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BACK FROM BOLOGNA PART 2 - SANTO STEFANO SEVEN CHURCHES

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the charming, intriguing, fascinating, Santo Stefano complex of the Seven Churches

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details of the Sepolcro

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typical, geometric, terracotta decorative elements

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a medieval, wooden "Adorazione" at Santo Stefano

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the near-by, unique, Corte Isolane which links the Strada Maggiore with Via Santo Stefano - forming an elegant galleria with lovely shops and an upscale cafè

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returning to the towers on the beautifully arcaded Via Santo Stefano with the towers magically silhouetted against the early evening sky

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a unique example of a medieval anti-theft system

Posted by MaryT on March 25, 2009 6:48 PM

Comments (1)

sandrac:

Wonderful photos, Mary. Bologna looks very intriguing and I'm looking forward to seeing the Santa Stefano complex.

And that door in the final photos looks very menacing -- yikes!

Posted by sandrac | March 27, 2009 4:09 AM

Posted on March 27, 2009 04:09

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