Rome Hotel Reservations On Line - HotelsinRome.net http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome ROME HOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST, APARTMENTS AND MORE Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:48:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Michelangelo in Rome: the Sistine Chapel http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/michelangelo-in-rome-the-sistine-chapel http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/michelangelo-in-rome-the-sistine-chapel#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:48:54 +0000 Cicerone http://www.hotelsinrome.net/?p=13 There are many traces of Michelangelo in Rome, starting from St Peter’s and the  Sistine Chapel to  Farnese Palace,  the Capitol Square,  the Moses in San Pietro in Vincoli or even the decorations of the Pauline Chapel. But maybe the most impressive of these works  is the decoration of the vault of the Sistine Chapel in Rome  and  ‘The last judgement’ since painting was not the first profession of the sculptor Michelangelo. Where one  stood a starry sky painted by Pier Matteo D’Amelia,  the contract stipulated by Pope Julius II with Michelangelo in 1508 started a project that would result, some  years later,  in a ceiling  with biblical episodes, episodes from the Genesiis, the creation of our forefathesrs  and  ended in the painting of  the Last Judgement on the wall behind the altar. The original choice of the subject included the series of the twelve apostles but was later changed into an articulated iconographic program imposed by Michelangelo: the fate of mankind from  the primordial chaos  and the mythical origins of the world to the Redemption. Words cannot describe this titanic painting  and therefore there isnly a solution: a visit to the Sistine Chapel. ]]> http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/michelangelo-in-rome-the-sistine-chapel/feed 2 A jem of Rome: Spanish Steps http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/a-jem-of-rome-spanish-steps http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/a-jem-of-rome-spanish-steps#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:54:16 +0000 Cicerone http://www.hotelsinrome.net/?p=33 The Spanish Steps are a monument in Rome, Italy that link the Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) to the Piazza Trinità dei Monti. The steps cover a steep sloped between these two plazas and lead up to the Trinita dei Monti church. This was the church that was known for being under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France. The Spanish Steps are known to be the widest and longest staircase in all of Europe. This staircase contains 138 steps, and it is not just a monument and landmark. It is also a function meeting place for family and friends who live in the area. On any given day, you will be able to see people sitting on the steps talking eating, and enjoying life. A vacation in Rome would not be complete without seeing and standing on the Spanish Steps, but don’t forget all of the other wonderful landmarks that are located in Rome.

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]]> http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/rome-by-pics/feed 0 Districts of Rome http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/districts-of-rome http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/districts-of-rome#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:58:26 +0000 admin http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/?p=1053
  • Spanish Steps
  • Via del Corso
  • Via Veneto
  • Via Nazionale
  • Colosseum
  • S. Peterl
  • Vatican
  • Prati
  • Aurelio
  • Flaminio
  • Trastevere
  • Aventino
  • Testaccio
  • San Giovanni
  • San Lorenzo
  • Cassia
  • EUR
  • Porta Portese
  • Repubblica
  • Termini Station
  • Fiumicino Airport
    • ]]>     http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/districts-of-rome/feed 0     Rome Areas Rating http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/rome-areas-rating http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/rome-areas-rating#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:56:06 +0000 admin http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/?p=1047 Rating  5 *****

    Historic Center

    • ***** – Spanish Steps
    • ***** – Navona Square
    • ***** - Via Veneto
    • ***** – Pantheon
    • *****  – Trevi Fountain
    • ***** – Castel Sant Angelo

    Rating  4 ****

    Historic Center

    • ****  – Vatican Aerea
    • ****  – Via Veneto Area
    • ****  - Campo de Fiori
    • ****  - Coliseum
    • ****  – Via Nazionale
    • ****  - Trastevere

    Rating 3 ***

    • *** – Termini Station
    • *** – Aurelia
    • *** – Gianicolo

    Rating 2 **

    • ** – Eur – San Paolo
    • ** – Tiburtino
    • ** – Boccea
    • ** – Portuense
    ]]>     http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/rome-areas-rating/feed 0     Engineering extreme in Rome http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/engineering-extreme-in-rome http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/engineering-extreme-in-rome#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:44:07 +0000 Cicerone http://www.hotelsinrome.net/?p=42 The Colosseum (Coliseum in Latin, Colosseo in Italian) is an ancient amphitheatre that was built during the Roman Empire. It is a elliptical buildings, and it is by far one of the greatest works of Roman engineering and architecture. It sits on a site that is just east of the Roman Forum. The Colosseum was built between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian. It was not complete until 80 AD under the ruler Titus. There were also further modifications added during the next emperor’s reign. The Colosseum was originally built to seat about 50,000 spectators. At this time, it was used for games between gladiators and other public spectacles. The last recorded games at the Colosseum was in the 6th century AD. During the medieval era, the Colosseum was no longer used for entertainment events. Instead, it was left vacant until it became useful for religious and government purposes. It is truly a site you cannot miss.

    ]]>     http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/engineering-extreme-in-rome/feed 0     Vatican http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/a-small-state-in-the-heart-of-rome http://www.hotelsinrome.net/rome/a-small-state-in-the-heart-of-rome#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:38:12 +0000 Cicerone http://www.hotelsinrome.net/?p=53 The Vatican is located in the enclave of Vatican City within Rome, Italy. This is the home of the Roman Catholic Church and where the Pope lives and works. This is a major tourist attraction not just for its age and historical significance, but for its religious significance as well. There are millions of people who flock here every single year to see one of the holiest sites in Catholic history. All of the Catholic Popes have resided in this area since 1377. Before that, the Pope would live in the Lateran Palace. Because of an issue of the state of repair of the Palace, the Pope’s residence was kept at the Vatican from then on. So if you travel to Rome, you will want to make arrangements to go to the Vatican and see what many people go to see more than once in their life because of the significance and the beauty of the city.

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