![]() The work, “The Crucifixion” is divided into three parts on the walls. The Chapel of Saint Giacomo, hails from the 14 th century with six columns of red marble included in the décor. The interior has a Latin cross pattern with three naves separated by pilasters. In Padua I gazed in wonder at the Basilica of Saint Antonio, which is huge with eight cupolas. The villa has three floors and a mezzanine.īasilica of San Antonio or Basilica del Santo – no photos allowed inside The rooms are organized around a central hall with a dome. The geometric interior was planned for comfort and beautiful views. The geometric design connects the sloping portico roofs with the ribs of the dome. ![]() The exterior’s appearance is that of an antique villa. I also saw some Palladian villas, including La Rotunda, which inspired Thomas Jefferson in his design of his home at Monticello. Villa Rotunda – no pictures allowed inside The art spanning from the 1200s to the 20 th century was incredible. The palace itself was a work of art, designed by Palladio in 1550 with frescoes and stucco adornment decorating the interior. The Civic Museum in the Chiericati Palace also caught my undivided attention. I had only seen more intriguing collections in St. However, the highlight of the gallery for me was its superb collection of Russian icons. It houses 18 th century Venetian painting, a unique 17 th century sculpture made of Carrara marble and vases from Attica and Magna Graecia. The Gallerie d’Italia was decorated with rich statuary, stucco ornamentation and frescoes. I cherished my time in the galleries of Vicenza. ![]() Also, it was difficult to fathom that the clear sky was really painted. It looked as if the seven roads of Thebes led from the stage into the horizon. I most admired the illusive architecture in the set for Oedipus Rex, the oldest existing theatre scenery, which featured painting with a false perspective. Palladio’s plan was based on classical architecture. The highlight of my tour of Palladian architecture was the Teatro Olimpico, one of only three Renaissance theatres in existence. Of course, I admired the elegant arches and arcades of the Basilicata Palladiana. I was especially drawn to Vicenza for the Teatro Olimpico, Palazzo Leoni Montanari and Palazzo Chiericati. ![]() The three cities were fascinating, each with its own unique character. I also visited some unforgettable art exhibitions in Prague and elsewhere in Europe.ĭuring March I traveled with a friend via the arsviva agency to the Veneto to see Palladian sights and other architectural gems in Vicenza, Padua and Rovereto. Tracy Burns is a writer, proofreader and editor in Prague.Ī building in Rovereto, one of my favorite places I discovered this past yearįor me 2018 will always be associated with Palladian villas and the Veneto region of Italy, the excitement of Berlin and remarkable Czech sights. Russian icon in Galleria Italia in Vicenzaįalse perspective in Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza One of the best memories of my life was showing my parents the Colosseum in Rome. Last Judgment by Giotto in Scrovegni Chapel, Padua NOTE: Sicily will be represented in a different photo diary. May those bright days return in the not-to-distant future. I was going to write a long article about Italy, but I have decided to make this a photo diary of my travels in Italy, showing the country that is so dear to me during its better days. I cannot fathom the day-to-day tragedy that Italy has been experiencing, all the suffering of the friendly, bubbling Italian people who have made me feel so blessed to be in their country during my 12 or more visits. Now I hope to travel to Milan in October, but I wonder if I will have to cancel that, too. I could never have imagined the turn of events, that Italy would be hit so brutally by the coronavirus or that a pandemic would break out in the world. So I changed my trip to May, reasoning that I am usually fit in the spring. I was supposed to go to Milan for my birthday in November, but I came down with whooping cough.
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