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Ernesto Ganelli
Ernesto Ganelli (24 February 1901 – 9 September 1985) was an Italian civil engineer who designed various public and religious buildings in Tuscany. Biography Born in Alessandria, Ganelli graduated in civil engineering at the Sapienza University of Rome in 1924. He moved to Grosseto, Tuscany, where he became one of the most influential civil engineers and architects of that city. In his career he designed hundreds of public, religious and private buildings in southern Tuscany, and he designed almost all of the churches built in the dioceses of Grosseto and Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello during the 20th century. Works (selection) * Palazzo ONMI (1933–1934) in Grosseto * Elementary School (1934) in Sassofortino * Restoration of Palazzo Stella d'Italia (1934) in Grosseto * Episcopal Seminary (1934–1936) in Grosseto * Church of ''San Giuseppe'' (1935–1940) in Grosseto * Church of ''San Guglielmo d'Aquitania'' (1935–1940) in Braccagni * Clergy house of the Grosseto Cathedra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alessandria
Alessandria (; pms, Lissandria ) is a city and ''comune'' in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. The city is sited on the alluvial plain between the Tanaro and the Bormida rivers, about east of Turin. Alessandria is also a major railway hub. History Alessandria was founded in 1168 with a charter as a free comune; it was sited upon a preexisting urban nucleus, to serve as a stronghold for the Lombard League, defending the traditional liberties of the communes of northern Italy against the Imperial forces of Frederick Barbarossa. Alessandria stood in the territories of the marchese of Montferrat, a staunch ally of the Emperor, with a name assumed in 1168 to honour the Emperor's opponent, Pope Alexander III. In 1174–1175 the fortress was sorely tested by the Imperial siege and stood fast. A legend (related in Umberto Eco's book ''Baudolino'', and which recalls one concerning Bishop Herculanus’ successful defence of Perugia several centuries ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marrucheti
Marrucheti is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Campagnatico, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 90. Marrucheti is about 14 km from and 12 km from Campagnatico, and it is si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrico Crispolti
Enrico Crispolti (18 April 1933 – 8 December 2018) was an Italian art critic, curator and art historian. From 1984 to 2005, he was professor of history of contemporary art at the Università degli Studi di Siena, and director of the school of specialisation in art history. He previously taught at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome (1966–1973) and at the Università degli Studi di Salerno (1973–1984). He was author of the ''catalogues raisonnés'' of the works of Enrico Baj, Lucio Fontana and Renato Guttuso. He died in Rome on 8 December 2018. Exhibitions Crispolti curated many contemporary art exhibitions and events, including four editions of ''Alternative Attuali'' in L'Aquila (1962, 1963, 1965, 1968), three editions of the Biennale of Metal and Ceramics in Gubbio (1973, 1974, 1975), the 5th and 6th Biennial of Sacred Art in San Gabriele (1992, 1994), the 9th International Sculpture Biennale of Carrara (1998), as well as sections of the Venice Biennale, including ''Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semproniano
Semproniano is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region of Tuscany, about south of Florence and about east of Grosseto. Semproniano borders the following municipalities: Castell'Azzara, Manciano, Roccalbegna, Santa Fiora, Sorano. ''Frazioni'' The municipality consists of the municipal seat of Semproniano and the villages of (''frazioni'') of Catabbio, Cellena, Petricci and Rocchette di Fazio. Government List of mayors Main sights *The medieval ''Palazzo Civico'' and ''Palazzo dei Vicari Mediceo'' *Church of ''Santa Croce'', faced by the remains of the Aldobrandeschi castle (''Rocca''). *The 12th century (renamed in the 16th century) ''Pieve dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio''. *Castle of Catabbio, built in the 12th century by the Aldobrandeschi and later used by the Orsini of Pitigliano *Medieval burgh of Rocchette di Fazio Rocchette di Fazio is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Sempronia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagnore
Bagnore () is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Santa Fiora, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 420. Bagnore is about 60 km from Grosseto and 2 km from Santa Fiora, and it is situated along the provincial road which links Santa Fiora to Arcidosso, in the southern side of Monte Amiata. Bagnore is well known for its geothermal activity. The springs of ''Acquaforte'' were very popular during the 19th century and they were awarded at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900. Nowadays the springs no longer exist. A large geothermal power plant for the exploitation of the subsoil was built in 1997, designed by architect Stefano Boeri. The village is also known as the place of death of the preacher David Lazzaretti. Main sights * ''Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore'' (20th century), main parish church of the village, it was built in 1985 and designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli Er ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Donato, Orbetello
San Donato is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Orbetello, province of Grosseto, in the Tuscan Maremma. At the time of the 2011 census its population amounted to 18. San Donato is about 30 km from Grosseto and 15 km from Orbetello. The village was founded in the late 1950s as a result of the ''riforma fondiaria'' (land reform) in Maremma. It is divided into the hamlets of ''San Donato Centro'' and ''San Donato Vecchio''. It is known for the ''Sagra della Panzanella'', a festival held every summer since 1999 to celebrate the Tuscan dish panzanella. Main sights * ''San Donato'', main parish church in the village, it was designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli and consecrated in 1961. * Etruscan archaeological sites of San Donato Centro, San Giovanni, Volta di Rote and Doganella. Bibliography * * * See also * Albinia * Ansedonia * Fonteblanda * Giannella * Talamone Talamone is a town in Tuscany, on the west coast of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pian D'Alma
Pian d'Alma is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comuni of Castiglione della Pescaia and Scarlino, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 24. Pian d'Alma is about 38 km from , 17 km from |
Poggi Del Sasso
Poggi del Sasso is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Cinigiano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 88. Geography Poggi del Sasso is about 37 km from Grosseto and 10 km from Cinigiano, and it is situated along the provincial road which links Sasso d'Ombrone to the castle of Montecucco and the hamlet of Piantaverna. The village lies in the valley of Ombrone. The territory of Poggi del Sasso is known for the production of the wine Montecucco. Main sights Churches * ''Santa Margherita'' (20th century), main parish church of the village, it was designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli in 1958 and consecrated in 1970. It contains several Renaissance paintings formerly preserved in the church of Vicarello. * Monastery of Siloe (2001-2011), a contemporary architecture designed by Edoardo Milesi, it includes a convent, a church and a chapel. Castles * Castle of Colle Massari (11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giglio Porto
Giglio Porto is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Isola del Giglio, province of Grosseto. As of 2021, its population amounted to 750. Geography Giglio Porto is located on the eastern coastal side and hosts the main harbour of Giglio Island. It is an important seaside resort and the most populous one among the three towns on the island – the other ones are Giglio Castello and Giglio Campese. Porto is divided into the quarters of ''Chiesa'', ''Moletto'' and ''Saraceno''. Main sights * ''Santi Lorenzo e Mamiliano'' (20th century), the main parish church of the village, it was consecrated in 1958 and designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli. * Tower of ''Saraceno'', built during the Middle Ages, it was restructured by Cosimo I de' Medici in the late 16th century. * Tower of ''Lazzaretto'', it was completed in 1624. ''Costa Concordia'' incident In 2012, the village received prolonged international media attention, following the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagno Di Gavorrano
Bagno di Gavorrano is a small town in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Gavorrano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to . Geography Bagno is about 35 km from Grosseto and 3 km from Gavorrano, and it is situated in the plain below the hill of Monte d'Alma, next to the Via Aurelia highway. Bagno, which means ''bath'', was a thermal village until the 1950s. Main sights * ''San Giuseppe Lavoratore'' (20th century), main parish church of the village, it was designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli and consecrated in 1957.Bruno Santi, ''Guida storico-artistica alla Maremma. Itinerari culturali nella provincia di Grosseto'', Nuova Immagine, Siena, 1995, p. 69. Sports The Stadio Romeo Malservisi, which hosts the games of local soccer team U.S. Gavorrano, is situated in Bagno. References Bibliography * Bernardino Lotti, ''La sorgente termale del Bagno di Gavorrano in provincia di Grosseto'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livorno
Livorno () is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno, having a population of 158,493 residents in December 2017. It is traditionally known in English as Leghorn (pronounced , "Leghorn" in the . or ). During the , Livorno was designed as an "". Developing c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basilica Of Sacro Cuore Di Gesù, Grosseto
Sacro Cuore di Gesù (Italian: ''Sacred Heart of Jesus'') is a minor basilica in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. The church was commissioned by the bishop of Grosseto Paolo Galeazzi, who intended to pay homage to the fallen in the 1943 Grosseto bombing., for more on the 1943 bombing, see Strategic bombing during World War II § Bombing in Italy On 26 April 1943, the day of Easter Monday, the city was bombed by the Americans, who concentrated on targeting civilians. 134 civilians died that day, especially children who were playing in a funfair set up outside the city walls. The monumental building was designed by engineer Ernesto Ganelli. Construction began in 1954 and was completed in four years. On 26 April 1958, anniversary of the bombing, bishop Paolo Galeazzi consecrated the church, which was elevated to minor basilica by pope Pius XII on 6 June. Sacro Cuore di Gesù is decorated with bronze sculptures by artist Tolomeo Faccendi. The decorations include the fourteen stations of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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