Vault Collection (#9)

Detail of cloister with arcades of the Church of San Bernardino, in Bergamo Bergamo Church of San Bernardino, Cloister Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Graves in the Doria tomb in the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, near Genoa Genoa San Fruttuoso, abbey Crypt Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Interior of Biblioteca Malatestiana in Cesena. Cesena Library High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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

Court-yard of the City All in Sarazana Sarzana City All, Court-yard Courtyard Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the inner arcades in the Domus Severiana on the Palatine Hill, Rome; two visitors are wandering among the ruins Rome Palatine Hill, Domus Severiana Building Severan Period, Imperial Period

Mamertino Prison (called Tullianum in ancient times), today the Chapel of San Pietro in Carcere, located under the Church of S. Giuseppe dei Falegnami in Rome

View of the church of San Fortunato in Todi. Todi Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII-XV secc

The courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, by Michelozzo. Florence Courtyard Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the portico of the Pazzi Chapel. Work by Filippo Brunelleschi that makes part of the cloister of Santa Croce in Florence. Florence Saint Cross cloister

Interior of the Cathedral of San Evasio at Casale Monferrato, Alessandria Casale Monferrato San Evasio Cathedral Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The central nave of the Abbey of Pontida, province of Bergamo. Pontida Abbey, nave Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1957

Interior of the Cistercense Abbey of Morimondo, near Milan Morimondo Abbey Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Inside detail of the domes of the Church of San Salvador (San Salvatore) in Venice Venice Church of San Salvador Dome, Cupola, Ceiling Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The arcades of the Chiostro Verde (Green Cloister), by Jacopo Talenti, at the Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany Florence Church of Santa Maria Novella, Chiostro Verde Cloister Gothic

Interior of the church of Santa Caterina in Palermo Palermo Church of Santa Caterina, interior Nave Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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Inside view of the cathedral of Cefal Cefalu Cathedral, interior Nave Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:1131

The crypt of the basilica of Saint Peter at Monte at Civate, Lecco, Brianza Civate Basilica of Saint Peter at Monte Crypt Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Cloister of the abbey of Chiaravalle, environs Milan Milan environs, Chiaravalle abbey Cloister Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955

Interior of the former Church of San Jacopo in Campo Corbolini, Florence Florence Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1938 ca

Monks in prayer inside the Church of Saint Francis in Fiesole Fiesole Church of Saint Francis Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Angel, detail of the tabernacle of the Holy Oil, work by Mino da Fiesole, preserved in the Cathedral of Cortona. Cortona Cathedral Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance

A wall decorated with stuccowork in the ballroom of Villa Olmo-Odescachi in Como Como Villa Olmo-Odescalchi, ballroom Hall Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The crypt of the Basilica of San Carpoforo, an example of Roman-Comasque work. Como Basilica of San Carpoforo Crypt Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Chapel of the Crucifix, work of Carlo Buzzi in the interior of the Cathedral of Como Como Duomo Chapel Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

An architectural detail of the vault of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore of Como Como Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Architectural Element Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Display hall with ceramic amphorae. The hall is in the ex S.Girolamo Convent, today the Archaeological Museum; Archaeological area of the Roman Theatre

Vestibule on first floor of Palazzo Chigi Saracini (formerly Marescotti), Siena Siena Palazzo Chigi-Saraceni(formerly Marescotti). Date of Photograph:1938 ca

Interior of the Church of Santa Maria in Castello, in Tarquinia, Viterbo Tarquinia Church of Santa Maria in Castello, nave Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Cathedral of Massa Marittima Massa Marittima Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII - 1304

Portico wing, from the decorated vaults to the frescos, with grotesques painted by Giorgio di Giovanni, in the courtyard of Palazzo Chigi Saracini in Siena Siena Palazzo Chigi Saraceni

Access stairs at the top of San Manno, Etruscan tomb that serves as the crypt for the small Church of S. Manno. Perugia San Manno. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

View of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Chiaramonti Museum; one of the explanatory galleries in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Gallery of Statues in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Hall of Animals in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Hall of the Muses: one of the explanatory galleries in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Hall of the Greek Cross: one of the explanatory galleries in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Hall of the Candelabras in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Courtyard of Palazzo Lateranense, Rome Rome Palazzo Lateranense, courtyard Courtyard, Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Foreshortening of the arcaded atrium of Palazzo Farnese in Rome Rome Palazzo Farnese, Atrium Atrium High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Fourth mortuary chapel of the Capuchin cemetery in the complex of the Church of St. Mary of the Holy Conception in Rome Rome Capuchin Cemetery

A foreshortening of the cloister of the Basilica of St. John in Laterano in Rome Rome the cloister of the Basilica of St. John in Laterano Cloister Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Portal and prothyrum of the Lower Church of the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. Assisi Basilica of San Francesco Prothyrum. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1487

Detail of the walkways inside the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Dome, Cupola Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Entrance hall to the Gallery where Michelangelo's David is held. This room is located at the Academy of Art, commissioned by Pietro Leopoldo

Landscape with a fight scene between a jaguar and a deer, wood choir stall, painting by Giovanni Francesco Caroto, in the Church of Santa Maria in Organo

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into the Vaults of Time and Space" Step into a world where stories intertwine, from ancient legends to modern triumphs. The concept of a "vault" takes us on an extraordinary adventure through various realms, each holding its own secrets and wonders. In the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness a knight's bravery as he faces challenges within the mythical vaults of honor and chivalry. Fast forward to 1927, when a fearless female pole vaulter defies societal norms with her daring leaps, soaring high above like never before. Her determination echoes in every stride she takes towards breaking barriers. The Olympics of 1912 witnessed history being made in the pole vault event. Athletes pushed their limits, propelling themselves over unimaginable heights while etching their names in golden letters for eternity. Within an old Stoke pub lies another kind - one filled with tales passed down through generations. An aged man shares his wisdom as he reminisces about times long gone, unlocking memories hidden deep within his heart. But let us not forget the literal bank vaults that safeguard treasures beyond measure. Durham Cathedral stands tall since 1893, guarding its sacred relics under lock and key—a testament to faith's enduring power throughout centuries. Meanwhile, inside London's Temple Church or Dubrovnik's Sponza Palace atrium lies architectural grandeur that seems to defy gravity itself. Vaulted ceilings stretch skyward like celestial canvases painted by master craftsmen from ages past. Venturing underground reveals yet another kind of treasure—rows upon rows of wine bottles neatly arranged within an old cellar in Vrbice, Moravia. Each bottle holds stories whispered among friends who gather around tables bathed in laughter and shared moments. And finally, our journey concludes amidst eerie beauty—the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo beckon with their macabre allure.