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  • Nancy and Doug Trips
Our trip to Rome and Sorrento May 2019 Weiterlesen
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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019

    Dinner at Dar Buttero Hostaria

    10. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    We were the first customers to arrive at 19:30, but it soon got quite full with lots of Italians. We had salads and shared a Roman pizza -- their "deluxe" with ham, basil, cheese and artichokes. The Roman crust is super-thin and crispy. We find we really like the exceptionally thin crusted wood fired pizza in Rome - very thin and light tomatoe sauce which is also on the pasta. We both agree N American tomato sauce is made "too tomato-ey" and perhaps we can adjust some things at home, especially the sauce on the pizza. Here if you are local you fold your pizza in half so it looks like a slice of a quesedilla. It will be interesting to try the pizza in Naples to see how it compares.Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019

    Day 5 Travels

    10. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    Today' we toured "Centro Storico" -- the historic heart of Rome.
    Our walk both started and ended at home.
    Distance: 20,306 steps; 13.9 km
    Weather: Sunny and warm, high of 23

    Live map:
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1c2KQjqRkuO6fL…    Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019
    Porta del Popolo
    Piazza del Popolo

    Santa Maria del Popolo

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    We had breakfast of buns and cheese and fruit and took the bus to the east of the Vatican to start our visit to this area. Walked through the People's Square which has an obelisk topped with a cross. How they transported these large stone structures from Egypt to Rome in Roman times is a wonder, then they were eventually topped with crosses by the Christians.

    Piazza del Popolo ( People's Square) is a large ellipse-shaped square surrounded by beautiful buildings, and home to monuments, fountains and grand memorials. The square leads on to one of the ancient gates in the Aurelian Walls, Porta del Popolo which was once called Flaminia as the gate leads through to Via Flaminia which was built in 220BC to connect Rome with the Adriatic Sea. Their first step into the city would have been onto Piazza del Popolo. In 1562 the gate was built to welcome and impress the arriving travelers and later Bernini was employed to decorate the gate. The most prominent feature of the square is a 23.2 meter high obelisk placed here is 1589. The obelisk dates back to 1300BC and was originally from Heliopolis, Egypt. The square has the Neptune Fountain at the western end and the Fountain of the Goddess of Rome at the eastern end. At the southern end stand the symmetrical churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli separated by Via del Corso.

    The Santa Maria del Popolo is a church built in 1477 and standing next to the Porta del Popolo. This church was constructed in 1099 to scare off the ghost of Emperor Nero (who was buried nearby) as locals were complaining that the evil old emperor was haunting them! So a chapel was erected on this site, later in the 1400's the original Romanesque chapel was expanded by Pontelli; in 1505 Bramante expanded the church further and in 1513 the now legendary artists began working on the interior décor.
    The church is a treasure trove of renaissance and baroque art by many of the great Italian masters like Bernini, Raphael, Pinturicchio and Carracci. In the apse are Rome's first stained glass windows and two tombs carved by Sansovino. The Chigi Chapel is one of the highlights of the church and was designed and painted by Raphael. Sebastiano del Piombo was responsible for the altar piece, the Nativity of the Virgin, and Lorenzetto sculpted the bronze altar front and carved the statues of Jonah and Elijah. Bernini created niche statues of Habakuk and the angel and Daniel for the Chigi Chapel as well as the pietra dura skeleton which you can see set in the floor. Bernini also had a hand in the baroque parts of the building's façade. Two of the baroque masters, Annibale Carracci and Caravaggio painted the Assumption of the Virgin and the Crucifixion of St. Peter respectively.

    Article on Piazza:
    http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/piazzadelpopo…

    Article on church:
    https://romanchurches.fandom.com/wiki/Santa_Mar…    Weiterlesen

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    Mausoleum di Augusto

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    We walked by this mausoleum built by Augustus for members of the family and then evolved over time into a number of other uses. Nothing stays the same even when we build great buildings hoping to gain some measure of immortality. Roman burials were by cremation, at least for those of status, Christians hoped for a burial underground, there are catacombs just outside the Roman walls where people went but these were robbed a lot in the 1600s and families such as the Pamphilij's applied for and were granted the removal of the mummified remains of certain individuals to be moved into private chapels in their palazzos or sponsored chapels within churches.

    The Mausoleum of Augustus is a large tomb built by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 28 BC.. The mausoleum was one of the first projects initiated by Augustus following his victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The mausoleum was circular in plan, consisting of several concentric rings of earth and brick, faced with travertine on the exterior, and planted with cypresses on the top tier. The completed mausoleum measured 90 m (295 ft) in diameter by 42 m (137 ft) in height. Included among those whose remains were laid inside the mausoleum are many of Augustus' family and six Roman Emperors.

    In the Middle Ages the tumulus was fortified as a castle and occupied by the Colonna family. Throughout the Renaissance it passed through the ownership of several major Roman families, who used it as a garden; at the beginning of the 19th century it was in use as a circus. In the early 20th century, the interior of the Mausoleum was used as a concert hall until Mussolini ordered it closed in the 1930s and restored it to the status of an archaeological site.

    Article:
    http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/mausoleumofau…    Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019
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    Ara Pacis

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    They have housed this archaeological puzzle in a very nice building. Not a must see but impressive it's own singular way. The Romans were certainly fascinating and busy people!

    In 13BC the Roman Senate had the Ara Pacis Augustae erected on the Field of Mars in honor of the Emperor Augustus who had returned victorious from battles in Gaul and Spain insuring peace in the Roman Empire. Augustus fulfilled the prediction made in the Roman epic: The Aeneid to "bring back the golden years to the field of Latium." Anchises predicted that Augustus would "govern the peoples of the world" and Virgil wrote "…it is a god who gave us this peace – for a god he shall ever be to me." Over the years the altar was buried by floods and silt from the River Tiber and it was Mussolini who instructed Giuseppe Moretti to reconstruct and restore the masterpiece. Today a protective building houses the restored altar.
    The square, four sided altar is decorated with mythological figures and historical scenes of peace and prosperity which were intended to remind people of the ruler's achievements, competence and the importance of piety and peace. The stone reliefs on the structure depict women and children symbolizing Augustus' pro-family stance; processions show men in togas which represent Roman citizenship and one of the processions is led by Augustus himself. Romulus, Remus and the she-wolf are also depicted. An allegorical scene shows the Goddess Roma sitting on a pile of foreign armor representing the peace Augustus brought following war.

    Article:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ara_Pacis    Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019
    Barcaccia FountainVia Condotti from the Spanish StepsSpanish Steps from Via Condotti

    Spanish Steps

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    We were running late for getting to our scheduled ticket time at the Borghese Gallergy due to an unexpected closure on the Metro to get to the People's Plaza and then a later opening at the Ara Pacis than expected. So we didn't get a chance to sit on the steps but rather got a good idea of how much of a jog it is to get from the bottom to the top. Thanks again for the shallow stairs but we were still puffed out by the time we reached the top!

    In the 17th century the French had initially proposed a plan to build the Spanish Steps and top it off with a statue of King Louis XIV. However there was opposition from the pope and the plan was only carried out in 1723-1726, but without the addition of the statue. The designer Francisco de Sanctis was chosen for the job and the 137 step flight of stairs was built drawing on the technique of terraced garden stairs. The stairs signified the peace between the Spanish (below) and the French in the square above. The steps are one of the most romantic places in Rome (and the widest staircase in Europe) and attract a lot of attention from tourists. In May the steps are decorated with azaleas and once a year there is a fashion show here when the steps become the catwalk.
    At the bottom of the steps is Piazza di Spagna, the Spanish Square got its name from the Spanish Embassy which stood close by in the 17th century.

    Article:
    http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/piazzadispagn…    Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019
    Bernini - 'Apollo & Daphne'
    Raphael - 'The Deposition 'Botticelli - 'Virgin and Child with Six Angels and the Baptist'Bernini - 'David'Domenichino - 'Diana and Her Nymphs'Bernini - 'Truth Unveiled by Time'Caravaggio - 'Madonna, Child and Serpent'Bernini - 'The Rape of Proserpina'Correggio - 'Danaë'

    Gallery Borghese

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    Yes, another amazing place. The masterpieces go on and on! With pre-booked timed entrances, you have exactly two hours to get through the treasures. The entire building and its' decorations are amazing - it is visual overload. One does get a real feel for the talent of Bernini in his amazing sculptures - how he did all this from a single block of marble is a miracle really. The movement, detail and texturing of his subjects is unsurpassed. In comparison, sculptures prior to this look flat - he really did bring the life into this art form.

    The park is lovely, like Stanley Park or Central Park, a reprive for city folk to get a nice walk or group bicycle ride amongst the lovely (and very Italian tall pine trees). People everywhere enjoy the same things it seems.

    This art museum is housed within the Villa Borghese Pinciana, designed by architect Flaminio Ponzio as the suburban home of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The home was given extensive renovations in the 17th century but dates back to when it was Scipione Borghese' home (1579-1633). The house has two floors with 20 rooms, the architectural and interior design features of the building are an attraction in themselves. One of the rooms has a trompe l'oeil ceiling fresco and another has Roman floor mosaics. In the entrance hall there is a mosaic featuring gladiators which dates back to 320AD and was found on the Borghese Estate at Torrenova.

    The works of art on show came from the private collection of Cardinal Scipione, son of Ortensia Borghese (Pope Paul V's sister) and Francesco Caffarelli. The Cardinal was a patron of artist Bernini and an avid fan of Caravaggio. The collection includes pieces of ancient art as well as Renaissance and baroque art which re-evoke the Golden Age. The collection includes sculptures and paintings.
    Canova's statue of Pauline Bonaparte (1805-1808) is one of the highlights of the collection. Among the paintings are 107 works received by the Cardinal as a gift from the Pope, the paintings had been confiscated from painter Giuseppe Cesari. Raphael's Deposition was another personal gift from the Pope and in 1682 Correggios' Danae joined the collection. Visitors can see Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, Titian's Sacred and Profane Love and works by Lorenzo, Botticelli, Lotto, Rubens, Savoldo, Bassano and Domenichino.

    Article:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galleria_Borghese    Weiterlesen

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    Lunch at VyTA cafe in park

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    This cafe is part of a cinema at the edge of the park. Nancy thought they served a buffet but we did not find one. Service was slow and a bit abrupt, food adequate (Nancy pizza, Doug rustic sandwich which was basically bread and ham) but not overpriced given its position within the park. Comfortable chairs and pleasant view despite the construction.Weiterlesen

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  • Nancy and Doug TripsReisenderItaly 2019
    Swimming Pool
    Western gym

    Baths of Caracalla

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Waited about 30 minutes for bus #160 to take us south past the forum to the Baths of Caracalla. Tall ruins similar to the forum brought to life fairly well by the virtual headsets. Suggest sharing one though as you don't use it all the time. Worth the visit and time.

    Roman's largest public baths (thermae) were constructed from 212AD to 216AD during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, also called Caracalla after the tunic he wore. The baths remained operational for more than 300 years during a period when the city had over 50 public baths that were used in lieu of private bathrooms. The baths served a social function as well as allowing citizens to wash away the dust. Bathing was a ritual process beginning with a hot bath in the caldarium, then a luke-warm bath in the tepidarium, a cold bath in the frigidarium and finally a relaxing swim in the natatio or open air swimming pool followed by a massage or rubdown with scented cloths.
    The water was provided by the Aqua Marcia aqueduct which brought water to the complex reservoirs, it was only when the water supply was destroyed by the Goths that the baths ceased to operate. On the lower level a radiant heating system was used to heat the water by furnaces and tubes. Slaves would spend their time confined to the lower level, heaving the wood into the furnaces. The complex covered 27 acres and could accommodate 1600 people who came to use the many facilities it provided like the gymnasiums, library, stores, landscaped gardens, restaurant and even brothel.
    The baths had marble seating, mosaics on the walls and floors, fountains, marble and bronze statues and the walls were covered with polychrome marble and tiled mosaics. Today only the ruins remain as the baths suffered from marauding Goths, earthquakes and pieces of the structure were taken to be used in other Roman buildings. However visitors can still get an idea of the scale and opulence of the baths from the towering red brick walls, grand arches, remaining mosaic floors and granite columns.

    Article:
    http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/bathsofcaraca…    Weiterlesen

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    Circo Massimo and the Palatine Hill
    Palatine HillPalatine Hill and Circo Massimo

    Circo Massimo

    11. Mai 2019 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Walked back from the Baths past the Circus Maximu with Palatine Hill in the background Can just see the trumpets, Emperor coming out and the chariot races beginning.

    The Circus Maximus (Latin for greatest or largest circus; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured 621 m in length and 118 m in width and could accommodate over 150,000 spectators. In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire. The site is now a public park.

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Maximus    Weiterlesen

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