Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Corbie

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. Christ, in the center of the slightly pointed archivolt of the portal, has lost his hand. Sunset is early in winter. A few minutes later it was dark - and foggy.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. Located in the large crypt below apse and nave is a museum. Here is a copy of the "Marte di Todi" ("Mars of Todi"). The original, found in Todi in 1835, is held by the "Museo gregoriano etrusco" in Vatican. The bronze warrior, dating from the late 5th or early 4th century BC, was a votive offering. An Etruscian inscriptions tells "Ahal Trutitis dunum dede" - "Ahal Trutitis gave (this as a) gift". Seen here is only the face.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. Seen from the nave is the giant fresco depicting the "Last Judgment", created by Ferraù Faenzone (aka "Il Faenzone") in 1594/5.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. The central portal of the Duomo. The upper four wooden panels were created by Antonio Bencivenni in 1521. The lower panels (not to be seen) were added in 1639.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. The building process of a church started mostly in the east, so the apses are the oldest part of the Duomo. They are adorned with lots of Romanesque carvings.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. The building process of a church started mostly in the east, so the apses are the oldest part of the Duomo. They are adorned with lots of Romanesque carvings.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere". It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiations between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. After Charlemagne had the marriage annulled, he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived from then on in the abbey of Corbie. The Duomo di Todi (aka "Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata") stands on the site of a Roman temple in the former forum. The earlier church here was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1190. The rebuilt cathedral was finished in the 14th century, but the structure has been refurbished and altered several times since then. The great rose-window was added in 1513.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere", what meant "border", as it was located on the frontier with the Etruscans` area. It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi very early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiation between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. In 771 Charlemagne had the marriage annulled. Soon after he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father, who lived the rest of his life in the abbey of Corbie. The "Piazza del Popolo" is the historic center of Todi. Seen here is the "Palazzo dei Priori" on the southern side of the Piazza. It was begun in 1293 and later enlarged. To the left are the "Palazzo del Popolo", a Lombard-Gothic construction already existing in 1213, and the "Palazzo del Capitano", built around 1293, with the two two distinct levels. On the northern side (in my back) is the Duomo di Todi.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere", what meant "border", as it was located on the frontier with the Etruscans` area. It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi very early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiation between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. In 771 Charlemagne had the marriage annulled. Soon after he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived the rest of his life in the abbey of Corbie. During medieval times Todi was surrounded by thick walls and strong fortifications of which many still exist today. Just behind the city gate stands "San Nicolò de Criptis". The first church here was built on the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre in 1093. The building of today dates to the 15th century.

Todi was founded by the Umbri, in the 8th-7th century BC. The settlement on top of a mountain was named "Tutere", what meant "border", as it was located on the frontier with the Etruscans` area. It was conquered by the Romans in 217 BC and changed the name to Tuder. Christianity reached Todi very early and already in the 2nd century a bishop resided here. The Ostrogoths took the town after a siege and in 759 the Longobards followed. After negotiation between Pope Paul I and Desiderius, last King of the Lombards and Charlemagne´s father in law, Todi became incorporated into the Duchy of Rome. In 771 Charlemagne had the marriage annulled. Soon after he attacked and defeated Desiderius, assumed the title King of the Lombards (774) and disposed of his ex-father in law, who lived the rest of his life in the abbey of Corbie. During medieval times Todi was surrounded by thick walls and strong fortifications of which many still exist today. Just behind the city gate stands "San Nicolò de Criptis". The first church here was built on the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre in 1093. The building of today dates to the 15th century. As the church is on the foot of the mountain, it is - foggy.

A convent was founded and sponsored here around 660 by Queen Balthild (since 860 "Saint Balthild"), wife of Clovis II and mother of Chlothar III and Childeric II. The abbey got really important in early Carolingian times. It was known for its sciptorium, the Carolingian minuscule spread from here. Saint Adalard, one of Charlemagne's cousins, was abot here 780-826. A monastery in Hethis on the River Weser among the Saxons (600kms east), was founded from here in 815 under the name "Corbeia nova“, This name did change to Corvey and since 2014 the "filia" Corvey is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Corbie Abbey was ruined during the Viking raids in 881, but got rebuilt. It was known later for its library. About 400 manuscripts were transferred to St. Germain des Prés in Paris mid 17th century. When the last monks left the abbey during the French Revolution these manuscripts were released to the market. Most of them are in St. Petersburg meanwhile, while most others, that had been transferred to nearby Amiens, are at the Bibliothèque Nationale. The former abbey church Saint-Pierre, seen here, now serves the parish. The predecessor Romanesque church was demolished in 1501 and the building of a Gothic church started here. It was completed 1775, just before the French Revolution changed everything. The church was really large, it was 117m long, the crossing tower was 90m high. After the Revolution the church was abandoned and used as a quarry. In 1816, after long discussions, when choir and transepts were lost already, architects came up with plans, to "create" a small church out of the ruin. This church is seen here. The nave now has a lenght of 37 meters, but the western towers still reach 55m. Here is a scale model of the church, that existed upto the French Revolution.

A convent was founded and sponsored here around 660 by Queen Balthild (since 860 "Saint Balthild"), wife of Clovis II and mother of Chlothar III and Childeric II. The abbey got really important in early Carolingian times. It was known for its sciptorium, the Carolingian minuscule spread from here. Saint Adalard, one of Charlemagne's cousins, was abot here 780-826. A monastery in Hethis on the River Weser among the Saxons (600kms east), was founded from here in 815 under the name "Corbeia nova“, This name did change to Corvey and since 2014 the "filia" Corvey is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Corbie Abbey was ruined during the Viking raids in 881, but got rebuilt. It was known later for its library. About 400 manuscripts were transferred to St. Germain des Prés in Paris mid 17th century. When the last monks left the abbey during the French Revolution these manuscripts were released to the market. Most of them are in St. Petersburg meanwhile, while most others, that had been transferred to nearby Amiens, are at the Bibliothèque Nationale. The former abbey church Saint-Pierre, seen here, now serves the parish. The predecessor Romanesque church was demolished in 1501 and the building of a Gothic church started here. It was completed 1775, just before the French Revolution changed everything. The church was really large, it was 117m long, the crossing tower was 90m high. After the Revolution the church was abandoned and used as a quarry. In 1816, after long discussions, when choir and transepts were lost already, architects came up with plans, to "create" a small church out of the ruin. This church is seen here. The nave now has a lenght of 37 meters, but the western towers still reach 55m.

The valley of the river Somme is dotted with ponds. This area was owned by Queen Balthild (since 860 "Saint Balthild"), wife of Clovis II and mother of Chlothar III and Childeric II. Around 660, she founded a convent here, that became the nucleus of the town Corbie. The Abbey of Corbie grew really important in Carolingian times. Saint Adalard, one of Charlemagne's cousins, was abbot here.