CASTEL
SANT'ANGELO - Emperor Hadrian had it built in 130 A.D. as his
mausoleum. It held the remains of the Imperial family until Caracalla.
It rises close to Victor Emmanuel II bridge in lungotevere Castello.
Originally it was much different from today's. Under emperor Aurelian it
was strongly...
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COLOSSEUM
- The most famous fountain in Rome, made by architect
Salvi in 1735 under Pope Clement XII, it is considered one of the most
beautiful fountains in the world. The Dukes of Poli's building serves as
background to the fountain. Not far from "via del Corso" erected in the
homonym square, it is probably...
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TREVI'S
FOUNTAIN
- It is a marvellous architectural complex that doesn't
find examples in Roman art. Its real name is Flavian Amphitheater. It
was built in 72 A.D. by an unknown architect. The Coliseum rises among
the Palatine hill, the Celian hill and the Oppian hill. Its construction
was begun...
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PANTHEON
- It is an imposing monument considered a masterpiece
of the Roman architecture. It is one of the ancient and best conserved
monuments in the world. Consul Agrippa had it built in 27 A.D. Placed in
"Piazza della Rotonda" near "Piazza Minerva" it was named "Pantheon"
because it was a temple...
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PIAZZA
NAVONA
- It is a beautiful and famous square where you can
admire masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini e G. della Porta, who were
very important exponents of the baroque art.It is also one of the most frequented place in Rome: as a matter of fact, it is a meeting place both... CONTINUA
