Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Narni

A legend tells, that where the abbey is, about 2 kms north of Giano dell'Umbria, Saint Felix (= San Felice), first bishop of Massa, had a small oratory built in the early 4th century. After he became a martyr during the Diocletianic Persecution, his followers buried the saint here. Probably already during the 8th century a convent existed around the tomb. The church dates to the 12th century, erected when this was a Benedictinian abbey. Today the abbey is used by the "Missionari del Preziosissimo Sangue" ("Missionaries of the Precious Blood"). This society was founded here by Saint Gaspar del Bufalo in 1815. The crypt, below the choir, has a nave and two aisles. A crypt existed here probably already under the preceding church. This sarcophag may have been already in the center of the early oratory, containing the remains of Saint Felix. I had seen the same symbols carved onto the sarcophag of Saint Giovenale in the crypt of the Concattedrale in Narni..

The church was erected over an older structure, likely once an ancient Roman Temple. It was probably consecrated in 1175, as there is an inscription with this date. The façade, which stands behind the portico, has three portals, framed by elaborate sculptural stone decorations. Seen over the left door are two eagles. These may reflect the presence of archbishop Christian of Mainz (aka "Christian von Buch") here. He was Barbarossa´s chancellor and imposed a ferocious repression after Narni had risen against Barbarossa.

The church was erected over an older structure, likely once an ancient Roman Temple. It was probably consecrated in 1175, as there is an inscription with this date over the portal. Santa Maria Impensole has a nave an two aisles, subdivided by rounded stone arches with capital with allegorical figures. This capital could well depict Daniel in the lions' den, but the lions seem very aggressive. Maybe this is a martyr before being teared apart and devoured by the lions.

The church was erected over an older structure, likely once an ancient Roman Temple. It was probably consecrated in 1175, as there is an inscription with this date over the portal. Santa Maria Impensole has a nave an two aisles, subdivided by rounded stone arches with capital with allegorical figures. A recent restoration revealed a number of medieval frescoes.

Like most towns in Umbria, Narni has a very long history. During the final stage of the Roman Empire, the Ostrogoths, led by Totila, looted the town, then came the Longobards, followed by the Sarascens. Within the 11th century it was property of Matilda of Tuscany (aka "Matilde di Canossa"). In 1167 the town rose against Barbarossa, what ended in a ferocious repression imposed by Barbarossa's chancellor the archbishop Christian of Mainz (aka "Christian von Buch"). Within the 14th century it was included in the reconquest of the papal patrimony by Cardinal Albornoz, who commissioned Ugolino di Montemarte with plans for the buildings around the "Piazza dei Priori", now partly hidden by fog.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the patron saint of Narni. The church got damaged over the centuries by wars, earthquakes and landslides, so it had to be reconstructed and renovated a couple of times. Beneath the "modern" tiles of the nave is are "cosmatesque" mosaics. The style goes back to the Roman family Cosmati, the leading family workshop of marble craftsmen for generations.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the patron saint of Narni. Inside the cathedral is this chapel, containing the tomb of San Giovenale. It is probably much older than the cathedral. In 878 Adalbert I, Margrave of Tuscany, had attacked Narni. He had stolen the holy bodies of Giovenale, Faustus and Fausta - and damaged the tombs. "Corpora sanctorum abstacta sunt .. sarcofaga rupta sund, mausolea fracta". Adalbert got excommunicated, but the ban was lifted, when he delivered the relics back. To secure the body of San Giovenale, he got secretly re-buried in a cave under the church - and forgotten. The cave was rediscovered in 1642 - and can be reached via the chapel. Here is San Giovenale´s sarcophag, dated o the 7th century.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the patron saint of Narni. Inside the cathedral is this chapel, containing the tomb of San Giovenale. It is probably much older than the cathedral. In 878 Adalbert I, Margrave of Tuscany, had attacked Narni. He had stolen the holy bodies of Giovenale, Faustus and Fausta - and damaged the tombs. "Corpora sanctorum abstacta sunt .. sarcofaga rupta sund, mausolea fracta". Adalbert got excommunicated, but the ban was lifted, when he delivered the relics back. To secure the body of San Giovenale, he got secretly re-buried in a cave under the church - and forgotten. The cave was rediscovered in 1642 - and can be reached via the chapel.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the town´s patron saint. The apse from the 12th century got replaced within the 17th century. Originally the church (44 metres long and 22 metres wide) had a nave and two aisles, later a third aisle was added.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the town´s patron saint. Behind the large crib is the Cathedral´s older, Romanesque portal.

The Narni Cathedral (aka "Concattedrale di San Giovenale", "Duomo di Narni") was built from 1047 on and consecrated in 1145 by Pope Eugenius III. A smaller church had existed here since the 6th century. It had been erected over the tomb of San Giovenale, an early missionary in southern Umbria, the first bishop here and today the town´s patron saint. The porticus, seen here, was added to the Cathedral end of the 15th century. The porticus, seen here, was added to the Cathedral end of the 15th century. The cars are not waitig to enter the church, the street turns sharp left at the traffic light.

We woke up - music and rythm still in our heads. The sun had risen and the fog, that had covered us overnight, was slowly thinning. I could take a photo now after sunrise from the same pov, I had taken a shot at sunset the evening before. The tower of "San Giovenale".

We woke up - music and rythm still in our heads. The sun had risen and the fog, that had covered us overnight, was slowly thinning. I could take a photo of the Chiesa di San Francesco now after sunrise from the same pov, I had taken a shot at sunset the evening before.

We had never heard about the "Black Festival" before - we had walked into the beautiful Teatro Comunale on advice of a local gentleman. This was just a day after Christmas - and we were taken by surprise when the "Soul Explosion" entered the stage backing charismatic US-singer Ty Le Blanc, who impressed us with her powerful voice A great performance! From "Hit the Road Jack" via the "House of the Rising Sun" to "Stand by me" and on and on and on and on. The audience was thrilled - and freaked out! Here is a concert in Venice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5wxlU9bsUg -- www.tyleblanc.com/

We had never heard about the "Black Festival" before - we had walked into the beautiful Teatro Comunale on advice of a local gentleman. This was just a day after Christmas - and we were taken by surprise when the "Soul Explosion" entered the stage backing charismatic US-singer Ty Le Blanc, who impressed us with her powerful voice A great performance! From "Hit the Road Jack" via the "House of the Rising Sun" to "Stand by me" and on and on and on and on. The audience was thrilled - and freaked out! Here is a concert in Venice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5wxlU9bsUg -- www.tyleblanc.com/

We had never heard about the "Black Festival" before - we had walked into the beautiful Teatro Comunale on advice of a local gentleman. This was just a day after Christmas - and we were taken by surprise when the "Soul Explosion" entered the stage backing charismatic US-singer Ty Le Blanc, who impressed us with her powerful voice A great performance! From "Hit the Road Jack" via the "House of the Rising Sun" to "Stand by me" and on and on and on and on. The audience was thrilled - and freaked out! Here is a concert in Venice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5wxlU9bsUg -- www.tyleblanc.com/

We had never heard about the "Black Festival" before - we had walked into the beautiful Teatro Comunale on advice of a local gentleman. This was just a day after Christmas - and we were taken by surprise when the "Soul Explosion" entered the stage - and shifted to "Full Power" within a few seconds. Just ab few minutes later American singer Ty Le Blanc grabbed the mike and started the "turbo charger" with her powerful voice. Ty Le Blanc in Venice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5wxlU9bsUg - www.tyleblanc.com

We had never heard about the "Black Festival" before - we had walked into the beautiful Teatro Comunale on advice of a local gentleman. This was just a day after Christmas - and we were taken by surprise when the "Soul Explosion" entered the stage - and shifted to "Full Power" within a few seconds. Wow!