Venice Carnival and the Dolomites in one trip. Part 2. Vicenza
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19.02. 17. Vicenza.
You can get from Venice to Vicenza by train in half an hour, the ticket costs about 6 euros.
The first people we saw in the city were migrants. They were just roaming the streets this Sunday morning.
Of the sights, the first on the way was Duomo - the Cathedral. I remember the pink color of the facade and interior.
The reverse side of the facades of many Italian churches looks cool:
Coffee break:
Vicenza is located in the Veneto region (Venice), and was once part of the Venetian Republic. Many architectural details remind of this:
But first of all, this city is famous for its architecture in the style of the famous architect Andrea Palladio. Maybe not everyone knows him, but this style is so common in our open spaces that everyone is familiar with it. These are numerous buildings of houses of culture, stations, cinemas, etc. This happened due to the fact that one of the main architects of the Soviet Union was a passionate admirer of Palladio. Olga snorted, because this resemblance did not cause positive emotions in her. Well, I admire Palladio, and I plan to read his treatise on architecture.
Palladio is late Renaissance, 16th century.
Fascinated by ancient classical art (Palladio is a pseudonym, from Pallas Athena), the architect became the founder of classicism. He built a lot and varied. Dome of the Cathedral, many palaces in Vicenza and villas in its vicinity.
Probably, there is no need to write about the fact that the creations of Palladio (namely in Vicenza) are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The construction of one of the palaces was not completed, which is why it looks so strange. Still early morning and migrants:
One of the main creations of Palladio - Basilica Palladiana. Her eye immediately highlights:
At about 10:30, indigenous people take to the streets and squares:
In the palladium Palazzo Barbaran there is the Palladio Museum, interesting and memorable.
Unfortunately, the old stucco on the walls does not really harmonize with the interesting modern design:
Another visited palace is Palazzo Leoni Montanari. In the post-Palladium era, interiors come to the fore.
The number of putti angels someone liked and likes:
And these ceilings, in my opinion, are just ugly:
Reasonings come to mind,
what is the difference between high relief and bas-relief:
This is Hercules:
Now there is an art museum in this palace.
Reminds me of today's time in some way?
I don't remember much from the pictures. Of the sculptures - an unusual "Battle of the Archangel Michael with Satan. " 60 figures, all from one piece of Carrara marble. Archangel at the top of the pyramid:
Ancient sarcophagi can be found in many Italian museums. This one was remembered thanks to the fresco "Women's round dance". Even in nature, she makes an impression:
And on the Internet it looks like this:
Leaving:
Using a comprehensive tourist ticket, we got to two more palladium places.
The most interesting Teatro Olimpico with surrounding area:
The theater is the last work of Andrea Palladio and one of his greatest masterpieces. Surprisingly, the theater was "fitted" into an old medieval fortress. The hall is extraordinary.
And the stage too, with "illusory infinities of palaces and porticos".
And one more palace of Palladio - palazzo Chiericati. An impressive building with two balconies on the sides. (I love loggias of all kinds and times, as well as all sorts of porticos and other covered galleries. )
Since 1855, this palace of Count Chiericati has become the city's main art museum.
What a look:
Bartolomeo Montagna, early 16th century, "Christ Carrying the Cross":
Veronese, 1551, "The Winged Putto":
I find it interesting to look at old city landscapes in the pictures:
Ex-voto is a gift that was brought to the church as a token of gratitude. Silver. This is what Vicenza looked like in 1578:
Interesting angle:
Vicenza is famous not only for Palladio.
Church of Santa Corona(an ambiguous name, isn't it? ):
It was impossible to tear oneself away from the main altar. You can walk around it! You can get close to him!
This is the work of the Florentine Corbarelli, 1667-1671. Inlaid with polychrome marble, corals, mother-of-pearl and semi-precious stones (lapis lazuli, agate. . . ). I confess: this is my favorite form of art, along with more classical mosaics.
"The Last Supper":
"Crown with Thorns":
"Resurrection":
Just like on the stairs in Caltagirone, Sicily, I re-photographed EVERYTHING! Sorry, not all photos are preserved.
Now such art is developing in the Muslim world (the unsurpassed Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi).
Flowers in February? This is northern Italy:
Another creation of Palladio is located on the outskirts of the city. This Arco delle Scalette is the beginning of the long climb up the hill to the Madonna di Monte Berico church.
As usual, there is a legend that it was on the top of the hill that the Virgin Mary appeared to a simple peasant.
Who wants to climb a little on foot:
At the top there is a beautiful observation deck:
The Sunday evening service was just beginning in the church. There are many parishioners, but mostly they are newcomers:
In February, it gets dark early, and at 6 pm we were already taking the train to Venice.
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