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THERE ARE MORE THAN 900 CHURCHES IN ROME AND MANY OF THEM ARE SPECTACULAR. WE WENT ON A CHURCH TOUR ONE AFTERNOON AND VISITED A NUMBER OF THEM INCLUDING THE CHARMING SANTA STEFANO ROTONDO AND THE HUGE SAN GIOVANNI IN LATERANO. WE ALSO PASSED MANY A TIME PAST THE IL VITTORIANO, A GLORIOUSLY OVER THE TOP MONUMENT EVEN BY ROMAN STANDARDS DEDICATED TO A KING
VIEW FROM THE WINDOW OF THE TRADITIONAL ROMAN APARTMENT WE WERE STAYING IN.
WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO PHOTOGRAPH THE FAMOUS ROOF OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL. HOWEVER WE COULD TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OTHER ROOMS IN THE VATICAN, WHICH INCLUDED A NUMBER OF MUSEUMS AND COLLECTIONS AMASSED BY EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL POPES.
BY SHEER CHANCE WE CAME ACROSS A POSTER ADVERTISING A FREE CONCERT BY KINGS COLLEGE CHOIR, CAMBRIDGE IN ROME FOR THE FIRST EVENING WE WERE STAYING IN ROME. THE CONCERT WAS HELD IN OF ROME’S GREATEST BASILICAS, DATING FROM THE 5TH CENTURY, SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE. THE CONCERT WAS EXCELLENT AS YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A STEPHEN CLEOBURY CONDUCTED CHOIR. THE CHURCH WAS FULL AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS FANTASTIC
THIS WAS MY FAVOURITE CHURCH IN ROME. THE SANT IGNAZIO DI LOYOLA CHURCH IS A BAROQUE CHURCH BUILT BY JESUITS IN THE 17TH CENTURY. SINCE IT DID NOT HAVE A DOME, THEY GOT ANDREA POZZO, CALLED THE MASTER OF TROMPE L’OEIL TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF A DOME IN THE FLAT CEILING. IN ADDITION THERE ARE AMAZING CEILING FRESCOES, WHICH ALSO HAVE THE SAME 3D EFFECT. THE SQUARE IN WHICH THE CHURCH IS LOCATED IS ALSO VERY CHARMING.
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Many of the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city were located on or near the Forum. The earliest shrines and temples date as far back as 8 BC.
Arch of Titus :Located near the colosseum, you enter the Forum through the Arch of Titus, built in AD 81 by emperor Domitian to honour his brother, Titus.
Temple of Saturn - 8 ionic columns remain from this temple dedicated to the ruler of agriculture and the mythic golden age, ‘Saturnalia’ , which was celebrated each December, similar to modern day Christmas
Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine - These consist of three vast, coffered barrel vaults and are the largest structure in the Forum. They were built around AD 315 and were the legal and financial centre of the Empire.
Temple of Romulus -Set between two porphyry columns that support a reused marble architrave are the original bronze doors of the Temple of Divus Romulus, deified by his father Maxentius in AD 309 when the boy is presumed to have died.
Temple of Castor and Pollux - Three Corinthian columns are all that remain of this temple dedicated to the twin brother of Helen of Troy.
Arch of Septimus Severus - is a triumphal arch celebrating the victories of Emperor Septimus Severus and was erected in AD 203 by his sons, Geta and Caracalla, who were co-emperors.
The Pantheon which was first built in 27 BC is considered one of the marvels of ancient Rome. it was rebuilt in its current form in AD 118 - 125 by Emporer Hadrian. It was first used as a temple before becoming a Christian church. The central dome is very impressive and is the widest masonry dome in Europe and is precisely as high as it is wide. (142 ft). The centre of the dome is open to the elements in the form of a wide hole (27 ft in diameter) called the oculus.
The statue of Moses is the main attraction in this church, San Pietro in Vincoli. Notice the horns on the head of Moses as he glares at us. The statue is supposed to be unfinished, but not obviously so. The other photos are also of statues in this church, which seem to show the grim reaper. It is a bit disconcerting to see his feet below the mantlepiece.
THE COLOSSEUM IS A MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE WHERE THE IMPERIAL PASSION FOR BLOODY SPECTACLE REACHED ITS PEAK. INAUGURATED IN AD 80 BY EMPEROR TITUS, THE COLOSSEUM HAS BEEN THE ARCHETYPE FOR WORLD SPORTS STADIUMS SINCE.
The ancient island city of Rhodes is one of the Dodeconese island group, which are amongst the 3000 odd islands that surround Greece. These islands extend over the coast of western Turkey surrounded by the Aegean and the Mediterranean sea. It is closer to Turkey, which can be seen easily across the sea, than to mainland Greece.
They have been autonomous part of the Greek Empire and reached their pomp as island states during the Byzantine era.
Christianity made its advent in Greece through these islands first and they were invaded by various forces like the Ottoman Turks, the Italians over their period of existence. During the 14th Century, the crusaders arrived. These were the Knights of St John of Jerusalem who eventually became rulers of most of the Dodecanse. They built huge walls and fortifications which still exist in Rhodes.
The old town of Rhodes is a medieval citadel surrounded by moats and 2.5 miles of walls. There are eleven gates in this walled city which is a World Heritage Site. Inside the walls is a labyrinth of cobbled streets and squares in the midst of a jumble of Byzantine, Turkish and Latin architecture. Shown above is the Marina Gate, one of the most popular gates which opens out onto the Mandraki harbour.
One of the most famous sights in the old town is the medieval Street of the Knights (Odos Ippoton), which is lined by the Inns of the Tongues or nationalities of the Order of St. John. The modern day St. John's Ambulance is a legacy of this Order. A Grand Master was elected to govern the Order, which is divided into seven Tongues: France, Italy, England, Germany, Provence, Spain and Auvergne.
Built in Gothic style in the 14th century, the Inns were meeting places for the Knights of a given Tongue. The street leads up to the Palace of the Grand Masters in the Knights Quarter, a square fortified structure with an central courtyard opening into corridors with vaulted stone ceilings.
Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes
The Mandraki harbour is the link between the medieval old town and the more modern new town of Rhodes and is lined with yachts and tourist boats for excursions to nearby islands. There are ruins of a 15th century fortress along with three elegant medieval windmills.
Lindos village is on the island of Rhodes and is the warmest place in the island. The village has winding cobbled lanes which are lined with traditional houses, tourist shops and restaurants. It is exceedingly charming and fairly steep. The harbour and beach are also very beautiful to behold. In the centre of the village surrounded by white washed houses, is the Byzantine church of Panagia, complete with a bell tower next to it. The interior of this Greek Orthodox church is very sumptuous and lined with frescoes with gold coloured ornamentation.
Perched on a sheer cliff 125 metres above the village, is the Acropolis of Lindos, which is the 4th century Temple of Athena. Legend has it that both Alexander the Great and Helen of Troy visited this temple. The acroplis is quite huge and has plenty of ruins which are being slowly restored to its former glory. The panoramic views of the village and the harbour below are also breathtaking.