Apse Collection (#8)

The Church of the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey. Asciano Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Apse of the Abbey of San Galgano, near Siena, in Tuscany Siena San Galgano, Abbey Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the exterior of the Certosa di Pavia. Certosa di Pavia Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior view of the Church of St. Salvatore in Pavia. Pavia Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1928

View of the central nave in the Church of St. Abbondio in Como. Como Church of St. Abbondio Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Apsidal bell tower in the Old Cathedral of Santa Giustina, Monselice. On the right are two pilasters surmounted by lions. Monselice Apse, Bell Tower Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Rear view of the Abbey of St. Clemente in Casauria. Torre De Passeri St. Clemente in Casauria Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the apsidal of the Old Cathedral (S. Corrado) in Molfetta, province of Bari. Interlaced blind arches are visible, holding up brackets with a lion

Rear view with three apses of the church of S. Leonardo di Siponto in Apulia, the central apse has a window with an ornamental band and sculptures Foggia Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

View of the apse of the Church of S. Sepolcro in Barletta Barletta Apse, Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the apse and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Barletta. Barletta Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 -1930 ca

Rear view of the Church of San Domenico, Orvieto, next to palaces Orvieto. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the apsidal part of the Church of St. Claudio in Chienti, in the environs of Macerata. Macerata environs Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Drawing depicting the section of the Basilica of San Salvatore in Spoleto, designed by Giovanni Montiroli. Pinacoteca Comunale

The three small apses of the Church of Sant'Emiliano, in Trevi Trevi Apse Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

The side of the Church of San Felice di Narco, in Castel San Felice Perugia Castel San Felice Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The apse of the Church of Santa Maria, in Azzano Perugia Azzano Apse Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Interior view of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Tuscania Tuscania Nave Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of the central nave of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ravenna. Ravenna Church of Spirito Santo Nave Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Lateral and rear view of the Church of S. Maria in Porto Fuori, Ravenna Three people are on the road. Environs of Ravenna

Interior of the Church of S. Francesco, Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Exterior of the left apse of the Cathedral of St. Circiaco, Ancona, lined with pilasters and adorned with two rows of small slender arches

The apse, dome and bell tower of the Basilica of San Gaudenzio in Novara, Piedmont. Novara Dome, Cupola Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The town of Fontainemore, Val d'Aosta, crossed by the River Lys. To the left of the bridge, the apse and bell tower of the Church of Sant'Antonio are visible. Fontainemore

View of the apse of the Church of S. Maria Antiqua, realized from one of the vestibule rooms of the Imperial Palaces on the Palatine Hill; at the centre, the schola cantorum basement

Interior view of the naves in the Romanesque Staffarda Abbey. Revello Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

Exterior view of the apsidal of the Romanesque Staffarda Abbey. Revello Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

View of the church and cloister of Madonna del Monte in Cesena. Cesena Church, Convent. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII, XV-XVI, XVIII sec

The apse of Santa Maria Maggiore Church, in Bergamo Bergamo Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:1157-1521

Lower view of the Church of San Fedele in Como: the apse and the drum. Como Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

View of the interior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Como. Como Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Nave Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Central aisle of the Cathedral of Monza, Brianza Monza Cathedral Nave. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII-XIV, XVI secc

View of the lower part and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Torcello (S)
View of the lower part and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Torcello (S. Maria Assunta) in the Venice lagoon with a meadow in the foreground

Lateral view of the bell tower of the Church of St. Maria and Donato on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. In the foreground, a gondola is visible. In the background are some houses

View of the apsidal and bell tower of the Church of S. Niccol at Treviso. Treviso Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Inside of the Parish Church of S. Pietro in Gropina. Loro Ciuffenna Gropina, Parish Church of S. Pietro Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the apsidal area and the bell tower of the Parish Church of S. Pietro at Gropina. Loro Ciuffenna Gropina Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The apse and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Susa in Piemonte. Susa Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Church of Sant'Anselmo, Rome, designed by Hildebrand de Hemptinne and Francesco Vespignani between 1893 and 1900 Rome Church Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Reneissance interior of the S. Sisto church in Piazenza. Piacenza Nave High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Santi Quattro Coronati Church, Rome Rome Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII-XIII sec. ca

View of the apse and two bell towers of the Church of Sant'Abbondio in Como. Como Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

View of the main aisle in the Church of SS. Maria and Donato on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Venice Murano, Church of SS

View of the apsidal and the bell tower of the Church of SS. Maria and Donato on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. In the foreground, a square with buildings

Interior of the Cathedral in the city of Castello. Citta di Castello Cathedral Nave High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the apsidal and the bell tower of the Church of S. Maria degli Angeli near Assisi. Assisi Assisi, environs Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The apse of the basilica of Saints John and Paul in Rome Rome Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1959 ca.. Date of Artwork:398, 1952

Apse section and bell tower of the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano in Tirano Tirano Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano Sanctuary High Renaissance, Renaissance

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The apse, a prominent architectural feature found in churches across Europe, holds great historical and artistic significance. In Caen, France, the Saint Etienne Church and Abbey proudly display their magnificent apse, drawing visitors from near and far to admire its grandeur. Meanwhile, in the Vall de Boi in Spain's Boi Valley, the church of Sant Climent de Taüll showcases a breathtaking Pantocrator within its apse - a true masterpiece of religious art. Moving on to Oppenheim in Germany, we encounter an enchanting apse dating back to 1872. Created by E I Roberts, this architectural gem stands as a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship. Across the English Channel lies Kings College Chapel in London - an iconic example of British architecture boasting an awe-inspiring apse that leaves spectators speechless. In Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, one cannot help but be captivated by the interior view of its majestic apse. The sheer magnitude and intricate details leave visitors humbled by centuries of devotion and faith. Similarly impressive is the Church of St Ignatius Loyola at Campus Martius; located in Italy's capital city itself. Venturing southwards into Naples' Campania region brings us face-to-face with another remarkable sight: the Interior of Church Gesu Nuovo. Its stunningly adorned apse transports worshippers into a realm where beauty intertwines with spirituality. Further eastward lies Venice's Veneto region where St Mark's Basilica beckons with its opulent interior view featuring yet another splendidly designed apse - truly mesmerizing all who enter its hallowed halls. Notably situated in Lazio Frosinone Alatri is S. Maria dei Padri Scolopi whose exquisite apse serves as both a visual delight and spiritual sanctuary for those seeking solace amidst life’s chaos. Finally journeying through Spain reveals Toro’s Zamora province, where an apse of remarkable beauty graces the landscape.