Thursday, June 18, 2009

The Redentore at Dawn

The Redentore, masterwork signed Palladio and Da Ponte, built between 1577 and 1580, to glorify the Redeemer, after the end of the plague that killed forty thousand Venetians some years before.

5 Comments:

Blogger Alexa said...

It is a masterpiece, for sure. I love the way you shot it with this sailboat in the foreground.

7:24 PM  
Anonymous Jackie said...

What a stunning view - I really want to visit your beautiful city someday.

9:43 PM  
Anonymous Shawn said...

Oh, the light... the color... the early morning cool that presages a torrid summer day. Quanto mi manca Venezia!

8:51 AM  
Blogger sonia a. mascaro said...

Wonderful photo! Seeing your photos is always a great pleasure!

3:18 PM  
Blogger The Lone Beader said...

What a magical sight! Can't wait to see this in person! :)

4:03 PM  

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