Santa Maria Maggiore

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Santa Maria Maggiore sent on December 04, 2022 (22:07) by Renni. 103 comments, 1645 views.

at 20mm, 3 sec f/9.0, ISO 200, tripod.

La Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore sorge sul colle Esquilino ed è la sola ad aver conservato la primitiva struttura paleocristiana, sia pure arricchita da aggiunte successive. La leggenda vuole che il ricco patrizio romano Giovanni e sua moglie, non avendo figli, decidessero di dedicare una chiesa alla Vergine Maria, apparsa loro in sogno una una notte di agosto del 352 d.C.. Nel sogno, la Madonna li informò che un miracolo avrebbe indicato loro il luogo su cui costruire la chiesa. Anche Papa Liberio fece lo stesso sogno e, il giorno seguente, recatosi sull'Esquilino, lo trovò coperto di neve. Il papa stesso tracciò il perimetro dell'edificio e la chiesa fu costruita a spese dei due coniugi. Ancora oggi, ogni anno, il 5 agosto viene rievocato il miracolo della neve con un'apposita celebrazione durante la quale, dalla sommità della basilica, vengono liberati in aria dei petali bianchi che producono un effetto davvero suggestivo. Profonde trasformazioni della basilica, che fino ad allora aveva conservato il suo aspetto sostanzialmente medievale, furono avviate tra la fine del XVI e l'inizio del XVII secolo da Sisto V e da Paolo V, che eressero le due grandi cappelle laterali, dette appunto Sistina e Paolina, e il palazzo a destra della facciata. Tra il 1670 ed il 1676, Carlo Rainaldi ridisegnò l'abside nelle forme attuali. All'interno, si segnalano importanti opere d'arte. Il soffitto risale al tempo di Alessandro VI Borgia (1492-1503) e, secondo la tradizione, venne dorato col primo carico di oro americano, dono di Isabella di Spagna. L'arco di trionfo è decorato da mosaici con Storie dell'infanzia di Gesù del periodo di Sisto III. Nel catino absidale, il bellissimo mosaico fu eseguito, e firmato, da Iacopo Torriti, alla fine del XIII secolo. (fonte turismoroma.it)

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Alessandro Maggiore

sent on December 05, 2022 (7:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

One of my favorite churches in Rome

Carlo Bassi

sent on December 05, 2022 (8:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great night, congratulations!

MassiCricco

sent on December 05, 2022 (8:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Well done Renni! Beautiful night of one of the most evocative places in Rome. Congratulations and regards, Massimiliano

Giammarcoa

sent on December 05, 2022 (9:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Majestic, excellent management of light and colors.

Renni

sent on December 05, 2022 (10:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Alessandro, Carlo, Massimiliano and Giammarco, always very kind for the time you have lent for this recovery. Congratulations again to Giammarco for the well-deserved recognition!
I wish you all a good day

Simoneperi1967

sent on December 05, 2022 (10:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Roman splendors

Roberto Nisi

sent on December 05, 2022 (10:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Renni
Beautiful Roman night with lights and colors super
Excellent architectural shooting of great visual charm
Congratulations
Hello and good day
Roberto :-P

Giordano Santini

sent on December 05, 2022 (10:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

well resumed-hello
, G

Franco Buffalmano

sent on December 05, 2022 (12:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Two perfectly successful nocturnes!
Have a nice day Renni!
Fb

Alessandro Morini

sent on December 05, 2022 (13:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a show!
Excellent pdr and realization to show this timeless beauty.
Hello Alexander

Alessandro Traverso

sent on December 05, 2022 (14:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice night, congratulations! ;-)

Francesco Della Santa

sent on December 05, 2022 (15:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

hello dear friend night image very nice compliments. to the next dear Renni

Paogar

sent on December 05, 2022 (18:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Renni,
beautiful night.
Hello and good evening,
Paul

Renni

sent on December 05, 2022 (18:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I thank Simone, Roberto, Giordano, Franco, the Man of the Plain, Alessandro, Francesco and Paolo. Always kind and courteous for the time you have decided to devote.
I wish you a good evening again

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on December 05, 2022 (18:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

................. a pearl of Rome ...... Wonderful........
7 hello Ray Palm-

Renni

sent on December 05, 2022 (21:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you for visiting this gallery, dear Ray.
Good evening

Ivo636

sent on December 05, 2022 (23:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great job Renni!
Best wishes,
Ivano.

Philip Mok

sent on December 06, 2022 (1:20)

Great detail and beautiful light! Very nice shot.

Mafo50

sent on December 06, 2022 (4:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful night with excellent light management.
congratulations.
Hello
Mario ;-)

Renni

sent on December 06, 2022 (7:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Ivano, Phil and Mario, dear friends thank you for visiting.
Good day everyone!

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