Ghigo Roli photographer

Modena: The Ghirlandina Tower

Civic tower and bell tower of the Duomo, the Ghirlandina which is 86 meters high, is the symbol of Modena. it has been included since 1997 in the list of Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the Duomo and Piazza Grande.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the spiral staircase leading to the bell cell.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the spiral staircase leading to t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the spiral staircase leading to the bell cell.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the spiral staircase leading to t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the bell cell.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the bell cell.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the bell cell.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the bell cell.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in the summit spire of the tower.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in...

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Modena: view of Piazza Grande, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the Municipal Tower form the Ghirlandina Tower.

Modena: view of Piazza Grande, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in the summit spire of the tower.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in the summit spire of the tower.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: the octagonal spiral staircase in...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: decorated recess.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: de...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: the entrance door lock.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: th...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: the entrance door lock.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, the room of the Stolen Bucket: th...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the room of the Stolen Bucket.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the room of the Stolen Bu...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the room of the Stolen Bucket.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the room of the Stolen Bu...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower: view of the internal stairway.

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: detail of the north wall with the emblem of the Modena community and the Estense eagle with the ducal crown.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: detail of the north wall with the emblem of the Modena community and the Estense eagle with the ducal crown.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: detail of the floor with decorative motif representing arches (or vaio).

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: detail of the floor with decorative motif representing arches (or vaio).

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the corner between the east and south walls.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the East wall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the Southernwall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the Southernwall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the corner between the west and south walls.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the Easternwall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the corner between the west and north walls.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the North wall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century: view of the North wall.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall with works by Camp...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the capital of King David or of dance and music. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: the ca...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, east wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Corinthian capital with a sculpted face in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, north wall: a Cor...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capital with four pairs of rampant lions. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a capi...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a Corinthian capital. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, west wall: a Cori...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corinthian capital with a sculpted bird in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corin...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corinthian capital with a sculpted bird in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corin...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corinthian capital with a sculpted bird in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corin...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corinthian capital with a sculpted bird in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century. Detail.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corin...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corinthian capital with a sculpted bird in the abacus protome. Campionese Masters, XII - XIII century.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall, south wall: Corin...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the good judge crowned by an angel and a man in the act of supplication. In the other scene the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of one which represents the good judge crowned by an angel. In the other scene a judge is approached by a man carrying a bag and a barefoot man, pleading with his hands clasped.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a judge approached by a man carrying a bag. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a judge approached by a man carrying a bag. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a judge approached by a man carrying a bag. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned by an angel and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned by an angel and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned by an angel and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of an angel, a man in the act of supplication and Lucifer. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of an angel, a man in the act of supplication and Lucifer. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of the first one which represents an angel and a man in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of the first one which represents the good judge crowned by an angel. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of two scenes: the good judge crowned by an angel and a barefoot man with his hand clasped in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of a scene which represents the good judge crowned by an angel and a man in the act of supplication. In the other scene the corruption of the bad judge is represented. The crooked judge is depicted with a chain around his neck held by Lucifer.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of the first one which represents the good judge crowned by an angel and a man in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of one which represents the good judge crowned by an angel and a man in the act of supplication. In the other scene a judge is approached by a man carrying a bag and a barefoot man, pleading with his hands clasped.The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of the Judge" or "of the Upright Judge and of the Corrupt Judge", work by Campionesi masters, XII - XIII century.There are three carved scenes. Detail of the first one which represents the good judge crowned by an angel and a man in the act of supplication. The inscription informs us that a crooked judge corrupted by money will give a judgment not in accordance with his conviction.

Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Torresani Hall: the "Capital of t...

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Assicoop - Unipol Collection: Augusto Valli, "The Ghirlandina", oil on canvas, cm 66 X 18.

Assicoop - Unipol Collection: Augusto Valli, "The Ghirlandi...