YET MORE CHURCHES – ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL, MODICA by sangwann

YET MORE CHURCHES – ST PETER’S CATHEDRAL, MODICA

Shot posted completely sooc.
And yet more steps to climb.
The main aim of our one day trip to Sicily was to visit baroque buildings which are similar, or have some connection, to those one can see in Malta. And so following a good look around at Ragusa we proceeded to visit Modica, another Baroque town. This is St Peter’s Cathedral. I loved the angle of the shot.
St Peter’s Cathedral was originally built in mid-14th century but suffered from a 1613 earthquake and was finally destroyed by the huge earthquake which devastated Sicily in 1693 and caused also a lot of damage in Malta. The façade of the rebuilt church is of the late Baroque style, and the staircase is marked by statues of the apostles, and enriched with other statues and a balcony.
Thank you very much for looking and for your lovely comments and fav's on yesterday's picture.
Fabulous sculptures, especially this one looking down, the church is so beautiful too.
June 22nd, 2013  
So old, so ornate, amazing history
June 22nd, 2013  
Such a gorgeous looking building and I like your PoV
June 22nd, 2013  
Very ornate. The sculptures and relief are amazing.
June 22nd, 2013  
Beautifully captured--love the old architecture !
June 22nd, 2013  
Love the POV with the statue in the foreground and tht ornate church filling the background. Fav
June 22nd, 2013  
Rob
Love the architecture and the way you have composed the shot!
June 22nd, 2013  
This is a great shot- I love how your pov also accentuates the pilgrim's climb to the sanctuary as it symbolizes the path the faithful must climb to heaven. Beautiful shot! fav
June 22nd, 2013  
good pov, nice architecture
June 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful
June 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful capture. Great architecture.
BTW, how is JP? He is missing in action.
June 22nd, 2013  
Fabulous structure
June 22nd, 2013  
This is an amazing building, and I really like the perspective.
June 22nd, 2013  
Great pov and clarity - a lovely shot of some beautiful architecture and statuary.
June 22nd, 2013  
Lovely building and shot.
June 23rd, 2013  
i dont like steps, i'll stay down here with you.
June 23rd, 2013  
St Peter (?) looks like a clerk of works, checking the architectural details against his clipboard! Good shot.
June 23rd, 2013  
@janturnbull I don't know who that statue represents. Thanks for your comments.
June 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful pic. of this magnificent building
June 23rd, 2013  
Great POV.
June 24th, 2013  
Very interesting story, lovely building and statues.
June 24th, 2013  
@pyrrhula @redsherpa @ivan Thank you so much.
June 25th, 2013  
So beautiful an architecture around you, Dione! I like your pov here! Wonderfully done!
June 27th, 2013  
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