Pincio Obelisk
The origins of the Pincio Obelisk date back to ancient Egypt, to the period of Pharaoh Ramses II, during the XIX Egyptian dynasty in the 13th century BC. Initially erected in the Temple of Ra in Heliopolis, dedicated to the worship of the sun god, the obelisk remained for centuries a symbol of power and […]
Mausoleum of Augustus
The Mausoleum of Augustus, located in Piazza Augusto Imperatore in Rome, is one of the most imposing and historically significant funerary monuments in the city. Built in 28 BC on the initiative of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, the mausoleum was designed to be the burial place of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This circular monument, inspired […]
Church of Santa Maria in Montesanto
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Montesanto, located in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, is a church that harmoniously combines Baroque and Renaissance elements. Started in 1662 at the behest of Pope Alexander VII, the church was completed in 1679 under the direction of Carlo Fontana and the supervision of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The facade, […]
Church of Santa Maria del Popolo
The Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, located in Rome in Piazza del Popolo, is one of the most fascinating examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The church stands on the site of an ancient chapel built in 1099 by Pope Paschal II, to thank the Virgin Mary for the liberation of the Holy Sepulchre […]
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
The Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, located in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, is an emblematic example of Baroque architecture. Built between 1675 and 1681, together with the twin church Santa Maria in Montesanto, it was designed by Carlo Rainaldi with contributions from Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Fontana. Its construction was commissioned by […]
Church of Sant’Antonio dei Portuguese
The Church of Sant’Antonio in Campo Marzio, also known as the Church of Sant’Antonio dei Portoghesi, is a fascinating example of Baroque architecture located in the heart of Rome’s historic center. Its history, closely linked to the Portuguese community, began in 1445 when Cardinal Antonio Martínez de Chaves founded a hospice for Portuguese pilgrims. This […]
Church of San Rocco all’Augusteo
The Church of San Rocco at the Augusteo, located near Piazza del Popolo, is one of the lesser-known but equally fascinating churches in Rome. Built in the 15th century, the church is dedicated to San Rocco, the patron saint of plague victims. The facade of the church, designed by Giacomo della Porta, is a magnificent […]
Church of San Giacomo in Augusta
The Church of San Giacomo in Augusta, located in the Campo Marzio district of Rome, is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the city. Built in the 17th century, the church is dedicated to Saint James the Greater, one of the apostles of Jesus. The facade of the church, designed by Francesco da […]
