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27 July 202528 July 2025

The dome of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan

La cupola della Galleria Vittorio Emanuele a Milano

The dome of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, located in the heart of Milan, is one of the most iconic and visited places in the city. Built between 1865 and 1877 and designed by the architect Giuseppe Mengoni, the Galleria is a magnificent example of neo-Renaissance architecture and represents one of the first shopping centers in the world.
The Galleria is composed of two arms that intersect to form a cross, with a length of 196 and 105 meters respectively. At the center of this intersection is the majestic dome, which is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating elements of the structure.
The dome of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II rises to a height of 47 meters and has a diameter of 39 meters. Made of glass and iron of French origin, the dome represents a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering and design. At the time of its construction, there were no other glass structures of this size and shape in Europe, making the Galleria a pioneering work of its kind.
Another distinctive element of the dome are the semi-lunettes, painted by artists such as Raffaele Casnedi and Bartolomeo Giuliano. These semi-lunettes allegorically depict the continents (Asia, Europe, Africa and America) and various human activities (art, industry, agriculture and science). Originally frescoed, the semi-lunettes were later covered with mosaics that faithfully reproduce the allegorical motifs.
Since its inauguration, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has been a meeting point for the Milanese bourgeoisie, so much so that it has been nicknamed the “drawing room of Milan”. Today, the Galleria continues to be a place of great charm, where history, art and architecture blend together in a unique experience for visitors.

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The Galleria, as a privileged seat of Milanese social life and a symbol of modernity, was one of the favorite meeting places and symbolic places of Futurism, interested as it was in the frenetic life of the city. Among the episodes that we can cite of the movement in the Galleria, in addition to the frequent meeting places, we have the arrest of Boccioni, Carrà, Marinetti, Russolo and Piatti after a demonstration in favor of interventionism with the throwing of leaflets, uproar and burning Austrian flags.
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The dome of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan – Le dôme de la Galerie Vittorio Emanuele à Milan – La cúpula de la Galería Vittorio Emanuele de Milán – A cimeira da Galleria Vittorio Emanuele em Milão – Die Kuppel der Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Mailand – Mái vòm của Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ở Milan

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18 June 202520 March 2025

Different views of the Marble Church in Copenhagen

Differenti Vedute della Marmorkirken a Copenaghen

Different views of the Marble Church in Copenhagen.
The Marble Church, also known as Frederiks Kirke (Frederiks Church), is one of Copenhagen's most iconic landmarks. Located in the Frederiksstaden district, this Evangelical Lutheran church is famous for its majestic light green dome, inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Construction of the Marble Church began in 1749 under the direction of architect Nicolai Eigtved, but was only completed in 1894 with funding from Carl Frederik Tietgen. The church is mainly built of Norwegian marble, with some parts made of limestone.
The Marble Church offers several fascinating perspectives. From the outside, its imposing dome, supported by 12 columns, dominates the cityscape. The view from the square in front, with Amalienborg Palace in the background, is particularly impressive. The dome, visible from various points in the city, creates a fascinating contrast to the surrounding buildings.
Inside, the Marble Church is equally impressive. The central nave, with its paintings and stained glass, leads to the dome, which is breathtaking from the inside. The altar and frescoes add a touch of solemnity and artistic beauty.
One of the most memorable experiences is climbing the dome of the Marble Church. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Copenhagen, including the smaller islands and the city's main monuments. The dome climb is available on weekends and offers a unique opportunity to admire the city from above.
The Marble Church is open to the public every day, with varying opening hours for the dome. Entry to the church is free, while there is a small fee to climb the dome. The church is easily accessible by public transport, including bus and metro.

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Frederiks Kirke (Danish: Frederiks Church), better known as Marmorkirken (Marble Church) is a church in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The building has the largest dome in Scandinavia with a diameter of 31 m and rests on 12 columns, inspired by the more famous dome of St. Peter's in Rome.
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Marmorkirken, the marble church in Copenhagen – Marmorkirken, l’église de marbre de Copenhague – Marmorkirken, la iglesia de mármol de Copenhague – Marmorkirken, a igreja de mármore em Copenhague – Marmorkirken, die Marmorkirche in Kopenhagen – Marmorkirken, nhà thờ đá cẩm thạch ở Copenhagen – Marmorkirken，哥本哈根的大理石教堂 – コペンハーゲンの大理石の教会マルモルキルケン

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– https://copenaghen.it/cosa-vedere/marmorkirken/
– https://blog.volopiuhotel.com/visitare-la-marmorkirken-di-copenaghen/
– https://luoghidavedere.it/luoghi-da-vedere-allestero/cosa-vedere-danimarca/itinerario-copenaghen-1-giorno_7205

16 June 202419 August 2024

La cupola della Frederiks Kirke vista dalla nave

La cupola della Frederiks Kirke vista dalla nave.
Oggi (a dire la verità diverso tempo fa) lo sguardo del mio obiettivo si è posato sulla mastodontica cupola di una delle più famose chiese di Copenaghen.
Da uno dei ponti esterni della nave in cui lavoravo (la Costa Firenze) ormeggiata nel porto della capitale danese.

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La Frederiks Kirke (chiesa di Federico in danese), meglio nota come Marmorkirken (Chiesa marmorea) è una delle chiese di Copenaghen, capitale della Danimarca. Fu progettata dall’architetto Nicolai Eigtved nel 1740 insieme al Frederiksstad, il quartiere di Copenaghen in cui si trova, per commemorare il 300º anniversario dell’incoronazione del primo membro del Casato degli Oldenburg.
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The dome of Frederiks Kirke, Copenhagen, seen from the ship – Le dôme de Frederiks Kirke, Copenhague, vu du navire – La cúpula de Frederiks Kirke, Copenhague, vista desde el barco – A cúpula de Frederiks Kirke, Copenhagen, vista do navio – Die Kuppel der Frederiks Kirke, Kopenhagen, vom Schiff aus gesehen – Mái vòm của Frederiks Kirke, Copenhagen, nhìn từ tàu – 从船上看到哥本哈根 Frederiks Kirke 的圆顶 – 船から見たコペンハーゲンのフレデリクス教会のドーム

30 December 20222 November 2024

The splendid dome and apse of the Parma Cathedral

The splendid dome and apse of the Parma Cathedral.
The splendid frescoes of the Parma Cathedral painted by Correggio that I visited some time ago now but had not yet had time to publish.

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The transept is covered by an octagonal dome, with a lantern only on the outside; in the drum, externally enlivened by a loggia with triple lancet windows, there are eight circular rose windows, one on each side, the result of the sixteenth-century expansion of the previous ones, of Romanesque origin.
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The splendid dome and apse of the Parma Cathedral – Le splendide dôme et l’abside de la cathédrale de Parme – La espléndida cúpula y el ábside de la Catedral de Parma – A esplêndida cúpula e abside da Catedral de Parma – Die prächtige Kuppel und Apsis der Kathedrale von Parma – Mái vòm và đỉnh lộng lẫy của Nhà thờ Parma – 帕尔马大教堂的壮丽圆顶和后殿 – パルマ大聖堂の見事なドームと後陣

7 December 202227 July 2024

La cupola del Sacello di San Vittore in ciel d’oro

La cupola del Sacello di San Vittore in ciel d’oro a Milano.
Dal momento che oggi e’ il 7 di dicembre e si festeggia Sant’Ambrogio ho deciso di postarvi una foto scattata appunto nella famosa basilica a lui dedicata a Milano.
In realtà’ la immagine e’ di un altro celebre santo milanese, San Vittore, che e’ raffigurato al centro della cupola in mosaico d’oro in una cappella paleocristiana all’interno della Basilica.

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La volta del sacello è interamente in mosaico d’oro. Al centro il ritratto di Vittore, in corrispondenza della sua tomba, è circondato da una corona di spighe (estate) e frutti (autunno) simboli pagani del succedersi delle stagioni e quindi dell’eternità. Sulle pareti laterali della cupola sono raffigurati a figura intera sei santi.
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The dome of the Sacello di San Vittore in the golden sky in Milan – Le dôme du Sacello di San Vittore dans le ciel d’or à Milan – La cúpula del Sacello di San Vittore en el cielo dorado de Milán – A cúpula do Sacello di San Vittore no céu dourado em Milão – Die Kuppel des Sacello di San Vittore im goldenen Himmel in Mailand – Mái vòm của Sacello di San Vittore trên bầu trời vàng ở Milan – 米兰金色天空中的圣维托雷教堂穹顶 – ミラノの黄金の空に浮かぶSacellodiSanVittoreのドーム

7 August 202217 July 2024

The interior of the church of San Bartolomeo della Ginestra

L'interno della chiesa di San Bartolomeo della Ginestra

The interior of the church of San Bartolomeo della Ginestra.
Some time ago I was inside the beautiful church of San Bartolomeo and took some photos of the interior of this beautiful church.
I couldn't even tell you how long it had been since I was inside.

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According to some historical sources, it is believed that a pre-existing place of worship may have been built in a period between the 11th and 12th centuries, in the vicinity of the locality “Zenestra” (hence the current toponym “Ginestra”), included in the parish jurisdiction of the church of Santo Stefano del Ponte.
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The interior of the church of San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – L’intérieur de l’église de San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – El interior de la iglesia de San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – O interior da igreja de San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – Das Innere der Kirche San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – Nội thất của nhà thờ San Bartolomeo della Ginestra – 圣巴托洛梅奥德拉吉内斯特拉教堂的内部 – サンバルトロメオデッラジネストラ教会の内部

28 May 20229 August 2024

The dome of the Santuario della Guardia in Genoa

La cupola del Santuario della Guardia alle spalle di Genova

The dome of the Santuario della Guardia behind Genoa.
Some time ago I went for a nice visit to the Santuario della Guardia, just behind Genoa.
The church has a simple and not very ostentatious appearance but on the vault and in the dome the decorations are still very beautiful and in front the coat of arms of Genoa stands out.

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The sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia – more simply known as the sanctuary of the Guardia or la Guardia – is the most important Marian sanctuary in Liguria and one of the most important in Italy.
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The dome of the Sanctuary of the Guard behind Genoa – Le dôme du Sanctuaire de la Garde derrière Gênes – La cúpula del Santuario de la Guardia detrás de Génova – Die Kuppel des Heiligtums der Wache hinter Genua – Mái vòm của Sanctuary of the Guard phía sau Genoa

23 September 202116 January 2025

The dome of the Basilica of San Siro in Genoa

La cupola della Basilica di San Siro a Genova

The dome of the Basilica of San Siro in Genoa.
Genoa is truly a splendid city to photograph both by walking in the center and strolling along the many streets of the hilly neighborhoods.
In this shot, taken from one of the many viewpoints of Corso Firenze, you can see (in addition to the roofs of the many houses in the historic center) the dome of one of the oldest churches in Genoa: San Siro.

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The Basilica of San Siro, one of the oldest churches in Genoa, Liguria, is a Catholic place of worship located in the street of the same name, in the Maddalena district. Built according to tradition in the 4th century, it was initially dedicated to the Twelve Apostles; the holy bishop Siro was buried there and it became the first cathedral of Genoa.
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The dome of the Basilica of San Siro in Genoa – Die Kuppel der Basilika San Siro in Genua – Mái vòm của Vương cung thánh đường San Siro ở Genoa

28 June 201924 March 2025

The dome of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples

La cupola della Galleria Umberto I a Napoli

The dome of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples.
A beautiful photo of the dome of the monumental iron and glass gallery in Naples.

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The interior of the gallery consists of two streets that cross orthogonally, covered by an iron and glass structure. They are bordered by some buildings, four of which have access from the central octagon. Their facades mirror the main one: the lower order, in fact, is divided by large smooth pilasters, painted in fake marble that frame the entrances to the shops and the mezzanines above. The Serlian windows follow on the first floor, the mullioned windows on the second, and the square windows in the attic.
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The dome of the Galleria Umberto I in Naples – Le dôme de la Galleria Umberto I à Naples – La cúpula de la Galleria Umberto I en Nápoles – A cúpula da Galleria Umberto I em Nápoles – Die Kuppel der Galleria Umberto I in Neapel – Mái vòm của Galleria Umberto I ở Naples – 那不勒斯翁贝托一世拱廊的圆顶 – ナポリのガレリアウンベルト 1 世のドーム

18 May 201920 July 2024

The famous Galleria Umberto I in Naples

The famous Galleria Umberto I in Naples.
You can't visit Naples without passing under the vaults of this artistic covering.
There are already thousands of photos online and this will be just one more.
But the shapes and colors of this monument could not fail to deserve a photo and a post from me.

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The interior of the gallery consists of two streets that cross orthogonally, covered by an iron and glass structure. They are bordered by some buildings, four of which have access from the central octagon. Their facades mirror the main one: the lower order, in fact, is divided by large smooth pilasters, painted in fake marble that frame the entrances to the shops and the mezzanines above. The Serlian windows follow on the first floor, the mullioned windows on the second, and the square windows in the attic.
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