August 05, 2011


Under Henry IV, king of the Romans (also referred to as King of the Germans[1]) from 1056 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 until his forced abdication in 1105. He was the third emperor of the Salian dynasty and one of the most powerful and important figures of the 11th century, his reign was marked by the Investiture Controversy with the Papacy and several civil wars with pretenders to his throne in Italy and Germany, Cremona refused to pay the oppressive taxes requested by the Empire and the bishop. According to a legend, the great gonfaloniere (mayor) Giovanni Baldesio of Cremona faced the emperor himself in a duel. As Henry was knocked from his horse, the city was saved the annual payment of the 3 kg. golden ball, which, for that year, was instead given to Berta, Giovanni's girlfriend, as her dowry.

Do you know they filmed parts of RED VIOLIN right here on that square? I just loved that film! atszabo · 2011-08-17: 16:07

Ohhh! I'm loving the jaguar crown on his head! fascinating set! KatysPassionata · 2011-08-17: 16:24

très bien photographié, on voit bien les détails, merci domelia · 2011-08-17: 20:42

Great sculptures! Love the details! And Agi, I love that movie too! darfoster · 2011-08-17: 22:57

Belles photos , un bel éclairage et des détails précis . breizh · 2011-08-18: 00:45

Les détails de la dernière sont, comme le dit breizh, précis et rendent la photo quasi palpable josy63 · 2011-08-18: 02:40

Interesting post - great shots! jet28 · 2011-08-18: 07:58

Very nice captures! renatomartins · 2011-08-20: 12:45

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