Category Archives: Architecture

The Figure of Saint Anthony

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a pillar of the façade of the Basilica in Padua stands the figure of Saint Anthony, created in the first half of the 14thcentury.  Slightly less than life size, he almost feels physically present with a gesture of blessing … Continue reading →

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Cemento Romano

Posted on May 30, 2019 by babbityjean

Nell terremoto di Amatrice, nell’agosto 2016, hanno perso la vita quasi 300 persone e molti edifici sono andati distrutti.  Per molte persone nella zona gli edifici in Piazza Sagnotti si sono dimostrati un punto interrogativo: perché alcuni sono rimasti indenni … Continue reading →

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Roman Concrete

Posted on May 30, 2019 by babbityjean

The Amatrice earthquake in August 2016 killed nearly 300 people and caused widespread destruction. For many people, the buildings in Piazza Sagnotti were especially a puzzle:  why did some buildings survive without a crack while others completely collapsed?  It turns out … Continue reading →

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