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Old Crank

(3,628 posts)
Thu Dec 7, 2023, 08:22 AM Dec 2023

Cathedral Dell'Immocolat Algehro Sardinia

I was hoping to get up the bell tower but events, and repair work, conspired against me.
The best part of this Cathedral is the types of marble used. Unfortunately i don't have decint pictures of that. Being an in city church with tall surroundings made it dark and they frown on flash. Here are some bits that might be of interest.

The tower.








One of the altars. Rich proving their worth to God.


Detail from the altar, with 'transparent marble'


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Cathedral Dell'Immocolat Algehro Sardinia (Original Post) Old Crank Dec 2023 OP
Wonderful photos! calimary Dec 2023 #1
You are welcome Old Crank Dec 2023 #2
NEVER too much! We need every moment and reminder of beauty and joy niyad Dec 2023 #5
Very beautiful! justaprogressive Dec 2023 #3
You are welcome Old Crank Dec 2023 #8
Such beautiful images. Thank you for sharing them with us. niyad Dec 2023 #4
Beautiful! The churches and cathedrals of Europe are always worth visiting. Lonestarblue Dec 2023 #6
We got to see some of Canterbury Cathedral Old Crank Dec 2023 #9
Thank you for sharing these beautiful shots, Old Crank! brer cat Dec 2023 #7
Many Thanks Old Crank Dec 2023 #10
Wow, that marble glowing with the sunlight is jaw dropping. Amazing talent carved those figures, Ziggysmom Dec 2023 #11

niyad

(113,573 posts)
5. NEVER too much! We need every moment and reminder of beauty and joy
Thu Dec 7, 2023, 10:51 AM
Dec 2023

that we can find in these times, so please keep posting.

Lonestarblue

(10,078 posts)
6. Beautiful! The churches and cathedrals of Europe are always worth visiting.
Thu Dec 7, 2023, 10:56 AM
Dec 2023

Many cathedrals have an abundance of art and glorious stained glass, but the most amazing one to me is Canterbury Cathedral, first established in 597. It was rebuilt beginning in 1070, and what is amazing is the simplicity of the inside and the skill of stone workers to accomplish the absolute symmetry of pillars and arches at that time.

Old Crank

(3,628 posts)
9. We got to see some of Canterbury Cathedral
Thu Dec 7, 2023, 04:16 PM
Dec 2023

It is very impressive. Din't have a lot of time and they were doing a bunch of renovations.

Ziggysmom

(3,412 posts)
11. Wow, that marble glowing with the sunlight is jaw dropping. Amazing talent carved those figures,
Thu Dec 7, 2023, 07:56 PM
Dec 2023

and long before modern tools and conveniences. Appreciate all the pics you post. Sometimes I research the places you shoot for more information, it's great fun.

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