There are shrines all over Venice but the sestiere with the most is definitely Castello which also has a number of very large shrines, almost chapels. This one is so obviously loved and taken care of so well. It's unique too because of what's inside.
It really tugged at my heart strings when I looked inside of this one. Hundreds maybe thousands of photos, some of them very old. Seems to be a memorial shrine for folks in the neighborhood. And there's a small teal-colored Madonna on the wall next to the shrine, with an eternal light/flame. Very sweet.
Comments (10)
It is very sweet.A very well taken care of shrine like you said Annie. Very interesting.
Posted by candi | March 31, 2009 4:44 PM
Posted on March 31, 2009 16:44
Hi Annie, this is an amazing shrine. What a wonderful way of paying tribute to their memory. I loved all the different shapes and sizes of some of the frames and photographs. Each individually unique and beautiful.
And I love that eternal light/flame under that beautiful teal Madonna. It's so cool to see these shrines so well taken care of.
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos Annie. Have a great evening.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | March 31, 2009 8:25 PM
Posted on March 31, 2009 20:25
Oh Annie, what a touching Memorial!
Posted by sheri | March 31, 2009 8:32 PM
Posted on March 31, 2009 20:32
If you like shrines, you should like this website (unless you already know it?):
http://www.veneziamuseo.it/CAPITELLI/capitelli_caxa.htm
It's a inventory of almost all the shrines of Venice.
It's amazing, the only thing is that it's only in italian
Posted by AnnaLivia | March 31, 2009 9:10 PM
Posted on March 31, 2009 21:10
This is such a precious and sweet shrine. From your photo one can see that the exterior is rather simple but what a treasure this shrine holds inside! It must have been very touching to see all the photos.
The shrine of the teal Madonna must be one of the smallest shrines you've seen in Venice. Love the color on both. Blue is so "in" these days. ;)
Posted by María I. | March 31, 2009 9:42 PM
Posted on March 31, 2009 21:42
Beautiful shrine and a special memorial. I love the way the Italians put so much love into their shrines and memorials. They are always so moving.
Posted by girasoli | April 1, 2009 6:13 AM
Posted on April 1, 2009 06:13
Thanks everyone. More big shrines on the way soon.
Thanks AnnaLivia, I love that Venezia Museo site and visit it often. Love the shrines and there's some good church info there too. Someone has done a lot of good work there!
Posted by Annie | April 1, 2009 8:55 AM
Posted on April 1, 2009 08:55
Annie, that's a very personal shrine -- amazing! The neighbourhood must be very close-knit to share their memorials this way. Lovely!
Posted by sandrac | April 1, 2009 10:07 PM
Posted on April 1, 2009 22:07
Sandra, I agree. It's a very touching shrine.
Posted by Annie | April 2, 2009 7:55 AM
Posted on April 2, 2009 07:55
What a gorgeous shrine, and with so much personal meaning to the people of the area. Very touching!
Posted by Chiocciola | April 4, 2009 10:31 AM
Posted on April 4, 2009 10:31