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05-Jun-2019

Firenze. Campanille di Giotto.Look out point at the top.

The Campanile is a splendid example of Florentine Gothic architecture from the 1300’s.It was started in 1334 when Giotto, one of the principle artists and architects of the time, began to build the bell tower for the church, placing it next to the church. Even though the bell tower is named after Giotto, he actually only worked on it for three years before his death.After the death of Giotto, the next person to work on the tower was Andrea Pisano, who following the original design, finished the first two floors and then it was completed in 1359 by Francesco Talenti, after the Black Plague interrupted the work done by Andrea. The rooftop terrace and the highest point where one can reach was actually an idea of Talenti.The square base is approximately 15 meters. The tower reaches 84,70 meters in height and stands next to the Duomo, with which it shares a similar facade made of red, white and green marble inlay.The sculpted decorations on the outside of the tower are extremely rich in detail, in the form of a hexagon or a rhombus or diamond shape with bas relief carvings and life size statue

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Julie Oldfield22-Aug-2019 02:34
Awesome!
Graeme21-Aug-2019 14:46
One can see for miles from this rooftop cage, Jose.V!!
Clarence King21-Aug-2019 03:11
Very interesting composition, good eye. v
Don Mottershead21-Aug-2019 00:42
Looks like parkour is discouraged.
Dennis Hoyne20-Aug-2019 23:38
The wire fence must be a later addition, but still a wonderful view from on high!
Nirvan Hope20-Aug-2019 22:55
Excellent. A unique view through the wire.
Hank Vander Velde20-Aug-2019 22:31
Neat look-out and well captured over-view image Jose.
janescottcumming20-Aug-2019 22:11
A great overview of the city. I like the way you composed this. The fencing and the lighting adds a different kind of interest. V
Helen Betts20-Aug-2019 20:18
Loos like a beautiful view, although I'm glad they have a fence along it! V.
Réal Jauvin20-Aug-2019 20:06
Quelle beau point vue est joliment bien présenté dans cette image!
larose forest photos20-Aug-2019 19:57
Wow, amazing view over the city. Excellent shot. V
elstan20-Aug-2019 19:38
What an amazing view. Nice composition. *V*
Fabienne20-Aug-2019 19:24
La vue doit être grandiose. La photo a une composition originale.
victorswan20-Aug-2019 19:09
Wow This is great if you just sit in a bird cage amazing work BV
Jim Coffman20-Aug-2019 19:05
Wow, what a view! Nice image, Jose.
Tom Munson20-Aug-2019 19:04
What a wonderful view, Jose. Nice shot.
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