Friday Photo 2: Leonardo da Vinci Contributed To Milan's Duomo!

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One our favorite Duomos is in Milan.  It is the Cathedral dedicated to St. Mary of the Nativity.  This magnificent edifice took 600 years to complete.  It is an example of Italian Gothic architecture.  It is considered a Renaissance masterwork.

 

The construction began in 1386 and Leonardo da Vinci worked on a model for the dome of the cathedral in 1488, and was hired as a consulting engineer.  This photo was taken as the sun was beginning to set.  We loved the golden glow of that the sun cast on the marble facade.

 

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Larry Johnston
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Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,  What a beautiful photo.  The architecture is breathtaking.

Nov 25, 2016 06:45 PM #1
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Milan is what we are considering as part of our next italy tour next year. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

Nov 25, 2016 07:12 PM #2
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Joe Pryor if you like opera or ballet, I would suggest getting tickets for a performance at La Scala.  They spent 5 years rehabbing it and updating the stage, etc, and we loved being there and seeing "The Marriage of Figaro.:  We also have seen ballet performances which were outstanding  The accoustics are superb.  A

Nov 25, 2016 08:03 PM #3
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel - The picture makes it even more beautiful!

Italy is on my places-to-visit list...

Nov 25, 2016 09:13 PM #4
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The elaborate design of that cathedral, is a testament to building with permanence in mind.  It has stood all these years, and god willing, will continue on for many more!

Nov 25, 2016 10:52 PM #5
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It's architecture like this I wish I could fit inside a drone and see it from above and every side too! Isn't it lovely! There is so much attention to detail and can you imagine what it costs to maintain? It's worth every penny! 

Nov 26, 2016 03:40 AM #6
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Good morning A.  Now that is  first for me, never seen it before (that I can recall that is).  I've put Italy on my bucket list.

Nov 26, 2016 03:49 AM #7
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Such an amazing structure!  This is a place that I would definitely enjoy visiting someday!

Nov 26, 2016 05:35 AM #8
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James Dray so delighted to hear.  Ron and I have had the good fortune to see this building a few times, and each time it takes my breath away.  And, there are so many more sites in Italy.  A

Nov 26, 2016 06:31 AM #9
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Beautiful!  Imagine a construction project that took 600 years! It reminds us how much longer Europe's history than ours.

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Hi Alexandra and Ron --- impressive building and a great back story.     I like how you positioned the photo too.

Nov 26, 2016 08:09 AM #11
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Jaw-dropping and it looks gilded, to use one of my favorite words. I'm wiht Michael Jacobs the positioning gives it even more majesty!

Nov 26, 2016 10:08 AM #12
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Hi Ron & Alexandra - That's one of our favorites as well, but it's kind of hard to find a duomo in Italy that isn't. Thanks for another contest entry!

Nov 26, 2016 12:15 PM #13
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Unbelievably beautiful photo, Ron and Alexandra Seigel .  Truly a Renaissance masterpiece. Amazing the history!

Nov 26, 2016 04:31 PM #14
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Lynnea Miller
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What a stunning church.  Great faith built this building - 600 years to construct you say, Ron and Alexandra Seigel? Wow!

Nov 27, 2016 08:00 AM #15
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Oh my what a beautiful photo...a renaissance masterpiece!

Nov 27, 2016 11:10 AM #16
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Ron and Alexandra- gilded definitely comes to minds, as does "elegance" and durability .  You have captured the essence of the Cathedral. 

Nov 27, 2016 05:05 PM #17
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What a stunning photo! It's gorgeous!

Nov 30, 2016 07:19 AM #18
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Lynnea Miller 

What a great point you made that his was built on great faith.  Thank you for that. A

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel   Just breathtaking and amazing to think a building was built so many years ago and is still standing . So beautiful !

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