Verona Cathedral, Italy - a beautiful romanesque structure dating back to around 1187 !

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When in Verona a few weeks back we visited Verona Cathedral. I just love the striped design in the brick work, which is common in Verona, which carries through from the Roman arena there !

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What surprises me is the age. The cathedral is in great shape considering its 835 years old, but it looks a lot younger than that - quite impressive design !

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The front facade is quite stunning, and again in fantastic shape ! Again that striped pattern can be seen, which really is lovely.

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And this statue of an angel outside is pretty darn cool too !!

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The craftsmanship in and around the main door is spectacular - so intricate.

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The cathedral replaces two earlier churches that were destroyed by an earthquake in 1117 !

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The above statue was outside the front just by the door, and its about the only thing that has any wear and erosion on it - maybe it was from the earlier churches and incorporated into the build (I'm just guessing).

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There is a beautiful cloister and courtyard off to one side. I've never seen a double layered cloister like this before - quite impressive.

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And the shadows were quite cool, noting that it was so sunny !

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And it also houses the world's oldest library that has been in continuous use - which is fairly impressive, and has works dating back into the roman times.

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The inside is quite impressive - but then again, we didnt see a single church in Italy that wasnt completely stunning on the inside !

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But it was the main structure that was the big draw for me, being an architecture geek ! I really do love that striped design - just awesome, and that fact that it is replicated from the Roman arena, is really cool.

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It really was absolutely superb - such an impressive building, and absolute must see if you are in Verona !!!

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Beautiful

It certainly was stunning !
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very impressive.

Aye, quite !
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Italy surprises me every time, it's a beautiful place.

I agree, its such a beautiful country - just fantastic things to see wherever you go, and lovely people too !
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I.like the stripes design too!
And the statue, it's interesting.

Aye, the stripe design is cool, and you can see it in buildings all over Verona - its their thing !
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That statue is just amazing… wow 🤩
Thanks for sharing @hoosie happy Tuesday 👋🏻😊

Aye, the statue is pretty cool !
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Yes, it sure is.
Happy Wednesday @hoosie 👋🏻😊

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I'm glad you shared a post from my city