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Rome - Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo "In 1099, a chapel was built by Pope Paschal II to Our Lady over the tomb of the Domitii Ahenobarbi. Tradition has it that the site was haunted by Nero's ghost or demons in the form of black crows; therefore the pope chopped down the walnut tree sheltering the crows and built a chapel in its place. The name del Popolo ("of the people") probably derives from its funding by the people of Rome, but some sources say it comes from the Latin word populus, meaning poplar and referring to a tree located nearby. The chapel was enlarged and became a church by will of Pope Gregory IX in 1235, and was given to the Augustinian friars, who still oversee it, in 1250. Santa Maria del Popolo was reconstructed by Baccio Pontelli and Andrea Bregno in 1472-1477 on the orders of Pope Sixtus IV and was given to the congregation of Lombard friars in Rome. The result of the reconstruction was an early and excellent example of Italian Renaissance architecture. In 1655-60 the façade was modified by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who was asked by Pope Alexander VII to update the Renaissance church to a more modern Baroque style." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Santa_Maria_del_Popolo AIMG 8657

Rome - Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo "In 1099, a chapel was built by Pope Paschal II to Our Lady over the tomb of the Domitii Ahenobarbi. Tradition has it that the site was haunted by Nero's ghost or demons in the form of black crows; therefore the pope chopped down the walnut tree sheltering the crows and built a chapel in its place. The name del Popolo ("of the people") probably derives from its funding by the people of Rome, but some sources say it comes from the Latin word populus, meaning poplar and referring to a tree located nearby. The chapel was enlarged and became a church by will of Pope Gregory IX in 1235, and was given to the Augustinian friars, who still oversee it, in 1250. Santa Maria del Popolo was reconstructed by Baccio Pontelli and Andrea Bregno in 1472-1477 on the orders of Pope Sixtus IV and was given to the congregation of Lombard friars in Rome. The result of the reconstruction was an early and excellent example of Italian Renaissance architecture. In 1655-60 the façade was modified by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who was asked by Pope Alexander VII to update the Renaissance church to a more modern Baroque style." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Santa_Maria_del_Popolo AIMG 8656

Rome - Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo "In 1099, a chapel was built by Pope Paschal II to Our Lady over the tomb of the Domitii Ahenobarbi. Tradition has it that the site was haunted by Nero's ghost or demons in the form of black crows; therefore the pope chopped down the walnut tree sheltering the crows and built a chapel in its place. The name del Popolo ("of the people") probably derives from its funding by the people of Rome, but some sources say it comes from the Latin word populus, meaning poplar and referring to a tree located nearby. The chapel was enlarged and became a church by will of Pope Gregory IX in 1235, and was given to the Augustinian friars, who still oversee it, in 1250. Santa Maria del Popolo was reconstructed by Baccio Pontelli and Andrea Bregno in 1472-1477 on the orders of Pope Sixtus IV and was given to the congregation of Lombard friars in Rome. The result of the reconstruction was an early and excellent example of Italian Renaissance architecture. In 1655-60 the façade was modified by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who was asked by Pope Alexander VII to update the Renaissance church to a more modern Baroque style." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Santa_Maria_del_Popolo AIMG 8658

Bell tower of La Merced, Cuzco, Peru. This church was built between 1657 and 1680. For more information, see www.cusco-peru.org/cultural-cusco-churches-cusco-merced-convent-church.shtml . AIMG 12109

Bell tower of La Merced, Cuzco, Peru. This church was built between 1657 and 1680. For more information, see www.cusco-peru.org/cultural-cusco-churches-cusco-merced-convent-church.shtml . AIMG 1210

The Parish Church de Saint-Paul. in St. Paul de Vence, France was constructed at the highest point of the village and its bell tower can be seen for miles. It was built in the 13th century and modified in the 15th century. It became the Collégiale de la Conversion de Saint-Paul (Collegiate Church of the Conversion of Saint Paul) in 1666. It houses some wonderful artwork. AIMG_2836

The Parish Church de Saint-Paul. in St. Paul de Vence, France was constructed at the highest point of the village and its bell tower can be seen for miles. It was built in the 13th century and modified in the 15th century. It became the Collégiale de la Conversion de Saint-Paul (Collegiate Church of the Conversion of Saint Paul) in 1666. It houses some wonderful artwork. AIMG_2840

The mosaics in the Basilique Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada are stunning. IBasilique Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada receives millions of visitors a year due in part, to its reputation as being the location for many miracles that cured the sick and disabled. It has been the site of a shrine since the 17th century. Construction of the first bascilica was completed in 1876. It burned down and was rebuilt in 1922. AIMG_2080

Basilique Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada receives millions of visitors a year due in part, to its reputation as being the location for many miracles that cured the sick and disabled. It has been the site of a shrine since the 17th century. Construction of the first bascilica was completed in 1876. It burned down and was rebuilt in 1922. AIMG_2069

Basilique Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada receives millions of visitors a year due in part, to its reputation as being the location for many miracles that cured the sick and disabled. It has been the site of a shrine since the 17th century. Construction of the first bascilica was completed in 1876. It burned down and was rebuilt in 1922. ODT: Arches AIMG_2066

I have seen stained glass windows honoring saints and patrons, but never miners before I saw this window. There are approximately 240 stained glass windows in Basilique Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Canada. It has been the site of a shrine since the 17th century. Construction of the first bascilica was completed in 1876. It burned down and was rebuilt in 1922. AIMG_2079