... from Sicily!
Sicily is known for its baroque architecture, especially Cathedrals and Churches. Although the money that goes into restoration and maintenance was obviously much lesser, in comparison, than the money spent by the Germans, the love and pride with which the Sicilians keep their monuments were obvious too. Sadly. there was a lot of decay that I could see as well. In the city of Modica (also known for its chocolates), we were surprised to see "For Sale" (Vendesi) signs on almost every alternate house in the Old City. On asking we were told, that many families had moved out to the newer parts of town, because restoration was more expensive than building a new house. So the old baroque city is now a ghost city and falling apart.
Coming to my sketch: This is a small podest like structure in the Palace Grounds of Donnafugata, deriving its name from the Lady of the Palace who ran away (eloped perhaps?). Interesting...
Sicily is known for its baroque architecture, especially Cathedrals and Churches. Although the money that goes into restoration and maintenance was obviously much lesser, in comparison, than the money spent by the Germans, the love and pride with which the Sicilians keep their monuments were obvious too. Sadly. there was a lot of decay that I could see as well. In the city of Modica (also known for its chocolates), we were surprised to see "For Sale" (Vendesi) signs on almost every alternate house in the Old City. On asking we were told, that many families had moved out to the newer parts of town, because restoration was more expensive than building a new house. So the old baroque city is now a ghost city and falling apart.
Coming to my sketch: This is a small podest like structure in the Palace Grounds of Donnafugata, deriving its name from the Lady of the Palace who ran away (eloped perhaps?). Interesting...