"Must Visit Attractions in Rome" Realizado por : Cityseeker 35 Ubicaciones indicadas Madama Lucrezia "A Talking Statue" This is an example of a "talking statue"; one that used to represent opinions that were counter to the dominant power. This one is unique because it is of a woman, Madama Lucrezia, who was well-known to Alfonso of Aragon, the king of Naples. She came to Rome after the death of the king as a guest of Cardinal Pietro Barbo. The people of Rome by Anthony Majanlahti named the statue in honor of her beauty. piazza di San Marco, Roma Victor Emmanuel II National Monument "A Witness to Glory" Il Vittoriano a fine white marble structure built under the auspices of newly installed King Victor Emmanuel and was inaugurated in 1911, a symbol of Italian unity. It has been the centerpiece for many important processions and moments of glory since Italy's reunification, including the by Richard Clifford parades of Mussolini that took place outside it. The statue of Emmanuel stands tall in front of this magnificent building along with the tomb of the unknown soldier nearby. The whole edifice has a massive and grandiose appearance covered in marble and atop sit two quadrigae of the goddess Victoria. Today, it houses an interesting museum which details the international and domestic intrigue which resulted in the Risorgimento, or the Reunification of the Country. Open hours vary by season. Call before visiting. +39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) Piazza Venezia, Roma Basilica Parrocchiale di San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio "The Roman Lion" The Church of San Marco, together with the Palazzo Venezia with which it is joined, is one of the most interesting early Renaissance buildings in Rome. It dates back to 1336 and was built by Pope Mark in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist, who is celebrated on April 25. The church has a 15th- by Fachdozent century portico attributed to Leon Battisti Albert. The upper open gallery is designed by Giuliano da Maiano, while the beautiful 16th-century portal is credited to Isaia da Pisa. The church contains numerous medieval remains including an ancient well, and the bell tower. This church belongs to the Venetian community in Rome. +39 06 679 5205 www.sanmarcoevangelist parroco@sanmarcoevangel Piazza di San Marco 48, a.it/ ista.it Palazzo Venezia, Roma Il Tempio di Veio "Italic Worship" The basement floors of Palazzo Senatorio contain relics of religions of ancient Italic populations, relating in particular to the cult of the god Veiovis. This god had a preference for unhealthy, marshy locations, and took the form of Jupiter of the underworld. However, in the version created for this temple he takes the form of a beautiful young man without by Anthony M. from Rome, any of the original unpleasant characteristics. The temple, according to an Italy inscription, was erected in 78 BCE and was discovered almost intact in the 1940s. The architecture is reminiscent of the Greek style: this beautiful god is guarding the altar of his own temple. piazza del Campidoglio, Sotterranei del Palazzo Senatorio, Roma Capitoline Hill "The Center of the Empire" Capitoline Hill is located near the Foro Romano and Campus Martius. The hill is one of the seven hills that were located in the ancient city, and was the center of all the activities of the empire. The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, the most revered temple at that time stood here, and its ruins are still visible. Housed here are the Musei Capitolini and City Hall. +39 06 0608 (Tourist Information) Piazza del Campidoglio, Roma Il Facchino "The Mysterious Barrel Carrier" Many statues have been used in Rome to represent opinions conflicting opinions, and one of the most famous is that of Pasquino in the wall of the Palazzo De Carolis and dates from the 16th Century. It shows a man holding a barrel from which a jet of water spurts out. Many hypotheses have been put forward as to who the man is supposed to be: Martin by Anthony Majanlahti Luther, a member of the Università degli Acquaroli or a certain Abbondio Rizzio, a famous and garrulous drinker. +39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) [email protected] Via Lata, Roma Foro Romano (Roman Forum) "Centro del mundo antiguo" El Foro Romano, fue diseñado para ser el centro de la vida social, política y económica de la ciudad. Los innumerables restos incluyen las bien conservadas arcos triunfales del emperador Septimio Severo, con relieves que representan sus victorias y la base del Templo de Saturno, con sus ocho columnas jónicas y sus espléndidos capiteles. En la tribuna ests la by kirkandmimi famosa plataforma desde la que Marco Antonio pronunció su discurso en la obra de Shakespeare después del asesinato de Julio César. La plataforma se convirtió en el escenario de muchos acontecimientos importantes en la historia de Roma. Se llamó la tribuna por los arcos de las naves que forman el motivo decorativo. El Templo de Vesta era el hogar de las vírgenes vestales, encargadas de mantener encendida la llama sagrada. Los cimientos circulares todavía están, junto a un jardín en el que las huellas de la Cámara de las virgenes vestales aún pueden verse. La Basílica de Constantino fue utilizada como el tribunal Massentius, y las tres restantes naves abovedadas dan una idea de su gigantesca estructura. El Arco de Tito celebra victorias en Judea, y en los relieves se puede ver el botín de guerra, incluido un altar y un candelabro de siete brazos. La entrada es gratuita, llame al número indicado para obtener información sobre visitas guiadas. +39 06 3996 7700 www.turismoroma.it/it/node/1048 Via della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Roma Theatre of Marcellus "Still Entertaining the Public" The origins of this theater run back to 23 BCE, when Augustus had it built in honor of Marcus Claudius Marcellus, his nephew and adopted son. The theater had space for 20,000 people, and was used for games and celebrations. The construction fell into ruin during the following centuries due to plunder and fire: in fact it became a sort of quarry from which by FlickreviewR materials were taken for the construction of buildings, churches and so forth. Restoration began in about 1300 when the Savelli family bought the ruins. The same family performed further work two centuries later, and this was continued by the Orsini who acquired the complex in order to enlarge their own building: they restored part of the theater. Today, concerts are organized here, and this is the only way of seeing it from the inside. Via del Teatro di Marcello, Roma Villa Aldobrandini "View Over the Gianicolo" This villa was built in 1500 and later acquired by Pope Clement VIII Aldobrandini. The villa itself is not open to the public, but the recently restored gardens are accessible. During restoration work in this area the gardens have been raised, and now offer a view reaching as far as the Gianicolo. The building forming the backdrop for the garden is baroque in by Wootton King style, and is now used by the Istituto per l'Unificazione del Diritto Privato, a law reform institution. The interiors contain paintings made by the Baroque artists of the Rennaisance which are frequently exhibited. +39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) www.villa-aldobrandini.it/ Via Mazzarino 1, Roma Il Ghetto "The Remains of the Day" This area has been frequented by the Jewish community since the year 1000, thus the name "ghetto." It is full of archeological remains, dating to the medieval period and earlier. The significant monuments that can be seen include Octavia's Portico, built by Augustus for his sister, now incorporating the church of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria. Cola di Rienzo was by Anthony Majanlahti born in this area, and a plaque marks his birthplace in what was once Via della Fiumara. The Synagogue, with its square dome, is very different from the surrounding Roman city architecture, and on the wall of the riverside street there are slabs with inscriptions commemorating the death of the Jews in the Nazi concentration camps and at the Fosse Ardeatine. +39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) Via del Portico d'Ottavia 57, Sant'Angelo, Roma El Panteón "Una cupula magnifica" Comisionado por Marco Agripa, restaurado por Domiciano, y posteriormente reconstruido por Adriano (que añado la cúpula), el Panteón se convirtió en una iglesia en el siglo 7 por el Papa Bonifacio IV. La única fuente de luz del edificio es la apertura en el vértice de la cúpula (la Oculus), según la tradición popular, esta constituyó la base para el by waldomiguez cono de bronce de pino que se encuentra ahora en el patio Pigna del Vaticano, donde se utiliza como una fuente. Muchos famosos italianos están enterrados en el Panteón, entre ellos el pintor renacentista Rafael y el Rey Vittorio Emanuele I. +39 06 6830 0230 Piazza della Rotonda, Roma www.turismoroma.it/it/node/1107 Fuente de Trevi "Tire una moneda en la fuente de agua" La tradición afirma que arrojar una moneda por encima de su hombro izquierdo en la fuente garantiza un rápido regreso a la ciudad más bella del mundo. Anita Ekberg la inmortalizó en la película de Federico Fellini "La Dolce Vita", y el actor italiano Toto aun la vendió a un americano, y pasó como su dueño. Anteriormente la Fuente Trevi fue el escenario de la by kittyvanrooij216 premiada Tres Monedas en la Fuente, asegurando su popularidad en todo el mundo. Diseñada por Nicola Salvi, para el Papa Clemente XII, se completó en la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII. Las estatuas en el centro representan a Neptuno sostenido por los Tritones a ambos lados mientras que el Palacio Poli de estilo rococó proporciona el perfecto telón de fondo.