PalaLottomatica
The Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, also known as PalaEur, is one of the most iconic structures in the Italian capital, located in the EUR district. This multifunctional building was designed in 1956 by the architect Marcello Piacentini, with the structural consultancy of the renowned engineer Pier Luigi Nervi. The construction took place between 1958 […]
Botanical Garden of Rome
The Botanical Garden of Rome, located between Via della Lungara and the Gianicolo hill, is one of the most fascinating and least known botanical gardens in the Italian capital. Officially founded in 1883, the garden covers an area of about 12 hectares, offering visitors a green refuge in the heart of Rome. The history of […]
Oratory of the Santissimo Sacramento al Tritone
The Oratory of the Most Holy Sacrament, located in the Trevi district of Rome, is a Baroque architectural gem dating back to the 18th century. Built between 1727 and 1730 according to a design by Carlo Buratti, it replaced a previous structure restored by Carlo Rainaldi in 1681. Its history is closely linked to the […]
Vatican Obelisk
The Vatican Obelisk, majestic and imposing, towers in the heart of St. Peter’s Square, a tangible symbol of the greatness and power of the Vatican City. This ancient red granite monolith, with its millennia-old history and architectural grandeur, captures the gaze and imagination of anyone who beholds it. Dating back to ancient Egypt, this obelisk […]
Oratory of the Gonfalone
The Oratory of the Gonfalone, located in Via del Gonfalone in Rome, is a true artistic and architectural gem of the sixteenth century, famous for its extraordinary cycle of mannerist frescoes decorating its interior walls. Built between 1544 and 1547 at the behest of the Archconfraternity of the Gonfalone, the oratory stands on the remains […]
Sallustian Obelisk
The origins of the Sallustian Obelisk date back to the distant period of the pharaoh Thutmose III, in the 14th century BC, when it was erected in the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis, dedicated to the sun god Ra. Here, surrounded by the mystery and spirituality of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, the obelisk remained […]
Lateran Obelisk
The history of the Lateran Obelisk begins in the ancient temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, in the distant 14th century BC. Here, under the reign of Thutmose III, this magnificent red granite monolith was erected as part of a pair of twin obelisks, silent witnesses to the power and greatness of the […]
Flaminio Obelisk
The Flaminio Obelisk, located in the center of Piazza del Popolo in Rome, is one of the most imposing and ancient Egyptian obelisks in Italy. Its history is long and fascinating, intertwining the events of ancient Egypt with those of the Roman Empire and the eternal city. Originally erected in the 13th century BC by […]
Esquiline Obelisk
Dating back to the pharaonic period, the obelisk was originally erected in the Temple of the Sun in Heliopolis during the reign of Seti I, around the 13th century BC. Subsequently, under the reign of Ramesses II, it was transported to Thebes to adorn the Temple of Amun-Ra, the supremely venerated deity in the ancient […]
Obelisk of Montecitorio
The Obelisk of Montecitorio, an imposing testimony of the ancient greatness and artistic mastery of pharaonic Egypt, proudly stands in the heart of Rome, in front of the Montecitorio Palace, seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. This magnificent red granite monolith, over 21 meters high and adorned with Egyptian inscriptions and symbols, enchants visitors […]
