Photographer’s Note
And I present my first panoramic, who wanted to make for TE and that better beginning with the cathedral of Palermo, for you can see this great cathedral, since in a simple photo it is not possible to be appreciated well.
I hope that you like!
Something of history:
It arises in the oldest sagrada area of Palermo. In 1184 the archbishop of Palermo, Gualterio Offamilio, ordered that the construction of a great cathedral was undertaken. In the successive centuries, additions and restorations modified the original building. Particularly beautiful it is the part of the apses, the unique one that has conserved the original forms of century XII.
The temple is a magnificent example of the Norman architecture. The facade is flanked by towers and small columns and is united to the bell tower by ogival arcs. In the decoration of the interior of the temple, as well as in the two gothic towers that are united to the bell tower by two bridges, the influence of the Arab style is perceived. The interior of the temple lodges the denominated Real Imperial Tombs, between which they emphasize 4 coffins: the one of Roger II, Henry I SAW of Hohenstaufen, Constance de Hauteville and Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.
Also sculptures of Gagini and one can be contemplated cripta of century XII. The Treasure to the Cathedral in that can be visited in addition they emphasize a tooth of Santa Rosalía, one of the holy employers of Palermo, and its ashes, which they keep in a ballot box of silver, in one of the chapels of the Cathedral. Among others pieces of the Treasure it is necessary to emphasize a gold tiara of Certainty of Aragon.
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Truja
(4948) 2008-06-16 11:20
Hola Elena,
interesante panorámica muy bien realizada y con un POV arquitectónicamente muy acertado. Has conseguido destacar la contundencia y belleza del edificio bajo ese cielo azul, y rodeado de los jardines que añaden un componente gráfico a destacar.
El único detalle que molesta un poco ( y es totalmente subjetivo) es que tu nombre distrae.....
Un saludo, Jordi
CENT-TRETZE
(2133) 2008-06-16 11:31
Hola Elena:
Esta si que es preciosa la foto, no solo por su contenido, si que le has sacado el máximo rendimento sacando todo el edificio entero a pesar de su majestuosidad.
Solo un detalle, el amigo Jordi tiene razón la firma debería ser más discreta o puesta en un marco si es que has aprendido a enmarcar las fotos.
Una excelente y documentada explicción del lugar.
Si me lo permites, uno beso.
Josep
giorgimer
(21000) 2008-06-16 11:34
Hi Elena, I tried to shoot i t entirely but with no success. Compliments! Good wide view, nice details. I add it to my "italian churches" theme.
TFS
Gio
baddori
(4553) 2008-06-27 13:19
Hola Elena
me gusta muy bien,
la panoramica sta stupienda
moresca e italica architettura
con Jesus Xto all'intierno in mosaico bisantino
Baddori (indigeno della sardegna)con parentes trabajatores de nobiles espaniolos
Photo Information
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Copyright: Elena Arciniegas (sunamoon)
(5057) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-05-13
- Categories: Architecture
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Italian churches [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-06-16 11:01








