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Tag: pilgrimage
The Maestro of Hospitality
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medieval hostel, Orio Litta
I’m sure this tower and adjoining hall weren’t originally constructed for such a peaceful purpose as housing Rome-bound pilgrims, but it serves its new function well. http://flic.kr/p/pTZ2Cp
Leaving Pavia
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The Duomo at night
Apparently there are only two cathedrals in Europe bigger than Milan’s Duomo – St Peter’s in Rome and St Paul’s in London. http://flic.kr/p/q4Pm2S
The Laver of Regeneration
During the Easter vigil in the cathedral of Milan in the year 387, the bishop (known to posterity as St Ambrose of Milan) baptised several people. Among them were a 33 year old man and his illegitimate teenage son. The man eventually moved back […]
An early departure
Daniela and her mother Hildegard were eager to get going this morning, but were kind enough to pause for a photo. http://flic.kr/p/pZkLuT
