Chiesa di S. Agata, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Church of St. Agatha
The complex of Sant'Agata, consisting of the monastery and the church, located on the same street, within the archaeological area of Spoleto. Are near the Arch of Monterone, the Arch of Drusus, the Roman House, Domus under the Town Hall and the Temple of Sant'Ansano.
The construction of the monastery began in 1395 by order of Benedictine nuns, and used the houses of the Ravens family, inherited from a sister. The adjacent Church of St. Agatha, one of the oldest in the city, was built on part of the scene of the Roman Theatre. Of its original structure remained only a few examples. Well preserved only the front porch antisante, three arches with columns decorated with capitals of the eleventh century. Remain fragmentary pieces of interior decoration of an important cycle of frescoes dating from the thirteenth century, it seems that, at the end of the fifteenth century, there has also had a hand painter Luca Signorelli.
The monastery was enlarged in the sixteenth century: some old structures were demolished, while the cloister was superimposed on octagonal pillars in brick. From 1870 to 1954 the building was used as a prison. Today it houses the National Archaeological Museum. SEE WS TOO

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jemaflor (135520) 2020-11-02 1:27

Hi Silvio,
Simple architecture for this church like a fortress, well photographed and good management for the capture with this play of light and shadow, tfs.

Fis2 (155762) 2020-11-02 1:45

Witaj Silvio!
A very curious building.
I like stone walls and roofs.
Good framing, colors light and shadow.
Well done.
Nce new week.
Krzysztof

holmertz (92938) 2020-11-02 2:13

Hello Silvio,
It's strange to see this church so closely integrated with what looks like ordinary buildings of the village. It hardly even looks like a church at all. That makes it an interesting photo, which is also very well exposed and sharp. The clouds are very nicely captured.
Best regards,
Gert

Miguel82 (47108) 2020-11-02 4:11

Silvio, this building doesn t look like a church at the first sight. It is as if it is an old building of the village. The photo note provides interesting historical details. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

jhm (203133) 2020-11-02 5:04

Ciao Silvio,

The old building make always impression with here big contrast and imminent sky.
Nice sharp and clear to look at.
Composition and colours are pleasant .
Lovely presentation, TFS.

Best regards,
John

pajaran (102782) 2020-11-02 5:11

Greeting.
Beautiful old architecture, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and good text.
A beautiful church and a moment with dangerous clouds.
I wish you a nice afternoon, all the best in the new week that has begun.
Paja.

alvaraalto (42354) 2020-11-02 5:16

Hello Silvio,
At first glance, this doesn't look like there's a church here.
Integrated between the other buildings and with hardly any ecclesiastical landmarks.
Fortunately, the workshop photos show a bit more.
Well done
Have a nice day, groet Rob

pierrefonds (103663) 2020-11-02 5:43

Hi Silvio,

The buildings are framing well the church. The point of view is showing the details of the church of St.Agatha. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

lousat (130061) 2020-11-02 14:26

Ciao Silvio,una location un po' pericolosa,e mi sembra che una parte sia stata rifatta,probabilmente dopo una frana,una chiesa molto strana ed originale,cattura sgranatina ma passabile. Buona giornata,Luciano

ifege (32433) 2020-11-02 20:39

Hi Silvio
This complex has a long and interesting history. I notice some large cracks that we would hope will be repaired soon. 3 good photos.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (104259) 2020-11-02 21:54

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
here we can see not only a church
but a complex of sant Agata consisting
of the Monastery and church...
an old building that makes
always great impression
regards
costantino

emka (152388) 2020-11-03 0:04

Ciao caro Silvio, Another interesting old church in Spoleto. When the COVID is away, I must go to Umbria to see all them in my own eyes.
Wonderful composition.

Best regards Malgo

mkamionka (61366) 2020-11-03 3:50

Ciao Silvio,
Lovely structure but most importantly you have captured it in a great light. The fragment of the architecture which is the most interesting is perfectly well lit by the sunshine while the immediate sky in the background is dark for good contrast.
Great capture.
I just returned from a short break so I am behind in following TE photos,
M

jmdias (103052) 2020-11-03 10:57

silvio

looks the remains of other buildings were removed and put the old church in evidence. nice view of the structure.

take care

jorge

abmdsudi (88621) 2020-11-04 2:48

Hi Silvio
Nice control of highlight within the shaded area on which you have coped the exposure pretty well. A captivating shot of the olde church bright enough to input all its refined detail throughout and beautiful colour rendering, Excellent.
Best regards

ChrisJ (160138) 2020-11-04 15:57

Ciao Silvio,

Good tonal contrasts between the shadowed bg and sunlit upper stone walls and roof. Excellent sharpness and superb shadow detail. Tfs!

dta (98560) 2020-11-05 8:40

Ciao Silvio,
J'aime la lumière sur cette église imbriquée dans les constructions voisines . Joli ciel aussi .
Amicalement