Basilica of Sant'Andrea (Mantua)
Italy /
Lombardei /
Mantova /
Mantua
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World / Italy / Lombardia / Mantua
church, basilica, interesting place
The façade, built abutting a pre-existing bell tower (1414), is based on the scheme of the ancient Arch of Trajan at Ancona. It is largely a brick structure with hardened stucco used for the surface. It is defined by a large central arch, flanked by Corinthian pilasters. There are smaller openings to the right and left of the arch. A novel aspect of the design was the integration of a lower order, comprising the fluted Corinthian columns, with a giant order, comprising the taller, unfluted pilasters. The whole is surmounted by a pediment and above that a vaulted structure, the purpose of which is not exactly known, but presumably to shade the window opening into the church behind it.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_di_Sant'Andrea_di_Mantova
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 45°9'32"N 10°47'40"E
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- Mantova Railway station 1.1 km
- G.S. Rugby Mantova 2.4 km
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- Porto Mantovano 4.6 km
- A22 exit - Mantova Nord 5 km
- Sisma S.p.A 5.4 km
- Bosco della Fontana 6.1 km
- A22 exit - Mantova Sud 9 km
- Bagnolo San Vito Municipality 12 km