Arches can be a noun, adjectives, or verb
Arches are something that curves
Arches span an opening
Arches can be a buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth, angle, arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, inflection, turn wind, curl, and more
Arches can be a principal, chief, mischievous, or saucy
Arches can be deal with archery, architecture, and even be archaic
Arches are commonly associated with human anatomy as fingerprints, the spine, Aorta, and feet
Arches can describe an action or a structure
Arches can span, vault, resist, intersect, rest, and support
Arches can be overbearing, overriding, paramount, primary, dominant, foremost, chief, and more
Arches are associated with gateways, buildings, architecture, national parks, landmarks, St. Louis, and McDonald’s
Enjoy these photos of arches from my trip to Italy. Do you have a favorite?
Leading Home (as per Elyse)
Arch and the door
The passageway
The ever-flowing water source
The remaining old city gate
The cathedral
The stairs
The Leaning Tower through the gate
A Frank Angle 
When I saw the title, I was hoping this post would be exactly what it was — more of your trip.
I think I like the first arch — leading home.
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Elyse,
Good choice as it and the stairs are my two favorites. Love your title as much, I’m must steal it (with credits). Meanwhile, I still have a few posts in the works regarding the trip.
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Love the cathedral arch. I’m a sucker for old churches, preferably stone. There’s a beautiful cathedral, the Rockefeller Cathedral, on the University of Chicago campus. Glorious place to sing!
And don’t forget, arches can also be fallen. Kinda like my feet feel right about now…. 😉
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John,
That pic was actually a last-minute addition to the post, so hey hey … your selection reinforces my decision.
Thanks for the Rockfeller Cathedral on the U of Chicago campus. Although I haven’t seen it, I do know it is a classic landmark. I highly recommended that other readers see this link from Google Images – http://tinyurl.com/a2guwwd
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They’re all beautiful, but I love the Passageway. Mysterious yet inviting.
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Carrie,
I’m pretty sure that is in the mountain village of Lucchio …. Now there’s an interesting Google Images search. After all, their chicken lay cuboidal eggs.
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I googled the village. Gorgeous!! But I couldn’t confirm the egg thing. 😉
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Glad you enjoyed Lucchio …. Cuboidal eggs are an adaptation so the eggs don’t roll down the mountain.
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Cube-shaped eggs, eh? Trying to corner the market? Or trying to suggest eggs should be part of 3 square meals? 😉
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No question … cornering the market with 3 square meals.
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My favorite is the passageway. Italy is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your photos, Frank.
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Bumble,
Good choice. Like I mentioned to Carrie, do a Google Images search on Lucchio, which is where I took this image. Believe me, you will be amazed.
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I am difficult. I like the stairs.
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Red,
Ha ha … not difficult at all because that’s one of top 2 of these pics. Oh no … I guess that makes me difficult as well. 😉
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Way too hard to choose a favorite !
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Kellie,
And that’s OK … meanwhile, I hope all is going well for you!
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Doing fabulous job keeping me jumping
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🙂
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I was so relieved that none of the arches in your images were a picture of Mickey D’s Frank! And I do think you saved the best image for last.
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Lame,
That pic was on my last day as we were staying in Pisa (with a cousin) in order to catch the early flight. As we were approaching the gates, that caught my eye.
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Ah, Frank, Italy is the country of arches. It’s one of the things I absolutely love about the architecture there.
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Lynn,
They do have their share of arches … I love the old concrete buildings, which are simply awesome.
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all of them have a beauty. thanks Frank! and hello!
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Jackie,
Glad you enjoyed these …. and I hope your area is doing OK with the latest storm … then again, maybe the bulk of the white stuff is a bit south of you.
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We got about 8 inches the other day, today is heavy fog and more snow. Not quite a pleasant day, but it won’t last long. I always do ok though, cus I stay indoors. 😉
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Oh boy … yep, stay in and stay warm.
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The Passageway….mysterious yet inviting….!
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Jots,
The town of that passageway is awesome! Do a Google Images search on Lucchio … and enjoy!
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F. I did Google Lucchio…awesome is right!! Did you happen to visit Siena as well? The Gothic Cathedral?
R.
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Jots,
No Siena because of the distance, but I’ve heard the cathedral there is awesome. Thanks for the encouragement toward my next trip … and glad you enjoyed Lucchio!
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Spending 2 wks+ in Norfolk area this Sept….but going back to Italy in 2014. Will make sure Lucchio is on the list!! And….you just HAVE to see the cathedral/Siena.
R.
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If needed, I may be able to provide some hidden gems when the time comes! The drive up to Lucchio is a journey in itself. On the way from Lucca, you will encounter this favorite place of mine.
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“Your” bridge is wonderful. Think of all the foot-falls that have crossed…under so many circumstances…similar (or not so) to your own. Thank you, Frank.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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So many to choose from! I think the last one, a new angle on the Tower 🙂
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Kanerva,
Something for you to remember if you visit Pisa. To get to the Tower from that side, one must go through a gate in the old city wall – a special treat that many may miss.
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Thanks for the tip Frank!
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The arch with the ever-flowing water! Where does it come from? Aqueduct, with more arches?
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Archon,
Interesting how some of the old aqueducts are still standing, and yes … such a series of glorious arches. In this case, the warm is warm as the area (Bagni di Lucca) is known for having hot springs and steam caves. Some believe the water has a therapeutic value. I will say that it was refreshing!
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Not sure I do have a fave. Loved seeing all the photos. I can’t wait to see Italy.
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TBM,
You’ll love it. FYI: Ryan Air flies into Pisa! Enjoy!!! … and I will gladly help you select some sights. 🙂
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i’m arching my eyebrow at you right now, frank! 😉
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Nonnie,
LOL … and (I’m sure) in a good way. 😉
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Absolutely love the pictures. Italy is on my agenda to return to in this lifetime 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
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Teeny,
About half-way through my recent trip I started noticing the less obvious things of beauty … and sure wish I would have started earlier. Hope you return soon!
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Tried to Arch my eyebrow but failed!
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GFB,
Could a couple of pints help?
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I like them all, Frank. I love arches and doorways and windows and anything that seems to lead the eye and mind through a threshold of some kind. But if I have to pick a favorite, the first one (Leading Home). 🙂
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Robin,
Love your perspective as a photographer. As for me, a self-proclaimed point-and-shoot photo taker, at least I’m starting to look beyond the obvious. 🙂
Leading Home is a one of my favorites in this set, so I must be selfish and say, Good choice. 😉
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I grew up with arches down in Brazil. I love they way they look. Everything seems “easier” and more tolerable when one is around. Not sure if I am making sense, but whenever I see one, I have to stop and observe its surroundings. Great photo my friend!! The “Everflowing” water arch pic is one of my favorites!
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Java,
Ah yes … the European influence in Brazil sounds evident. FYI: The ever-flowing water is from a warm spring. On this day, I could see the steam coming off the rocks.
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I love the arch on the stairs. Interesting place to put it. Great post, Frank.
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Cathy,
Hooray … one of my two favorite pics in this set. And you have some interesting natural arches in the west!
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Yes, we do have some interesting natural arches in the west, Frank. One of my favorite places on the planet is the Moab, Utah area with Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Lots of great arches there.
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Many thanks for the FYI for everyone here!
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All so great – but “leading home” and “passageway” have to be today’s favs.
Nice roll with the arches wordplay
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Mouse,
Leading Home is one of my favorites in this set … and glad you enjoyed the wordplay!
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I find them amazing and I love too. Your photographs so beautiful… Thank you dear Frank, love, nia
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Nia,
As always, you are so kind. After all, you are the one with the skill for the camera! Glad you enjoyed these.
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I like #2! My house was built in 1960 and has a very ‘different’ lay-out we’ll say…Instead of having a traditional square opening into my dining room, I have an arch entry…it struck me as odd at first, but then it grew on me. (all the pic’s were really great)
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Hood,
Ah ha … the arch around the door. In that pic, I always wonder about the triangular piece above the arch. Thanks for sharing your arch story that you see daily!
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The one “leading home” is my favorite …maybe the title made it hard to pick another!!!
🙂
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Marina,
Very true how the titles can influence. Nonetheless, a great pic …. a can see it as a calming vacation villa!
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That looks like the water fountain in Ponte a Serraglio and I recognize a doorway in Pescia.
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Debra,
You know your sights … some are also in San Cassiano and Lucchio.
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I like the passageway, it brought back a memory of when I lived in a village called Annot in France.
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Vanessa,
I imagine the passageway is one that can be seen throughout Europe. This one was in the small mountain town of Lucchio .. checkout that place on Google Images!
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Really nice post, and gorgeous photos!
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VIctoria,
Many thanks!
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Beautiful arches, Frank, especially the cathedral. 🙂
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Paradise,
That’s the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta in Pescia … which was quite cold inside – but still beautiful.
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The scientist in me likes the arch with the leaning tower in the background
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Jim,
For sure, a lot of science is those two structures. The arch is above one of the old gates in the wall that surrounded Pisa.
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The real Golden Arches right there. . . and an honest to goodness nomination right here.
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Cayman,
On my way … many thanks.
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favorite is the wooden door for sure. i try to avoid the golden ones.
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Rich,
After checking the originals, the door is in the wonderful setting of Lucchio, which is a worthwhile search on Google Images.
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Your trip to Italy keeps on giving thanks to your excellent photos and commentary. I’m particularly fascinated by Roman arches since viewing a documentary on the National Geographic Channel that describes how the Romans, through their invention of concrete, were able to produce arches that could support much more weight than previous civilizations.
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Tim,
Interesting tidbit. When looking through all my pictures, interesting to see the number of arches! … thus, the Roman influence lives on.
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Frank, these are all wonderful. I love both the stairs and the passageway, actually I love them all those are just two of my favorites for very different reasons.
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Val,
Thanks for your favs. Both are in Lucchio, which is a worthy Google Images search. That town at the top of the mountain was spectacular.
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I love the images of the arches. There’s some beautiful stonework there xx
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Spiced,
Arches are wonderful …. and there is one pic on my current windows with beautiful arches around it.
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These are really beautiful arches, Frank. I always love the cathedrals, but the one you’ve titled the Passageway is special. I like the shape of the opening and the way it leads at interesting angles and around the corner. I’m sure there is interesting history connected with each one!
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Debra,
It seems that others liked that one too. It’s in a fascinating village on a hill named Lucchio – which is worth a Google Images search.
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A nice idea for a grouping of photos. Lovely photos too. I was in Italy, but I don’t think I visited the same places. I’m not sure where these were taken. We did not go to Pisa.
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Christine!!!!
How’s my favorite west-side blogger doing?
I was in Tuscany for about 10 days – staying between Pisa and Florence. Because of various circumstances, I’ve primarily posted about the trip for a few weeks (several per week) … but it starts here … https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/on-where/
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Thanks for the link. I think I may have caught some of them earlier on. I feel like I fell off the planet for the past three months. We spent 10 days there in September of 2009 with two of our children. It was a trip of a lifetime. We were in Tuscany a lot of the time, then journeyed over to Assisi for a couple of days, and ended in Rome. I posted about our travels too. You can find links to them on my Italy page – http://randomthoughtsfrommidlife.wordpress.com/places-ive-been/italy/
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Thanks … on my way over now!
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Fantastic job again, Frank …. there is something very romantic about arches. The world seam a lot more softer .. looking at it through an arch.
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Viveka,
Agree … I like the last one in the windows post showing arches too!
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I adore arches!! These are so beautiful…the last one really keeps capturing my attention..
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Zannyro,
Ah yes … from a gate through the old city wall in Pisa. As a non-photographer, at least I’m trying. 😉
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You’re doing an EXCELLENT job!..looking at things from that different angle….asking yourself…”what else is going on here”…I think you ARE a photographer..
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Actually starting to see frames and lines better … so my time there was valuable in more ways than one! That arch in Pisa was on the last night of the trip, so my eyes were catching a lot by then.
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It’s what I call “warming up”…you start shooting things and the longer you shoot, the more into the zone you get…
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Good description. Training your eyes has to be a start!
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