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11-MAR-2012

Siena. Torre del Mangia

The Torre del Mangia is a tower in Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Built in 1338-1348, it is located in the Piazza del Campo, Siena's premier square, adjacent to the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). When built it was one of the tallest secular towers in mediaeval Italy. At 88 m, it is now second only to Cremona's Torrazzo.
The name (meaning "Tower of the Eater") derives from its first guardian, Giovanni di Balduccio, nicknamed Mangiaguadagni for his tendency to spend all his money on food.
The upper part was realized by Agostino di Giovanni under design by one Mastro Lippo pittore, probably identifiable with Lippo Memmi.


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Barri Olson20-May-2012 17:31
This is a wonderfully composed shot, very wonderful realism with a very well done abstract basis. Very nice.
Bill Klein18-May-2012 14:00
Outstanding shot-great composition, Jose! V!
Michael Tauber18-May-2012 09:48
Outstanding framing and POV.
Ralph17-May-2012 19:08
excellent shot!!! V
clickA SF17-May-2012 18:57
Great shot, fantastic composition! BV
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Yiannis Pavlis17-May-2012 12:15
Excellent and very creative this capture.V
Ceya16-May-2012 18:26
Great POV and composition, beautiful light and detail! V
MarcViskens16-May-2012 17:57
beautiful composition José
Marc
Knox O16-May-2012 15:16
real nice comp !! ☻
ac16-May-2012 14:47
Nice angle, and sharp shot.
Guest 16-May-2012 13:11
Excellent angle, so striking the view
Martin Lamoon16-May-2012 12:57
A perfect photograph. well done for getting it all in. A great perspective. V
CM Kwan16-May-2012 12:38
Wonderful framing, Jose! V
Guest 16-May-2012 11:42
Fine composition, Jose. Fascinating background info again.
teachpeace16-May-2012 09:34
Excellent!!
Stephanie16-May-2012 08:23
Marvelous framing and compo Jose! Congrats! :)
Bob White16-May-2012 07:18
very nicely framed and nice light
Yvonne16-May-2012 06:56
What a wonderful tower, amazing how these old buildings have lasted through the years; and I love the story about the "eater"! v
marko gregoric16-May-2012 05:48
Nice perspective. V
woody3416-May-2012 05:43
Fantastic perspective of that awesome tower..very nicely captured.
Guest 16-May-2012 05:41
Great POV in this shot and I like all the shadows. Interesting place.
Dougie Young16-May-2012 05:21
Great shot, I've been up there....Thanks for your visit and comment.
Cheers
Dougie.:>
Gerard Koehl16-May-2012 04:25
Excellente composition. V
Gill Kopy16-May-2012 04:13
Wonderful POV and composition of this interesting old tower V
Vickie BROWN16-May-2012 03:54
Terrific scene and remarkable architecture, clear sky, beautiful light and shadows!
Jin Wu16-May-2012 03:46
Very interesting setting. Nice use of the light!
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