Sweet Little Tuscan Church Boasts Some Big Acoustics

The proud little church of San Biagio, just outside the Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano, is a celebration of the humanism of the Renaissance period 500 years ago. While medieval churches were designed in the shape of a Latin cross (reminding us of Christ’s crucifixion), Renaissance churches were generally done in a Greek cross design (with arms of equal length, like a plus sign). The Greek cross can be contained perfectly in a circle and reminds us of God’s perfection — and how cool it is that we are made in His image. And the acoustics are irresistible.

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  1. Thanks for all the good work you and the crew produce each and every trip you take to Europe. Its the details such as the “Sweet Little Tuscan Church” you present that brings your programs to life and keeps your information fresh and alive….even thou it’s 500 years Old…..

    You guys and dolls rock!!! Ron….Hotel/and avid airbnb host here in Pgh, PA!!!

  2. Oh dear! I think you just did a “no, no”. When there is a red sanctuary candle lit near the altar or tabernacle (in the chancel)of a Catholic Church, particular reverence is expected, especially silence and prayerful behavior. The sanctuary candle indicates that the “Blessed Sacrament” –the actual Body of Lord to believing Catholics– is present in the Tabernacle. Speaking loudly as you did in the clip is inappropriate, even for non-believers who want to be respectful. I’m sure you didn’t know that or you would not have done it because you always stress being respectful.

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