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Orvieto is a city in southwestern Umbria, Italy that is perched on a large butte of volcanic tuff.
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39degreesnorth > The mosaic over the main portal depicts the Assumption of Mary, designed by Giovanni di Buccio Leonardelli in 1366. Six angels lift the mandorla; Saint Thomas is at the left with the belt of the Virgin. The famous doubter had asked for a sign she had really ascended
39degreesnorth > The Coronation of the Virgin Mary
39degreesnorth > The winged lion, symbol of St. Mark
39degreesnorth > Orvieto photo
39degreesnorth > The rose window, 1354-80. Christ's head in the center is surrounded by marble decoration; the corners of the rose window feature the western Doctors of the church: (top left, clockwise) Pope Gregory the Great, Jerome, Ambrose, Augustine.
39degreesnorth > Orvieto photo
39degreesnorth > Orvieto photo
39degreesnorth > Orvieto photo
Orvieto photo
Camera: Canon (Canon Powershot S2 Is) |
More details: exif |
Original size: 576px x 768px |
Current: 225px x 300px |
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