The aster is the official flower of anyone born in September, its connection with mythology is well documented as it was commonly placed on altars as an offering to gods because it was believed to represent love, wisdom, and patience. It is said that Virgo (also the astrological name for ...
And what was most amazing is that as beautiful as the windows were, they were usually not the most eye catching feature of the cathedral. Massive domes, amazing frescoes, opulent altars, the Italian's know how to make a temple for God. You almost didn't notice the windows surrounded by ...
brilliantly ornate with gilded altars as well asceramiceggs and tilework fromKütahya(in what is nowTurkey), includes an episcopal throne, set supposedly above the grave ofSt. James the Just, that is elaborately carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Also located within the quarter, beside th...