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29-JUN-2016 Marisa

The ancient and a little incongruous bell tower...

Torino (Italy)

In the skyline of downtown Turin, immediately this bell tower attracts attention, because it is the only city Romanesque bell tower. Actually the bell tower of the Church of the Consolata, is the only evidence of the Romanesque style in the city. It was built in the tenth century, next to the church of Sant'Andrea, on the northern edge of the Roman city walls. Then the church was rebuilt and modified several times, until it assumed today's baroque appearance, which has little to do with the severity of the Romanesque bell tower, detached from the current religious building. A distance of style and ages that the physical separation highlights, without creating disharmony.


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Alexander Kazakov19-Aug-2016 14:27
Great! V
Dennis Hoyne09-Aug-2016 02:06
It is so nice to learn more about this beautiful city, thanks so much for sharing your photos and comments the way you do. V.
fotabug09-Aug-2016 00:18
It definitely stands out, due to height and difference in construction!
William Barletta08-Aug-2016 23:17
An excellent example of the Romanesque style
Kuriacose Joseph08-Aug-2016 21:29
It looks out of place but it sure has character.
Robbie D7008-Aug-2016 20:10
Good shot .
This tower reminds me of the artist Escher.
Helen Betts08-Aug-2016 20:05
It does look a bit out of place there, yet still impressive.