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SS.Trinità dei Monti (Trinity of the Mountains). Rome

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This is one of only a very few churches in Rome with twin bell-towers and is probably the most recognized because of its location at the top of the Spanish Steps. From the front of this church, one has a spectacular view of the city as well. This church was built in 1495 by the French but was later heavily damaged. There is a wonderful life-sized statue of Christ Carrying the Cross to the right as you enter the church. There are many side chapels, each decorated with Mannerist paintings, including two works by Daniele da Volterra, one of Michelangelo's students. Interestingly, Volterra had to paint clothing on the nude figures in the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel because Pope Pius IV objected to showing genitalia that was painted by Michelangelo. Of special interest is also The Deposition in the second chapel on the left, and The Assumption in the third chapel on the right.


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Nestor Derkach13-Jul-2007 15:41
Superb image with stunning perspective. Vote
Yiannis Pavlis22-Mar-2007 13:26
beautifull work.