Rome is not only an abundance of ancient architectural monuments, museums and fine art galleries. There are also a huge number of picturesque parks, many of which are several centuries old.
One of the most beautiful locations in the city is the Appian Way. It bears the name of the Roman consul, who was the founder of the main city artery, founded in 312 BC. Almost 500 years later, it was extended to Brindisi itself.
Today this place is considered to be truly exclusive. It is a cobbled thoroughfare surrounded by green fields, old buildings and tall relict trees. The most beautiful structure next to the road is Villa dei Quintili. The Emperor Commond was so fascinated by the beauty of this building that he killed its previous owner in order to take possession of the villa.
But the Appian Way is associated with even darker pages in the history of the Roman Empire. It was here in the 1st century AD that Spartacus and 6,000 of his slaves were crucified. It was also in this place that the first Christians were buried from deep catacombs. Today, visiting the dungeons is public. Their total length reaches 300 km, but only three catacombs are open for tourists.
The four patriarchal basilicas of Rome include Santa Maria Maggiore. It was built in the 5th century and crowns the Esquiline Hill in the place where snow fell in the summer of 358. Today, in memory of this event, every year on August 5, thousands of snow-white petals are lowered from the coffered ceiling of the temple.
The architectural appearance of the basilica has changed many times. Today the building has a 14th century Romanesque bell tower, snow-white 18th century baroque facades and exquisite ancient mosaics dating from the 5th century.
Among the greatest museums not only in the city, but also in the world is the Roman National Museum. It contains brilliant works of art. Samples of classical sculpture are located on the first and second floors. Another part of the second floor is reserved for a collection of amazing frescoes.
The stunning gallery, which is located behind the ancient facades of Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, can continue the walk. Within the walls of the palace, among the luxurious interiors, there are works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Bernini, Velazquez and Flemish artists. The gem of the collection is the portrait of Pope Innocent X.
One of the most beautiful locations in the city is the Appian Way. It bears the name of the Roman consul, who was the founder of the main city artery, founded in 312 BC. Almost 500 years later, it was extended to Brindisi itself.
Today this place is considered to be truly exclusive. It is a cobbled thoroughfare surrounded by green fields, old buildings and tall relict trees. The most beautiful structure next to the road is Villa dei Quintili. The Emperor Commond was so fascinated by the beauty of this building that he killed its previous owner in order to take possession of the villa.
But the Appian Way is associated with even darker pages in the history of the Roman Empire. It was here in the 1st century AD that Spartacus and 6,000 of his slaves were crucified. It was also in this place that the first Christians were buried from deep catacombs. Today, visiting the dungeons is public. Their total length reaches 300 km, but only three catacombs are open for tourists.
The four patriarchal basilicas of Rome include Santa Maria Maggiore. It was built in the 5th century and crowns the Esquiline Hill in the place where snow fell in the summer of 358. Today, in memory of this event, every year on August 5, thousands of snow-white petals are lowered from the coffered ceiling of the temple.
The architectural appearance of the basilica has changed many times. Today the building has a 14th century Romanesque bell tower, snow-white 18th century baroque facades and exquisite ancient mosaics dating from the 5th century.
Among the greatest museums not only in the city, but also in the world is the Roman National Museum. It contains brilliant works of art. Samples of classical sculpture are located on the first and second floors. Another part of the second floor is reserved for a collection of amazing frescoes.
The stunning gallery, which is located behind the ancient facades of Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, can continue the walk. Within the walls of the palace, among the luxurious interiors, there are works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Bernini, Velazquez and Flemish artists. The gem of the collection is the portrait of Pope Innocent X.
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