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  • Italy

    • Modena Cathedral Complex (3/3) – Piazza Grande & Municipal Balsamic Vinegar Factory

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    In my previous two posts, I introduced in detail Modena Cathedral including its exterior and interior decorations by Wiligelmo and his workshop and by the Campionesi masters; Ghirlandina Bell Tower including its construction history, decorations and various chambers; the Cathedral Museums where eight metopes, which were originally located on the buttresses of the cathedral’s roof and portray various […]

    Modena Cathedral Complex (3/3) – Piazza Grande & Municipal Balsamic Vinegar Factory was last modified: April 23rd, 2020 by Dong
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  • Italy

    • Modena Cathedral Complex (2/3) – Torre Civica & Palazzo Comunale

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    In my previous post about Modena Cathedral Complex, I focused on the cathedral itself including its history and decorations both outside and inside. Besides, I mentioned some of the most precious items among the Cathedral Museums‘ collections. For example, the eight metopes, which were originally located on the buttresses of the cathedral’s roof depicting fantastic creatures, […]

    Modena Cathedral Complex (2/3) – Torre Civica & Palazzo Comunale was last modified: April 12th, 2020 by Dong
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    • Modena Cathedral Complex (1/3) – Cathedral & Cathedral Museum

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    As the UNESCO comments: The magnificent 12th-century cathedral at Modena, the work of two great artists (Lanfranco and Wiligelmus), is a supreme example of early Romanesque art. With its piazza and soaring tower, it testifies to the faith of its builders and the power of the Canossa dynasty who commissioned it.   摩德纳的大教堂、市民塔和大广场: 位于摩德纳的宏伟的12世纪大教堂，是兰弗兰科(Lanfranco)和威利盖尔茨(Wiligelmus)这两位伟大艺术家的杰作，是早期罗马风格艺术的最杰出典范。这所大教堂和与之相配套的宏大广场以及耸入云霄的高塔一起，不但证实了建造者们对皇室的无限忠诚，而且还体现了命令建造这些建筑的卡诺萨王朝的非凡国力。 In order […]

    Modena Cathedral Complex (1/3) – Cathedral & Cathedral Museum was last modified: April 4th, 2020 by Dong
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  • Cooking

    • Mushroom Risotto

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    Hello everyone! This is the first time I cooked risotto and I have to say it’s so good! Haha. Actually I wanted to start making risotto because I had “Risotto allo zafferano con funghi porcini ” in an Italian restaurant and I fell in love with it. I saw that the ingredients are quite easy […]

    Mushroom Risotto was last modified: October 19th, 2016 by Dong
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  • Events

    • Gourmesse 2016-10-08

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    Hello everyone! My friend today invited me to Gourmesse food festival/exhibition and I think it’s a great opportunity for both locals and foreigners to know more about food. This festival/exhibition is not only about food, but also about kitchenware, dining ware etc. Anyway, this is a festival/exhibition of all the things that are related to […]

    Gourmesse 2016-10-08 was last modified: October 9th, 2016 by Dong
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  • Events

    • Food Zürich! – Street Food Festival (2016-09-08 to 09-18)

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    Hello everyone! Who doesn’t love food and if there is a place in Zürich where an event is taking place for 11 days and it’s ONLY about FOOD, how can there be a reason not participating? There are so many things going on during these 11 days and imagine yourself running around the whole city […]

    Food Zürich! – Street Food Festival (2016-09-08 to 09-18) was last modified: September 14th, 2016 by Dong
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