Stendhal syndrome

Stendhal syndrome, or Florence syndrome, is a psychosomatic disorder that causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to an experience of great personal significance, particularly viewing art. The term can also be used to describe a similar reaction when confronted with immense beauty in the natural world.

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  1. mapix
    mapix ·

    got this syndrome too when staying in Florence :) nice album!

  2. neja
    neja ·

    @mapix Florence is just too much sometimes! But venice is even worse:))

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