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Capital of Faith and Culture, Rome is the birthplace of western
 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 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 |
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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 |
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