from Como, a very busy tourist place in summer. In December it was very peaceful.