CLOISTER OF ST. FRANCIS - SORRENTO by sangwann

CLOISTER OF ST. FRANCIS - SORRENTO

Picture taken on 7th July – first day of our recent holiday.

As we strolled around Sorrento in the evening we came across this cloister of which I had already taken note when preparing information on the places we were to visit. What intrigued me was its architecture and here are two shots to show it off.

The monastery's origin dates back to the first half of the 15th century. The cloister’s architecture presents crossed arches on two sides of the portico, expressing the style of the late 1300s and on the other two sides these are replaced by round arches on octagonal pilasters.
Many thanks for all your views, comments and favs. Always much appreciated.
what a beautiful place to wander around.
July 23rd, 2017  
Lovely diptych. Looks like a really interesting place to visit.
July 23rd, 2017  
Wonderful architecture. Those arches are amazing. A lot of history on show there.
July 23rd, 2017  
Great diptych of the interesting and wonderful architecture . A super and interesting find
July 23rd, 2017  
Lovely images...
July 23rd, 2017  
Fascinating and beautiful architecture :)
July 23rd, 2017  
Beautiful architecture and so softened by the lush vegetation.
July 23rd, 2017  
Great capture of the architecture and interesting history
July 23rd, 2017  
Beautiful I love all the arches.
July 23rd, 2017  
Fantastic shot Dione...Fav
July 23rd, 2017  
A lovely capture, love the arches and history
July 23rd, 2017  
A beautiful place, it must be wonderful to visit
July 23rd, 2017  
Such pretty architecture and a lovely collage.
July 23rd, 2017  
What a magnificent place
July 23rd, 2017  
Great shots of this beautiful place and buildings.
We have plenty of fresh air. Most times it`s windy.
July 23rd, 2017  
Beautiful architecture- have been there, we were in Sorrento last year.
July 23rd, 2017  
Very pretty! A perfect spot for the contemplative life of the monastery.
July 23rd, 2017  
Very nice
July 23rd, 2017  
nicely presented and a good narrative dione
July 23rd, 2017  
That looks a lovely cool place in summer
July 24th, 2017  
Always extraordinary architecture!
July 24th, 2017  
Great shots of such beautiful architecture! As always, I enjoyed the interesting historical information! :-)
July 24th, 2017  
Such a peaceful looking place to visit :)
July 26th, 2017  
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