Archives and Piazza Duomo

Archives and Piazza Duomo

That was the first time I entered the Church of St. Michael and sat down in one of the pews. The silence was incredibly therapeutic. Whenever I sit in a church, I feel more connected to my inner spirit. It was interesting to learn the church was built on a kitchen garden and was at one time a grain market.  The vibrant colors of the paintings added to the spiritual experience. The archives were a surprising revelation. I admired the way the workers handled the books with care. For instance, the female worker opened the book case of individual records with soft gloves carefully. It’s astounding how these books have survived throughout the ages. The fact that someone recorded birth names and such by hand is astounding. Our new world of technology has almost eliminated the task. The architecture of the Piazza del Duomo is pretty close to perfect. The Golden Doors were majestic. The beauty of the exterior and interior of this extremely detailed historic landmark is mesmerizing with its many stories told with each sculpture. I look forward to doing more of these class trips in the near future because it’s not the same when you’re just viewing these landmarks on a powerpoint. It was certainly an enlightening experience.