Porphyry in Public Spaces: Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park and Washington Park
Anyone who has been graced with the opportunity to tour the many sights that Cincinnati, Ohio, has to offer is probably familiar with the basics. A trip to “Cincy” just wouldn’t be complete without a jaunt around its world-famous zoo or an afternoon at a Reds game. While many have spent hours traversing the city […]
Imperial Porphyry in the Vatican
Porphyry pavers in various sizes are used now to improve the surfaces of all hardscape projects. Once, there was a more decorative use for porphyry in the interior. Rome and especially the Vatican are filled with imperial porphyry. The museums, churches, and chapels of Vatican City have more imperial porphyry as sculpture and decoration than […]
