convent ruins with statue of a saint in sestri levante, italy.

1944 ancient art atmosphere attack back bay beauty bombing building calm caterina catherine century checked cliffs colors convent damaged dates december depicting destruction elevated enhanced fortification frescoes heavily horrors italy landmark levante light liguria lost mid-16th monastery monument oratorio oratory peace peaceful religious remain reminder rock ruin ruins saint scene sense serene sestri setting soft spiritual standpoint statue structure subdued surrounded temple terrain tourism town tranquility travel tree vacation view viewer village wall war white world