For C & C - Monte San Savino
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I like: the composition, the alcove/stairs/walls/color, and your choice of including the arch in the upper right. The light is nicely dispersed as well.
The PP is pretty good. I like the details that you've exposed in the shadows, and the colors mostly remain natural. I do think the HDR-ness could be dialed back a bit; it comes across as overcooked to my eye. You're on the right track just pull back. I often find that applying an effect until it's obvious, then reducing it, can result in a more satisfying product. $0.02.
The thing that needs the most work are the highlights on the upper back wall/corner. They need taming as they attract the eye, but there's nothing there to look at. The wall should be no brighter than the area on the left around the window, if you can control it enough.
Finally: framing. I would have stepped back to get both potted plants fully into the shot, and to alleviate lens warp (which I don't care for here). But I'm guessing that you had no room to do so
which I get.So, for me:
I like it. 
All intelligent comments have been made, so I'll just reiterate to use HDR when necessary, but not broadcast you have done so.
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