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Tiny Hippo Tours the Churches of Venice

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Tiny Hippo and Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

Welcome to Venice, I the Tiny Hippo, will be your esteemed guide! Let us start a whirlwind tour of the churches of this ancient city!

Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice

This is the lovely church of Santa Maria dei Miiracoli, just after sunrise.

San Nicolò da Tolentino

Here is the church of San Nicolò da Tolentino, my favorite part is the clothes line on the left.

San Trovaso, Venice

San Trovaso has two identical facades. This was so that the two rival Venetian factions, the Nicolotti and Castellani, could each have their own entrance of equal importance. I wonder where the Tiny Hippos enter?

San Rocco, Venice

San Rocco is one of five plague churches in Venice. These votive churches were built as symbols of thanks for the city’s deliverance from plague epidemics.

San Salvador Sculptures

What a fabulous hat that man has!

I hope you enjoyed this quick peek at some of the churches of Venice! See you next time for more adventures with your favorite Tiny Hippo!

 

 

 

Ferrara Cathedral

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Welcome to Ferrara, a city in northern Italy with spectacular architecture and wonderful sculptures.

Ferrara Cathedral at Night

This is the lovely Ferrara Cathedral, we discovered it our first night in the city and knew we would have to come back in the morning for a closer look.

Ferrara Cathedral, Front

Ferrara Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint George, it was consecrated in 1135.

Porch of Ferrara Cathedral

The porch of the building is supported by two Atlases perched atop lions.

Detail of Atlas from Ferrara Cathedral

Here is a detail of one of the Atlases and his lion, also a noble pigeon.

Nave of Ferrara Cathedral

This is the nave of the cathedral which is lined with saints, looking towards the entrance.

Saint Ursus of Aosta

A wonderful sculpture of Saint Ursus of Aosta.

Aisle of Ferrara Cathedral

The right-hand aisle looking towards bronze figures.

Bronze Statues Ferrara Cathedral

Bronze statues and crucifixion from the fifteenth century.

Madonna delle Grazie Chapel

The Madonna delle Grazie chapel in honor of the Virgin was created by Agapito Poggi and Andrea Ferreri in the eighteenth century.

Interior of Ferrara Cathedral

Sunlight illuminated the many crystal chandeliers throughout the cathedral.

Ceiling of Ferrara Cathedral

The walls and ceiling are beautifully decorated with gilt stucco.

The Ferrara Cathedral was a joy to behold and made a great beginning to our trip through northern Italy.

Winchester Cathedral

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We concluded our last day in England with a visit to Winchester Cathedral, it was amazing.

Winchester Cathedral is a Church of England Cathedral located in Winchester, Hampshire, England. The Cathedral boasts many great examples of English church architecture dating from  the 11th to the 16th century.

West front of the Winchester Cathedral, the sun and clouds were all aligned perfectly for this photo

The Gothic window which was destroyed during the English Civil War was rebuilt in 1660 using the shattered glass from around the Cathedral

The flying buttresses of the Cathedral are a Gothic characteristic of the building. Flying buttresses keep the walls of the nave from bowing outwards.

This is the Lady Chapel on the east end of the Cathedral, it was remodeled in the 15th century

South transept from the Norman period of 1079-1150

This is the north side of the Cathedral, the brick paths trace the foundations of Old Minster built-in 634 and demolished in 1093

The longest nave of any Gothic cathedral in Europe

Exterior of the choir from the south side

The choir stalls date from 1308

Bishop Langton’s Chapel, showing painted ceiling

Interior of Bishop Langton’s Chapel

Lady Chapel, showing wall paintings from the early 16th century

The north transept shows the original Norman cathedral’s style

Sun shining into the north transept

Looking up in the north transept

The oldest part of the building is the crypt which dates from 1093, it floods frequently

Nave and alter of Winchester Cathedral

This Cathedral is spectacular, if you are in the area visit it. For more information on  Winchester Cathedral visit their website: http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/