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Basilica of Superga, Turin

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Apr 232010
 

The of is a church in the vicinity of Turin. It was built from 1717 to 1731 for of Savoy by Filippo Juvarra, at the of Superga, to fulfill a vow the duke (and forthcoming King of Sardinia) had made during the Battle of Turin. The creator made allusions to different earlier styles while adding a baroque touch. The church contains the tombs of many of the princes and kings of the , including the Monument to Carlo Emanuele III (1733) by Ignazio Collino and his brother Filippo. Under the church are the tombs of the , including most of its members (among them, King physicist Albert).

Basilica of Superga, Turin

Basilica of Superga


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This church by Juvarra is thoughtful Late Baroque-Classicism. The dome was completed in 1726 and resembles some elements of Michealangelo’s dome at St. Peter’s cathedral. This is no fortuity as Juvarra studied and worked in Rome for ten eld preceding to working in Turin. The tabernacle front protrudes from a citing the Pantheon. The tabernacle from is larger than typical proportions because the Superga is ordered upon this hill. It is also believed that Victor Amadeus wanted the to rest on this hill as reminder of the power of the Savoy kinsfolk as well as continue a line of site to the existing castle in Rivolli. Later, the Stupinigi, will complete the triangle between the threesome residences of Savoy.

Basilica of Superga, Turin GPS coordinates: 45° 4′ 51″ N, 7° 46′ 3″ E

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Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo

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Apr 142009
 

Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo

Cathedral of San Salvador


The Cathedral of San Salvador is a large cathedral placed in the centre of Oviedo, in the Asturias region of . The cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo remains today as a unique example of different architectural styles, from Prerromanesque to Baroque, including Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance parts. Originally, there was a big Prerromanesque in the place where today stays the , but we know nothing about that first building (which was built by order of II of Asturias The Chaste). Oviedo city vacations.
Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo GPS coordinates: 43° 21′ 45.3″ N, 5° 50′ 35.09″ W

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The Speyer Cathedral, Speyer

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Jul 282008
 


The Cathedral is a very large and imposing of red sandstone in Speyer, Germany. Its official name is Mariendom (Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Steven), but more often called Kaiserdom zu Speyer (Imperial Cathedral of Speyer). With the in ruins, the Speyer Cathedral remains the largest . In 1981, the cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List of culturally important sites.
Begun in 1030 low Conrad II, the imposing triple-aisled vaulted basilica of red sandstone is the culmination of a design which was extremely influential in the subsequent development of Romanesque architecture during the 11th and 12th centuries. As the concealing place for Salian, Staufer and Habsburg emperors and kings the cathedral is regarded as a symbol of whiskers power. With the Abbey of Cluny in ruins, it relic the largest Romanesque church. It is considered to be a turning point in European architecture, one of the most important architectural monuments of its time and one of the finest Romanesque monuments.
In 1981, the cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List of culturally important sites as “a major monument of Romanesque art in the German Empire.
GPS travel destinations: 49° 19′ 1.92″ N, 8° 26′ 32.64″ E

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St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest

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Jun 112008
 

St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest

St Stephen’s (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) is an ecclesiastic in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose mummified fist is housed in the reliquary. Along with the Building, it is the tallest building of Budapest (96 m). It has a width of 55 meters, and its length is 87,4 meters. It was completed in 1905 after 54 years of construction. Much of this delay can be attributed to the collapse of the dome in 1868 which required complete demolition of the completed works and rebuilding from the ground up. The architectural style is neoclassical and the interior is laid out in Greek cross. The facade is anchored by two large . In the southern tower you can find Hungarys biggest bell. Its weight surpasses 9 tons. Its predecessor had a weight of almost 8 tons, but it was used for military purposes during the second World War. Visitors may access the dome by elevators or 364 stairs for a 360° view overlooking Budapest. Travel attractions in Budapest.
GPS tourist coordinates: 47° 30′ 3″ N, 19° 3′ 14″ E

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Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica

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Feb 142007
 

The Basilica of Saint Peter, officially known in Italian as the di and colloquially called Saint Peter’s , ranks second among the four major basilicas of Rome (, St Peter’s, and St Paul outside the Walls).

Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica

Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica


It is the most prominent building inside the Vatican City. Its dome is also a dominant feature of the Roman skyline. Saint Peter’s Basilica incidentally is also the of Constantinople whereas the is the patriarchal basilica of Rome. Possibly the largest church in Christianity (see Yamoussoukro), it covers an area of 5.7 acres (2.3 ha) and has a capacity of over 60,000 people. One of the holiest sites of Christendom in the Catholic tradition, it is traditionally the burial site of basilica namesake Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, first Bishop of Antioch, and later first . Although the New Testament does not mention Peter either in Rome, or martyred there, ancient tradition holds that his tomb is below the baldachino and altar; for this reason, many Popes, starting with the first ones, have been buried there. Construction on the current basilica began on April 18, 1506 and was completed in 1626, and was built over the Constantinian basilica.
Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica GPS coordinates:41°54′8″N, 12°27′12″E

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