Cordonata Capitolina Capitoline Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. It was the centre for political and religious life, housing temples for Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. This staircase, Cordonata Capitolina, was designed by Michelangelo. It leads from the base of the hill up to the Piazza del Campidoglio. At the top of the…
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Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Sant’Angelo – The Friendly SeaGull
Ponte Sant’Angelo’s Feathered Friend A seagull on Ponte Sant’Angelo took food out of people’s hands! S, 🇮🇹
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Sant’Angelo & Castel Sant’Angelo
View of St. Peter’s Basilica From Ponte Sant’Angelo Castel Sant’Angelo Leaving Vatican City from St. Peter’s Square, we crossed over River Tiber on Ponte Sant’Angelo, located in front of Castel Sant’Angelo. Ponte Sant’Angelo Ponte Sant’Angelo has 10 angel statues along it. The latin inscription on the base of this angel says: Vulnerasti Cor Meum – Angel…
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II
We crossed River Tiber on Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II on our way to Vatican City. S, 🇮🇹 View of Ponte Sant’Angelo & Castel Sant’Angelo from Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II Statues on the Bridge
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Caffe Roma
After exploring Piazza Venezia, we stopped for breakfast at Caffe Roma. A cappuccino in Rome – Yes! S, 🇮🇹
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza Venezia – Venice Square
From Rome.us: Piazza Venezia or Venice Square is located in the center of four major roads of Rome. These roads are the Via del Corso, Via del Plebiscito, Via di Teatre Marcello, and Via dei Fori Imperiali. Also, the square is famous for its chaotic traffic. Piazza Venezia was named after the Cardinal Venezia, who ordered…
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Altare della Patria – Alter Of The Fatherland
As we walked along Via dei Fori Imperiali, a road in the centre of the city that is a straight line from the Colosseum to the Piazza Venezia. Along the way we came across Alter of the Fatherland. According to Google’s CoPilot: The Altar of the Fatherland, also known as the Vittoriano, is a monumental tribute to King Victor Emmanuel II, symbolizing the unification of Italy and located in the heart of Rome. Historical Significance The Altar of the Fatherland (Italian: Altare della Patria) was constructed between 1885 and 1935 to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. It stands as a national monument symbolizing the unification of Italy and commemorating the sacrifices made during this process. The monument is located between Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, making it a central landmark in Rome S, 🇮🇹
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Temple Of Peace
As we walked along Via dei Fori Imperiali, a road in the centre of the city that is a straight line from the Colosseum to the Piazza Venezia. Along the way we came across The Temple of Peace. According to Google’s CoPilot: The Temple of Peace (Templum Pacis), built by Emperor Vespasian between 71 and…