Monterano is an abandoned ancient village located in the northern part of Lazio, in Italy.
It has been the set for hundreds movies such as Ladyhawke (1985) or Ben-Hur (1959).
These ruins are the rest of a fire that bursted in 1799.
St. Bonaventura’s facade was a Baroque masterpiece and it has been copied on lots of other churches all over Italy.
The octagonal fountain is a reproduction of a Bernini’s work.
The original has been moved and nowadays it lays in front of the Town Hill in Canale Monterano (the modern village, a few miles away from these ruins).
An odd fact, when you are still far away from the church it seems that the fountain is set aside but it is right in front of it.
There were some genious architects at that time who liked to play with perspective.
St. Assumpted Mary’s Church (XIII-XVII century)
Thanks for the exploration. I love these old places. 🙂
Me too☺️they have their own charm and it is so different from what we found in our cities. It is something that capture you in it is totally out of time
Wonderfully atmospheric, Flavia 🙂 🙂
Thank you Jo 😘
I knew that I should wait for you to post first. So many things I didn’t know! About the fountain, for example. I thought they were both original! 😀 And I didn’t know about the fire, and about the perspective. How interesting! I love your ruins photos, especially the one with the circle on top. <3 And so many more are just wonderful. We had such a great trip!! To many more! And to the bloggers’ meeting! 😉
You already know the pictures I love the most among yours… So I can only say that this stuff was written on the signs we have crossed. I have made shots of them as well because you know I have a terrible memory🤦🏻♀️😅
😀 Good that you took these photos. I read so much at home but not the tourist boards. 😉
Such faded grandeur. Have to visit.
Regards Thom
We are organizing a gathering of bloggers for Spring 2021 with Manja. Should you come for that period we will be happy to show you around 💪☺️
Many thanks.
You’re very welcome 😊
Di sera con la luce magica della luna questo luogo deve essere uno spettacolo.
Soul.
La sera temo che sia completamente al buio ma al tramonto deve essere fantastico , questo si ☺️
Sono le atmosfere che mi piacciono.
Ah si, in quanto ad atmosfera ne ha in abbondanza😊
Awesome pictures!
Love Medieval Architecture, love Bella Italia!
Thanks for sharing with us.
You’re very welcome Sergiu☺️
Grand old crumbling architecture and great landscapes, an irresistible combination.
I totally agree with you, Ankur 😊