Opis:

The lodge of St Thomas is located a stone's throw from the Duomo, and in its splendor is the most distinguished monuments that still give luster to the city of Viterbo, where the Papal Palace and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. La Loggia, even today, is surrounded by important monuments and places where took place the major religious activity: the Duomo di Viterbo, Church of Santa Maria Nuova, Piazza del Gesu.The history the lodge takes its name from St. Thomas Church, already mentioned in the 12th century, in which, starting from 1574, you insiedio the brotherhood of prayer and death with the purpose of supporting poor families in burial and organisation of undertakers to their relatives; Hence the name of the famous square that accomodates the Loggia, Piazza della Morte, which became over time the sacristy of the Church. During the bombardments of the last war, the Loggia of St. Thomas did not undergo any harm, keeping intact its characteristic biforette in peperino and decorated, which makes only the facade.The frescoes on the frescoes, restored with care, keeping intact the colours of the era, there is one outside of the lodge in the soffit of the arch and the other within the same. Two Saints appear and the head of a third, a Lamb with vexillum and sacred aura. The images are reminiscent of the ancient sacredness of place and great devotion.The Loggia of St. Thomas today, recently restored, the Loggia of St. Thomas keeps intact the beauties of the era and medieval characteristics that make it unique. The purpose of the restructuring was to return in absolute splendor the structure, taking care of every detail in detail: the floor still shows the old flooring designs, walls, brought to the natural splendor, ancient portals in peperino. Without some alterations were introduced the most modern confort: underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling Windows, security doors with modern thermal insulation system, alarm system. Moreover, despite the thousands of years of history, today the Loggia of St. Thomas combines elements of modern, sophisticated decor and great design: la scala, the Thermo furnishings, sophisticated lighting system