Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Musei Vaticana in the Civitas Vaticana, Vatican City surrounded by Roma, Italy is the art collection of the Pope. It is one of the biggest in the world and spanning different centuries. It is located in the Palazzi Vaticani, built from 1450 on. Continue reading “Musei Vaticani”
The Sistine Chapel or Cappela Magna is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in the Civitas Vaticana, Vatican City. It is named after Pope Sixtus who restored it until 1480. It was used for different tasks of the Pope and is now used mainly for the Papal conclave – when a new Pope has to be elected. Continue reading “Sistine Chapel”
The Galleria Borghese is a famous and well-known private art collection in Roma, Italy. Scipione Borghese assembled a wonderful collection of masterpieces. It is located in a vast and beautiful park that is itself worth a visit. Continue reading “Galleria Borghese”
The Bioparco is the zoological garden of Roma, Italy. It contains more than 1000 animals from 200 species. It was opened in 1911 with a special focus on entertaining visitors – it wasn’t intended for scientific work or preservation of species. Continue reading “Bioparco”
As you might expect from its name, the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna is a museum for modern art in Roma, Italy. You can find 5000 artworks in 75 rooms; both paintings and sculptures. Continue reading “Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna”
The Pantheon in Roma, Italy is ancient building that was turned into a roman-catholic church named Santa Maria ad Martyres. It was finished in 128 CE and for 1700 years it had the largest cupola in the world. It was dedicated to all gods of the Roman Empire. Continue reading “Pantheon”
The city quarter of Ostia is part of Roma, Italy and former a harbour city. People get here to have a break at the Lido di Ostia and for Ostia Antica – the ruins of the ancient city. The name Ostia derives from ostium, meaning entrance or here: river mouth. Continue reading “Ostia”
The Foro romano in Roma, Italy is the oldest roman forum and was the center of the economic and cultural life. It was changed dramatically by the emporers over time and saw gladiator fights as well es big religious ceremonies. It is located close to the Colosseo. Continue reading “Foro romano”
The Arco di Tito is a triumphal arc belonging to the Foro Romano in Roma, Italy. It was built in 70 BCE to commemorate Titos conquering of Jerusalem. It is 14,5 meters high, 13,5 meters wide and built from marble. Continue reading “Arco di Tito”
The Esposizione Universale di Roma (EUR) is an example of fascist architecture in Roma, Italy. It is a city quarter built in 1938 for the Olympic Games of 1942 – these games have been shifted for a year to be aligned with the “anniversary” of 20 years of Italian fascism.
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