Ghigo Roli photographer

Brescia

The beauty of Brescia, the Lombardy town which reserves many surprises: the Castle; the archaeological area of the Capitolium, the Forum and the Theatre; Piazza della Loggia characterised by a strong Venetian Renaissance influence and the Clock Tower; Piazza Paolo VI with the Broletto, the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral; Piazza della Vittoria designed in the 1930s; the underground world unveiled by the Brescia Underground Association, and then its squares, restaurants, typical gastronomy.

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): view. In the background, from the leftthe Clock Tower, the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Duomo.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): view. In the background, from the leftthe Clock Tower, the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Duomo.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: view. From the left, the Broletto with the Pégol Tower and the Loggia delle Grida; and part of the facade of the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble. In the foreground, the fountain with a copy of the neoclassical statue of Minerva, known as "Armed Brescia".

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: view. From the left, the Broletto...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: from the left, the Broletto with the Pégol Tower and the Loggia delle Grida; the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: from the left, the Broletto with t...

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Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: detail of the quadriporticoand the Tower of Revolution.

Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 an...

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Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: Andrea Busi, the President, in the Serraglio, one of the most important underground areas of the city from which a very interesting itinerary starts. The itinerary follows some waterways.

Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: Andrea Busi, the...

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Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the Serraglio, one of the most important underground areas of the city from which a very interesting itinerary starts. The itinerary follows some waterways.

Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the Serraglio,...

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Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, Andrea Busi, in front of the "Red Door", the entrance to the Serraglio, one of the most important underground areas of the city.

Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, A...

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Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, Andrea Busi, in a basement under the Clock Tower and Beccaria street.

Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, A...

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Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, Andrea Busi, enters a basement under the Clock Tower and Beccaria street.

Brescia. "Brescia Underground" Association: the president, A...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: detail of the fountain with a copy of the neoclassical statue of Minerva, known as "Armed Brescia".

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: detail of the fountain with a copy...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: remains of the basilica, or Roman curia.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo, garden: youngsters observe a fiberglass sculpture by Stefano Bombardieri that reproduces a rhinoceros.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo, garden: youngsters observe a fi...

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Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and with the imposing facade of Botticino marble stand out.

Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tow...

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Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and with the imposing facade of Botticino marble stand out.

Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tow...

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Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and with the imposing facade of Botticino marble stand out.

Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tow...

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Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and with the imposing facade of Botticino marble stand out.

Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Pégol Tow...

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Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Palazzo della Loggia and its roof designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, stands out.

Brescia: view of Brescia from the Castle where the Palazzo d...

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Brescia: steam locomotive of the early twentieth century.

Brescia: steam locomotive of the early twentieth century.

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Brescia: steam locomotive of the early twentieth century.

Brescia: steam locomotive of the early twentieth century.

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Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

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Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

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Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

Brescia: the entrace to the Castle, perched on Mount Cidneo.

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Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: mixed salad decorated with raw fennel.

Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: mixed salad decorated with...

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Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: sea bass with tomatoes and basil.

Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: sea bass with tomatoes and...

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Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: paccheri (kind of pasta) with pistachio cream and shrimps.

Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: paccheri (kind of pasta) wi...

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Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: appetizer based on artichokes with parmesan cream.

Brescia, Trattoria Il Fontatone: appetizer based on artichok...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): night view. In the background, from the left, the Clock Tower, the Pégol Tower and the dome of the New Duomo.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini. Detail of the Tower of the Revolution and of the Arengario, pulpit in red stone of Tolmezzo decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the history of Brescia, by Antonio Maraini (1932).

Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built b...

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Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini. From the left, the Post Office Palace and the Tower of Revolution.

Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built b...

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Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini.

Brescia: night view of piazza della Vittoria (square built b...

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Brescia: night view of Zanardelli avenue.

Brescia: night view of Zanardelli avenue.

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Brescia: night view of the cathedrals. In the background, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade and the dome of Botticino marble. In the foreground, the Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral).

Brescia: night view of the cathedrals. In the background, th...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view. From the left, the Broletto with the Pégol Tower and the Loggia delle Grida; and part of the facade of the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble. In the foreground, the fountain with a copy of the neoclassical statue of Minerva, known as "Armed Brescia".

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view. From the left, the Bro...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view of the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedral), built at the end of the XI century.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view of the Duomo Vecchio (t...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view of the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedral), built at the end of the XI century.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view of the Duomo Vecchio (t...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view. From the left, the Broletto with the Pégol Tower and the Loggia delle Grida; and part of the facade of the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: night view. From the left, the Bro...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square: from the left, the Broletto with the Pégol Tower and the Loggia delle Grida; the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble. On the right, you can see the circular structure of the Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral).

Brescia, Paolo VI Square: from the left, the Broletto with t...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): night view from Beccaria street. In the background, the Palazzo della Loggia whose roof and big hall is by Luigi Vanvitelli.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): night view. In the background, the Palazzo della Loggia whose roof and big hall is by Luigi Vanvitelli.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): night view. In the background, the Palazzo della Loggia whose roof and big hall is by Luigi Vanvitelli.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): the Clock Tower (1540 - 1550): the plinth adorned with the symbol of the sun and a volute base that stand as a pedestal for the automata, the popular Macc de le ure (crazy hours) that hammer at every hour on the bell.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): the Clock Tower (1540 - 1550) with the astronomical quadrant with concentric rings, decorated in gold and blue and with symbols of the Zodiacal signs. Above the dial, a plinth adorned with the symbol of the sun and a volute base that stand as a pedestal for the automata, the popular Macc de le ure (crazy hours) that hammer at every hour on the bell.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), the Clock Tower (1540 - 1550): the astronomical quadrant with concentric rings, decorated in gold and blue and with symbols of the Zodiacal signs.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral): the monumental ark of St. Apollonius, embellished with refined bas-reliefs and a noteworthy example of Renaissance Brescian sculpture attributed to Gasparo Cairano, who might have realised it between 1508 and 1510. Detail.

Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral): the monumental...

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Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral): the monumental ark of St. Apollonius, embellished with refined bas-reliefs and a noteworthy example of Renaissance Brescian sculpture attributed to Gasparo Cairano, who might have realised it between 1508 and 1510.

Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral): the monumental...

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Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble: detail of the dome in the interior. The dome was built in 1823 by Rodolfo Vantini on a project by the neoclassical architect Luigi Cagnola.

Brescia, the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baro...

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Brescia: alley of the historical centre. In the background, the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and the cylindrical structure of the Old Cathedral, built at the end of the eleventh century.

Brescia: alley of the historical centre. In the background,...

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Brescia: alley of the historical centre. In the background, the dome of the New Cathedral, in late Baroque style and the cylindrical structure of the Old Cathedral, built at the end of the eleventh century.

Brescia: alley of the historical centre. In the background,...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Sala Grande (the big hall): the five series of dais and the Royal box.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Sala Grande (the big hall): the...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Sala Grande (the big hall) and the stage.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Sala Grande (the big hall) and t...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Coffee Bar of the Theatre, decorated with paintings by Francesco Tellaroli, in 1787. This room now houses the "Caffetteria", otherwise known as the Buvette of the theatre.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Coffee Bar of the Theatre, decor...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: original poster for the representation of "Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini, in 1904.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: original poster for the representati...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room is perhaps one of the most admirable examples of 18th-century architectural splendor applied to a theatre. The ornamental decoration was entrusted to the Venetian painters Francesco Battaglioli and Francesco Zugno. Detail of the decoration.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room is perhaps one of the most admirable examples of 18th-century architectural splendor applied to a theatre. The ornamental decoration was entrusted to the Venetian painters Francesco Battaglioli and Francesco Zugno. Detail of the decoration: a plaster putto by Francesco Gusneri.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room is perhaps one of the most admirable examples of 18th-century architectural splendor applied to a theatre. The ornamental decoration was entrusted to the Venetian painters Francesco Battaglioli and Francesco Zugno. Detail of the ceiling.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room is perhaps one of the most admirable examples of 18th-century architectural splendor applied to a theatre. The ornamental decoration was entrusted to the Venetian painters Francesco Battaglioli and Francesco Zugno. Detail of the decoration.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room is perhaps one of the most admirable examples of 18th-century architectural splendor applied to a theatre. The ornamental decoration was entrusted to the Venetian painters Francesco Battaglioli and Francesco Zugno.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: the Entrance Hall or Foyer. The room...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande: Hall of the Statues. The current appearance of the room consists of a peristyle with smooth stuccoed columns and Ionic capitals and four angular pillars supporting an architraved system with a balustrade surmounted by 16 plaster statues and plastered canvas by Giuseppe Luzziardi.

Brescia, Teatro Grande: Hall of the Statues. The current app...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monochrome fresco depicting the allegory of the Comedy, by the Brescian painter Gaetano Cresseri (1914). Detail.

Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monoch...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monochrome fresco depicting the allegory of the Comedy, by the Brescian painter Gaetano Cresseri (1914).

Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monoch...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monochrome fresco depicting the allegory of the Tragedy, by the Brescian painter Gaetano Cresseri (1914). Detail.

Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monoch...

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Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monochrome fresco depicting the allegory of the Tragedy, by the Brescian painter Gaetano Cresseri (1914).

Brescia, Teatro Grande, staicase after the entrance: monoch...

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Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble.

Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: the Duomo...

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Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: At the centre the Pégol Tower and the dome of the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble.

Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: At the ce...

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Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: At the centre the Pégol Tower and the dome of the Duomo Nuovo (the New Cathedral) , in late Baroque style with the facade of Botticino marble.

Brescia, view of the town from the Hotel Vittoria: At the ce...

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Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: print of the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral).

Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: print of the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathe...

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Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: room of the coffee bar.

Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: room of the coffee bar.

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Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: Hall of the Roses, hall enriched with old Murano chandeliers and sconces , mirrors and Botticino marbles.

Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: Hall of the Roses, hall enriched wi...

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Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: Hall of the Roses, hall enriched with old Murano chandeliers and sconces , mirrors and Botticino marbles.

Brescia, Hotel Vittoria: Hall of the Roses, hall enriched wi...

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Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: detail of the Arengario, pulpit in red stone of Tolmezzo decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the history of Brescia, by Antonio Maraini (1932).

Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and...

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Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: detail of the Arengario, pulpit in red stone of Tolmezzo decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the history of Brescia, by Antonio Maraini (1932).

Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and...

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Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: detail of the Arengario, pulpit in red stone of Tolmezzo decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the history of Brescia, by Antonio Maraini (1932).

Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and...

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Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: the Torrione Ina, the first skyscraper built in Italy (57.52 meters high). Detail of the façade.

Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 an...

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Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: the Torrione Ina, the first skyscraper built in Italy (57.52 meters high).

Brescia, piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 an...

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Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and 1932) designed by the architect and urban planner Marcello Piacentini: detail of the quadriportico, the Tower of Revolution and the Arengario, pulpit in red stone of Tolmezzo decorated with bas-reliefs depicting scenes of the history of Brescia, by

Brescia,piazza della Vittoria (square built between 1927 and...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square, the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedral), built at the end of the XI century: the sarcophagus of Berardo Maggi.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square, the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedr...

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Brescia, Paolo VI Square, the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedral), built at the end of the XI century: the interior with a a circular ground plan.

Brescia, Paolo VI Square, the Duomo Vecchio (the Old Cathedr...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): one of the halls whose walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and slabs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Sanctuary of the Republican age (I century BC): children of a school group follow an educational film.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: the Theatre (I - III century AD).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: the Roman Forum and the Capitolium (73 BC), a temple dedicated to the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011, the Capitolium (73 BC), a temple dedicated to the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva): one of the cells with the collection of ancient Roman epigraphs.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: Head of Minerva, Roman copy of an original Greek artwork.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: Head of Minerva, Roman copy of an original Greek artwork (I - II century AD).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: Head of Sileuns, II century AD.

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: the Roman Forum and the Capitolium (73 BC), a temple dedicated to the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: the Roman Forum and the Capitolium (73 BC), a temple dedicated to the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the ancient Brixia, Unesco heritage since 2011: the Roman Forum and the Capitolium (73 BC), a temple dedicated to the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva).

Brescia, the archaeological area of the Capitolium in the an...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco Novarino: a 16th-century fountain with a niche for the pool and a statue of Neptune, surrounded by double Corinthian pilasters. At the top there is an eighteenth-century statue depicting Cesare Martinengo, or perhaps his daughter Scilla, who inherited this part of the building after his father's death.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Cesaresco Novarino: a 16th-centu...

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Brescia, the Church of St. Maria della Carità, built in 1640 in Baroque style, the interior characterised by the octagonal shape: the major altar.

Brescia, the Church of St. Maria della Carità, built in 1640...

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Brescia, Piazza della Loggia, Clock Tower: detail of the automata, called "Macc de le ure" (The crazy men of the hours) who hammer every hour on the bell.

Brescia, Piazza della Loggia, Clock Tower: detail of the aut...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), Palazzo della Loggia: detail of the white Botticino marble facade.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), Palazzo della Loggia: detail of the white Botticino marble facade with statues.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), Palazzo della Loggia: detail of the white Botticino marble facade with statues.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), Palazzo della Loggia: detail of the white Botticino marble facade with statues.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident), Palazzo della Loggia: detail of the white Botticino marble facade with a column, a capital and one of the thirty Caesars, a cycle created by Gasparo da Cairano and Tamagnino.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): the Clock Tower (1540 - 1550) with the astronomical quadrant with concentric rings, decorated in gold and blue and with symbols of the Zodiacal signs. Above the dial, a plinth adorned with the symbol of the sun and a volute base that stand as a pedestal for the automata, the popular Macc de le ure (crazy hours) that hammer at every hour on the bell.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): the marble monument "Bella Italia or Bell'Italia" by Giovanni Battista, 1864. Dedicated to the fallen of the Ten Days of Brescia, it was given to the city by Vittorio Emanuele II.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): the Palazzo della Loggia whose roof and big hall is by Luigi Vanvitelli.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the Venetian influence is evident): a painter portrays the Palazzo della Loggia.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia (a Renaissance square where the...

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Giuseppe Canella: "View of the the Pont Neuf", tempera on paper, 1830.

Giuseppe Canella: "View of the the Pont Neuf", tempera on p...

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Genoa, Duomo (St. Lawrence Cathedral), interior, southern arm of the transept: general view with the organ made by Fuchetto da Brescia and G.B Forlani (1552 - 1555) and altar of St. Joseph, by Genoa workers (17th century).

Genoa, Duomo (St. Lawrence Cathedral), interior, southern a...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start of the Mille Miglia, the historic race for vintage cars.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start of the Mille Miglia, the historic race for vintage cars.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start of the Mille Miglia, the historic race for vintage cars.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start...

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Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start of the Mille Miglia, the historic race for vintage cars.

Brescia, piazza della Loggia: the punching before the start...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546). Detail with a portrait of a noblewoman.

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546).

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546).

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small Room of the Noble Ladies. The decoration was commissioned by Gerolamo Martinengo da Padernello on the occasion of his wedding with Eleonora Gonzaga, celebrated on February 4, 1543. Oil paintings on canvas glued to the walls, by Alessandro Bonvicino called "Il Moretto", (1543-1546).

Brescia, Palazzo Martinengo Salvadego: detail of the Small R...

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: view of the ceiling of the Aurora hall: at the centre "Time (Cronus)", aroundframes with Dawn, Day, Sunset and Night. Work by Bastianino and Ludovico Settevecchi. The cornices which are decorated with putti are by Leonardo da Brescia. The Chamber, former Ercole II's private room, was known in 1600 as the mirror chamber. It gives the name to the whole representation apartment that Alfonso II wanted. The vault scenes are thought to be the allegory of human life.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the cornices decorated with putti driving fantastical chariots and festoons of fruit onm a golden backgorund. Work by Leonardo da Brescia.The Chamber, former Ercole II's private room, was known in 1600 as the mirror chamber. It gives the name to the whole representation apartment that Alfonso II wanted. The vault scenes are thought to be the allegory of human life.

Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also kno...

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the cornices decorated with putti driving fantastical chariots and festoons of fruit onm a golden backgorund. Work by Leonardo da Brescia.The Chamber, former Ercole II's private room, was known in 1600 as the mirror chamber. It gives the name to the whole representation apartment that Alfonso II wanted. The vault scenes are thought to be the allegory of human life.

Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also kno...

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the cornices decorated with putti driving fantastical chariots and festoons of fruit onm a golden backgorund. Work by Leonardo da Brescia.The Chamber, former Ercole II's private room, was known in 1600 as the mirror chamber. It gives the name to the whole representation apartment that Alfonso II wanted. The vault scenes are thought to be the allegory of human life.

Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also kno...

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The Pancrazio (a merging of Wrestling and boxing)". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization " is by Leonardo da Brescia.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The Pyrrhichios dance". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization is by Ludovico Settevecchi.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The race of the quadriga". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization is by Ludovico Settevecchi.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The game of the ball at the bracelet". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization is by Ludovico Settevecchi.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The game of circles with tinkling". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization of "the games of circles with tinkling" is by Ludovico Settevecchi.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"The trigonale (ability games with the ball)". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization of "Trigonale" is by Ludovico Settevecchi.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"Wrestling". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization of "Wrestling" is by Leonardo da Brescia.

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Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also known as Castle of St. Michael: detail of the ceiling of the Hall of Games,"Swimming". The frescoes are designed by Pirro Ligorio. The realization of "Swimming" is by Leonardo da Brescia.

Ferrara, the Castello Estense (the Estense Castle), also kno...