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Genova,Italy,17 january 2016.View of the facade of the church of San Pietro in Banchi, in the historic center of Genoa. It was built between 1572 and 1585. Genova,Italy,17 january 2016.Genoa Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Lawrence. It is a medieval church built between 1100 (the sides and side doors, from the Romanesque period) and the end of the fourteenth century. Genova,Italy,17 january 2016.Genoa Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Lawrence. It is a medieval church built between 1100 (the sides and side doors, from the Romanesque period) and the end of the fourteenth century. Closeup of a muzzle-loading culverin of the seventeenth century in the Priamar fortress,Savona, Liguria. Colorno,Italy, 8 november 2015.Clock tower of the ducal palace of Colorno(province of Parma),Italy.It was built by Francesco Farnese, Duke of Parma in the early 18th century.After the Congress of Vienna, the duchy of Parma went to Marie Louise, Napoleon's wife, who made the Reggia her favourite residence and created a wide English-style garden. View of the dome of square Arnaboldi in Pavia, Italy. It is a large dome with iron structure built in 1882. It was used as a market hall always open to people. Statue of the goddess Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and sponsor of arts, trade and strategy. View of some towers in the historic center of Pavia, Lombardy. In the Middle Ages the city was full of towers, but now there are only a few. Towers of the twelfth century in the historic center of Pavia,Lombardy.The towers were a symbol of power for the families that were vying for control of municipal institutions and also had a defensive purpose. Pavia,Italy, 25 october 2015.Imposing dome of the cathedral of Pavia, Italy. It was built between 1882 and 1885 by Carlo Maciachini.The dome, with an octagonal plan, is 97 m tall, with a total weight of some 20,000 tons. It is the fourth in Italy in size, after St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon and the Cathedral of Florence. Pavia,Italy, 25 october 2015.Imposing dome of the cathedral of Pavia, Italy. It was built between 1882 and 1885 by Carlo Maciachini.The dome, with an octagonal plan, is 97 m tall, with a total weight of some 20,000 tons. It is the fourth in Italy in size, after St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon and the Cathedral of Florence. Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015. Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata is a Greek-cross design Renaissance church in central Parma, Italy,one of the most important architectural examples of the city.Was built between 1521 and 1539 to preserve a miraculous image of the Virgin (center photo) and child.The interior was decorated by prominent artists,many of the fresco figures and decorations were painted or planned by Parmigianino. Parma,Italy,25 september 2015.Considered miraculous image of the Virgin and child. The popularity of this icon led to the construction (1521-1539) of the church, now Basilica, of Madonna della Steccata, one of the most important churches of Parma Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015.Detail of the famous fresco entitled "Three wise virgins and foolish virgins three" realized by Parmigianino between 1531 and 1539 in the Basilica of the Madonna of Steccata in Parma, Italy. Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015. Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata is a Greek-cross design Renaissance church in central Parma, Italy,one of the most important architectural examples of the city.Was built between 1521 and 1539 to preserve a miraculous image of the Virgin and child.The interior was decorated by prominent artists.Many paintings (pictured) were realized by Parmigianino. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.The Fountain of Bacchino is one of the symbols of Prato and is located in the town square. The public fountain was built between 1659 and 1665 for the proclamation of Prato as "city" and the Diocese of 1653. The work of the sculptor Ferdinando Tacca, who created the bronze figure of a young Bacchus sitting around in bunches 'grape. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015. The Chapel of the Sacred Belt is the most sacred place of the entire city of Prato, preserves the Holy Girdle, namely the belt which, according to ancient traditions, was donated by the Virgin to St. Thomas during the Assumption, and arrived in Prato in the XII century.The chapel is frescoed with stories of the Virgin and the Girdle was painted in 1392-1395 by Agnolo Gaddi with perfect technique and bright colors.The elegant eighteenth-century altar, with relief by Emilio Greco, contains the Sacred Belt, and is crowned by a marble Madonna and Child (about 1301), a masterpiece by Giovanni Pisano. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.Partial view of the main chapel in the cathedral of Prato. You can glimpse the beautiful paintings that decorate. The walls of the chapel are painted with Stories of St. Stephen and St. John the Baptist, completed in 1465, the most famous cycle of Fra Filippo Lippi. In this monumental work the figures - with many vivid portraits - are made lighter by the brightness of the brushstroke and the absence of sharp contours, and are part of in scenographic outlook. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.External pulpit,built by Michelozzo and decorated by Donatello between 1428 and 1438, in the Cathedral of Prato. It is one of the most ancient churches in the city, and was already in existence in the 10th century. It was built in several successive stages in the Romanesque style. The church contains a number of notable works of art, in particular fine sculpture. During the 14th century the cathedral acquired an important relic, the Sacra Cintola or Belt of the Holy Virgin. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.Late Gothic facade (1386-1457) of the Cathedral of Prato, Italy. On the lunette above the main door it was placed a fine glazed terracotta by Andrea della Robbia, representing the Madonna with Saints Stephen and John (patron of Florence and Prato respectively). Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.Bell tower of the twelfth century of Prato Cathedral.The church is dedicated to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It is one of the most ancient churches in the city, and was already in existence in the 10th century. It was built in several successive stages in the Romanesque style. The church contains a number of notable works of art, in particular fine sculpture. During the 14th century the cathedral acquired an important relic, the Sacra Cintola or Belt of the Holy Virgin. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.Notable Renaissance pulpit in white marble (1469-1473). The base is decorated with sphinxes. The parapet has reliefs by Antonio Rossellino and by Mino da Fiesole. It is located in the Cathedral of Prato. View of facade of Santa Maria delle Carceri,basilica in Prato, Tuscany,Italy. It is considered one of the earliest, most notable examples of use of Greek cross plan in Renaissance architecture,masterpiece of symmetry and proportions.Lorenzo de Medici had to design from his favorite architect, Giuliano da Sangallo,It was built between 1486 and 1495. Prato,Italy,11 october 2015.Santa Maria delle Carceri is a basilica in Prato, Tuscany. It is considered one of the earliest, most notable examples of use of Greek cross plan in Renaissance architecture,masterpiece of symmetry and proportions.Lorenzo de Medici had to design from his favorite architect, Giuliano da Sangallo,It was built between 1486 and 1495. Views of medieval towers of the Emperor's Castle,a fortress with crenellated walls and towers. Built in Prato, Italy, for the medieval emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.It was built between 1237 and 1247 by Riccardo da Lentini. Views of medieval towers of the Emperor's Castle,a fortress with crenellated walls and towers. Built in Prato, Italy, for the medieval emperor and King of Sicily Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.It was built between 1237 and 1247 by Riccardo da Lentini. View of the dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, one of the most important architectural examples of the city of Parma, Italy. The Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata is a shrine built in Parma between 1521 and 1539.The architects were Bernardino Zaccagni and his son, Giovanni Francesco, with modifications by Gian Francesco d'Agrate.The dome (1526-1527) is attributed to Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015. Interior of the church of St. John the Evangelist, it is a church in Parma, Italy,part of a complex also including a Benedictine convent and grocery.It was built between 1490 and 1510 and designed by Bernardino Zaccagni.Inside you can admire several frescoes of the then young painter Correggio who later became one of the most important painters of the Italian Renaissance. Parma,Italy,25 september 2015.The Vision of St. John the Evangelist at Patmos (1520-1522) is a series of frescoes by the Italian late Renaissance artist Antonio Allegri called Correggio. It occupies the interior of the dome, and the relative pendentives, of the Benedictine church of San Giovanni Evangelista of Parma, Italy.The centre of the cupola is occupied by an illusionistic space based on series of concentric planes indicated by the clouds, from which the apostles stretch out. Starting from the border of the dome, the clouds thin out and open to a shiny light Christ descending towards the floor of the nave. The scene is a faithful rendering of John's Book of Revelation. Parma,Italy,25 september 2015.Dome of the cathedral of Parma painted by the great Renaissance painter Antonio Allegri, known as "Correggio" between 1524 and 1530.The great fresco has an area of about 650 m2 and is titled "The Assumption of the Virgin" .In the lower part there are figures of angels and Apostles.Above it, there is a dense spiral of clouds that end in a vortex of angels, saints and patriarchs, arranged in several concentric circles. Among these, it is recognizable the Madonna flanked by Adam and Eve and St. Joseph.At the center of the fresco depicts a large yellow light, a symbol of God's presence.Correggio in this painting was able to cancel any effect of real space creating a beautiful illusion, the characters in fact, more that seem painted on the plaster, for an excellent balance appear to hover in the air.The audacious pictorial composition is the culmination of research illusion of the great painter, the invention of the swirling upward momentum is the model that will be inspired by the great Baroque decorations of the following centuries. Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015.Internal facade and central nave of the cathedral in Parma, Italy, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture consecrated in 1106. The large fresco is the ascension of Christ and was painted by Lattanzio Gambara between 1571 and 1573 Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015.Central nave of the cathedral in Parma, Italy, one of the finest expressions of Romanesque, was consecrated in 1106.The frescoes were realized in the sixteenth century. Parma,Italy, 25 september 2015.Ceiling of the cathedral in Parma, Italy. The rich decoration is a work by Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli that he painted between 1555 and 1557 Parma,Italy,25 september 2015.Dome of the cathedral of Parma painted by the great Renaissance painter Antonio Allegri, known as "Correggio" between 1524 and 1530.The great fresco has an area of about 650 m2 and is titled "The Assumption of the Virgin" .In the lower part there are figures of angels and Apostles.Above it, there is a dense spiral of clouds that end in a vortex of angels, saints and patriarchs, arranged in several concentric circles. Among these, it is recognizable the Madonna flanked by Adam and Eve and St. Joseph.At the center of the fresco depicts a large yellow light, a symbol of God's presence.Correggio in this painting was able to cancel any effect of real space creating a beautiful illusion, the characters in fact, more that seem painted on the plaster, for an excellent balance appear to hover in the air.The audacious pictorial composition is the culmination of research illusion of the great painter, the invention of the swirling upward momentum is the model that will be inspired by the great Baroque decorations of the following centuries. Glimpse of a way of Parma, Italy, next to the cathedral, you can see the bell tower (63 meters) and the baptistery (XIII century). Rough seas seen from the rocks near the beach in Jesolo, Italy Portal of the Baptistery of Parma depicting the Last Judgment. Designed and decorated by Benedetto Antelami in the thirteenth century. The sculptures that decorate the Baptistery are among the most important of the period Northern facade, where is located the entrance,of the Baptistery of Parma, built in Romanic style and decorated by Benedetto Antelami. Magnificent monument built between 1196 and 1270. Wonderful view of the Baptistery of Parma, built in Romanic style and decorated by Benedetto Antelami. Magnificent monument built between 1196 and 1270. Close-up view of the Baptistery of Parma, built in Romanic style and decorated by Benedetto Antelami. Magnificent monument built between 1196 and 1270. View of the beautiful towers of Piazza Drago, 78 meters high in Jesolo, Italy View of one of the towers Drago, 78 meters high, in Jesolo, Italy Aquileia tower, 73 meters high, in Jesolo, Veneto, Italy Bottom view of Aquileia tower, 73 meters high, in Jesolo, Italy View of top part of a tower of Piazza Drago, 78 meters high in Jesolo, Italy View of Lake Como from a steep street in Varenna, Italy Small stream that comes down from the Alps and flows into Lake Como near Varenna, Italy Bell tower of the fourteenth century saw a steep street typical of Bellano, Lake Como, Italy Beautiful view of a villa on Como lake near Varenna,Italy Roaring waterfall of the Pioverna river that forms the Bellano gorge,near Como Lake,Italy