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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Thursday doors #42
Today and the next couple of weeks will feature doors photographed on my latest visit to Alassio, in Italy, most of which were all from the same street! However I’m kicking off with church doors – always rich pickings.
The Sant’Ambrogio Parish Church was built in the second half of 15th century on a site previously occupied by a small 10th century church. The Romanesque style that characterised it was converted into Baroque in the early 18th century though the bell tower dates back earlier to 14th century. The Renaissance façade, with its sloping roofs, was superimposed in 1896.
The beautiful church interior of the church contains some significant works. The central vault is frescoed with scenes from the life of Sant’Ambrogio painted by Virgilio Grana from nearby Albenga. There are also works by other well-known artists, such as Bernardo Castello, Giovanni Andrea De Ferrari and Giulio Benso.
Next door to the church is a cinema!
Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favourite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join in the fun by creating your own Thursday Doors post each week and then sharing your link in the comments’ on Norm’s site, anytime between Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American Eastern Time).
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beautiful! 🙂
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A heart with a door would be my choice. But there aren’t any. 😦
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I’ll keep a look out for you
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Would you? Please.💦
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Of course!
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Very nice captures, Sheree! The inside of the church is exquisite. =)
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Thanks Brenda
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Someone reminded me this is Reformation Day when Marin Luther posted his sermon on the door and change Christianity hopefully for better. Hence, doors.
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Beautiful doors Sheree. And the interior of the church is just awesome.
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Thank you 🙏
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Rich history here.
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Absolutely
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So lovely
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Thank you 🙏
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Lovely!!
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Thank you
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