The central nave looking at the altar - impossible to take photos without people.
Located at the crossing and directly under the dome is this large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy known as Bernini's baldacchino. The designer of this canopy (italian: baldacchino) is Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
I saw a quiet spot where the marble is magnificent and the people are nowhere in sight or my line of vision.
The interiors leave you feeling overwhelmed with sensory assault, but you would not want that attack on your senses to stop. I wish I had time to spend gawking and enjoying every square inch of this magnificent basilica.
The central nave looking at the altar - impossible to take photos without people.
Located at the crossing and directly under the dome is this large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy known as Bernini's baldacchino. The designer of this canopy (italian: baldacchino) is Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
I saw a quiet spot where the marble is magnificent and the people are nowhere in sight or my line of vision.
The interiors leave you feeling overwhelmed with sensory assault, but you would not want that attack on your senses to stop. I wish I had time to spend gawking and enjoying every square inch of this magnificent basilica.
What a beautiful and magnificent church. You're lucky to tour this church. Bernini's works are very grand indeed, I have a copy of his Apollo and Daphne sculpture which is one of hist best works. Thanks for this pictorial tour.
ReplyDeleteTruly magnificent ornate Baroque church.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
New header for the new season. =)
ReplyDeleteThe photos transported me to some scenes from Dan Brown's novels.
Very fine images of the inside of the basilica. Art and architecture there are amazing indeed.
ReplyDeletewow that is really beautiful. i dont want to leave the place. every inch is worth a picture.
ReplyDeletebeautiful beyond words
ReplyDeletebellisima! ^0^ the works of these great artists are truly remarkable, very impressive.
ReplyDeleteglad you share it with us.
btw, i'm love the new header! (^0^)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely magnificent!
ReplyDeleteI just had to go back to your previous posts to see all your pictures of this awesome building. I love your shot of the pillars and lamps!
Lucky you to have seen this in person. AND see a good friend after a long time. I'm sure the two of you had a great time that day!
I share the same sentiments re taking shots of the interiors without someone's head in the frame. hahaha! How about the Pieta, did you take a photo of it?
ReplyDeleteso elegant. has similarities to our very own manila cathedral.
ReplyDeletewow! the cathedral is sooo big! amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI could just imagine myself mesmerized by that place.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is no ordinary place you took us on a virtual tour. Aptly posted for this season. Thank you very much for sharing...
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