"Must Visit Attractions in Rome"

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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, Rome

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, Rome

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, Rome 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, Rome

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, Rome

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, Rome

Forum romain "Centre de l'ancien monde"

Symbole passé de l’empire romain, le Foro Romano était le noyau de la vie sociale, politique et économique de cette ville historique. Situé entre les collines palatine et capitoline, c’était un lieu de rencontre vénéré qui fut témoin de l’alpha et de l’oméga d’un empire florissant. Des processions triomphales eurent lieu sur les routes royales de cette plaza, tandis que by kirkandmimi des silences morbides flottaient dans l’air après les procès et les exécutions. Parmi les vestiges inestimables qui demeurent aujourd’hui, les plus importants incluent la Regia, la résidence royale, le temple de Vesta et le temple de Saturne. Vers le Nord-Ouest, l’Umbilicus Urbis indique le cœur symbolique de la Rome antique, et l’aile Nord de la basilique de Maxence s’élève encore aujourd’hui dans toute sa splendeur. Malgré les ravages du temps sur leur gloire éphémère, ces vestiges demeurent extraordinaires, et les colonnes usées, les façades de marbre ancien semblant sur le point de s’écrouler et les arches triomphales stoïques dominent encore l’horizon désuet de ces ruines.

+39 06 3996 7700 www.turismoroma.it/it/node/1048 Via della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Rome 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, Rome

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, Rome

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, Rome

Panthéon "Summum de l'architecture romaine"

Initialement commandé par Marcus Agrippa, puis reconstruit par Adrien, le Panthéon est un hommage monumental à la finesse architecturale et à l’ingéniosité des Romains. D’immenses portes en bronze protègent l’entrée à l’espace central, situé sous la gracieuse arche du dôme du Panthéon. Ce temple fut converti en église au début du VIIe siècle par le by waldomiguez pape Boniface IV, ce qui explique son bon état de préservation. La principale source de lumière de l’édifice est l’ouverture circulaire au sommet du dôme, l’oculus, bordé par le bronze romain original utilisé au moment de sa construction. De nombreux Italiens célèbres y sont enterrés, notamment le peintre de la Renaissance Raphaël, ainsi que le roi Vittorio Emanuele I. +39 06 6830 0230 www.turismoroma.it/it/node/1107 Piazza della Rotonda, Rome

Fontaine de Trevi "Jetez une pièce dans la fontaine"

Conçue par Nicola Salvi pour le pape Clément XII, la fontaine de Trevi fut achevée pendant la deuxième moitié du XVIIIe siècle. Une immense statue d’Océanus forme la partie centrale de cette fontaine baroque, avec l’Abondance et la Salubrité de chaque côté, tandis que la palais Poli de style rococo offre la toile de fond parfaite. Des tritons guident le chariot by kittyvanrooij216 d’Océanus et de l’eau coule tout autour, créant un son jaillissant qui s’élève dans un crescendo reflétant toute sa puissance. La tradition dit qu’y jeter une pièce par-dessus son épaule gauche garantit un retour rapide à Rome. La pièce jetée par Anita Ekberg fut immortalisée dans La Dolce Vita de Federico Fellini, et l'acteur italien Toto la vendit même à un Américain, en se faisant passer pour son propriétaire. Apparaissant depuis dans de nombreux film, la fontaine de Trevi inspire depuis longtemps les passions de la race humaine et continue d’être vénérée dans le monde entier comme l’une des plus belles sculptures en Italie.

+39 06 0608 www.turismoroma.it/cosa- Piazza di Trevi, Rome fare/fontana-di-trevi

Isola Tiberina "Une île qui n'en est plus une"

L'île Tiberina est relié aux rives du fleuve par deux ponts, le Fabricio et le Cestio. Aujourd'hui, pour protéger Tiberina du courant, les arcs ont été étendus jusqu'à un des piliers du pont Garibaldi. Quelques édifices anciens peuvent encore être vus, comme la tour Caetani datant du Moyen Age, et l'église de San Bartolomeo qui fut construit sur le site du temple by pokipsy76 d'Esculapius. Malheureusement rien ne subsiste e l'église du 10ème siècle qui fut presque entièrement reconstruite au 17ème siècle.

+39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) Isola Tiberina, Southern bend of the Tiber River, Rome

Arch of Titus

"Honoring Titus"

The Arch of Titus is a historic landmark that is located close to the Foro Romano. The marble arch was built by Emperor Domitian in remembrance of the victories of his deceased brother Titus. Roman inscriptions are on the on several parts of the arch, while intricate sculpturing is on several panels. by Alessio Nastro Siniscalchi

+39 0608 (Tourist Information) Via Sacra, Rome

Piazza delle Coppelle "Domestic Atmosphere"

This lovely square is full of color provided by the fruit market and also by the architecture of the medieval constructions, characterized by the bright paint colors used for decoration. This piazza was created by uniting three squares around the medieval church San Salvatore delle Coppelle. The homes here are not all that large: there is an 18th-century building with by _Pek_ stucco work, and another small house with a balcony in Roman Baroque style and a doorway that seems enormous compared to the rest of the construction. Here, there is still a country town atmosphere, with the market, people shopping with their bags and trolleys, completely different to the nearby streets full of shops and tourists.

+39 06 488 991 Piazza delle Coppelle, Rome Circo Massimo "Ancien stade"

En l'an 4 avant J-C, le Circus Maximus était un des plus grands stadia à Rome, avec une capacité de 250000 spectateurs assis. C'était un stade pour la course de chevaux, le tournois d'athlétisme et les combats d'animaux. Les dernières courses eurent lieu en 549. Un autre sport populaire était les joutes aquatiques, le stade était rempli d'eau et des by Anna Fox combats de bateaux légers avaient lieu. Le tour date du moyen-âge.

+39 06 06 0608 (Tourist Information) Via del Circo Massimo, Rome

Palazzo della Cancelleria "Bureaucracy in Art"

The construction of this palace was financed by the gambling wins of Cardinal Raffaele Riario. The wonderful residence in early Renaissance style is said to have been designed by Bramante. Interior decorations during the 16th Century were carried out by various artists including Giorgio Vasari and Francesco Salviati. The palace was later confiscated by by Peter1936F the Church and turned into a Papal Chancellery. Now it belongs entirely to the Vatican. A part of the palace incorporates the 4th Century CE church of San Lorenzo in Damaso. You are advised to phone before visiting.

+39 06 6988 5318 Piazza della Cancelleria, Rome

Il Ninfeo degli Annibaldi "Underground Garden"

The walls running along Via degli Annibaldi contain a small gate that generally passes unnoticed, but is the entrance to a nymphaeum dating back to the time of Augustus. It is located underground and is dedicated to nymphs, plants and the magical atmosphere typical of woodland mythology. The interior has a stucco apse and a fountain, which was by suju probably taken from a patrician home and is an oasis of tranquillity ideal for meditation. Phone or fax to arrange a visit.

+39 06 6710 3819 via degli Annibaldi, Rome

Colline du Palatin

"Premières maisons de Rome"

Juste au sud du Forum romain, cet endroit offre une vue impressionnante de la ville ancienne, et incluse des résidences impériales et patriciennes, parmi lesquelles celle de l'empereur Domitien. A l'origine le Domus Flavia avait des murs complètement couverts de marbre poli – Domitien avait peur d'un assassinat et de cette manière in pouvait voir le reflet de by Karelj, reworked Alchemist- quiconque venant vers lui. La cours a toujours ce beau sol de marbre hp, coloré. Près de là on peut voir de nombreux trous, faits pour planter les poteaux des huttes, datant certainement du 9ème siècle avant J-C. On pense qu'il s'agissait des premières huttes de Rome, attribuées selon la légende à Romulus lui-même.

+39 06 3996 7700 Piazza Santa Maria Nova 53, Rome Colisée "Symbole de Rome"

Les proportions magnanimes du Colisée sont depuis longtemps une source d’émerveillement. Imaginée initialement en 70 av. J.-C, la construction de cette structure grandiose fut achevée en 80 av. J.-C. À cette époque, on raconte que ce vaste amphithéâtre pouvait accueillir jusqu’à 50 000 spectateurs assis à la fois. Le Colisée figure également sur by TreptowerAlex la version italienne de la pièce de 5 centimes d’euro. Considéré comme l’une des Sept merveilles du monde, il fut conçu pour accueillir des courses de chevaux et servir d’arène à des combats d’animaux et des batailles de gladiateurs, malgré son rôle initial de site de cérémonies religieuses. Inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO, il s’agit d’une merveille symétrique située au cœur du paysage historique de Rome, considéré par beaucoup comme un symbole emblématique de l’Italie.

+39 06 699841 parcocolosseo.it/area/colosseo/ Piazza del Colosseo 1, Rome

Escalier de la Trinité-des-Monts "Célèbres escaliers à Rome"

Une large série de 138 marches commencent à monter à partir de la Piazza di Spagna, menant jusqu’à la Piazza Trinità dei Monti où se trouve l’église éponyme. Parfait exemple de la beauté baroque romaine, l’Escalier de la Trinité-des-Monts fut construit entre 1723 et 1725 par l’architecte Francesco de Sanctis, après que la ville air reçu des fonds de la part du by Martin Lopatka diplomate français Étienne Gueffier. Il s’agit de l’escalier le plus large d’Europe. Reconnu comme un monument emblématique de la capitale italienne, il attire aussi bien des locaux que des touristes de tous horizons. La fontaine Barcaccia se trouve à la base des marches, et la maison du poète anglais John Keats est située vers la droite. Tandis que les vues offertes depuis cet escalier historique suffisent à attirer l’attention, il est encore plus captivant lorsque les coins de ses marches sont ornés d’azalées colorées de façon intermittente.

+39 06 06 0608 (Tourist Information) Piazza di Spagna, Rome

Via del Babuino "Between Art & Fashion"

Leaving Piazza di Spagna behind you and heading towards Piazza del Popolo, you will find yourself on Via del Babuino, a trendy city-center street lined with antique dealers, art galleries and exclusive boutiques. The designer shops are worth a dekko for their latest trends and fashion statements. The road is named after the famous Il Babuino statue which by Livioandronico2013 was a symbol of the people's voice thorugh the various graffitti written around it.. A walk down the street is a must to soak in the architecture and cultural ethos of the city, of which this street is a testament.

+39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) Via del Babuino, Rome

Piazza del Popolo "The Tip of the Trident"

During the Middle Ages, Piazza del Popolo formed the main entrance to the city for pilgrims and travelers arriving on the Via Flaminia (from the north). It was only when Pope Sixtus V placed the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II in the center of the square that Piazza del Popolo took on its current function. The obelisk is the tip of the trident formed by the three by Allie_Caulfield streets that begin in the square: Via del Corso , Via di Ripetta and Via del Babuino. Valadier was the architect who gave the square its present elliptical appearance by building the two ramps that lead to the Pincio. Two shell-shaped fountains overlooked by groups of statues stand in two hemicycles.

+39 06 0608 (Tourist Information) Piazza del Popolo, Rome

Villa Lante "Cultural Ground"

Villa Lante, located on the slopes of the Gianicolo, offers a splendid view of the city of Rome. The villa was built by a rich Tuscan merchant between 1518 and 1531. Villa Lante was used by its owner for literary meetings and parties, but on his death it was sold to the Lante family from whom it takes its name. This family remained its owners for almost 250 years until they by zak mc sold it to the Borghese family who made substantial changes. At the end of the 19th century the archaeologist Wolfgang Helbig lived there with his wife, a cultured Russian princess. In 1950 the Helbig family sold the property to the Finnish state, which made it their embassy to the Vatican and the center of the Roman Institute of Finland, which is dedicated to archaeological research.

+39 06 6880 1674 www.irfrome.org/ei/index. [email protected] Passeggiata del Gianicolo 10, php?option=com_content& Institutum Romanum view=article&id=137&Itemi Finlandiae, Rome d=71&lang=en

Terme di Caracalla "Musique parmi les ruines"

Ces bains furent construits au 3ème siècle avant J-C par l'empereur Caracalla, et ils furent utilisés pendant environ 200 ans, avant les invasions barbares et l'interruption de l'approvisionnement en eau. La zone fut abandonnée pendant un certain temps, puis en 1400 les premières excavations eurent lieu, découvrant des œuvres qui peuvent by decaf, être vues au Palazzo Farnese et dans les Musées du Vatican. En plus des ruines des bains, il y a des restes d'un temple dédié au dieu Mithra, où sont conservés les bancs utilisés pour les repas mystiques que prenaient les adeptes, le sol en mosaïque blanche avec des traits noirs, et le creux où le sang des sacrifices était collecté. En Août, les bains constituent le cadre de spectacles d'opéra

+39 06 3996 7700 www.operaroma.it/en/locations/car Via delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome acalla-2/

San Giovanni in Laterano "La plus vieille église du monde"

San Giovanni in Laterano est la plus vieille église du monde. Elle fut fondé par le pape Melchiade au début du 4ème siècle sur les ruines de la famille romaine des Laterani. L'apparence actuelle de l'église fut créée par Borromini pour le jubilé de 1650. Bien qu'il ait gardé le plafond et le sol, l'architecte changea l'apparence en joignant les paires de colonnes dans by Fernando Nunes la nef centrale afin de créer un pilier unique à l'intérieur. A l'intérieur, il construit des niches en marbre coloré et y plaça des statues des apôtres. En 1735, Alessandro Galilei remodela la façade entièrement en pierre travertine et la couronna de 15 statues. A la fin du 19ème siècle, l'abside fut aussi reconstruite.

+39 06 6988 6452 www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/s Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 4, an_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.html Rome Place Saint-Pierre "Place romaine sainte"

Entourée par la magnifique colonnade de Bernini, cette place accueille le plus grand nombre de visiteurs au monde. Des millions de touristes attendent ici soit pour recevoir la bénédiction du dimanche du Pape, soit pour entrer dans la basilique. Plus qu’une simple place, la colonnade lui donne une atmosphère de cour, invitant les gens à entrer dans l’église. by Diliff L’obélisque s’élève au cœur de la place depuis 1586. Quand un nouveau pape est choisi, c’est sur la place Saint-Pierre que des milliers de personnes se rassemblent avec ferveur pour voir de la fumée noire devenir blanche et découvrir l’identité du nouveau pape. Pendant la période de Noël, une crèche et un arbre de Noël sont installés, et on y sent une atmosphère remarquable de célébration, avec le majestueux dôme dominant la scène à l’arrière.

+39 06 06 0608 (Tourist Information) www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/s Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City an_pietro/index_it.htm

L'Ipogeo di Via Livenza "A Mystery for Scholars"

Walking down a long staircase, you will find a deep but small vat. Around you, there are the colors of the frescoed and mosaic-covered walls and ceilings. You can see Diana, surrounded by deer and the nymphs of her court, while in a bright yellow niche, there are doves drinking from a spring. Near the vat, small children play and fish. The mosaic on the by donvikro ceiling is not entirely visible due to the ravages of time, but some details can still be seen, such as two figures, one kneeling, and a spring gushing from a rock. This has caused some debate among scholars: Do the woodland scenes and the vat filled with water mean it was a nymphaeum? Was it an ancient place of baptism? An unusual feature is the presence of pagan figures alongside Christian symbols. The mystery has not yet been solved.

+39 06 0608 Via Livenza 4, Rome

Colombario di Pomponio Hylas "A Couple's Last Residence"

The vault, widely used from the time of Augustus, was highly suited for mass burials. The name is derived from the shape of these sepulchres, whose walls had niches capable of holding hundreds of urns containing the ashes of the deceased. The vault of Pomponius Hylas is one of the most interesting, reached by a small staircase with statues of two griffins by donvikro on each side to protect the sepulcher from the evil eye. The interior contains brightly colored mosaics depicting birds, vines and dancers in a garden. There are also portrayals of mythological figures like Achilles, Ochus, and Orpheus.

+39 06 6710 3819 Via di Porta San Sebastiano 9, Rome

Chapelle Sixtine "Chef-d'œuvre de Michel-Ange au Vatican"

Certains des plus beaux spécimens d’art de la Renaissance de la planète ornent le plafond de la spectaculaire chapelle Sixtine. Initialement bâtie en 1479 sous la direction du pape Sixte IV, cette chapelle fait partie du palais Apostolique du Vatican. C’est ici que le Collège des cardinaux se réunit pour élire un nouveau pape, et ce site accueille ce type by Prof. Mortel d’événements et d’autres fonctions papales depuis sa conception. Au moment de sa construction, tandis que les murs de la chapelle étaient peints avec les fresques d’artistes tels que Sandro Botticelli, Pinturicchio et Cosimo Roselli, le plafond était couvert plus simplement en bleu avec des étoiles. Ce n’est qu’en 1508 que le pape Jules II chargea Michel-Ange de peindre le plafond de la chapelle Sixtine. Beaucoup considérèrent cela comme un choix bizarre car Michel-Ange, à cette époque, n’était pas particulièrement connu pour ses talents de peintre. Des spéculations firent ainsi penser que la généreuse commission de Michel-Ange était un stratagème déployé par ses artistes rivaux Raphaël et Bramante pour assurer sa déchéance. Ne laissant pas décourager, Michel-Ange imagina et réalisa une série de fresques représentant des scènes de l’Ancien Testament, en commençant par la Création et en terminant par le voyage de Noé à bord de son arche. Chacune un chef-d’œuvre de plein droit, ces fresques forment ensemble une vision artistique inégalée qui attire chaque année des millions de visiteurs dans la résidence du pape.

+39 06 6988 4676 mv.vatican.va/ visiteguidategruppi.musei Via delle Fondamenta, @scv.va Vatican City

Basilique Saint-Pierre "Siège du catholicisme"

Conçue par certains des artistes les plus célèbres d’Italie, la basilique Saint-Pierre est non seulement la plus grande église du monde, mais est également l’une des plus spectaculaires. Initialement bâtie sur le site de la tombe de Saint-Pierre aux alentours de 349 av. J.-C par l’empereur Constantin, la basilique telle que nous la voyons aujourd’hui fut consacrée by Alvesgaspar en 1626 après plus de 120 années de construction. Les dessins originaux furent créés par Bramante en 1506, mais au cours des années suivantes, ses plans ambitieux furent modifiés par plusieurs architectes de renom comme Michel-Ange, Giacomo Della Porta et Carlo Maderno, chacun ajoutant sa touche personnelle. La basilique Saint-Pierre abrite désormais certaines des œuvres d’art les plus célèbres de la planète, notamment La Pietà de Michel-Ange et Le Baldaquin de Bernin. Sa splendide façade et les richesses qu’elle abrite sont couronnées par un dôme aux ornementations complexes qui considéré comme la plus grande œuvre architecturale de Michel-Ange. Le pape prononce la bénédiction Urbi et orbi chaque année à l’occasion de Noël et de Pâques depuis le balcon central, attirant des millions de pèlerins dévoués aux portes de la basilique. Il demeure par ailleurs la seule personne à pouvoir servir sur le haut autel de la basilique Saint-Pierre.

+39 06 6988 3731 www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/s Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City an_pietro/index_it.htm

Vatican "Seat of the Catholic Church"

Vatican City is amongst the most important historical and religious sites in the world; it is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Pope. The smallest state in the world, it occupies only about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles) near the center of Rome and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Vatican has figured in key events by nimrodins throughout history and is further significant because of its superlative architectural, religious, and artistic attractions. It was Pope Julius II della Rovere in the 16th Century who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the history of creation on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - just one of the Vatican's world-renown cultural and artistic jewels. Others include St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums. Among countless other notable events, the Vatican also hosts the convening of the College of Cardinals upon the death of a reigning Pontiff, to elect a new Pope. No visit to Rome is complete without an excursion to this magnificent location, a place steeped in history and tradition.

www.vaticanstate.va/ [email protected] Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Villa Torlonia "Mussolini's Former Residence"

Construction of this villa began in the early 19th Century, and the architect entrusted with the commission was Valadier, whose other works include the Piazza del Popolo. As years passed by, other portions of land were purchased in order to extend the park, which was landscaped by garden architect Augusto Jappelli. The villa was the private residence of Benito by _Pek_ Mussolini from 1925 to 1943 when he was ruling the country. After World War II, it was used as the headquarters of the Allied High Command in Rome.

+39 06 060 608 (Tourist Information) Via Nomentana 70, Rome

Stadio dei Marmi "60 Statues for a Stadium"

The Stadio dei Marmi that stands beside the larger and better-known Olympic stadium is one of the loveliest sporting complexes in the Foro Italico. Like the entire complex, this stadium was designed by Enrico Del Debbio and built in 1932. Part of its beauty is its surroundings with the Monte Mario and the banks of the Tiber, but most of its attraction is by Anthony Majanlahti derived from its architectural elegance; in particular the enormous tiers topped by 60 white marble statues that were gifts from Italian cities in commemoration of 60 athletes.

Viale Paolo Boselli, Foro Italico, Rome

Le Tombe di Via Latina "When Death is Not Gloomy"

This archaeological park was created in the second half of the 19th Century when a series of excavations uncovered various sepulchers and tombs along Via Latina. The tombs are very well-preserved. The "Barberini" sepulcher is simple but elegant and is where Barberini sarcophagus was discovered, now on display in the Vatican Museums. In by Matthew Folley the second tomb, there is a white, stucco-covered interior, with depictions of an underwater world with Britons, Nereid and dancing semi-gods. Another tomb has many bright colors and elaborate pictures of mythological episodes featuring Apollo, Diana, Paris and Hercules.

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