Hadrian’s Villa
In addition to Villa d' Estate, Tivoli has another palace, built by Emperor Hadrian between 126 and 134 AD. Hadrian's Villa includes a palace, seaside resort, libraries, staff quarters, a…
the fig leaf crusade
The clergy through the leadership of Pope Innocent in 15th century and later Pope Pius were responsible for a crusade to chisel the exposed penis of every Roman statue and…
Saint Peter’s Basilica
It's almost 250,000 square feet and can hold 60,000 people making it the largest cathedral in the world. Prepare to leave with a pain in your neck from craning it…
gateway to Roman Forum
Originally a market place, the Forum became the center of day to day life in Rome. Triumphal processions, elections, public speeches, criminal trials, gladiatorial matches, and commercial affairs all took…
which one was the kindest?
These busts are located in the Chiaramonti Gallery of the Vatican Museum. Just about a week after I visited, an American was arrested for smashing two of these in an…
I may need help….
because I'm spending way too much time giving these statues life...like who would they be if alive today- what function would they be serving?
busts on parade
wish I could tell you why I was fascinated with these guys...couldn't help but stare and give them personalities....see the third one in? He's a bit of a flirt....
courtyard in Vatican
where Michelangelo and other artists would hang out all day creating things...what a life!
frescos at the Vatican
The Vatican is the smallest country in the world with a population of approximately 600 people. An average Vatican drinks about 55 litres of wine a year giving this country…
I’d like one of these in my garden
think I just found something better than a squirt gun. Villan d'Este and its Tivoli Gardens is one of the most magnificent examples of renaissance architecture and landscaping in the…
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