Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Stefano & Matteo

Stefano Ceccarini, Matteo Giunti, Chiesa degli Olandesi, Dutch church, Livorno
Our friends Stefano Ceccarini and Matteo Giunti have been the driving force behind the collection of signatures for the restoration of the “Chiesa degli Olandesi” (Dutch Church) and many other initiatives. Here they were checking the interior of the church and I was tagging along, taking pictures.
Chiesa degli Olandesi, Dutch church, Livorno
The building is, if possible, in even worse shape than ever, with further collapsing and widespread decay.
Chiesa degli Olandesi, Dutch church, Livorno
All the stained glass windows are broken, but one of the smaller ones inside has still something to say.

Search labels: Dutch church
See also: Abandoned Church - Scali degli Olandesi - Chiesa degli Olandesi - Sad Preview - A lecture - Finale - 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)

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13 comments:

  1. GunnJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    That is going to be a lot of WORK!
    Love the little window .

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  2. RevrunnerJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Makes me want to know how the church wound up in this state of disrepair.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    what a challenge ! may time please take care of this treasure.

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  4. tapirgalJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    VP, you have the best job. This place is so worth restoring, I hope it gets the support it needs. Hello to your friends! Good photos.

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  5. JackJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Oooooh, there is so much work to do.

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  6. RandyJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    A work of love.

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  7. cieldequimperJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    It'll get worse... Unfortunately... Nice portrait!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Lots of work to do there!The structure of the church is wonderful, I'm sure they will do it greatly!
    hugs and a nice day!
    Léia

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  9. Luis GomezJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Ready to get to work!

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  10. HalcyonJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Wow! I can't imagine tackling a job like this. Bravo to Steffano and Matteo. Can't wait to see pictures when it's in a more "restored" state.

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  11. DinaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I hope you had a hard hat while inside, VP. Looks dangerous.
    Bravo to you all for caring about this church.
    Did it get some funds toward restoration? It was in first place for a while.
    Good luck.

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  12. MerisiJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Bravo to Stefano e Matteo!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    You know I would love to explore this decaying place. It's wonderful!

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