The Fountain of the 99 Spouts (L'Aquila)
Santa Maria di Collemaggio (L'Aquila)Our hearts go out to the people of the Abruzzo suffering from a devastating earthquake which hit the region's capital city of L'Aquila about 3:30 AM this morning. The heavy damage not only destroyed much of L'Aquila but many of the small cities and villages within the province of L'Aquila have also suffered destruction. As the death toll is mounting most of the citizens of L'Aquila are now homeless.
Craig and I spent 8 days in L'Aquila in June, 2002, while photographing the province. We love L'Aquila and I have already made reservations to return there in October on our way to Puglia. I'll be very sad to have to change our plans.
L'Aquila has been a mountain stronghold since the Middle Ages when its construction was begun by Frederick II. It was completed in 1254 and has a distinguished architectural heritage with many prized Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque gems. I was greatly saddened to read that the Cultural Minister said that among much other destruction was the collapse of a wall of the 13th Century Santa Maria di Collemaggio and the Renaissance bell tower of the Basilica of San Bernadino. Reports of partially collapsed and damaged ancient monuments have been reported throughout the province and as far as Rome, 70 miles away.
Please keep the people of the Abruzzo in your thoughts and prayers.
Craig and I spent 8 days in L'Aquila in June, 2002, while photographing the province. We love L'Aquila and I have already made reservations to return there in October on our way to Puglia. I'll be very sad to have to change our plans.
L'Aquila has been a mountain stronghold since the Middle Ages when its construction was begun by Frederick II. It was completed in 1254 and has a distinguished architectural heritage with many prized Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque gems. I was greatly saddened to read that the Cultural Minister said that among much other destruction was the collapse of a wall of the 13th Century Santa Maria di Collemaggio and the Renaissance bell tower of the Basilica of San Bernadino. Reports of partially collapsed and damaged ancient monuments have been reported throughout the province and as far as Rome, 70 miles away.
Please keep the people of the Abruzzo in your thoughts and prayers.
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