Rome
Rome is certainly one of the most visited cities in the world and for a long time was the capital of the Roman Empire.
We Brazilians and Catholics have much of the world’s stories related to Rome, the Vatican, and the Roman Empire itself.
Arriving in the city and walking through the streets is like going back in time.
Soon to start we went to the Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium) is the most famous and impressive monument of ancient Rome, as well as the largest amphitheater in the world.
In July 2007 it was included among the New Seven Wonders of the World, so it was my first visit, as it is on my list of visits to the 7 wonders of the world
More information about the Coliseum is here.
Only when crossing the street we did enter the Forum of Rome.
For me it was a surprise, due to its conservation, but where practically all the main public and sacred buildings of the Roman Republic are gathered.
It is a true walk through history. The forum, along with the Colosseum area and the Arch of Constantine, is the largest and most important archaeological site in the world.
We also went to visit, the Pantheon, Trevi fountain, Spanish steps, Navona square, Altar of the Fatherland, and Arch of Constantine among others.
Coliseu
Forum of Rome
Vatican
Of course, I couldn’t leave aside a day for the Vatican.
The Vatican is an independent state, and St. Peter’s Square and the cathedral are the center of everything that happens.
St. Peter’s Square is framed by two massive sets of columns – standing on these columns are beautiful statues of various religious figures and past popes.
St. Peter’s Basilica is possibly the most well-known religious building in the world, representing the power of the Catholic religion, and is considered one of the holiest shrines to its followers.
Situated at the edge of St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica has a beautifully designed front facade and is crowned with statues of the Apostles and Jesus.
Inside the Basilica, the architecture and decoration are simply divine and it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Both Michelangelo and Bernini contributed to the design and you can see their handiwork in the immense dome and impressive sculpture Gloria.
One of the works I most hoped to see was the Sistine Chapel, which is one of the chapels of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.
Many artists were called upon to contribute including Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Cosimo Rosselli and Luca Signorelli.
On the orders of Pope Julius II, Michelangelo decorated the vault of the chapel, which took 4 years.
The chapel had several uses and today it is used in the Conclave, where the new pope is chosen.
It is an impressive work, I spent a long time admiring the paintings that after
For more details about this incredible work, see the official website of the Sistine Chapel.
Our time in Italy is unfortunately over and now we are off to Barcelona.
