Annunciation shrine (Churches in Venice)

Annunciation shrine

This lovely 17th century Annunciation relief is over a door on a house next to Ponte Cavallo, the bridge in front of the church of San Zanipolo. It'd be nice to see this every time you came home.

Comments (8)

Anne:

Oh that is incredibly lovely. Yes, wouldn't it just lift one's spirits at the end of a dreary day! I must go check my photos, the house looks very familiar and we did walk about this area one day.

Posted by Anne | August 28, 2008 8:40 PM

Posted on August 28, 2008 20:40

Kathy (Trekcapri):

Hi Annie, That is so beautiful! Wonderful photos. I even love the colors of the house and the beautiful flower pots by the windows. The people who live there are so lucky to have such a beautiful home.

Thanks for posting these wonderful photos. Have a great long weekend!

Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | August 29, 2008 8:27 AM

Posted on August 29, 2008 08:27

María I.:

This is such a gorgeous shrine! I'd give anything to have something so beautiful in my courtyard.

Posted by María I. | August 29, 2008 11:58 PM

Posted on August 29, 2008 23:58

girasoli:

I remember being staring at this house, doorway, relief for the longest time when first saw it in 2007. I went back to make sure and sure enough, I took 2 photos of the doorway and relief the first day I saw it and then went back again later in the week to take another photo. Just beautiful and yes, just imagine living there, having the key to that door!

Posted by girasoli | August 30, 2008 1:15 AM

Posted on August 30, 2008 01:15

Annie:

Thanks everyone, and Girasoli, that is so cool that you saw it and photographed it too!

Posted by Annie | August 30, 2008 12:17 PM

Posted on August 30, 2008 12:17

sandrac:

That would be wonderful to come home to every day! I'll have to track it down when I'm next in Venice and get a photo myself, so I can add it to my Annunciation collection.

Thanks, Annie!

Posted by sandrac | August 30, 2008 6:07 PM

Posted on August 30, 2008 18:07

Annie:

Sandra, Annunciations are such a cool thing to collect! I hope you find some great ones on your trip.

Posted by Annie | August 31, 2008 8:36 AM

Posted on August 31, 2008 08:36

jgk:

That is so cool! Yes, it was absolutely amazing having the key to that door for a month.
Thanks, Annie.

Posted by jgk | July 7, 2010 9:39 AM

Posted on July 7, 2010 09:39

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