Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso

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Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso sent on October 05, 2014 (5:31) by Salvo M. 28 comments, 3867 views.

at 17mm, 1/200 f/13.0, ISO 100, hand held.

La costruzione del complesso di Santa Caterina vedrebbe le sue origini nel XII secolo, quando un mercante e usuraio del tempo, Alberto Besozzi di Arolo, scampando a un naufragio durante una traversata del lago, avrebbe fatto voto a Santa Caterina d'Alessandria di ritirarsi per il resto della sua vita in preghiera e solitudine in una grotta in quel tratto di costa. Lì avrebbe costruito una cappella alla Santa, ancor oggi individuabile sul fondo della chiesa. In seguito fatto beato, il suo corpo riposa all'interno della chiesa. Il complesso monastico sorse intorno al XIV secolo, con la costruzione delle due chiese dedicate a San Nicolao e Santa Maria Nova. Il complesso venne inizialmente retto per un breve periodo dai Domenicani, ai quali succedettero dal 1314 al 1645 i frati dell'Ordine di Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus. A partire dal 1670 vi si sarebbero insediati i Carmelitani di Mantova, che avrebbero mantenuto il monastero per un secolo. Dal 1914 è considerato monumento nazionale. Il complesso passò di proprietà dal Beneficio parrocchiale di Leggiuno all'Amministrazione provinciale di Varese il 4 giugno 1970. Da quella data iniziarono consistenti restauri ed opere di consolidamento e stabilizzazione che salvarono il santuario e lo riportarono a riaprire negli anni ottanta. Dal 1986 al 1996 ospitò una comunità di Domenicani, mentre attualmente è retto da alcuni Oblati benedettini.

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Federica Rausse

sent on October 07, 2014 (21:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The variegated sky of clouds reflected on the water, the white sail, the mountains in the background, the church of Santa Caterina and your interesting explanations ... a picture to savor. Hello Federica

Ginno

sent on October 08, 2014 (7:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful composition of a great panoramic view with great colors and beautiful sky, IMHO hangs a little to the left or mistake ?, compliments like hello. Giuliano-)

Gionskj

sent on October 08, 2014 (9:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful colors,
Great shot
Hello
Gionskj-)

Albieri Sergio

sent on October 08, 2014 (11:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful landscape recovered very well. Hangs a little bit to the left! :-)
Congratulations Salvo! Hello!
Sergio;-):-P

Salvo M

sent on October 08, 2014 (12:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Federica flattered your comment as complete and acceptable. :-)

Thanks Julian, for the passage and the compliments ... unfortunately it hangs, I think I overdid it in PP trying to correct the distortion of the horizon: - |: - |

Thanks Gioskj is always a great pleasure to receive your visits and your comments;-)

Thanks Sergio for the passage and commentary ... after your comments I realized that not only hangs, but that the horizon is also a bit warped: - |:-(

I will try to rework PS-):-)

I also thank: Dantes, Jessy68, Larissa71, Nonnachecca, Paolo.m, 73 digs, Sonia1977, Tonino49, Vittorio Scatolini for a welcome visit to questa image and their "like":-P

Hello Hello Salvo:-)

Donna

sent on October 08, 2014 (20:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

the line of the horizon system, the photo and 'nice, I really like the sky, hello;-)

Carlo Bassi

sent on October 08, 2014 (20:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

That taste of the sea:-P, large beautiful landscape, excellent composition.
Hello, Carlo.

Salvo M

sent on October 09, 2014 (10:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Donna for the positive comment and especially for the encouragement, gentle-)

Thanks Carlo is always a pleasure and an honor to have you as a guest in my images;-)

hello hello Salvo:-P

Antonio Ciaccio

sent on October 09, 2014 (20:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello prejudice, very beautiful;-)

Salvo M

sent on October 11, 2014 (6:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Antonio

Hello Hello Salvo:-P

Sasasicilyuno

sent on October 11, 2014 (21:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot and sharpness, compliments Salvo, hello;-)

Salvo M

sent on October 12, 2014 (8:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank Except for the passage and compliments ....
immeritatissimi here because it is the place to be especially beautiful, embellished that day to a wonderful sky

Some B-side even in a shot never hurts:-D:-D:-D:-D

Hello Hello Salvo:-P

Gionskj

sent on October 14, 2014 (10:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Except that wonder, a truly excellent composition!
Hello
Gionskj

Datta

sent on October 14, 2014 (14:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, congratulations.
Hello Datta

Collatina Giorgio

sent on October 14, 2014 (17:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Large beautiful immaginewow! Wow! :-P Hello, Giorgio

Salvo M

sent on October 15, 2014 (8:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Gionskj the beautiful comment

Thanks Datta, glad you like it

Hello George, nice to meet you, thank you for your passage and comment

hello hello Salvo:-P

Francesca Doria

sent on October 16, 2014 (20:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Panoramic photo very effective and well composed, embellished with many details, including sailing. Congratulations, Francesca

Osvaldomorelli

sent on October 17, 2014 (11:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Shooting with a 'good exposure, sharpness, and color rendition. I like it.
Hello
Osvaldo

Salvo M

sent on October 17, 2014 (21:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Francesca, I thank you for your kind and careful analysis and for the most welcome compliments

Osvaldo Thank you for your kind and positive step

hello hello Salvo:-P

Maxmin

sent on October 18, 2014 (15:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

After your visit, I start with this wonderful photo for a ride in your galleries. It 's the magic of this website: discover, even after months, the excellent work of those who had not had the good fortune to know. Congratulations Salvo. See you soon. Max

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