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ROME

Piazza San Pietro with the Egyptian Obelisk, the Basilica built (324 a C.) on the grave of Saint Peter, (Died 61 a.C.)

The Colonade with the Statues of the Saints.

Via Conciliazione, view towards Basilica S.Pietro.

Ponte S.Angelo and Castel. Built (2nd Century) as mausoleum for Hadrianus.

On top Bronze Statue Archangel Michael by Pieter Verschaffelt. 

View from Ponte S.Angelo. River Tiber and Basilica.

Piazza Navone with the 3 fountains and obelisk. Right: Boronini's Church (1657)  S.Agnese. 

Above: Hercules Fountain (1878)

 

 

 

 

Down: Fontana Quattro Fiumiz (4 Rivers) Design from Bernini

The church for German, Austrian and Dutch Catholics, S.Maria dell' Anima

Left: Tombe of Pope Adrian VI. Born 1459 in Utrecht (Netherlands) Died 1523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down: Painting from Francesco Salviati (1550)

 

Front of the excellent coffebar Tazza d'Oro

Pantheon, in ancient times temple for all religions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down: Our Guide in Rome

Text by the grave of the painter Rafael.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down: Pantheon, Tombe of King Umberto I, the 2nd King of Italy (19 century)

Pantheon, Design from Hadrianus, built 118-125 a.C. Front and Entrance

Ruins of ancient Rome beside of the Pantheon.

Piazza della Minerva, Church S.Maria sopra Minerva.

The Elephant and obelisk

Column  (113 a.C.)Trajanus, remembering the 2 campaigns in Darcie (Romania)

The famous Fontana di Trevi. Design from Nicola Salvi. Built from 1732 till 1762. The central figure is Neptune and between the rocks 2 Tritones with horses, one calm, the other wild, symbolised the unpredictable character of the Sea 

Rest and a drink on the bank of the river Tiber
COMMENTS
NeusinhaGedoz said at 9:39 a.m. on Jul 24, 2009:
Roma, Roma, beautiful, beautiful. Jan, you managed to capture great images in this journey. Congratulations. Besides you have a large collection on the Itlália, you are sharing it with us. Thank you.
DocEna said at 9:45 a.m. on Jul 24, 2009:
Roma>>Amor>>> afascinating city...tks for the wonderful tour through your eyes.
Hhwind said at 10:14 a.m. on Jul 24, 2009:
Remarkable shots thanks for the journey the sculptures and the fountains marvelous sight
Ira said at 4:31 a.m. on Jul 25, 2009:
Perfect eternal city
Mirella said at 4:36 p.m. on Jul 25, 2009:
Beautiful photos of my Rome and of your journey through Italy. I'm glad you appreciated the Tazza d'Oro's cafe, one of my favourite since I was a child!!!!!! and the wonderful church of S.Maria dell'Anima, near Piazza Navona with its 4 Rivers and Fontana di Trevi.............Thanks to you, its always a joy to me. Ciao
Jan.H said at 5:18 a.m. on Jul 26, 2009:
Thanks Mirella for your kind comment. The tour in Roma was wunderful, not the hectic an the many police force during the G8 top conference in Roma.
Shenresi said at 11:14 a.m. on Jul 26, 2009:
great views and wonderful shots!!!
Buschinho said at 5:53 a.m. on Jul 27, 2009:
wonderful again, my favourite is Fontana di Trevi :-)
it seems you had a wonderful trip in Italia, Grazie!
Moabjeeper said at 12:24 p.m. on Jul 28, 2009:
Wonderful trip. Thanks.
Gerardfotografeert said at 6:13 p.m. on Nov 3, 2009:
Mooie foto's en een mooie tour maar dit lijkt me geen Holland, de groep waar ik dit tabblo tegen kwam.
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