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Church of Santa Maria del Popolo
According to legend, the temple arose on this site to exorcise the restless spirit of Emperor Nero (in ancient times, Nero was indeed buried on this site). Worth seeing: the dome of the Chigi chapel is decorated with mosaics after drawings by Raphael, and 2 catinas of Caravaggio - the Conversion of...
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Beautiful area of the Baroque period.
In the center of the square stands the Flaminius obelisk (from the era of Ramses II) transferred from the Circus Maximus. Two semicircles of the square are decorated with fountains: Neptune and two tritons, and the second is the Goddess Roma.
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For special lovers of the history of Ancient Rome.
The altar was erected by the Roman Senate, in honor of the victory of Augustus in the Gallic and Spanish wars. He stood on the Flaminian Way and glorified the emperor. The altar is very well preserved.
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Mausoleum of Augustus
The ashes of Emperor Augustus rested here. At one time, the mausoleum was a grandiose structure, now there is little left. The obelisks that stood in front of the entrance now adorn the Quirinal and Esquiline.
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Orange orchard and pine trees
Here you can see the remains of a mighty 10th century fortress that belonged to the Savelli family. In the thirties of the last century, an orange garden was laid out, a place of rest for the Romans.
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This is a place in Rome where you can see three states at once.
The architectural ensemble, belonging to the Order of the Knights of Malta since the fourteenth century, underwent reconstruction in the seventeenth century. The reconstruction was carried out by Battista Piranesi.
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Shrine of Bramante
The church arose on the site where the Apostle Peter was believed to have been crucified (in fact, he was executed in the circus of Nero - now the Vatican Cathedral of St.
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"Worked by the slaves of Rome"
The fountain is interesting because water enters it from Lake Bracciano through Trajan's Aqueduct built back in 109. The design of the fountain is made according to the type of triumphal arches of the Roman Forum.
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Country villas of the Medici
The Medici villas Petraia and di Casello were built in the Middle Ages and bought by the Medici in the 16th century. Villas are surrounded by wonderful gardens, considered one of the best in Europe.
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Country villas of the Medici
The Medici villas Petraia and di Casello were built in the Middle Ages and bought by the Medici in the 16th century. Villas are surrounded by wonderful gardens, considered one of the best in Europe.
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Janiculum terrace - Rome in the palm of your hand.
The monument stands on top of Janiculum. The monument itself is of purely academic interest, but one of the most impressive panoramas of the city opens from the terrace where it is located.
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Impossible to embrace the immensity
I set aside a whole day for the Louvre. I noted that I wanted to see (and I wanted to see as much as possible), I didn’t go to some departments at all, and then I barely managed to meet it.
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Turtle Fountain
On this square is the Turtle Fountain. The fountain was designed by Della Porta, and the turtles were later added by Bernini. There is also the Palazzo Matei di Giove. Take a walk, the fountain is very pretty.
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Theater of Marcellus
The theater of Marcellus began to be built under Caesar, and was completed under Augustus. The theater building accommodated 15 thousand spectators (almost the same number now accommodates the Dynamo stadium in Kyiv).
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Michelangelo fans
The holy fathers instructed Michelangelo to take care of the transformation of the Baths of Diocletian into a Christian church. But he did not manage to see the project finished.
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Fans of "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown
The highlight of this small church is the statue of St. Teresa by Bernini. Come in for 5 minutes and enjoy.
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An established brand.
I really love all sorts of castles, palaces and landscape gardening complexes. I fully agree with the previous review. Well, not AH! OH! OH! Interesting, but not impressed.
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Roman National Museum
It is housed in four different buildings. We only went to Palazzo Maximo. I advise for lovers of ancient Roman civilization. The museum is very large, 4.5 hours is the main thing to see.
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For connoisseurs of Michelangelo's creativity
Michelangelo supervised the construction of the palazzo. His work is a rich cornice and gallery running along the ground floor of the palazzo. He also designed the square in front of the palace
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the charm
This is the most charming part of Rome. It doesn't matter what time of day you get here. Before lunch, stalls with flowers, fruits, sausages, cheese, and after dinner with tables of countless cafes.
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Palazzo and Spada Gallery
Even if you do not have the opportunity to get into the gallery itself, the facade of the palazzo itself deserves attention. I recommend leaving for inspection on subsequent visits to Rome.
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Salvation Island.
This small island was and remains the hope of people for healing. In ancient times, there was a temple of Aesculapius and the sick were treated around it. In the Middle Ages, the hospital of St.
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Ponte Rotto
Ponte Rotto - "broken bridge" was built on the site of a wooden one in 142 BC. e. The first time it was destroyed by a flood in 1230. Then it was rebuilt and called the bridge of the Virgin Mary, then it fell apart again.
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Sadly
The church was built on the remains of three temples from the times of republican Rome - the temple of Hope (eight columns), the temple of Juno Sospita (in the middle and 2 columns on the facade) and the temple of Janus (six columns in the left wall)
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Minelangelo again
This basilica is one of the most beloved by the Romans; the chains with which the Apostle Peter was chained to prison for preaching about Christ are kept here. Well, for fans of Michelangelo - an extraordinary figure of Moses.
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