When: August 2003

What: The recently restored San Rocco church was built in the 17th century and features frescos dedicated to the life of Saint Rocco di Montpellier, who is venerated in the Roman Catholic church as the protector against the plague and all contagious diseases. Conservation and restoration work has been ongoing since 1985 to the roof, bell tower and facades, and the chorus stalls.

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The residents of Lugano have always considered the baroque church of Saint Rocco a privileged place of culture and while it is used for prayer and worship, it is also a place where locals meet, largely due to its central geographical location within the city.

How: Photographer Guiseppe Pennisi shot the panorama in ambient light using the new CANON EOS1Ds with an EF 17-35mm F2.8L lens (set on 28mm) and a quicklyQT, Agnos panoramic head. The shot is 4082 X 2718 pixels and he used a 1s/f5.6 exposure. Pennisi shot 10 horizontal/10 a +45° / 10 a -45°/ 1 a +90°/ 1 a -90°.

Visit the Italian-language site, SanRoccoLugano, for more information.