“sacred mountain” in Italian), which was once a field, to dedicate their missions to the Lord. The week of the temple dedication, the Pickerds brought their first group of new missionaries to the temple visitor center to sit at the feet of the statues of the Christus and Apostles to ...
I'd venture to say that some of my favorite restaurants can actually be found around the historic center near the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon. What are the best neighborhoods for shopping? Rome is full of great shopping areas, perhaps none more famous than the Spanish Steps ...
This ancient temple has been used as a Christian church since the 7th century AD, and is renowned for its impressive architecture and grand dome, which still stands today as a testament to its grandeur. Click here to read more about The Pantheon and on our Marcus Agrippa page also. 4: Va...
The ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill take the visitor back in time when Rome was the center of the Roman Empire. Equally impressive is the ancient building of the Pantheon. This religious site was dedicated to all Gods, originally serving as a Marcus Agrippa temple. The ...
History enthusiasts will be delighted to explore the nearby Pantheon, a remarkable ancient Roman temple that has stood the test of time. With its central location, Navona provides easy access to other famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Vatican City. Whether you're ...
This 16th and early 17th-century one-nave temple is a parish and titular church in the Monti neighborhood of Rome. Best known for the ‘Madonna and Child‘ fresco, the ceiling features paintings byCristoforo Casolaniof the Ascension of the Lord, saints, and angels. ArchitectGiacomo Della Porta...
“temple to all gods”; andPiazza Navona, incomparable example of “Baroque Rome”, at whose centre is the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Furthermore, from the Hotel to get to the Line A “Flaminio” metro stop you just need to cross Piazza del Popolo and close to the hotel there are city...
Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the major churches of the Roman Catholic Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans. The church's name derives from the fact that the first Christian church structure on the site was built directly over the ruins or foundations of a temple dedi...
dominating the Vatican’s horizon. The Pantheon, once a Roman temple and now a church, stands prominently among a sea of terracotta rooftops. Looking beyond these historical monuments, the rolling green hills that surround the city offer a tranquil frame, balancing the urban sprawl with nature’...
Hadrian's temple in piazza di Pietra is often mistaken for the Pantheon, also built by Hadrian. Keep going!Two of my favorite places to eat and drink are here so if it's time for a break, try Spiriti wine bar or Osteria dell'Ingegno....