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Arch of Constantine


Tribute to Constantine
Via San Gregorio
Piazza del Colosseo
Rome, Rome 00184
Italy
+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
The Arch of Constantine is particularly interesting because it is like a jigsaw made up of other monuments. It was built using material from Trajan's Forum, from where the statues of the Dacian prisoners and the friezes representing Marcus Aurelius were also taken. The Arch was erected at the beginning of the fourth century in honour of Constantine, following the victory over Maxentius. It is considered one of the last great monuments to be constructed by the Romans. It stands beside the Colosseum in the huge square which in summer is the site for one of the events of the 'Estate Romana'. A huge screen is hung from the arch, onto which films and videos are projected.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Arch of Constantine photo by Thomas Blount
Photo: Thomas Blount
Arch of Constantine photo by rayced
Photo: rayced
Arch of Constantine photo by Kathie Zaccaria
Photo: Kathie Zaccaria
Arch of Constantine photo by Dean Christakos
Photo: Dean Christakos
Arch of Constantine photo by Simon Bunn
Photo: Simon Bunn
Arch of Constantine photo by Mark Roberts
Photo: Mark Roberts
Arch of Constantine photo by Jessica
Photo: Jessica
Arch of Constantine photo by Ernie Bello
Photo: Ernie Bello
Arch of Constantine photo by Vic Liu
Photo: Vic Liu
Arch of Constantine photo by adamkcarson
Photo: adamkcarson
Arch of Constantine photo by get directly down
Photo: get directly down
Arch of Constantine photo by Dennis
Photo: Dennis
Arch of Constantine photo by Ian Shadford
Photo: Ian Shadford
Arch of Constantine photo by Peter Watts
Photo: Peter Watts
Arch of Constantine photo by Jessica
Photo: Jessica
Arch of Constantine photo by Juan de Dios Santander Vela
Photo: Juan de Dios Santander Vela
Arch of Constantine photo by Joe Walters
Photo: Joe Walters
Arch of Constantine photo by fo_
Photo: fo_
Arch of Constantine photo by RedUmbrellaTours.com
Photo: RedUmbrellaTours.com
Arch of Constantine photo by L Stewart-Ebert
Photo: L Stewart-Ebert
Arch of Constantine photo by Rick Payette
Photo: Rick Payette
Arch of Constantine photo by Chuck Heeke
Photo: Chuck Heeke
Arch of Constantine photo by Gary Fennelly
Photo: Gary Fennelly
Arch of Constantine photo by Kaliq Mansor
Photo: Kaliq Mansor
Arch of Constantine photo by Giuseppe Finocchiaro
Photo: Giuseppe Finocchiaro
Arch of Constantine photo by jaimukerji
Photo: jaimukerji
 

 
Broken Bridge


Unlucky bridge
Lungotevere Pierleoni
Rome, Rome 00186
Italy
Originally named Emilius, (193 B.C.), this was the first stone bridge: it was suitable for the passage of heavily laden carts that could not cross the Sublicius bridge, which was made of timber. Its slanting position meant that it was prone to water damage, and half the bridge was destroyed by a violent flood in the late 16th century. This is why it is called Ponte Rotto (broken bridge). Today it can best be seen from the Palatino Bridge.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Broken Bridge photo by Trevor Schwellnus
Photo: Trevor Schwellnus
Broken Bridge photo by tracy madaj
Photo: tracy madaj
Broken Bridge photo by Monica Penalba
Photo: Monica Penalba
Broken Bridge photo by robotika
Photo: robotika
Broken Bridge photo by Veronica Holmes
Photo: Veronica Holmes
Broken Bridge photo by Israfel Rayne
Photo: Israfel Rayne
Broken Bridge photo by Simona Mizzoni
Photo: Simona Mizzoni
 

 
Colosseum ("Coliseum")


The symbol of Rome
Piazza del Colosseo
Rome, Rome 00184
Italy
+39 6 700 4261 / +39 6 700 5469
http://www.museidiroma.com/col...
No visit to Rome is complete without having seen its magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheater with seating for 55,000 that was designed as a horse racing circuit and arena for animal fighting and gladiatorial battles. Upon its completion, spectacular 100-day celebrations were organized as part of the opening ceremony in 72 AD. Its name is believed to come from Nero's enormous statue of Colossus that stood close by. The admission charges are about EUR9 (plus EUR2 for exhibitions, also valid at the Palatine), and audio guides are available for an small additional fee. Guided group tours cost only EUR3.5 more per person, and can be a great deal as the line for this tour tends to be much shorter.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by jonrawlinson
Photo: jonrawlinson
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by B. Utesch
Photo: B. Utesch
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Jordan
Photo: Jordan
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Abner Breban
Photo: Abner Breban
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Steve Dodd
Photo: Steve Dodd
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Bill McIntyre
Photo: Bill McIntyre
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by bengal*foam
Photo: bengal*foam
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Camille Breaux
Photo: Camille Breaux
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Tim Wiltshire
Photo: Tim Wiltshire
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Alessandro Coiro Mas
Photo: Alessandro Coiro Mas
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Benedetto Tozzi
Photo: Benedetto Tozzi
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Ingrid and Terje
Photo: Ingrid and Terje
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Michael Ferrari
Photo: Michael Ferrari
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Cristian Ioja
Photo: Cristian Ioja
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Per Arneng
Photo: Per Arneng
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by green_lover
Photo: green_lover
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by terje gaupseth
Photo: terje gaupseth
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by KristinaElizabeth
Photo: KristinaElizabeth
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by David Zhang
Photo: David Zhang
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Chan Kar Mun
Photo: Chan Kar Mun
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Ya Ya
Photo: Ya Ya
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Juan Pedro Cegarra
Photo: Juan Pedro Cegarra
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by pitsbrghr
Photo: pitsbrghr
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Lorne Stelmach
Photo: Lorne Stelmach
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Fabrizio Pivari
Photo: Fabrizio Pivari
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Inga
Photo: Inga
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Caroline Relf
Photo: Caroline Relf
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by juozaitis_k
Photo: juozaitis_k
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Nick Esders
Photo: Nick Esders
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by alison morando
Photo: alison morando
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Frank Chang
Photo: Frank Chang
Colosseum ('Coliseum') photo by Paul Wahba
Photo: Paul Wahba
 

 
Four Fountains


Protected corners
Via delle Quattro Fontane
Rome, Rome 00187
Italy
These four baroque fountains, situated at each of the four corners of the crossroads of Via delle Quattro Fontane, Via del Quirinale and Via XX Settembre, depict the Tiber, recognisable by the presence of the Wolf; the Arno: the two male figures; and Diana and Juno: the females. The statues were erected at the end of the 16th century under Pope Sisto V during a period of reconstruction and embellishment of the city.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Four Fountains photo by Dale East
Photo: Dale East
Four Fountains photo by Dominic Beckmann
Photo: Dominic Beckmann
Four Fountains photo by Gloria Chang
Photo: Gloria Chang
Four Fountains photo by Gloria Chang
Photo: Gloria Chang
Four Fountains photo by Dale East
Photo: Dale East
Four Fountains photo by Walt Holcombe
Photo: Walt Holcombe
Four Fountains photo by larsdatter
Photo: larsdatter
Four Fountains photo by David Sirr
Photo: David Sirr
Four Fountains photo by Sally
Photo: Sally
Four Fountains photo by Rachael Berecka
Photo: Rachael Berecka
Four Fountains photo by Kevin Smith
Photo: Kevin Smith
Four Fountains photo by kim thomson
Photo: kim thomson
Four Fountains photo by alyore
Photo: alyore
 

 
Palazzo Venezia


The window of power
3 Piazza Venezia
Rome, Rome 00187
Italy
Construction of this palace begun in 1455 for the Venetian cardinal, Pietro Barbi, who made it his residence. Construction of the first palace was completed shortly before his election to the Papacy in 1464 when he adopted the name Paul II. He then decided to amplify the palace and make it a dwelling worthy of a pope. The work continued until 20 years after the Pope's death and it underwent architectural transformations on several occasions over the centuries. In 1916 it was confiscated by the state of Italy which decided to make it the Palazzo Venezia museum, a role it still plays, as well as being the library of the National Institute of Archaeology and History of Art. During the Fascist regime, the palace was made famous by newsreels of the time, showing Mussolini speaking to the crowds below from a window in the palace.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Palazzo Venezia photo by Matt Sarah
Photo: Matt Sarah
Palazzo Venezia photo by Thuy Nguyen
Photo: Thuy Nguyen
Palazzo Venezia photo by Richard Kimber
Photo: Richard Kimber
Palazzo Venezia photo by camarados
Photo: camarados
Palazzo Venezia photo by Sarah Teale
Photo: Sarah Teale
Palazzo Venezia photo by Adrian Wallett
Photo: Adrian Wallett
Palazzo Venezia photo by Oisin Lunny
Photo: Oisin Lunny
Palazzo Venezia photo by William Warby
Photo: William Warby
Palazzo Venezia photo by Neal Eiserman
Photo: Neal Eiserman
Palazzo Venezia photo by Alptugrul
Photo: Alptugrul
Palazzo Venezia photo by Capn Skusting
Photo: Capn Skusting
Palazzo Venezia photo by Andrea Robino Rizzet
Photo: Andrea Robino Rizzet
Palazzo Venezia photo by Tom & Elena Seniuk
Photo: Tom & Elena Seniuk
Palazzo Venezia photo by Graeme Maclean
Photo: Graeme Maclean
Palazzo Venezia photo by Avinash Anand
Photo: Avinash Anand
Palazzo Venezia photo by Fabio Mascarenhas
Photo: Fabio Mascarenhas
Palazzo Venezia photo by Alex In London
Photo: Alex In London
 

 
Roman Forum


Famous Roman Forum
Via Romolo Artioli
Rome, Rome 00186
Italy
The Forum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable remains include the well-conserved triumphal arch of Emperor Septimius Severus, with reliefs depicting his victories and the base of the Temple of Saturn with its eight columns and their splendid Ionic capitals. The 'Rostrum' is the famous platform from which Mark Antony gave his oration in Shakespeare's play after Julius Caesar's assassination. The platform became the setting for many important events in Rome's history. It was named the 'rostrum' after the bows of the ships that form the decorative motif. The Temple of Vesta was the home of the Vestal Virgins, charged with keeping the sacred flame alight. The circular foundations still remain, near to a garden in which traces of the House of the Vestal Virgins can still be seen. The Basilica of Constantine and Massentius was used as the court, and the three remaining barrel-vaulted naves give an idea of its gigantic structure. The Arch of Titus celebrates victories in Judea, and in the reliefs you can see the spoils of war, including an altar and a seven-armed chandelier. Admission is free; call the number listed for information about guided tours.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Roman Forum photo by Larina
Photo: Larina
Roman Forum photo by lostajy
Photo: lostajy
Roman Forum photo by Richard White
Photo: Richard White
Roman Forum photo by Cameron Derksen
Photo: Cameron Derksen
Roman Forum photo by jmax@flickr
Photo: jmax@flickr
Roman Forum photo by hey skinny
Photo: hey skinny
Roman Forum photo by Raul Rodriguez
Photo: Raul Rodriguez
Roman Forum photo by Emily Hanan
Photo: Emily Hanan
Roman Forum photo by Raphael Borja
Photo: Raphael Borja
Roman Forum photo by get directly down
Photo: get directly down
Roman Forum photo by Nick Leonard
Photo: Nick Leonard
Roman Forum photo by Tom Wallace
Photo: Tom Wallace
Roman Forum photo by Emily Hanan
Photo: Emily Hanan
Roman Forum photo by Eunice Chou
Photo: Eunice Chou
Roman Forum photo by Dan Nelson
Photo: Dan Nelson
Roman Forum photo by Maximiliano Corredor
Photo: Maximiliano Corredor
Roman Forum photo by Evan Broder
Photo: Evan Broder
Roman Forum photo by Eunice Chou
Photo: Eunice Chou
Roman Forum photo by K. Bell
Photo: K. Bell
Roman Forum photo by Joanna Byer
Photo: Joanna Byer
Roman Forum photo by K. Dobey
Photo: K. Dobey
Roman Forum photo by Justine Gilbert
Photo: Justine Gilbert
Roman Forum photo by Alborz Dianat
Photo: Alborz Dianat
Roman Forum photo by Maria Mellou
Photo: Maria Mellou
Roman Forum photo by _pchelka_
Photo: _pchelka_
Roman Forum photo by Jeronimo Goded
Photo: Jeronimo Goded
Roman Forum photo by bkpdance23
Photo: bkpdance23
Roman Forum photo by Lauren Gibaldi
Photo: Lauren Gibaldi
Roman Forum photo by All About Travel
Photo: All About Travel
Roman Forum photo by Misty Care
Photo: Misty Care
Roman Forum photo by Vasudeva Varma
Photo: Vasudeva Varma
Roman Forum photo by Nick Pri
Photo: Nick Pri
Roman Forum photo by Antonio J. García
Photo: Antonio J. García
Roman Forum photo by Carlos Garcia
Photo: Carlos Garcia
 

 
Sacred Heart of Christ the King


Ave Rex Noster
32 Viale Giuseppe Mazzini
Rome, Rome 00195
Italy
+39 6 322 3383
The main church in the Vittoria district stands on Viale Mazzini. It is the church of Cristo Re. The modern design by architect Marcello Piacentini was built in 1924; the first thing the observer notices is the dark brown colour of the façade which is made entirely of terracotta. The church has two large bell towers on either side. The main façade has three large arches each with an entrance. The centre portal is decorated with a sculpture of Cristo Re and inscribed with the phrase Ave Rex Noster (Greetings to Our King) by Arturo Martini. The other two portals are decorated with a heart and a coat of arms with a dove (originally there was an eagle). All the sculptures are in bronze.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Sacred Heart of Christ the King photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Santa Maria in Cosmedin


Liars watch out!
18 Piazza Bocca della Verità
Rome, Rome 00186
Italy
+39 6 678 1419
This basilica was constructed on the ancient site of a grocery market. Its famous facade consists of a portico with arches, inside which is a stone mask known as The Mouth of Truth, reputed to bite off the hand of any liar who dares to reach inside. Inside the basilica is a mosaic-covered floor and a wooden ceiling, added during successive restorations. Later restorations added the choir with two pulpits and the high altar in red granite. The seven story, Romanesque bell tower is considered the most beautiful in Rome.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Sergio Calleja (aka SuperKeko)
Photo: Sergio Calleja (aka SuperKeko)
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Joseph Mulkern
Photo: Joseph Mulkern
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Gloria Chang
Photo: Gloria Chang
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Gloria Chang
Photo: Gloria Chang
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Ed Uthman
Photo: Ed Uthman
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by mylookbooks
Photo: mylookbooks
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Cornelis van Eykelen
Photo: Cornelis van Eykelen
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by James Wisnieski
Photo: James Wisnieski
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Thomas in't Veld
Photo: Thomas in't Veld
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Cristian Viarisio
Photo: Cristian Viarisio
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Emily Hughes
Photo: Emily Hughes
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Public Domain
Photo: Public Domain
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Amerigo&Loredana
Photo: Amerigo&Loredana
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Nancy Koch
Photo: Nancy Koch
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by operon_script
Photo: operon_script
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by iKmax
Photo: iKmax
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Francesco
Photo: Francesco
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Alessandro Allegri
Photo: Alessandro Allegri
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Noel Dela Merced
Photo: Noel Dela Merced
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Kata Bencsik/Hungary
Photo: Kata Bencsik/Hungary
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by gabriele neri
Photo: gabriele neri
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by ndcmuna
Photo: ndcmuna
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Bjoern Walter
Photo: Bjoern Walter
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Llara de Zamora
Photo: Llara de Zamora
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by James Richards
Photo: James Richards
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by Jose A. Duque
Photo: Jose A. Duque
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by cherie barnes
Photo: cherie barnes
Santa Maria in Cosmedin photo by D. Omori
Photo: D. Omori
 

 
St Peter's


The home of Catholicism
Piazza San Pietro
Rome, Rome 00193
Italy
+39 (0)6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
http://www.romaturismo.com/v2/...
People come by the millions each year to receive the Pope's blessing, traditionally given on Sundays at noon. St Peter's has undergone many transformations since the original Constantine basilica of AD320. The top of its majestic dome (designed by Michelangelo), provides the best vantage point from which to marvel at Bernini's magnificent colonnade surrounding the square, the gilded bronze canopy above the altar and Michelangelo's Pietà. Bramante, Pietro da Cortona and Canova are just a handful of the many other artists who worked together on this monumental basilica's decoration and design.

Review © 2007, Wcities
St Peter's photo by Jessica
Photo: Jessica
St Peter's photo by Simon Laird
Photo: Simon Laird
St Peter's photo by Simon Laird
Photo: Simon Laird
St Peter's photo by Pierre Metivier
Photo: Pierre Metivier
St Peter's photo by Brent Gilliard
Photo: Brent Gilliard
St Peter's photo by Lily Daksovek
Photo: Lily Daksovek
St Peter's photo by Ole Danielson
Photo: Ole Danielson
St Peter's photo by Chris Thompson
Photo: Chris Thompson
St Peter's photo by Amy Page
Photo: Amy Page
St Peter's photo by Dave Hunt
Photo: Dave Hunt
St Peter's photo by kurt schlachter
Photo: kurt schlachter
St Peter's photo by crimenotes
Photo: crimenotes
St Peter's photo by Michael G. Noll
Photo: Michael G. Noll
St Peter's photo by Joseph I don't think
Photo: Joseph I don't think
St Peter's photo by Paige Mano
Photo: Paige Mano
St Peter's photo by Kimberley Sklinar
Photo: Kimberley Sklinar
St Peter's photo by Brian Reid
Photo: Brian Reid
St Peter's photo by Rachel Schopen
Photo: Rachel Schopen
St Peter's photo by Lou Angeli
Photo: Lou Angeli
St Peter's photo by Jocelyn Cranefield
Photo: Jocelyn Cranefield
St Peter's photo by Marzia Flegoni
Photo: Marzia Flegoni
St Peter's photo by tom Inglis
Photo: tom Inglis
St Peter's photo by Patricia O'Doherty
Photo: Patricia O'Doherty
St Peter's photo by Jissy
Photo: Jissy
St Peter's photo by erin garrison design
Photo: erin garrison design
St Peter's photo by Jesus Vallejo
Photo: Jesus Vallejo
St Peter's photo by Matthew Stuckings
Photo: Matthew Stuckings
St Peter's photo by Paul Wellner Bou
Photo: Paul Wellner Bou
St Peter's photo by Ayush Bhandari
Photo: Ayush Bhandari
St Peter's photo by cordinationzero
Photo: cordinationzero
St Peter's photo by seaninuk2
Photo: seaninuk2
St Peter's photo by Claire
Photo: Claire
St Peter's photo by Randomsoleil
Photo: Randomsoleil
St Peter's photo by Chris White
Photo: Chris White
St Peter's photo by Jayna Hoffacker
Photo: Jayna Hoffacker
 

 
Tiberina Island


An island no longer
Lungotevere dei Cenci
Rome, Rome 00186
Italy
+39 (0)6 48 8991 (Tourism Information)
Tiberina Island is linked to the banks of the river by two bridges, the Fabricio and Cestio. Today, in order to protect Tiberina from the current, the 'bows' have been extended right up to one of the pillars of the Garibaldi bridge. Some ancient buildings can still be seen, like the Caetani tower dating to the Middle Ages, and the church of San Bartolomeo that was built on the site of the temple of Esculapius. Unfortunately nothing is left of the 10th century church as it was almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tiberina Island photo by Roman65
Photo: Roman65
Tiberina Island photo by Lucio Virzi
Photo: Lucio Virzi
Tiberina Island photo by Tanja-Tiziana Burdi
Photo: Tanja-Tiziana Burdi
Tiberina Island photo by Alfonso Canzanella
Photo: Alfonso Canzanella
Tiberina Island photo by mrrileyx
Photo: mrrileyx
Tiberina Island photo by Mirko Bruner
Photo: Mirko Bruner
Tiberina Island photo by David Davies
Photo: David Davies
Tiberina Island photo by RetroJungle
Photo: RetroJungle
Tiberina Island photo by jrRoberts
Photo: jrRoberts
Tiberina Island photo by Ettore Ferranti
Photo: Ettore Ferranti
Tiberina Island photo by Paola Pippia
Photo: Paola Pippia
Tiberina Island photo by robertazarfati
Photo: robertazarfati
Tiberina Island photo by Anna Marcenaro
Photo: Anna Marcenaro
 

 
Ulpia Basilica


The remains of ancient splendour
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Rome, Rome 00186
Italy
The fragmented remains of the Ulpia Basilica are enough to give an idea of its original majesty and splendour. It was at one time the largest building in Trajan's Forum, not to mention the largest basilica in Rome. It was designed and built by one of history's most noted architects: Apollodorus of Damascus, but its conception is today considered to have been the work of Trajan himself. The basilica had five naves separated by four rows of columns with Corinthian capitols and bases, which held up an architrave adorned with an elaborate frieze.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Ulpia Basilica photo by David Izaguirre
Photo: David Izaguirre
Ulpia Basilica photo by Maíra Schaeffer
Photo: Maíra Schaeffer
Ulpia Basilica photo by yoniho
Photo: yoniho
Ulpia Basilica photo by Lindsey Fowler
Photo: Lindsey Fowler
Ulpia Basilica photo by romaToUr
Photo: romaToUr
Ulpia Basilica photo by Karen Ray
Photo: Karen Ray
Ulpia Basilica photo by Ethan Brown
Photo: Ethan Brown
Ulpia Basilica photo by Stephen MacNaughton
Photo: Stephen MacNaughton
 

 
Vatican Museums


Filled with masterpieces
Viale Vaticano
Rome, Rome 00193
Italy
+39 (0)6 6988 3041
http://mv.vatican.va/StartNew_...
stampa.musei@scv.va
This unique art collection is exhibited in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. The magnificent Raphael Rooms are among the masterpieces of the collection, where each room is decorated with frescoes by great artists. The best known is The School of Athens, in which contemporary artists appear as classical characters (Leonardo da Vinci, for example, appears as Plato). The Sistine Chapel is the museum's finest treasure, and features Michelangelo's famous Last Judgement. He was one of many artists including Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio and Pinturicchio who contributed to the chapel.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Vatican Museums photo by BeatNik808
Photo: BeatNik808
Vatican Museums photo by Todd Martin
Photo: Todd Martin
Vatican Museums photo by mirjam*
Photo: mirjam*
Vatican Museums photo by Molly Leonard
Photo: Molly Leonard
Vatican Museums photo by Kunal Taneja
Photo: Kunal Taneja
Vatican Museums photo by Gigi Wong
Photo: Gigi Wong
Vatican Museums photo by Molly Leonard
Photo: Molly Leonard
Vatican Museums photo by Luna Cruz
Photo: Luna Cruz
Vatican Museums photo by Meredith Lamb
Photo: Meredith Lamb
Vatican Museums photo by Samuel Barton
Photo: Samuel Barton
Vatican Museums photo by Eoghan Sweeney
Photo: Eoghan Sweeney
Vatican Museums photo by Donald Fong
Photo: Donald Fong
Vatican Museums photo by Daryoush Mansouri
Photo: Daryoush Mansouri
Vatican Museums photo by BeatNik808
Photo: BeatNik808
Vatican Museums photo by OneJerusalem.com
Photo: OneJerusalem.com
Vatican Museums photo by Gigi Wong
Photo: Gigi Wong
Vatican Museums photo by Alfonso Gonzalez
Photo: Alfonso Gonzalez
Vatican Museums photo by Anna Piutti
Photo: Anna Piutti
Vatican Museums photo by Elyse Petterson
Photo: Elyse Petterson
Vatican Museums photo by Nick de Jardine
Photo: Nick de Jardine
Vatican Museums photo by Peter J. Rockwell
Photo: Peter J. Rockwell
Vatican Museums photo by mathieudesmeules
Photo: mathieudesmeules
Vatican Museums photo by Alan Nee
Photo: Alan Nee
Vatican Museums photo by Emily Summers
Photo: Emily Summers
Vatican Museums photo by Matthew Farwell
Photo: Matthew Farwell
Vatican Museums photo by patrickscribe
Photo: patrickscribe
Vatican Museums photo by Biris Paul
Photo: Biris Paul
Vatican Museums photo by William Levassor
Photo: William Levassor
Vatican Museums photo by Laura Kolb
Photo: Laura Kolb
Vatican Museums photo by Brian Hamilton
Photo: Brian Hamilton
Vatican Museums photo by Josh Taber
Photo: Josh Taber
Vatican Museums photo by Dima Goldin
Photo: Dima Goldin
Vatican Museums photo by tom  c
Photo: tom c
Vatican Museums photo by Andrew Levey
Photo: Andrew Levey
Vatican Museums photo by Robert F. Garcia
Photo: Robert F. Garcia
Vatican Museums photo by Bonovox767
Photo: Bonovox767
Vatican Museums photo by achusanjaya
Photo: achusanjaya
Vatican Museums photo by Manu Foissotte
Photo: Manu Foissotte
Vatican Museums photo by Chris Simmonds
Photo: Chris Simmonds
Vatican Museums photo by CamilleLibra
Photo: CamilleLibra
 

 
Villa Pamphilj Arch


Triumphal arch
Viale di Villa Pamphilj
Rome, Rome 00152
Italy
+39 6 488 991
If you go through the S. Pancrazio entrance to the Doria Pamphilj villa and follow the road upwards, you will reach a small piazza with beautiful flowerbeds. The monumental arch is there, forming a second triumphal entrance to the villa. The arch was built by Andrea Busirici in Casino dei Quattro Venti. The Casino and the nearby Vascello were destroyed and you can still see some of the ruins of these buildings that defended the Roman Republic. The arch has recently been restored; it is red in colour and is made up of three portals (the centre archway being the largest). There are two small white marble statues at the top of the centre archway that stand to either side of the noble family's crest.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Villa Pamphilj Arch photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
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