“Jacopo” is an arcaic form of “Giacomo”, the italian for James, closer to the spanish “Iago” and to the original Hebrew “Ya'akov”. San Jacopo is placed on a small cove along the “Lungomare”, between the “Terrazza Mascagni” and the Naval Academy. The first church was built on a 13th century crypt near a source of spring water called “acqua viva” (literally live water).
The original construction was enlarged between the 17th and the 18th centuries. The actual building dates to the end of the 19th century. In past times pilgrims sailed from a small pier for the Way of Saint James to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.See also: Terrazza Mascagni
External links: Way of Saint James - Santiago de Compostela (Wikipedia)
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9 comments:
Beautiful. Must have a lot of artists painting from this point.
Fascinating. I can imagine the interior is quite interesting, too. Looks some people are fishing for fish rather than souls?
Ya'akov
I'm beginning to think that I need to rush to Bella Italia again!
Very interesting post and a nice church.
It looks very solidly built, like it will be able to withstand any flooding.
I'm not used to seeing European churches without much embellishment…
Amazing place, it looks very romantic:)
Today's and 'yesterday's' view. Clever confrontation :)
I love posts with historical photos. Your shot is so interesting esp with all the people at the pier and on the edge by the side of the church.
I feel like I am there watching the scene.
I like the history that is included in your posts.
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