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Saint
Peter it
is the greatest church in the world and is dominated by the
imposing Michelangelo's dome. It was built in 324 A.D. by
Constantine. The works which give the present shape to the
basilica began in 1506 thanks to the Bramante's plan. Placed
in the Vatican State (that is an independent State) it
dominates St.Peter's Square which is a Bernini's masterpiece.
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Capitoline
Hill it is one of the most
interesting architectural areas in Rome. The whole complex (square
and buildings) was built in the sixteenth century according
to Michelangelo's designs. Placed on the Capitoline Hill, it
suffered during the centuries various remaking until it
assumed the actual shape, according to Michelangelo's
project.... |
Spanish
step
this
is one of the best known and evocative places in Rome. It is
characterized by the great perron of " Trinità dei Monti".
From this square the best known and most elegant streets in
Rome branch off: for instance, "Via Condotti" is famous all
over the world for its numerous boutique and ateliers of
many Italian stylists like Armani, Versace and Valentino.
"Via Frattina" is also an elegant and very frequented street.... |
Trevi's
fountain 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 one of the most visited places in Rome.... |
Vatican
museum they
represent the greatest collection of antiques in the world.
You can admire works of extraordinary artistic interest
through 7 kilometres. To reach their new entrance,
inaugurated by the Pope the 7th of February 2000, starting
from "Piazza S. Pietro" you can go to "Piazza Risorgimento"
through the right arcade, then you can pass through "via
Leone IV" and "viale Vaticano".... |
Coliseum
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 by emperor
Vespasian and was completed by his son Titus in 80 A.D.... |
Navona's
place 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 for tourist and Romans till
late in the night thanks, also, to the numerous pubs,
restaurants and piano-bars.... |
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 fortified, in the 11th century a
tower was added and in 1277 it was occupied by the Pope who
added to it some apartments.... |
Popolo's
place planned by Valadier at the
beginning of the XIX century, it is considered one of the
best urban works in Rome. It represents he point of
confluence of three important streets: via del Corso, via
del Babuino and via di Ripetta. It is characterized by the
Porta del Popolo by Bernini, which was the most important
entrance in Rome for travellers coming from the north
through the consular Flaminia road.... |
