Italy - Finale Ligure, Basilica di S. Giovanni Battista
The Basilica di S. Giovanni Battista (Basilica of Saint John the Baptist) is located in the center of Finale Ligure. It is considered being one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the region. The construction of the church started in 1619; fifty-five years the church was inaugurated.
The design is usually attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini, but most probably designed by local architects, who did work in Bernini's style. The façade, rich in artistic emblems and stained-glass windows, is the work of a local architect and was completed in 1762. The dome of the basilica has a height of 24 meters.
The interior is characterized by a great harmony and simplicity of proportions. The central nave is separated from the two aisles by two rows of paired columns. Twelve very rich chapels - decorated with architectural motifs - are situated in the two aisles. The high altar - built in 1767 - is inlaid with polychrome marbles.
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Taken on Friday May 27, 2022
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Posted on Wednesday October 5, 2022
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Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:
belle journée mon ami♫
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gezginruh said:
HWW,Jaap!
Best wishes
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Malik Raoulda said:
Bonne journée.
J.Garcia said:
The interior images are equally impressive!!
Many thanks for sharing, Jaap!
Madeleine Defawes said:
Bonne journée. Amitiés
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Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
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Annemarie said:
HWW!
Keith Burton said:
I like all the interior images in the PiPs..........perfectly exposed and full of gorgeous colours and detail. An impressive series Jaap.
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