Thursday, 5 May 2016

The Cloisters.

These photos are from my recent visit to Naples. The 14th century arches provide a beautiful backdrop to the garden behind Santa Chiara church.

The garden was designed by Vaccaro in 1739.









There are 72 octagonal pillars punctuated by seats.
They are all decorated with Majolica tiles painted by Donata and Giuseppe  Massa.


















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13 comments:

  1. biebkriebels5 May 2016 at 10:23

    That Majolica is beautiful, Italy has so much treasures.

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  2. Billy Blue Eyes5 May 2016 at 10:30

    Beautiful, never realised that place was in Naples

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  3. DJan5 May 2016 at 13:15

    I wonder what they used to paint those pillars with that have kept their brilliance all these centuries. Thanks for the tour! :-)

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  4. Author R. Mac Wheeler5 May 2016 at 14:02

    I can see you hated the ambiance there.

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  5. Linda W.5 May 2016 at 15:39

    Beautiful artwork on the arches and pillars!

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  6. Wendy6 May 2016 at 09:56

    Beautiful pictures

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)6 May 2016 at 16:47

    Love the pathway lined with the beautiful pillars and arches -- and the benches.

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  8. Marcia6 May 2016 at 19:37

    That is a lovely spot.

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  9. Anonymous7 May 2016 at 04:23

    Wow, that pillar walk is magical! Never can take too many pics - so keep clicking! And have lots of fun:)

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  10. diane b7 May 2016 at 08:51

    Beautiful garden decorations. The age of this wonderful work is amazing.

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  11. Stewart M8 May 2016 at 08:14

    What a wonderful looking place.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  12. Sara10 May 2016 at 11:24

    So beautiful!

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  13. Gattina10 May 2016 at 15:46

    Amazing art work !

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