The historic center of Lecce, the capital of the Salento region in Puglia, is built of a soft white limestone that is easily carved.
Lecce met the Baroque on its own terms, with the local stone used both on the exterior and in the interior.
Unfortunately, the stone is so soft that it erodes easily.
Fossil shells can be seen in worn surfaces.
Over time, the white stone turns yellow. In the past the stone surfaces would have been plastered, but the plaster also deteriorated.
Transept Dome, Church of Saint Michael, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Join Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Circles and Curves. And remember to always look up.
Sanctuary Dome and Arches, San Luigi dei Francesi (Church of St Louis of the French), Rome, Italy. 16th century church with 18th century decoration.
Frescoed Dome, mid-17th century, Giovanni Battista Carlone, Basilica of Saint Siro, Genoa, Italy
Join Becky’s April Squares: SquareTops. There are only two rules: the photo must be square and it must relate to the theme of the month.
The theme for April Squares is ‘top‘, and Becky has listed five idioms to choose from;
The main tag is #SquareTops but you may also want to add a second tag using the idiom your square is coming under.
Dome, Rome, Italy
Join Becky’s April Squares: SquareTops. There are only two rules: the photo must be square and it must relate to the theme of the month.
The theme for April Squares is ‘top‘, and Becky has listed five idioms to choose from;
The main tag is #SquareTops but you may also want to add a second tag using the idiom your square is coming under.
Side chapel dome, Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Rome, Italy
Join Becky from The Life of B for October Sqares #15. There are only two rules. The image must be square and must relate to the October theme: lines&squares.
The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect 