https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1330572 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/album/1330572 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:37:16 +0000 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:37:16 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508622/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-16,doc-51508622 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:12:39 +0000 2021-11-01T15:28:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508622/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/22/51508622.b5b6b4f9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Burano consists of four individual islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. Originally there were five islands separated by another canal. However, this has been filled in. Today, less than 3000 people live here.<br /> <br /> Since the 16th century was known for laces, that were produced here, today the traditional colorfully painted houses attract tourists.</div> Burano <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508622/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/86/22/51508622.b5b6b4f9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Burano consists of four individual islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. Originally there were five islands separated by another canal. However, this has been filled in. Today, less than 3000 people live here.<br /> <br /> Since the 16th century was known for laces, that were produced here, today the traditional colorfully painted houses attract tourists.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508126/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-16,doc-51508126 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:53:22 +0000 2021-11-01T15:21:26+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508126/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/26/51508126.450d40c6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Burano consists of four individual islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. Originally there were five islands separated by another canal. However, this has been filled in. Today, less than 3000 people live here.<br /> <br /> Since the 16th century Burano was known for laces, that were produced here, today the traditional colorfully painted houses attract tourists.</div> Burano <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508126/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/26/51508126.450d40c6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Burano consists of four individual islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. Originally there were five islands separated by another canal. However, this has been filled in. Today, less than 3000 people live here.<br /> <br /> Since the 16th century Burano was known for laces, that were produced here, today the traditional colorfully painted houses attract tourists.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508102/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-16,doc-51508102 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:11:32 +0000 2021-11-01T13:57:32+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508102/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/02/51508102.b9c4235d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Torcello - Chiesa di Santa Fosca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508102/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/02/51508102.b9c4235d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="190" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508084/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-16,doc-51508084 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:59:29 +0000 2021-11-01T13:49:51+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508084/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/84/51508084.21be82be.240.jpg?r2" width="171" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.<br /> <br /> An exceptional marble baptismal font. The evil creatures seem to flee from it.</div> Torcello - Chiesa di Santa Fosca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51508084/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/84/51508084.21be82be.240.jpg?r2" width="171" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.<br /> <br /> An exceptional marble baptismal font. The evil creatures seem to flee from it.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507320/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51507320 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:54:07 +0000 2021-11-01T13:31:32+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507320/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/20/51507320.7e68a336.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="188" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Torcello - Chiesa di Santa Fosca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507320/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/20/51507320.7e68a336.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="188" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507316/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51507316 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:42:50 +0000 2021-11-01T14:42:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507316/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/16/51507316.89ddb60e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Torcello - Chiesa di Santa Fosca <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507316/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/16/51507316.89ddb60e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="189" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> Next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (see previous uploads) is the Church of Santa Fosca. It owes its origin to the tomb of a martyr. According to tradition, the relics of the martyr Santa Fosca were brought to Torcello from the oasis of Sabrata in Libya before the year 1011. The church is a central building from the 11th century with a Greek cross in an octagon.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507286/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51507286 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:45:43 +0000 2021-11-01T13:42:21+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507286/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/86/51507286.57c468d0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day<br /> <br /> While in the backdrop the graves open, two angels blowing horns and luring man-devouring beasts. Behind the lion is an elephant.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507286/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/86/51507286.57c468d0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="167" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day<br /> <br /> While in the backdrop the graves open, two angels blowing horns and luring man-devouring beasts. Behind the lion is an elephant.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507272/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51507272 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:28:35 +0000 2021-11-01T13:42:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507272/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/72/51507272.f7aec939.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="141" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day<br /> <br /> The excerpt shows groups of clergy (including Orthodox) and nuns waiting to enter paradise.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51507272/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/72/51507272.f7aec939.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="141" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day<br /> <br /> The excerpt shows groups of clergy (including Orthodox) and nuns waiting to enter paradise.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506882/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51506882 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:02:46 +0000 2021-11-01T13:38:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506882/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/82/51506882.dd1a7516.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="231" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506882/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/82/51506882.dd1a7516.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="231" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> Judgement Day</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506030/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51506030 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:52:48 +0000 2021-11-01T13:48:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506030/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/30/51506030.21056f2c.240.jpg?r2" width="232" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> This large mosaic was still under renovation in 2021. When the Episcopal Church was moved from here to Murano, a very similar mosaic was created in the Basilica of Murano.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51506030/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/30/51506030.21056f2c.240.jpg?r2" width="232" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.<br /> <br /> This large mosaic was still under renovation in 2021. When the Episcopal Church was moved from here to Murano, a very similar mosaic was created in the Basilica of Murano.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51505930/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-15,doc-51505930 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:16:14 +0000 2021-11-01T13:36:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51505930/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/30/51505930.af11b272.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="228" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51505930/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/30/51505930.af11b272.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="228" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice.<br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material.<br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504848/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504848 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:31:36 +0000 2021-11-01T13:36:16+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504848/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/48/51504848.23d2229d.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504848/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/48/51504848.23d2229d.240.jpg?r2" width="156" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including large mosaics.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504820/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504820 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:50:39 +0000 2021-11-01T14:00:42+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504820/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/20/51504820.404126cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including mosaics.<br /> <br /> The ruins of the round baptistery in front of the church</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504820/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/20/51504820.404126cb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including mosaics.<br /> <br /> The ruins of the round baptistery in front of the church</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504806/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504806 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:34:41 +0000 2021-11-01T14:19:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504806/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/06/51504806.2a51b4c9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including mosaics.</div> Torcello - Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504806/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/06/51504806.2a51b4c9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="193" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Torcello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. Today it is less than 20.<br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> The island owes its importance in art history to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. The basilica seen today was consecrated in 1008 and was probably completed by the middle of the 11th century. It has much 11th and 12th-century Byzantine work, including mosaics.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504520/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504520 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:46:47 +0000 2021-11-01T13:04:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504520/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/20/51504520.617a9534.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Tocello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. <br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> Today's main attraction is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 639, and the 12th-century church of Santa Fosca.</div> Torcello <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504520/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/20/51504520.617a9534.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Tocello island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. It has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.<br /> <br /> Torcello was one of the first lagoon islands to be populated by those Veneti who fled the "terra ferma" to take shelter from the barbarian invasions, especially after Attila the Hun had destroyed the city of Altinum in 452. In 638, Torcello became the bishop’s official seat for more than a thousand years and the people of Altinum brought with them the relics of Saint Heliodorus, now the patron saint of the island.<br /> <br /> Torcello rapidly grew in importance as a political and trading center. In pre-Medieval times, Torcello was a much more powerful trading center than Venice. <br /> <br /> A serious issue for Torcello was that the swamp area of the lagoon around the island increased by the 14th century. Navigation in the laguna was impossible and traders ceased calling at the island. The growing swamps also seriously aggravated malaria.<br /> <br /> As a result, by the late 14th century, a substantial number of people left the island. In 1689, the bishopric transferred to Murano, and by 1797, the population had dropped to about 300. <br /> <br /> Torcello's numerous palazzi, its twelve parishes, and its sixteen cloisters have almost disappeared since the Venetians recycled the useful building material. <br /> <br /> Today's main attraction is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 639, and the 12th-century church of Santa Fosca.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504428/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504428 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:23:06 +0000 2021-11-01T15:03:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504428/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/28/51504428.e52c3dc6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140. The interior of the basilica is famous for its colorful mosaic floor from 1140. I have taken and uploaded many shots earlier, that you can find. <br /> <br /> I had learned about whalebones in the basilica. It took me a while to find them behind the altar.</div> Murano - Basilica di Santi Maria e Donato <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504428/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/28/51504428.e52c3dc6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140. The interior of the basilica is famous for its colorful mosaic floor from 1140. I have taken and uploaded many shots earlier, that you can find. <br /> <br /> I had learned about whalebones in the basilica. It took me a while to find them behind the altar.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504248/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-14,doc-51504248 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:45:12 +0000 2021-11-01T15:02:53+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504248/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/48/51504248.498d4c2b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140. The interior of the basilica is famous for its colorful mosaic floor from 1140. I have taken and uploaded many shots earlier, that you can find. <br /> <br /> Here is the apse area showing the solitary figure of Mary on a golden mosaic background.</div> Murano - Basilica di Santi Maria e Donato <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51504248/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/42/48/51504248.498d4c2b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140. The interior of the basilica is famous for its colorful mosaic floor from 1140. I have taken and uploaded many shots earlier, that you can find. <br /> <br /> Here is the apse area showing the solitary figure of Mary on a golden mosaic background.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503236/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-13,doc-51503236 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:23:50 +0000 2021-11-01T15:50:51+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503236/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/36/51503236.0ae63b57.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140.</div> Murano - Basilica di Santi Maria e Donato <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503236/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/36/51503236.0ae63b57.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="178" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503234/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-13,doc-51503234 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:15:08 +0000 2021-11-01T15:46:52+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503234/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/34/51503234.c9f0dd49.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140.</div> Murano - Basilica di Santi Maria e Donato <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503234/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/34/51503234.c9f0dd49.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Murano consists of seven individual islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that the foundation of the church is attributed to a vow made by Otto I after he was rescued from a sea storm. The present church with its campanile was completed in 1140.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503230/in/album/1330572 tag:ipernity.com,2022-08-13,doc-51503230 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:51:19 +0000 2021-11-01T14:13:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503230/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/30/51503230.a9e10002.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that a church dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, was built here in the 10th century.<br /> <br /> In 1212 the church was given to the Camaldolese, who built a monastery, and around 1300 it was granted it the title of an abbey. In the 15th century, the complex was rebuilt. The former abbey church "San Michele in Isola"</div> Isola di San Michele - San Michele in Isola <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/51503230/in/album/1330572"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/30/51503230.a9e10002.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="174" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Venice (ital. Venezia) is one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide with about 30 million visitors each year.<br /> <br /> I have already uploaded dozens of shots from previous visits, so I´ll try to cut down the number of uploads this time.<br /> <br /> Tradition knows, that a church dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, was built here in the 10th century.<br /> <br /> In 1212 the church was given to the Camaldolese, who built a monastery, and around 1300 it was granted it the title of an abbey. In the 15th century, the complex was rebuilt. The former abbey church "San Michele in Isola"</div> Martin M. Miles