Tag Archives: mausoleum

The Tombs of the Basilica di Santa Croce

The world's largest Franciscan church is also a mausoleum
Posted on November 15, 2015 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross), also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy and the largest Franciscan church in the world. Construction of the church began in … Continue reading →

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The Tomb of Poets in Maqbaratol Shoara, Iran

An astounding resting place for the creatives of Iran
Posted on August 9, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Mystics, scholars, poets — it seems that all of Iran’s esteemed creatives end up at the Maqbaratol Shoara mausoleum, otherwise known as “The Tomb of Poets.” The mausoleum has welcomed everyone from Asadi Tusi (in 1079), the very father of … Continue reading →

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