This week's PhotoHunt theme is "Triangle."
Many triangles decorate the apse of the Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato (also known as San Donato di Murano), a church built in 1140 on the island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon.
This is one of the oldest and finest churches in Venice. Inside, there's a beautiful golden mosaic of Mary, and amazing multi-colored Byzantine mosaic floors with foilage and peacocks.
You can find more Photo Hunters and join the hunt here. A few more photos of the church are below the jump.
Happy holiday weekend and happy Spring!
Comments (32)
What beautiful shots. Amazing architecture!
Posted by jams O'Donnellj | April 10, 2009 2:26 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 14:26
What a beautiful church. Love how you found the triangular details in it.
How bout them heels is right. Woohooo!
Posted by Carver | April 10, 2009 2:38 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 14:38
What a beautiful church, Annie. Great shots.
Posted by candi | April 10, 2009 2:40 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 14:40
Beautiful shots Annie and amazing architecture!
Have a great weekend! :)
Posted by Anna | April 10, 2009 3:00 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 15:00
Beautiful shots of an interesting building.
Happy Easter.
Posted by Randi | April 10, 2009 3:25 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 15:25
So many triangles and in what a beautiful setting!
Posted by liz | April 10, 2009 4:25 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 16:25
Wow! That's a beautiful building you have there Annie. I found more little triangles in another photo as well. :)
Happy Easter!
Posted by Criz Lai | April 10, 2009 7:06 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 19:06
I found triangles hard to find... you have so many... Beautiful photos Annie!
Posted by ann | April 10, 2009 8:57 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 20:57
Annie, that IS a remarkable church -- gorgeous photos!
Posted by sandrac | April 10, 2009 9:35 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 21:35
Wow~ There are so many triangles in the architectural of the church.
Beautiful!
Happy Easter!
Posted by Napaboaniya | April 10, 2009 10:00 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 22:00
wow - these photos are so beautiful. I'm so impressed with what you come up with too! :)
Posted by expatraveler | April 10, 2009 10:08 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 22:08
Amazing building and some wonderful photos Annie. Lots of triangles here.
Happy Easter to you.
Posted by jmb | April 10, 2009 10:45 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 22:45
Wow! I want to go there! Love it! :)
Posted by Leslie | April 10, 2009 10:48 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 22:48
A multitude of triangles!
Posted by Mudhooks | April 10, 2009 11:07 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 23:07
Gorgeous architecture and amazing that you found triangles there. :)
Happy Easter!
Posted by Eden | April 11, 2009 1:33 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 01:33
da structure is really spectacular :)
lurve it
Posted by annant | April 11, 2009 2:51 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 02:51
wow...this is an ultimate triangle feast :-) good thing you took pictures of the church's details.
Nice shots.
Posted by laagan | April 11, 2009 3:14 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 03:14
Lovely shots!
Posted by Mariposa | April 11, 2009 7:23 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 07:23
The structure of that buildings are really pretty. Good choice for the theme. Mine is also ready.
Posted by gengen | April 11, 2009 9:18 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:18
Great photo hunt!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | April 11, 2009 9:37 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:37
Hi Annie, awesome PhotoHunt selection! That's a very beautiful church and I love the mosaics inside of it. I didn't visit Murano in 2007 and now I wished that I had so I could've seen this wonderful church. The Triangle designs really stands out. The details on this church is pretty amazing!
Thanks for posting these cool photos and have a great holiday weekend too Annie!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | April 11, 2009 9:50 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:50
These buildings are so, so beautiful. Great photos!
I hope you have a chance to see mine.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-triangle/
Have a happy Resurrection Day! He is risen!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | April 11, 2009 10:36 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 10:36
Oh so beautiful details on the churches. I just love them.
Posted by MariTes | April 11, 2009 10:41 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 10:41
Beautiful shots. Great take on the theme.
Posted by Brita | April 11, 2009 11:30 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 11:30
I can always count on your blog for great photos. Wonderful assortment of triangular shapes here on awesome architecture.
Posted by Barb Cabot | April 11, 2009 11:38 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 11:38
Beautiful shots Annie. I am kicking myself that I never made it to Murano when we were in Venice. Clearly we need to return.
Posted by Jerry | April 11, 2009 1:50 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 13:50
Fantastic shots...beautiful buildings.Mine's up , too
http://sandyben.blogspot.com/
Posted by Sandy | April 11, 2009 5:04 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 17:04
Love your take on this weeks theme. Great photos too!
I found it hard to find triangles in my house this week but I did finally find some.
Mine's up and ready...come on over!
Posted by kim | April 11, 2009 5:10 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 17:10
Appropriate photo! Menehune
Posted by menehune | April 11, 2009 6:55 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 18:55
Beautiful photos of this church. I thought I recognized it but couldn't place it til you mentioned Murano. It was closed when I was there. I only took a couple of photos. Wish I took more. Will have to go back again (darn it!). :)
Posted by girasoli | April 11, 2009 10:03 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 22:03
Beautiful photos, Annie. I’ve been to Murano twice but never made it to the Basilica. I now regret not making time to visit it. The mosaic of the Madonna is stunning and so are the mosaic floors.
I see that you enjoyed perfect Venetian weather, with such blue, clear skies.
Posted by María I. | April 14, 2009 2:04 PM
Posted on April 14, 2009 14:04
Visiting the church was every bit as fascinating and impressive as the glass on Murano. Thanks for posting and reminding me of it.
Posted by jgk | April 14, 2009 7:10 PM
Posted on April 14, 2009 19:10