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The Arch of Constantine
Posted in Rome monuments - September 29th, 2011
The Arch of Constantine was built in 315 A.D. to celebrate the Constantine Emperor’s victory over Massenzio in battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 A.D. The reason of the battle was referable at Massenzio self-proclamation as roman emperor, title and role which never have been recognized by people of Rome and Senate.
The Arch of Constantine is located near the Colosseum, and together the arch of Titus and Arch of Settimio Severo is one of three triumphal arc in Rome. Its architecture is square and it is provided with three passage, where the central passage is the biggest. The dimension of Arch of Constantine are 21 * 25,70 * 7,40 m but the true value is its profusion of decorations, so many that it ranked as a open-pit museum. The decorations represents the image of Good Emperors (Traiano, Adriano Marco Aurelio), hunting scenes, battles and sacrifices to pagan divinities.
If you want visit the Arch of Constantine in Rome and the other beauties of Eternal City book your hotel in center of Rome with Atlante Hotels.
Moor fountain in Piazza Navona
Posted in Rome monuments - September 15th, 2011
Today we want talk about a work of art little-knows but however very important. We are talking about the Moor fountain in Piazza Navona. We take this choice also for the event that happened the past 3rd September 2011 concerning a act of vandalism with protagonist the same fountain. In fact a unbalanced broke two little dragons of the fountain (1st picture)but fortunately the renovation works have just started without troubles.
The Moor fountain is one of most ancient Renaissance fountains and with Four Rivers fountain and Nettuno’s fountain, is one of three Piazza Navona monumental fountains. A little curiosity, the fountain name derives from likeness between the principle character of the fountain with a black man.
If you want visit the Moor Fountain and the other beauties of Eternal City book your hotel in Rome.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
Posted in Rome monuments - August 30th, 2011
The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore) is located in the homonym square, near Esquilino square (Piazza dell’Esquilino), place that you can easy reach if stay in hotel in center of Rome. The church is one of four Papal Basilica, this mean that this church along with Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano), St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) and Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura) is most important for the Roman Catholic Church and so it enjoys of special privileges.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome has been built by Papa Sisto III between the 432 and 440 A.D. and is also known with the name of Saint Mary of the snow (Santa Maria della neve) because the tradition tell that its erection has been inspired by Blessed Virgin Mary. In fact according to the story she appeared to Papa Liberio and she told him that the place for the building would have been indicated by a miracle. So the snowfall in summer season (5th August 358 AD) was the best holy signal.
Nowadays a series of mosaics in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major represent “The Miracle of Snowfall” and every 5th august there is a feast to bring to mind the extraordinary event.
The roman Pantheon
Posted in Rome monuments - August 2nd, 2011
The current shape of the roman pantheon, the oculus and portico of three ranks, is due to Emperor Hadrian who in 115 d.C. decided to rebuild of Pantheon because it was damaged by fire. The first roman Pantheon version was the work of Marcus Agrippa who in 27 a.C commissioned a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, in fact Pantheon is an adjective meaning “to every god”. Also the building location was related with the myth, as the story goes, in that place Romolo, the founder of the city of Rome, soared in the sky with the angels with the assistance of one eagle.
In 608 d.C. the Byzantine emperor Phocas donated the building to Pope Boniface IV, the latter converted by temple to Christian church given the name of Santa Maria ad Martyres. The well-preserved is due at this event, in fact this event saved the roman pantheon from the abandonment and the worst of the spoliation that befell the majority of ancient Rome’s buildings during the Renaissance period like happened to coliseum which was pillaged.
In 1878 the roman Pantheon was chosen like long home by Sovoy Royal family, in fact here are buried the mortal remains of Victor Emmanuel II, Umberto I, Princess Margherita, but also the master Raffaello and Annibale Caracci, and the Baldassare Peruzzi architect.
The entrance to Pantheon is free and is open (Monday – Saturday 8:30/19:30 ; Sunday 9:00 – 18:00). The Roman Pantheon is located in Piazza della Rotonda and you can reach from metro station A Piazza di Spagna, if you are looking one accomadiotion near the Pantheon we suggest this hotel in center of Rome.
Colosseum Tour to know Rome
Posted in Rome monuments - June 9th, 2011
When you arrive in Rome, the Colosseum Tour is one imperative stage, in fact this is the most representative monument of the city, a timeless place which stands out against the sky, a majestic building which creates intense emotions at first glance. But before we do the tour of colosseum is better if we know also its details so we also will fall in love with its history.
The Colosseum was originally known like Flavian Amphitheatre that was due at fathers of the building. In 72 d.C Vespasiano imperator (gens Flavia) started the construction of the colosseum which finished only in 80 d.C. thanks his son, Tito imperator. Instead the origin of modern name has been due at presence of Nerone Colossus (reshape in Sun God) in the area, precisely in the atrium of Nerone Domus Aurea. Where once there was artificial lake of Domus Aurea now there is Colosseum.
Like every roman amphitheatre it was used to gladiators show and other public manifestations like ancient games or comedy drama based on Greek mythology. But Colosseum shows important difference with the other amphitheatre that is its majestic, 527 m of circumference, 70.000 seats, the marbles white and statues.
The tour of colosseum is possible until one hour before the sunset (opening time change every month) and if you are looking a hotel in the vicinity we suggest this hotel in Rome center.
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