Rome - architecture (page 2)

markerA The Capitoline Hill The Capitoline Hill (Mons Capitolinus) is the smallest hill with two peaks among seven historic hills of Rome. It is located north-west of the Forum Romanum and the Palatine Hill. The name comes from a human skull (lat. caput means "head") found during laying the fundations for the main temple. It ... The Capitoline Hill - photo
markerB Baths of Caracalla The Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla in Italian) were the largest public baths in Rome. They are located in Regio XII in the city of Rome.  The water was supplied by the Aqua Marcia aqueduct.The public baths were constructed during the reign of Marco Aurelio Antonino Basiano Emperor, also know... Baths of Caracalla - photo
markerC The Colosseum The Colosseum is one of the most famous amphitheaters in the world, is located in the center of Rome between the Basilica of the Lateran, and the Roman Forum. The construction of the Colosseum began between 70 and 72 AD and the opening ceremony took place in 80 AD. At the time the Rome was under the... The Colosseum - photo
markerD The Spanish Stairs The Spanish Stairs are placed in the Spanish Square in Rome, Italy. The official name is Scalinata delle Trinita dei Monti but nowadays they are rarely called this way. The stairs were created between 1723 and 1726 and were designed by Francesco de Sanctis. Roman artists, designing fountains, churc... The Spanish Stairs - photo
markerE Basilica of St. John Lateran The Basilica of St. John Lateran is a cathedral of a bishop of Rome- a pope. It is one of the four major basilicas. The temple used to be a part  of papal residences since 313. After transferring the Holy See to Perugia by Benedict XI and later to Avignon by Clemens V, the Lateran basilica was demo... Basilica of St. John Lateran - photo
markerF Piazza del Popolo The Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous squares in Rome and symbols of the Eternal City. The gate Porta Flaminia, which once was used by those coming from the north, leads to the square. It was created in the 2nd century being a part of the walls of Aurelian. The today's appearance is the s... Piazza del Popolo - photo
markerG Pincian Hill The Pincian Hill (Mons Pincius) is located North-East of the centre of Rome. It is a steep elevation towering over the Piazza di Spagna and the Piazza del Popolo. It is not recognised as one of the seven hills on which Rome is situated. In the ancient times, during rules of Emperor Aurelian III in ... Pincian Hill - photo
markerH Villa Farnesina The Villa Farnesina (previously known as Villa Chigi) is located in the Trastevere, the district thought to be the oldest one in the city. The villa was constrructed between 1508 and 1511, and commisioned by a papal banker from Sienna, Agostino Chigi. He was one of the most important personages of ... Villa Farnesina - photo
markerI The Milvian (or Mulvian) Bridge The Milvian (or Mulvian) Bridge, usually called the Bridge of Lovers, is located in the northern part of Rome. It is one of the oldest bridges over the Tiber. According to historians, king Maksentius suffered defeat on that bridge in the battle with the army of Constantine the Great in 312. There i... The Milvian (or Mulvian) Bridge - photo
markerJ National Gallery of Modern Art National Gallery of Modern Art is an art gallery in Rome also known as GNAM (Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna). It is located in Il palazzo delle Belle Arti (Fine Arts Palace) in Rome which was built in 1911 by Cesare Bazzani. Its 75 rooms house the largest collection of works by 19th and 20th ce... National Gallery of Modern Art - photo

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Name Rome
Region Lazio
Country Italy (IT)
Population 2,761,477 inhabitants

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