A Church with a View

Prayers & Piazzas

Outside, the day was steamy and still, a typical late afternoon July day in Florence. But inside, ahhhh, inside the walls of San Miniato al Monte, which have stood watch over the Florentines since 1018 from one of the city’s highest points, inside was cool and subdued.

We happened to wander in at 17:30, which, on summer weekdays, is the mass featuring Gregorian chants. It was haunting and magical, even for 10-year-old Daughter, who, after three weeks in Italy with her obsessive mamma, had well had her fill of churches.

Here’s Firenze, from San Miniato al Monte’s perspective:

San Miniato al Monte is an easy walk from Piazzale Michelangelo, and I highly recommend you sneak in a visit, even if it’s just a quick one, should you find yourself in Florence.

San Miniato al Monte will be featured in my upcoming post, Churches of Florence: A Love Story.

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April blossoms and spring in the Lagoon of Venice

Italy – Street Photography

Edge of Humanity Magazine

Fine Art Photographer Andy Parker is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography.  To see Andy’s gallery of  projects click on any image.

Bridge Crossing, Venice, Italy 2016

Double Take (Self Portrait), Venice, Italy 2016

Monochrome Abstracts of Venice, Italy 2016

Lost in Rome, Italy 2016

Venetian Dreams, Venice, Italy 2016

Battle Against the Elements, Venice, Italy 2016

Remote Access, Rome, Italy 2015

Boxes, Venice, Italy 2016

Wanderings in Rome, Italy 2016

Departing Kiss, Milan, Italy 2015

Business as Usual, Venice, Italy, 2015

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Venice Collection

By Andy Parker

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