The baptism into the Catholic religion is a sacred ceremony for families everywhere. But in Bergamo, Italy, the ceremony takes on new importance.
This spectacular baptismal structure was created by da Campione in the 14th century adjacent to the Piazza Vecchio, the Colleoni Chapel and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Inside the adjacent chapel and mausoleum, magnificent frescoes and sculptures grace the quiet space.
But the Basilica is a tribute to the best of the best of architecture, art and ornamentation of the era. With magnificent vaulted ceilings, tapestries, frescoes, tombs and intarsia, it is a special place to reflect.
While we visited the cathedral, we were treated to a Bach concert on the 17th century pipe organ by Organista Stefano Pellini, a native of Modena.
Here's a view of the Colleoni Chapel as seen from the Piazza Vecchio. And my sweetie!
