Genoa - Lovely Lady

Part of what I understand the place and purpose of the Saints are within the Christian tradition is this: they are people to look up to and admire as being someone we can relate to. With this in mind, this is probably the first image of St Mary that I really feel a connection to. She's got puffy round cheeks like mine and I could totally do my hair like that. I've always had a curious respect for the Virgin, though I would hardly call myself Marian.

Wikipedia link to the Church of S Peitro di Banchi in Italian or English
Wikipedia link to Mary (mother of Jesus) here
Feast of the Annunciation - 25 Mar

taken June 2010 - Church of S Peitro di Banchi, Genoa

Genoa - who's lookin' in your window?

The Catedral de San Lorenzo really was a sight to behold... but first, take a look at this lion-gargoyle! I really enjoyed all of the stone work at this cathedral. I don't know what else to say... so enjoy :)

taken June 2010 - Cathedral de Lorenzo - detail of West Door