Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi

Low light delight

I was surprised when we entered this church. It was generally dark with low lighting, making it hard to take photos. Impressive none the less, not as ornate as others, but still beautiful.

Low light delight

I was surprised when we entered this church. It was generally dark with low lighting, making it hard to take photos. Impressive none the less, not as ornate as others, but still beautiful.

Hidden treasure- a Cimabue! And some other lovely early paintings

The highlight is the Cimabue painting. On a regular basis you can see it through an iron gate( take coins for lighting it up).On Saturday mornings they open the gate and you can get in closer. There a...

Hidden treasure- a Cimabue! And some other lovely early paintings

The highlight is the Cimabue painting. On a regular basis you can see it through an iron gate( take coins for lighting it up).On Saturday mornings they open the gate and you can get in closer. There a...

SPECTACULAR ALCOVES

This is one of the biggest churches I've ever seen. It's around two football pitches in length and has fabulous alcoves running down each side with every one being different. The church is full of det...