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Duomo di San Giorgio in Modica
The most important church in upper part of Modica, the cathedral dedicated to the martyrs St. George and Hippolytus is among the best examples of Sicilian Baroque. Unlike the other churches in the area this one was not gravely hit during the infamous earthquake in 1693, still the renovation work started in 1702, but it [...]
Reggia di Caserta
20 km north from Naples lies the hidden treasury of Italy slightly forgotten by foreigners but also by the Italians themselves – the Royal Palace in Caserta called the Reggia.
Duomo di Orvieto
The first works on the new cathedral started in 1290. It looks like the original design of unknown architect has been altered ‘on fly’ to reflect the changes following the new Gothic style.
Sacro Monte d’Orta
Sacro Monte d’Orta was erected by Amico Canobio with the aim of celebrating the life of St.Francis. The construction started in 1590 on the site of medieval church of San Nicolao, famous for preserving the venerated image of the ‘Madonna della Pieta’. The complex extends on a hill on the peninsula where lies the town [...]
