The Abbey of San Vito

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The Abbey of San Vito sent on March 31, 2018 (14:12) by Annamaria Pertosa. 67 comments, 1464 views.

at 70mm, 1/15 f/4.0, ISO 100, hand held.

Vicinissima a Polignano a Mare, sulla costa nord, troviamo l'imponente Abbazia dei Benedettini, costruita proprio a ridosso del porticciolo ed affacciata direttamente sul mare. La leggenda narra di una nobildonna di Salerno che, mentre stava annegando nel fiume Sele, venne miracolosamente salvata da San Vito che le avrebbe chiesto di far traslare il suo corpo nel castrum polymnianense in Puglia. Le reliquie sante resero prospero il luogo sacro e fu cosi fondata l'abbazia, con tutta probabilità nel X secolo, ad opera di una comunità di monaci basiliani a cui seguirono, nell'XI secolo, i monaci benedettini. La storia dell'edificio ebbe però una vita travagliata, in quanto nei secoli successivi si succedettero vari domini e vi si insidiarono anche i monaci francescani che resero il luogo meta di pellegrinaggi. Bisogna arrivare nel XIX secolo per trovare un po' di pace: dopo la soppressione degli ordini monastici, infatti, il monastero fu inglobato nel palazzo marchesale dei Tavassi-La Greca. Il complesso di San Vito rappresenta tutt'oggi un esempio di architettura monastica di rilevante importanza storica. L'elegante abbazia che si ammira attualmente è il risultato di aggiunte architettoniche nei secoli, ma ad affascinare sono soprattutto le eleganti forme barocche, come la scenografica scalinata esterna che dalla corte conduce al loggiato con affaccio sul mare. L'edificio sacro è caratterizzato dalla chiesa romanica costruita sulle rovine dell'antica torre romana e alterata a sua volta dalla sovrapposizione di una costruzione adibita a sede del convento. L'aspetto rilevante della chiesa a tre navate è costituito dall'impianto con tre cupole in asse e con volte a botte nelle navate laterali. Tutt'oggi sono ben visibili i segni di un sistema difensivo contro le incursioni dal mare: le mura, all'interno la torre masseria del XVI secolo e sul mare la torre costiera.

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Daniele R.

sent on March 31, 2018 (14:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I saw this place in the past, you've got it right with a retro style BN
very good Annamaria .... interesting also the text. ;-)

Hello dear ... Happy Easter
Daniele

user117231

sent on March 31, 2018 (14:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nino 58

sent on March 31, 2018 (14:30) | This comment has been translated

Super!

Francescoc

sent on March 31, 2018 (14:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful monumental portrait with that BN with a vintage flavor.

MaxNikonista63

sent on March 31, 2018 (14:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful in monochromatic, congratulations, best wishes for a happy Easter, hello, Max

Elfiche

sent on March 31, 2018 (15:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent monochromatic as always
Great caption
Hello
helium

Agata Arezzo

sent on March 31, 2018 (15:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent recovery and beautiful bn vintage flavor, just beautiful, congratulations Annamaria!
Greetings and best wishes
Agate

Julia Mospan

sent on March 31, 2018 (15:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful composition and b / w!

Albieri Sergio

sent on March 31, 2018 (15:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, nice BN.
Congratulations Annamaria!
Hello! Sergio ;-) :-P

Arvina

sent on March 31, 2018 (15:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful shooting Annamaria, congratulations !!
Hi, Arvina :-P

Luigi Mossali

sent on March 31, 2018 (16:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful, a fine vintage postcard.
Congratulations Hello Lu. :-P

Eugenio Costa

sent on March 31, 2018 (17:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot with a nice bn "past taste", congratulations Annamaria. Excellent description.
Hello
Eugenio

Coradocon

sent on March 31, 2018 (17:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful, congratulations hello Corrado

Orso49

sent on March 31, 2018 (17:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria and endless Happy Easter wishes!
Hello. Bruno

MaryAnnG

sent on March 31, 2018 (18:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful and interesting, beautiful color change.
Happy Easter.
Hi, Anna Maria

Robertopitt

sent on March 31, 2018 (18:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent b / w, I really like the composition and the retro style that inspires, compliments Annamaria.
Best wishes for a happy Easter.
Roberto

user59947

sent on March 31, 2018 (18:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

the photo and bellissim, in Annamaria, but because shots with such low times, raise the ISO because you have no problems with the 6d

Mauro Monesi

sent on March 31, 2018 (19:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful image and retro toning
Congratulations Annamaria
A greeting
Mauro ;-) :-P

Fiorenzofanton

sent on March 31, 2018 (20:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a beautiful place Annamaria, excellent point of recovery, I like the color change, particularly beautiful even the sky.
Compliments.
Hi flower. ;-)

Peppe Cancellieri

sent on March 31, 2018 (20:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wow beautiful Annamaria
Happy Easter

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