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Places to see in ( Pistoia - Italy )
Pistoia is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region. Set around its central Piazza del Duomo are the Cathedral of San Zeno, which has a silver altar, and the octagonal Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte baptistery. Also on the square is the Palazzo dei Vescovi, an 11th-century palace housing a number of museums. On the nearby Piazza della Sala, the Pozzo del Leoncino is a well with a marble frame. Pretty Pistoia sits snugly at the foot of the Apennines. An easy day trip from Pisa, Lucca or Florence, it thoroughly deserved its 2017 status as European City of Culture. A town that has grown well beyond its medieval ramparts, its centro storico is well preserved and stands guardian to striking contemporary art.
Pistoia is a little-known delight. It lies in the tourist heart of Tuscany, a stone's throw from Florence, Lucca and Siena, but tends to get missed out by travellers. This isn't completely surprising. The town is less grand than Florence, less ancient than Siena and less complete than Lucca, and its name doesn't perhaps sound as pretty. Yet Pistoia is a gem. All the ingredients of an old Tuscan city are there - old walls, striped churches, frescoes, medieval watchtowers, arcaded piazzas - packed into a rather small centre.
Pistoia was a smallish Roman town, notable mainly for a nearby battle in which Cicero's great enemy the conspirator Catiline died an outcast and rebel. It flourished in the Middle Ages, getting itself recognised as a pilgrimage site for the cult of Saint James and establishing a form of republican self-government, like several other Tuscan cities. Later rule by Lucca and Florence seems to have done the place no lasting damage. Pistoia was well known for its crafts, and has some claim to the origin of pistol, originally meaning a small weapon. The city fared less well during the tumults of the 19th century and could be described as rather a backwater today, but something of the old colour still remains. There's a medieval-style palio called the Giostra dell'Orso (including processions and a horseback tournament between rival neighbourhoods) in the main piazza on 25th July, while several villages once under the aegis of Pistoia stage their own historical events on other dates in the summer.
Visiting Pistoia’s old town is like taking a journey back in time. In fact, Pistoia is a city with multiple amazing facets, thanks to its elegance and refined beauty. The evidence of the city's Roman origins appears immediately upon entry: an unexpected series of churches, cloisters, palaces and art treasures not only dating back to the ancient past, but to more recent times, as well. Amidst the narrow, Medieval streets and irregularly-shaped piazzas, prestigious palaces and small tower-houses, a surprising city emerges, bearing an innate an discrete charm, perfect for travelers who appreciate quality and slow-paced tourism.
Not far from Pistoia, one reaches Pescia, a town that has a lot to offer to those who passionate for art and nature. The city's origins are Medieval and belong to both banks of the river from which Pescia takes its name: on the right bank, the center's foundation is its characteristic, elongated Piazza, while on the left lies Pescia's religious hub. Among the sights to see, beginning with Porta Fiorentina, one arrives at the Cathedral, re-built at the end of the 17th Century. Just opposite is the Church of San Giuliano, and next to the Cathedral is the Seminary Cloister and the nearby Church of the Oratory of Sant'Antonio Abate, conserving the wooden sculpture The Ugly Saints that dates back to the 13th Century. Also here is the Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum with its plaster cast collection.
Waterways, and chestnut forests, mills and paper mills, remains of ancient walls and picturesque views open onto the valley, making for lovely visits and walks among history and nature: this is Svizzera Pesciatina, located to Pescia's north. It is also known as Valleriana; the former name honors Giovan Carlo Sismondi, historian and economist from Geneva that here found the valley landscapes and colors of the valleys so similar to those of his own Switzerland.
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Un breve volo attorno a due dei beni del FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano).
Il Monastero di Torba, a Gornate Olona (VA) e la Torre di Velate a Varese.
La Chiesa di Sant'Antonino Borgotaro PR 25-01-2012.wmv
Borgo Val di Taro PR 25-01-2012
La Chiesa di Sant'Antonino
Giacomo Bernardi
Le campane di Camogli (GE) Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
Camogli, Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
Arcidiocesi di Genova
Concerto di 5 campane in Sol3
Fuse da Bartolomeo Zam nel 1893
Distesa del campanone per l'Angelus festivo
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Sabbioneta (Mantova Lombardia) Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta esterno e interno - slideshow
Sabbioneta (Sabiùnèda in dialetto casalasco-viadanese) è un comune italiano di 4.278 abitanti della provincia di Mantova in Lombardia. È stata dichiarata nel 2008 con Mantova Patrimonio dell'umanità dall'UNESCO.
La città fu fondata da Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna tra il 1554/1556 e il1591, anno della sua morte, nel luogo in cui sorgevano una rocca e un antico insediamento.
Posta su un terreno alluvionale tra i fiumi Po e Oglio, nonché lungo il tracciato dell'antica via Vitelliana, occupava una posizione strategica nel cuore della Pianura padana. Per Vespasiano Gonzaga Sabbioneta doveva essere soprattutto una fortezza e la potenza del suo circuito murario la rendevano sicuramente, a quei tempi, uno dei più muniti baluardi della Lombardia di dominio spagnolo.
Sabbioneta fu soprattutto la capitale di un piccolo stato posto tra i grandi stati regionali: il Ducato di Milano ad ovest, retto in quell'epoca dal governatorato spagnolo, il Ducato di Mantova ad est oltre il fiume Oglio, governato dalla linea primigenia dei Gonzaga, cugini di Vespasiano, e il Ducato di Parma e Piacenza a sud del Po, di dominio della casata Farnese, solidale e amica dello stesso Gonzaga. Il territorio del piccolo stato di Sabbioneta era principalmente concentrato alla propaggine orientale della diocesi di Cremona e costituiva un obbligato crocevia sia per i traffici commerciali nel medio corso del Po, sia per le comunicazioni tra la bassa bresciana e l'Emilia.
Il periodo più prospero nella storia della città fu negli anni della sua riedificazione, sotto il dominio del principino Vespasiano Gonzaga Colonna, di cui divenne la residenza.
La cittadina, costruita in base ai principi umanistici della città ideale, ospita al suo interno diversi monumenti quali il Palazzo Ducale o Palazzo Grande, residenza ducale e luogo deputato all'amministrazione dello stato, il Teatro all'Antica o Teatro Olimpico (1590) progettato da Vincenzo Scamozzi, primoedificio teatrale dell'epoca moderna costruito appositamente per tale funzione, la Galleria degli Antichi o Corridor Grande, deputata ad ospitare la collezione di marmi antichi nonché i trofei di caccia, il Palazzo Giardino o Casino, luogo consacrato all'otium e pregevolmente riqualificato tra il 1582 e il 1587 da Bernardino Campi e dalla sua équipe di collaboratori, le chiese dell'Assunta, Incoronata, del Carmine, la Sinagoga e lo storico quartiere ebraico, oggi non più abitato da una comunità, con le sue attività di stampa, fondate nel 1567 da Tobias Foa.
Nel territorio sono da segnalare la chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate nella frazione di Villa Pasquali progettata da Ferdinando Galli da Bibbiena e costruita dal figlio Antonio Galli e il piccolo Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie a Vigoreto anticamente annesso al convento dei Cappuccini.
Il 7 luglio 2008 Sabbioneta è stata inserita assieme a Mantova nell'elenco dei patrimoni dell'umanità da parte dell'UNESCO per la sua eccezionalità di città di fondazione costruita in poco più di trent'anni per volontà del principe Vespasiano I Gonzaga. Secondo l'UNESCO Sabbioneta rappresenta un perfetto esempio di applicazione delle teorie rinascimentali su come vada progettata una città ideale.
Le vicissitudini accorse immediatamente alla morte di Vespasiano, soprattutto l'annosa questione della successione del piccolo ducato, che divise gli eredi per circa un secolo, nonché il dominio austriaco e poi napoleonico, privarono la città di importanti edifici, quali la rocca, l'armeria e le mezzelune esterne al circuito murario.
Spoliazioni e confische, in primis la deportazione della collezione antiquaria all'Accademia di Mantova nel 1772 per decreto teresiano e l'incendio della Sala dei Cavalli a Palazzo Ducale nel 1815, privarono la città di alcuni prestigiosi arredi. Resta cospicuo il patrimonio chiesastico, promosso e riqualificato negli ultimi 25 anni grazie ad una politica di recupero e valorizzazione.[7]
• Chiesa dell'Incoronata, del 1590, che custodisce il mausoleo di Vespasiano Gonzaga.
• Palazzo Ducale, del 1570, con la Galleria degli Antenati.
• Chiesa parrocchiale, del 1580.
• Palazzo del Giardino, del 1580, con sale decorate dalla scuola di Giulio Romano e la Galleria degli Antichi.
• Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta.
• Teatro all'Antica o Teatro Olimpico.
• Cinta muraria.
Oria | La Basilica Cattedrale Maria SS. Assunta e gli Ipogei - L'organo dei Celestini
Nuova versione in alta qualità delle riprese video effettuate in occasione del restauro dell'Organo dei Celestini del 1757 - La prima versione è stata presentata a marzo 2007 sul sito Carpediemoria.it - Russo.
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Le incredibili profezie di San Malachia : le profezie riguardano la successione di ben 112 papi ....il video non necessita di altre parole ...perche' si rimane infatti a ...bocca aperta !!!
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Tomba di VESPASIANO GONZAGA nella chiesa INCORONATA di SABBIONETA (Mantova)
Il duca di Sabbioneta, VESPASIANO GONZAGA, chiese espressamente nel suo testamento di essere sepolto nella chiesa dell’Incoronata. Il monumento funebre venne realizzato nel 1592 da Giovan Battista della Porta in rarissimi marmi policromi, al centro del quale fu collocata la statua bronzea di Vespasiano. La scultura, ritrae Vespasiano abbigliato con un’armatura classicheggiante e seduto su di una sella curulis dai piedi terminanti ad artiglio con i braccioli a voluta, opera dello scultore aretino Leone Leoni.
Nell’estate del 1988 durante i lavori di risanamento della pavimentazione della chiesa fu scoperta la tomba di Vespasiano Gonzaga. Al disotto del monumento marmoreo era presente una cripta chiusa da un muro di sbarramento, come attesta il Libro dei Morti conservato nell’Archivio Storico Parrocchiale di Sabbioneta.
Nella tomba, invasa da finissimi sedimenti che costituivano uno spesso strato, furono rinvenuti i resti ossei della famiglia ducale di Sabbioneta.
Sull’unico scheletro ancora in composizione anatomica, quello di Vespasiano Gonzaga, fu ritrovato un piccolo ciondolo d’oro, il “toson d’oro” l’ordine cavalleresco più ambito e prestigioso del Rinascimento.
Vespasiano fu insignito del prezioso collare del Toson d’oro nel 1585 per conto del re cattolico Filippo II; l’ottenne dalle mani dell’amico Ottavio Farnese durante una solenne cerimonia nel duomo di Parma. Il gioiello oggi si conserva nella sala del Tesoro del Museo d’Arte Sacra.
Chiesa della Beata Vergine Incoronata - SABBIONETA
Venne costruita tra il 1586 e il 1588 a pianta ottagonale sulle rovine della chiesa di San Niccolò, fatta demolire dal duca Vespasiano Gonzaga. Le decorazioni interne (1770 circa) sono opera di allievi della scuola di Antonio Galli da Bibbiena.
Al suo interno, nella cappella a sinistra dell'altare maggiore, è collocato il monumento funebre in marmi policromi di Vespasiano Gonzaga realizzato intorno al 1592 dallo scultore Giovan Battista Della Porta, sul quale campeggia la statua in bronzo del duca.
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This is an incomplete list of people and angels whom the Catholic Church has canonized as saints. According to Catholic theology, all saints enjoy the beatific vision; it is impossible therefore for any list to enumerate them all. Many of the saints listed here are to be found in the General Roman Calendar, while others may also be found in the Roman Martyrology; still others are particular to local places and their recognition does not extend to the larger worldwide church.
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Campane della chiesa di S. Filippo Lucca
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Crucial Instances Audiobook by Edith Wharton | Short Stories with Subtitles
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Turin | Wikipedia audio article
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00:04:16 1 History
00:04:25 1.1 Ancient origins
00:05:29 1.2 Roman times
00:06:35 1.3 Middle Ages
00:08:06 1.4 Early modern
00:09:39 1.5 Late modern and contemporary
00:14:50 2 Geography
00:15:33 2.1 Climate
00:16:53 3 Administration
00:19:04 4 Main sites
00:19:13 4.1 City centre
00:31:25 4.2 San Salvario
00:34:42 4.3 Crocetta
00:40:22 4.4 Cenisia
00:44:10 4.5 Cit Turin
00:45:57 4.6 San Donato
00:51:59 4.7 Aurora
01:01:23 4.8 Vanchiglia
01:07:44 4.9 Main churches
01:09:13 4.10 Villas, parks and gardens
01:12:23 5 Demographics
01:13:58 6 Economy
01:16:02 7 Culture
01:16:11 7.1 Tourism
01:21:14 7.2 The Opera Houses
01:21:40 7.3 Literature
01:24:40 7.4 Media
01:25:36 7.5 Sports
01:29:16 7.6 Cinema
01:32:58 7.7 Cuisine
01:34:50 8 Education
01:36:16 9 Transport
01:40:50 9.1 Turin Public Transportation Statistics
01:41:49 10 Notable people
01:41:58 11 International relations
01:43:31 12 See also
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Turin (, Piedmontese: [tyˈriŋ] (listen); Italian: Torino [toˈriːno] (listen); Latin: Augusta Taurinorum, then Taurinum) is a city and an important business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Turin (an administrative division of Italy) and of the Piedmont region, and was the first capital city of Italy from 1861 to 1865. The city is located mainly on the western bank of the Po River, in front of Susa Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga Hill. The population of the city proper is 878,074 (31 July 2018) while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat to be 1.7 million inhabitants. The Turin metropolitan area is estimated by the OECD to have a population of 2.2 million.The city has a rich culture and history, being known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues. Turin is well known for its Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Many of Turin's public squares, castles, gardens and elegant palazzi such as the Palazzo Madama, were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. A part of the historical center of Turin was inscribed in the World Heritage List under the name Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.
The city used to be a major European political center. From 1563, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, then of the Kingdom of Sardinia ruled by the Royal House of Savoy, and the first capital of the unified Italy (the Kingdom of Italy) from 1861 to 1865. Turin is sometimes called the cradle of Italian liberty for having been the birthplace and home of notable individuals who contributed to the Risorgimento, such as Cavour.The city currently hosts some of Italy's best universities, colleges, academies, lycea and gymnasia, such as the University of Turin, founded in the 15th century, and the Turin Polytechnic. In addition, the city is home to museums such as the Museo Egizio and the Mole Antonelliana. Turin's attractions make it one of the world's top 250 tourist destinations and the tenth most visited city in Italy in 2008.Even though much of its political significance and importance had been lost by World War II, Turin became a major European crossroad for industry, commerce and trade, and is part of the famous industrial triangle along with Milan and Genoa. Turin is ranked third in Italy, after Milan and Rome, for economic strength. With a GDP of $58 billion, Turin is the world's 78th richest city by purchasing power. As of 2018, the city has been ranked by GaWC as a Gamma World city. Turin is also home to much of the Italian automotive industry.Turin is well known as the home of the Shroud of Turin, the football teams Juventus F.C. and Torino F. ...
Molise | Wikipedia audio article
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Molise
00:00:45 1 Geography
00:01:19 2 Main sights and monuments
00:01:29 2.1 Campobasso
00:02:01 2.2 Isernia
00:02:30 2.3 Termoli
00:02:49 2.4 Province of Campobasso
00:03:55 2.5 Province of Isernia
00:04:55 3 Economy
00:06:29 4 Demographics
00:08:50 5 Administrative divisions
00:09:03 6 Culture
00:11:33 6.1 Cuisine
00:16:07 7 International relations
00:16:17 7.1 Twin towns — sister cities
00:16:31 8 See also
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Molise (pronounced [moˈliːze]) is a region of Southern Italy. Until 1963, it formed part of the region of Abruzzi e Molise, alongside the region of Abruzzo. The split, which did not become effective until 1970, makes Molise the youngest region in Italy. The region covers 4,438 square kilometres (1,714 sq mi) (the Aosta Valley is the only smaller region) and has a population of 313,348 (as of 1 January 2015)
The region is split into two provinces, named after their respective capitals Campobasso and Isernia. Campobasso also serves as the regional capital.