Buda Castle (Budavári Palota)
Castle Hill, Várnegyed (Castle District)
Budapest, September 1994
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Buda Castle
Buda Castle (Budavári Palota)
Castle Hill, Várnegyed (Castle District)
Budapest, September 1994
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Massa Cathedral
Massa Cathedral
Via Dante Alighieri
Massa, April 2022
“The church originated as a pieve dedicated to Saint Peter, enlarged in the 16th and 17th century. It became a collegiate church in 1629. In 1672, the building collapsed, and at the end of the century was replaced by a new one, designed by Alessandro Bergamini. This construction was demolished by order of duchess Elisa Bonaparte (sister of Napoleon) in 1807, when the dedication to Saint Peter was transferred to the church of Saint Francis in Massa, which had been reconstructed in 1660-1670. This church had a large marble high altar, with further altars in the transept, and paintings by Carlo Maratta (Mary Immaculate) and Luigi Garzi (Trinity in Glory with Saints), which have been preserved until today. Behind the south transept altar is the burial chapel of the Malaspina family, commissioned by duke Alberico II. In 1822, at the creation of the diocese of Massa, the church of St. Francis was declared its cathedral.” (Massa Cathedral, Wikipedia)
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Monday, April 4, 2022
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Piazza Aranci
Orange trees
Piazza Aranci (Oranges Square)
Massa, April 2022
“Piazza Aranci in Massa is named after the double row of orange trees, which were planted in the early nineteenth century after the hotly debated demolition of the Church of San Pietro ordered by the Countess Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon's niece. In the beginning, sweet citrus trees were selected and strict laws were in place to ensure that tourists and passersby didn’t pick the fruit, which were given instead to charities. Over time, less appetizing bitter citruses were planted, proving hardier in the winter. Giacomo Leopardi and Giosué Carducci were equally entranced by these trees, mentioning them in letters after having visited the square.” (Piazza Aranci and Palazzo Ducale, Visit Tuscany)
Friday, April 1, 2022
Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Aranci
Massa, April 2022
“Palazzo Ducale is the main attraction in the piazza, now housing the provincial offices and the prefecture. Erected in the mid-sixteenth century according to the wishes of Prince Alberico I Cybo-Malaspina, the palace underwent many changes over the centuries to make it into Massa’s most striking monument. The impressive façade that looks out over the square offers a colour scheme of red and white (in the marble and stuccowork).” (Piazza Aranci and Palazzo Ducale, Visit Tuscany)
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