San Marco, to be more specific, the cathedral of Venice.
Below is an artist's reconstruction of what the church looked like after it was built (in approximately 1063 AD), before the Venetians covered it with marble, mosaics, and sculpture.
There's one section today where you can still see the underlying brick work.
But most of the church looks like this~
I didn't know that marble came in so many different colors~
Everytime I visit this church, I see something new. I never get tired of looking at all the beautiful details.
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Comments (16)
incredible shots.
Posted by Ewok | April 10, 2012 12:59 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 12:59
Magnificent! I particularly like the shot with the moon, mesmerizing!
Posted by Mar | April 10, 2012 1:16 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 13:16
That is a magnificent church. Your shots are all so good and I can see why you'd see something new each time you go. I hope you're having a great week. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
Posted by Carver | April 10, 2012 1:19 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 13:19
It would be hard not to notice something new every time!
Posted by VioletSky | April 10, 2012 2:28 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 14:28
WOW! Very impressive!
Posted by EG Wow, Canada | April 10, 2012 2:28 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 14:28
Took my breath away with these photos. It is such a magnificently visually stimulating masterpiece. Thanks for sharing. m
Posted by menehune | April 10, 2012 2:55 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 14:55
Great photos....so beautiful.
Posted by carol | April 10, 2012 4:36 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 16:36
Marvelous and Magical - I just love the architecture in Italy and other areas of Europe. I, too, never tire of adMiring all the intricate details.
Leslie
abcw team
Posted by Leslie | April 10, 2012 4:39 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 16:39
A marvellous place to visit!
Posted by Starnitesky | April 10, 2012 6:17 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 18:17
The buildings are so gorgeous, great architecture!
Posted by Jama | April 10, 2012 7:24 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 19:24
Hi Annie, San Marco is very beautiful. It was so interesting to see the artist's reconstruction of it with the bricks. I loved that you captured a section of the original brick structure. The marble is just so beautiful. I can see why you love visiting and why you always find something new.
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful photo collection. Have a wonderful week.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | April 10, 2012 9:53 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 21:53
a memorable adventure
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Posted by Roger Green | April 10, 2012 10:23 PM
Posted on April 10, 2012 22:23
Breathtaking photos!! I love your descriptions...as always, so evocative. As always, I wish I had a trip to Venice on the horizon!
Posted by Anne | April 11, 2012 12:11 AM
Posted on April 11, 2012 00:11
Majestic!
Little MISSES
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Posted by chubskulit | April 11, 2012 10:25 AM
Posted on April 11, 2012 10:25
Really beautiful shots -- I can see I didn't look closely enough when I was there...
Posted by Leigh | April 12, 2012 3:05 AM
Posted on April 12, 2012 03:05
Lovely. I'm particularly excited about Venice again - we've decided to hang out there for three days in december before meeting Palma and Brad in Roma for Christmas. It's been too long . . .
Posted by Jerry | April 15, 2012 7:08 PM
Posted on April 15, 2012 19:08