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Month: March 2017

Antinous

Posted on 20 March 201710 June 2020 by David

Details: The bust of Antinous is located in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Information: Antinous was from the Bithynia (modern day Turkey) and was a lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. While travelling with Hadrian and the imperial entourage along the River Nile in 130 AD, Antinous fell into the river and drowned. The Egyptian God Read more about Antinous[…]

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The Gates of Paradise

Posted on 13 March 201711 June 2020 by David

Details: The Gates of Paradise are a set of gilded doors on the Battistero di San Giovanni in Florence. Information: The Baptistery is located in front of Santa Maria del Fiore and has three sets of bronze doors. The main entrance door, originally located on the east side of the Baptistery, was made by Andrea Read more about The Gates of Paradise[…]

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Santa Croce

Posted on 6 March 201711 June 2020 by David

Details: The Basilica di Santa Croce is an example of a Tuscan Gothic church in Florence. Information: Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, the construction of Santa Croce began in 1294 and finished in 1442. Although the architectural style of the church is Gothic, the marble façade of the building is a 19th century addition in Read more about Santa Croce[…]

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