We have already seen some images of this neglected church in two earlier posts: A Sad Preview and A Lecture.
After yesterday's excellent lecture by our friend Stefano Ceccarini about the history of this church, we are at liberty to post the final batch of these pictures, taken last October.
A view of the ruins from the organ loft, above the entrance.
The roof is still standing, but the suspended ceiling is falling apart.Search labels: Dutch church
See also: Abandoned Church - Scali degli Olandesi - Chiesa degli Olandesi - Sad Preview - A lecture - A Ray of Hope - Falling to Pieces - Flying Rats - Another Collapse - Fenced Off - Piazza Poerio - The Places I Love - A Few More Votes - Rose Window - Second Place?
External links: Temple of the Dutch German Congregation (Wikipedia)
Facebook Group: “Salviamo la chiesa degli Olandesi a Livorno” (Save the Dutch church in Livorno)
It has a lot of architectural promise, but, my oh my, what a lot of work (and money) it will take to restore it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a complete, sad, tragedy! I wish some rich Italian countess would pay for the repair!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful stained glass there! It's a pity to loose such a nice building. I hope it will be reconstructed somehow.
ReplyDeleteThe windows continue to provide life to its inside. May time enable to keep it alive. What a beautiful place indeed. Please have a good Sunday.
ReplyDeletedaily athens
Such a beautiful structure. Sad to see it this way.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet it was amazing in it's day. Nice photos.
ReplyDelete"Ein shalem cmo lev shavur."
ReplyDelete"There is nothing more whole than a broken heart."
You were brave to go in there and even up to the organ loft to get these historic photos and share them.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me even sadder. It was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAlsways sad to see a church fall apart to ruins. I had an invitation for the lecture. But I couldn't come...
ReplyDeleteIt must of been a gorgeous church before. I wonder how long and how much it would cost to renovate it.
ReplyDeleteIt appears to have been a very welcoming church, it's indeed sad that it is now abandoned.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
A tragedy really. One can see how lovely it once was. Keep us posted. MB
ReplyDeleteIf it's meant to be; it'll happen.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to see this bit of history collapsing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful church ; i hope it will be restored ...
ReplyDeleteThese shots are absolutely fantastic, VP! You already know I have this thing for decay although it always sadens me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jack.
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