Churches of Italy |
Getting in any city in Italy, the first thing you go to church. Not to pray, oddly enough. Italy - is, above all its history. And the history of Italy's best preserved in her temple. In each city, their great variety.
The appearance of an Italian church certainly does not tell how rich it is inside. Often, quite the contrary: the nondescript exterior, the richer indoors.
To enter the church in Italy, not necessarily to be Catholic. They are open to everyone at almost any time, except for mass. And the mass can come if you comply with the minimum of decency.
However, appearances must be observed at all times: to be in their appropriate attire, do not disturb those praying, do not photograph where it is prohibited by special signs.
When photographing inside the church are helping a miniature tripod, which can be placed on any flat surface. Good shots at shutter speeds are obtained in a few seconds.
Sometimes, of course, that the church was closed and to be content with a view of the fence. What is also impressive. Especially when you look at the year of construction. V century. At the site of even more ancient temple...
Italian churches and everything connected with them - a part of world culture. Christian relics, which are stored here are valuable not only for Catholics. So many pilgrims from Russia. For example, in the Basilica of St. Ambrose (Sant'Ambrogio, 379—386 γγ), built on the burial place of early Christian martyrs.
Rome. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Home relic - a crystal casket with a piece of nursery, which was placed the baby Jesus.
However, those who are not accustomed to go to the temples can just admire them from the outside.
The essential difference between the Italian and Russian architectural landmarks in the fact that almost everywhere you can climb to the upper viewing platform. And the churches, too.
On top you can see what is hidden from ordinary mortals, such as the Vatican.
From the top of the dome of St. Peter's in Rome are seen not only the Catholic Church. Opened in 2009, first in Rome, the Orthodox church of St. Catherine.
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