The Circus of Nero also known as the Circus of Caligula, was a circus in ancient Rome, and the construction begun by Caligula and finished by Nero. The only part of the construction that remains standing is the obelisk, that can be seen in Saint Peter's Square.
Vatican City is a landlocked sovereign city-state within Rome. Its 108.7 acres of a walled enclave, classified as a micro state, and it is governed by the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). Vatican City is the center of the Catholic Church, the territory of the Holy See and homes the Apostolic Palace (the Pope's residence) and the Roman Curia. The best place to visit in Vatican City is the famous Sistine Chapel, with the ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
Saint Peter's Square or Piazza San Pietro is situated in front of the St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican City in Rome. This square used to be an open space, and was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII, from 1656 to 1667, according to what the Pope said it should be designed: "so that the greatest number of people could see the Pope give his blessing, either from the middle of the facade of the church or from a window in the Vatican Palace".
The Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano or Basilica of Saint Peter is the second of the four major basilicas of Rome, and it is the most prominent building inside the Vatican City, and its dome is also a very dominant feature in the Roman sky. The Basilica is probably the biggest church of Christianity, covering an area of 5.7 acres and a capacity for over 60.000 people. It is considered one of the holiest (if not the holiest one) sites of Christendom, being the burial place of Saint Peter, one of the 12 apostles od Jesus, the founder of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Bishop of Antioch, later the first Bishop of Rome.
The Palazzo Spada is a palace in Rome, and houses the Galleria Spada, a grand art collection assembled by Cardinal Bernardino Spada. The collection includes four galleries of 16th and 17th-century paintings, the sculpture of Pompey the Great, and the palace itself it's a major piece of art.
The Colosseum is a giant amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, used for the Gladiators fights and public spectacles, during the time of the Roman Empire. Gladiatorial games, animal hunts, executions, reenactments of famous battles, were held at this place for over 500 years, and it is considered an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome, and one of the finest examples of the Roman architecture.
It is a tower in Rome annexed to the Trajan´s Market, and is one of the main medieval monuments of the city. It belonged to a series of fortified buildings, and an earthquake in 1348 caused the crumbling of the upper floor and some of the structure. also know as Nero´s Tower, for a tradition that says that Nero watched the fire of Rome from this tower.
Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome) before being turned into a church in the early 7th century by Pope Boniface IV. The building's sole source of light is the opening at the dome's apex (the oculus); according to popular legend, this formed the base for the bronze pinecone that is now in the Vatican's 'Pigna' courtyard, where it is used as a fountain. Many famous Italians are buried in the Pantheon, including Renaissance painter Raphael and King Vittorio Emanuele I. A must if you are in Rome, you can't miss this marvelous spectacle.
Don't let the ticket prices scare you away, this is a one life time oportunity and you must see it if you are in Rome. (the cheaper way is to become a priest but hey you are paying with your life :P)
Of course you are not allowed to bring any food in, flash cameras or videos allowed, you can buy a video souvenir in the gift shop.
It is a heavenly experience and it will give you the chance to admire the work of the great Michael Angelo , be prepared tyo get lost inside the Holy shrine of the Roman Catholic Empire, you will love it.
About me:
Nick: Il Padrino
Name : Luigi Marchese
Age: 35
Born in: Washington D.C
Hobbies: wine tasting, Opera, Old movies
