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Abbey of Montecassino

Photographer: Iacopo I.
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The Abbey of Montecassino

The Abbey of Montecassino

Four times in its history the Abbey of Montecassino has been near to be ereased from the maps since the foundation dated 529. The sacredness of the place was able to overcome internal wars, invasions Saracen, earthquakes and bombardaments. The actual shape is a faithful copy the previous one. The postwar reconstruction has preserved the original solemnity as to try to forget the ally bombing of the February 1944.

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OTHER RANDOM GALLERIES
Fresh snow on Arabba
Fresh snow on Arabba
Photographer: Iacopo I.

At the bottom of the Passo Pordoi in the district of Marmolada there is the beautiful village of Arabba in the municipality og Livnallongo del Col di Lana. At the altitude of 1,601 meters above sea level this small village, which has about 300 inhabitants, along the year hosts an incredible number of tourists from all over Italy and the world.

Araneus diadematus – The cross spider
Araneus diadematus – The cross spider
Photographer: Iacopo I.

The cross spider (Araneus diadematus) is one of the most common specie of spider in Euorope and derives its name from the typical shape of the spots on the back.

Playing with softening glass
Playing with softening glass
Photographer: Iacopo I.

It was cold outside in those days and the snow covered every single stone. Inside, however, was the air was warmer and the wood made the atmosphere even more welcoming. The delicate pillows, the soft bed and the cold light through the ice on the windows. A glass in the middle of the room and an experiment to give the mind a great excuse to play.



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