Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Val di Non

This chapel seen here is part of the large "Basilica dei Santi Martiri" erected between 1480 and 1542. The chapel is much older actually, obviously the basilica was built around it. Three christian missionaries from Cappadocian named Sisinnio, Martirio and Alessandro got martyred here in May 397. Their ashes are kept and venerated in the chapel by pilgrims. The murals seen here are dated to the 12th century. Here are the three martyrs on their way into heaven.

This chapel seen here is part of the large "Basilica dei Santi Martiri" erected between 1480 and 1542. The chapel is much older actually, obviously the basilica was built around it. Three christian missionaries from Cappadocian named Sisinnio, Martirio and Alessandro got martyred here in May 397. Their ashes are kept and venerated here by pilgrims. The murals seen here are dated to the 12th century.

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of the frescoes (dated to 1210) still exist. This huge baptismal font (diam. 1,30m) placed near the entrance. is dated 12th century. Following the information given here, it was moved to Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso from the local parish church in 1773. At that time Romano´s parish got a new, trendy, baroque baptismal font.

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of the frescoes (dated to 1210) still exist. The Descent from the Cross. The person to the left could be Mary Magdalene, Joseph of Arimathea (or Nicodemus) holds the body (near the chest), followed by John the Apostle and Mary. Matthew 27:57-58 "As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him." John 19:38-39 "Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night.."

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of the frescoes (dated to 1210) still exist. Here are the Magi approaching Bethlehem (Mary´s blanket is seen above them). On the right is a crippled beggar (and St. Martin?). The cripple uses a small stool-like crutch, that can often be seen in medieval times. This church is open for visitors even in March! Grazie!!

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of the frescoes (dated ti 1210) still exist. The frescoes are Here is the Nativity. This church is open for visitors even in March! Grazie!!

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of them still exist - and are dated to 1210. This church is open for visitors even in March! Grazie!!

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The small church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Soon after the interior walls of Santi Bartolomeo e Tommaso were adorned with murals. Some of them still exist - and are dated to 1210. This church is open for visitors even in March! Grazie!!

Romeno is a small village in the Val di Non. The church, outside the village, is surrounded by orchards. It may date back to the 8th century, though it was mentioned first time in 1187. Seen in the backdrop are the "Dolomiti del Brenta". This little church is open for visitors even in March! Grazie!!