Tirol Castle no.4: The Chapel by sandra46

Photography • Architecture • posted on Oct 16, 2012

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Description

The chapel was located just next to the entrance gate, and it was built and re-built a number of times. The first was a small chapel-and-graveyard built during the late Roman Empire, the second was built on it in the 6th century A.S. and the third one also on the previous ones in the 8th-9th centuries. The structure still has the flavor of the oldest cult, with the division between the assembly and the altar (you can see part of the arch connecting the main room to the most sacred part, the altar.The balcony, where once women and serfs attended the Mass separated from the men was restored in modern times. Once both the wooden parts and the walls were painted with episodes from the Gospels and the lives of the saints. One can still see part of the paintings, albeit faded. The marble entrance door is a masterpiece of early Christian sculpture, mixing up Christian symbols and elements from the so-called popular religion, that is Christianized traditional beliefs. The latter can be seen in the two guardians of the threshold and the intricate patterns whose task is keeping the evil eye and bad spirits off. I like the contrast between the older, naive marble crucifixion (actually the first stages of the deposition) and the later wonderful wooden cross and statues hanging above the altar (a very simple stone table). Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (42)

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jayfar

10:08AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

A brilliant shot and a great POV Sandra.

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magnus073

10:11AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

What a fantastic capture of this amazing chapel, you have outdone yourself Sandra. It's truly amazing how it has been rebuilt so many times, and fascinating they way they managed to blend it together. I would love to see what is left of the paintings first hand. Thank you also for providing such a detailed history

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durleybeachbum

10:32AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

I LOVE that naive work!!

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Jean_C

10:33AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Wonderful shot and interesting infos!

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eekdog

10:34AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

lovely capture Sandra.

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Fidelity2

10:48AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

It is very well done. I thank you for sharing it to us. 5+!

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Hendesse

10:51AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Excellent and interesting shot. Fantastic POV!

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brycek

11:05AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Beautiful capture Sandra!!

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virginiese

11:07AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Great details of this chapel !

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Leije

11:45AM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Emotive shot, excellent POV !

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wysiwig

12:14PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Superb composition and description.

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bobrgallegos

1:07PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Wonderful POV showing the division from altar to sanctuary as well as beautiful sculptures!!

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Radar_rad-dude

1:13PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

An excellent photo and POV! Wonderful descriptive as well! Thank you, Sandra, for sharing!

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claude19

2:52PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

magnifique photographie et félicitations pour les notes !

alanwilliams

3:20PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

so very beautiful

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drifterlee

6:10PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Beautiful shot, Sandra!

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bazza

6:14PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Beautiful looking structure and interesting info Sandra!!

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mgtcs

8:04PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Spectacular image my friend, marvelous perspective, beautiful work!

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Richardphotos

8:15PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

very beautiful and ornate sculptures

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Isabelle711

10:06PM | Tue, 16 October 2012

Excellent in each and every way my friend. :))))) I love the sculptures and the faded paintings. :)))))))) Gorgeous image. :))))) Most excellent capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))) Love the info given. :))))

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