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The Pantheon in Rome, Italy has the distinction of holding three important tombs. The first is that of the Italian painter and architect Raphael. Despite what Dan Brown wrote in his book Angels and Demons, Raphael’s tomb has always been … Continue reading →

The Pantheon in Rome, Italy was originally built by Agrippa and rebuilt by Hadrian in 126 AD. Its name derives from the idea that it was a temple to all the gods, but that conclusion is not certain. It was … Continue reading →

The Basilica of Saint Mary Above Minerva, like many Catholic Churches, contains a number of chapels and altars. In fact, the Basilica of Saint Mary Above Minerva includes at least 22 chapels and altars. The Chapel of St. Pius V … Continue reading →

From the outside, the Basilica of Saint Mary Above Minerva in Rome, Italy is a rather plain looking building. The basilica belongs to the Dominicans who began building the present structure in 1280 AD and completed it in 1370 AD. … Continue reading →

The Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli (Saint Mary of the Altar of Heaven) stands atop the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. It is the dedicated church of the Roman City Council (Senatus Populusque Romanus, SPQR) and it stands next … Continue reading →

The National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II) is a favorite subject of scorn in Rome, Italy but, apparently, people love to hate the monument. Its gleaming white marble exterior can be seen for miles … Continue reading →

Most of the photos I took in Rome were taken in daylight. For some reason, I didn’t have a strong urge to take photos at night, but places I visited in the day were transformed at night. The one place … Continue reading →

The Piazza del Quirinale in Rome, Italy lies atop the Quirinal Hill, the highest of the seven hills of Rome. In the piazza stands an obelisk without hieroglyphics that was rescued from the Mausoleum of Augustus where it had broken … Continue reading →

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Vittoria is located just across the street from the Moses Fountain in Rome, Italy. The basilica is home to several notable sculptures. The jewel of this basilica is Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s sculpture of The … Continue reading →