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A view of the interior of San Galgano abbey's ruins (south-west of Siena, Tuscany, Italy).

The abbey, built by Cistercian monks during 13th century, is one of the major examples of gothic architecture in Italy.
Its decline began after about two centuries of splendor and the destiny of the building was definitely sealed when the monks sold off the lead roof to raise money.
The Abbey has been consolidated in the last decades; now it is a well-known touristic attraction.

Walking inside the abbey is highly suggestive. At sunset, the sunlight paints its inside with golden colors. At dusk, the deep blue sky looks like an immaterial roof itself, and the silence all around makes you standing there, staring at the walls, thinking, and your thoughts run free.
You can see its birth and decay, monks' life and work, the chants, the battles, the stories of life and death, joy and sorrow those walls silently had been witnessing over time.

Now, can you see the star?

Full view recommended. Thanks for viewing.

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:iconeskimoblueboy:
I like the perspective and lighting. The blue sky through the windows is a nice touch.

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:iconbarninga:
thank you my friend, for the :+fav: also :)

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:iconzargmark:
bello scatto....cielo perfetto
...e qui devo proprio andarci prima o poi
:iconbarninga:
grazie. :)
è sicuramente un posto da visitare. con un po' di calma.

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:iconeskimoblueboy:
Its a pleasure to see your art.

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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug a camera. --Lewis Hine

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:iconindi-is-conan:
Great shot! and yes I can see teh star :) Its very nice how they setup that great inner lighting for you!

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:iconindi-is-conan:
I like the amityville face too

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People's opinions are just that, opinions, make sure your opinion is the one you take the most heed of.
:iconrebelblues:
Ciao Steu, questo posto è sempre magico.

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:iconbarninga:
yeah they did it just for me :)
thank you!

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:iconbarninga:
:rofl: you're right :)

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