The Baptistery of Parma by Hedepo
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The Baptistery of Parma is a religious edifice in Parma, northern Italy. The baptistery of the Parma Cathedral, it is considered to be a transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and is one of the most important Medieval monuments in Europe.
The Baptistery was commissioned to Benedetto Antelami by the City Council of Parma in 1196. The outside of pink Verona Marble is octagonal. The inside contains sixteen arches, forming alcoves each containing a painted scene. All these are 13th and 14th century frescoes and paintings. The most striking part of the Baptistery, however, is its painted domed ceiling. Sixteen rays come out of the center of the ceiling, which each correspond to the arches. (from Wikipedia)
Henk
Comments (4)
kgb224
Superb capture Henk.
tennesseecowgirl
Nice image and information.
babuci
Wonderful compo and you so lucky not many ppl wondering around give all the attention to the buildings.
MrsLubner
beautiful clean lines and open view. A breath of fresh air.