Fountain of St. Peter’s Square by Bernini
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Travel Thursday: Castel Sant’Angelo Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most fascinating landmarks, with nearly 2,000 years of history. Built in the 2nd century as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, it later served as a fortress, papal residence, military stronghold, and even a prison. A secret passage, known as the Passetto di Borgo, connected the castle to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowingContinueContinue reading “Travel Thursday: Castel Sant’Angelo Rome, Italy.”
City through the Lens: Elephant and Obelisk, Rome, Italy
The Elephant and Obelisk, located in Rome’s Piazza della Minerva, is a unique monument created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1667. It features a small Egyptian obelisk from the 6th century BC mounted on a marble elephant. Commissioned by Pope Alexander VII, the monument symbolizes the union of wisdom (the obelisk) and strength (the elephant),ContinueContinue reading “City through the Lens: Elephant and Obelisk, Rome, Italy”
Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.
Italy is a very popular travel destination and wonderful historic country. It is one of the world’s centres of magnificent art, architecture, literature, music, and fashion. Italian people have an amazing cuisine and such romantic language. Italy carries a unique art collection carefully preserved through centuries. Museums and galleries have an inspiring work by notable paintersContinueContinue reading “Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.”
