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Florence: The legend of the petrified face sent on July 04, 2020 (15:12) by Annamaria Pertosa. 57 comments, 1315 views.

at 105mm, 1/800 f/4.0, ISO 100, hand held. Firenze, Italy.

FIRENZE: LA LEGGENDA DEL VOLTO PIETRIFICATO La Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore è uno dei più antichi luoghi di culto cittadino, risalente all'VIII secolo. Non tralasciate una visita a questa chiesa dalla semplicissima facciata e dall'interno imponente. Ma soprattutto, cercate la sua torre campanaria mozzata, e alzate lo sguardo: incontrerete quello di un personaggio leggendario, intento a scrutarvi a sua volta: un viso marmoreo spunta inaspettato tra le pietre a vista dell'antica struttura, e nessuno sa con certezza perché sia finito lì. I fiorentini la chiamano 'La Berta', ed è un volto di donna ricco di leggende perdurate nei secoli.? Potrebbe trattarsi della punizione soprannaturale inflitta ad una donna, narra la versione più leggendaria che la fa risalire al 1327, anno in cui Cecco d'Ascoli, scienziato e umanista, fu condannato al rogo per le sue posizioni considerate eretiche dal tribunale dell'Inquisizione. Fu arso in piazza Santa Croce, e avviandosi al patibolo, passando dinanzi alla Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, si dice che il prigioniero implorasse dell'acqua. Proprio a quell'altezza, una donna – qui la versione della storia si sdoppia, e narra di un prete affacciato alle finestre della chiesa – arringò la folla dicendo di non dargli da bere: secondo la credenza popolare, i condannati per stregoneria potevano salvarsi dalle fiamme del rogo se idratati. Quando la donna (o il prete) disse 'Se beve non brucia!' – o qualcosa di simile, Cecco le si rivolse dicendo “E tu di lì il capo non caverai mai”. Fu così che la donna rimase pietrificata all'istante a causa della maledizione lanciatale. Una versione meno 'magica' ma comunque non appurata, è quella secondo cui il viso marmoreo ritrae un'erbivendola che regalò alla chiesa una campana, comprata grazie ai suoi risparmi. Per ringraziarla, i suoi concittadini ne immortalarono il volto sulla torre campanaria oggi mozzata. In verità, è poco probabile che un'erbivendola avesse tanto denaro da poter fare un simile regalo, ma questa è la narrazione più 'felice' de La Berta. Grazie come sempre a tutti gli amici/che lasceranno un segno del loro passaggio.

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Agata Arezzo

sent on July 05, 2020 (17:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A legendary story that pleases to know, your nature as a journalist always ends up revealing, congratulations Annmaria!
Good evening
Agata ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 05, 2020 (19:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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It is always a great pleasure to see you and read your rewarding comments, dear friends.
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Red1	sent on July 05, 2020 (19:59) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Great recovery Compliments Red Ottima ripresa Complimenti Red

Lastpeanut

sent on July 05, 2020 (21:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful story
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Gios

sent on July 05, 2020 (22:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I am fascinated by these legends that arise from interpretations based on fantasy, on popular beliefs that often have nothing to do with real historical facts or scientific truths. Always compelling your Annamaria tales. Good picture.
bye gios ;-)

Annamaria Pertosa

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A great and sincere thank you, dearest, for sharing this shot with your comments and welcome presence.
An affectionate greeting
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Albertoscaccia

sent on July 07, 2020 (23:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

however it is a good story :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

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A great and sincere heartfelt thank you for the beautiful comments, attention and welcome passage.
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Annamaria Pertosa

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s comments are always gratifying and the visits very welcome and appreciated, thank you very much from the heart, dear friends.
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Annamaria Pertosa

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Yyes always very generous with my shots and thank you sincerely. It's always a pleasure to read and see you.
A warm greeting
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Stefoto1966

sent on July 09, 2020 (23:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations on the photo and the story the next time I go to Florence I will not fail to visit it?

Annamaria Pertosa

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Very interesting both the image, always well taken, and the caption.
brad Annamaria.
Aa Maria

Annamaria Pertosa

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