Photos of Northern Italy and San Marino

June 24 July 13 2022 (20 days)


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Palazzo PubblicoOn the square in front of the town hall horse races are held annually
Facade cathedralThe beautiful entrance of the Duomo di Siena
Michelangelo domeThe dome of the Duomo of Siena was built by Michelangelo
Mosaic churchThe floor is decorated with beautiful mosaics
Altar of the DuomoThe altar of the Duomo of Siena
Libreria PiccolominiThe special library in the church
Old booksThe library dates from 1495
Basilica of San FrancescoWithout side aisles the basilica has a somewhat simple design
Basilica of St DominicThe church with the chapel of Catherine of Siena
Lake TrasimenoTaking a break along Lake Trasimeno
Basilica di Santa ChiaraThe Basilica of Santa Chiara dedicated to Chiara of Assisi one of Franciss first followers
Piazza del ComuneThe town hall of Assisi
Temple of MinervaA surprising interior of the Temple of Minerva church in Assisi
Medieval streetsThe center of Assisi is characterized by a maze of small streets
Basilica di San FrancescoThe basilica in honor of Francis of Assisi
Basilica courtyardThe basilica consists of an upper and lower church
Cattedrale di San RufinoA church dedicated to one of Francescos followers
Eremo delle Carceri monasteryThe monastery in the mountains where Francesco withdrew with his followers
On the beachLunching on the beach along the Italian coast
Entering San MarinoOnly the signs indicate that we enter San Marino
Access gateThe gate to the walled center of San Marino
San MarinoThe small state San Marino lies strategically on a rock
Main towersOne of the defense towers of San Marino
Palazzo PubblicoThe government of San Marino meets in the Palazzo Pubblico
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