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Colosseo
Made by klausthebest
The Coliseum was built of brick and covered with travertine in a valley between the hills Palatine, Celio and Esquilino, after draining a small lake that Nero used for the Domus Aurea. The building of four storeys, with a height of 48.50 metres and an extension elliptical covering an area of approximately 19000 square meters, measuring axis greater than 188m and 156m less. The first floor is high with 10.50m semi Doric style, the second highest of about two metres is formed by Ionic columns, the third high 11.60m has Corinthian columns while the fourth wall with small square windows. At this level there are also holes required to support the beams of velario that, in ancient times, was used to protect spectators from the sun flying. The Coliseum is made up of areas that we could access through ladders and tunnels in which, during the shows, vendors were placed chickpeas, beverages and pillows. Along the sidelines, including places for the senators and members of the court was built by order of the stage of the emperor Augustus ( pulvinar). It was probably entitled to access through an underground corridor known as passage of Commodus, the fact that, in a passage of the Roman History, Dione Cassius tells how the emperor Commodus had suffered an attack in what was described as a dark ways. The elliptical arena, Flavian Amphitheater, which measures along the approximately 77m to 46, was formed by a wooden desk covered with sand. To access existed two inputs: west Gateway Triumphalis, which entered the gladiators or animals, and to the east Gateway Libitinensis, which were taken away the lifeless bodies of fighters (Labitinia Goddess of Death) . Under the arena of the Coliseum extended several corridors and environments destined to host the gladiators and wild beasts that could be brought to centre stage by forklifts and ramps. Along the edges paved the arena there was a porch to two orders of which there were received around the remains while running at a pavement with marble which was set on the velarium. Outside the building you can see inscriptions that recall the work of consolidating the amphitheatre and especially the prohibition of Pope Benedict XIV to pillage the monument.
Colosseum
Made by Gustav Persson
I recommend you to: The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name Amphitheatrum Flavium derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Originally capable of seating around 80,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. As well as the gladiatorial games, other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. It has been estimated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals died in the Colosseum games. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined due to damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and its breakthrough achievements in earthquake engineering. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit Way of the Cross procession to the amphitheatre The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin. Source: Wikipedia
San Giovanni in Laterano
Made by sgatto
From wikipedia: The Basilica of St John Lateran — in Italian, the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano — is the cathedral church of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. Officially named Archibasilica Sanctissimi Salvatoris (Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour), it is the oldest and ranks first (being the cathedral of Rome) among the four major basilicas of Rome, and holds the title of ecumenical mother church (mother church of the whole inhabited world) among Roman Catholics. The current archpriest of St. John Lateran is Camillo Cardinal Ruini, Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome. An inscription on the façade, Christo Salvatore, dedicates the Lateran as Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour, for the cathedrals of all patriarchs are dedicated to Christ himself. As the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, containing the papal throne (Cathedra Romana), it ranks above all other churches in the Roman Catholic Church, even above St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Selective color on a sepia HDR from one exposure, hand held. --------------------------- My Latest Creations
Roma - Ponte sul Tevere
Made by G.hostbuster
E lungo il Tevere che andava lento lento noi ci perdemmo dentro il rosso di un tramonto fino a gridare i nostri nomi contro il vento tu fai sul serio o no... tra un valzer pazzo, cominciato un po' per caso tra le tue smorfie e le mie dita dentro il naso noi due inciampammo contro un bacio all'improvviso e' troppo bello per essere vero per essere vero per essere vero amore mio ma che gli hai fatto tu a quest'aria che respiro e come fai a starmi dentro ogni pensiero giuralo ancora che tu esisti per davvero... amore mio ma che cos' hai tu di diverso dalla gente di fronte a te che sei per me così importante tutto l'amore che io posso e' proprio niente... e dopo aver riempito il cielo di parole comprammo il pane appena cotto e nacque il sole che ci sorprese addormentati sulle scale la mano nella mano... (da Con tutto l'amore che posso - Claudio Baglioni (1951 – vivente), cantautore e scrittore italiano.) È meglio amare e perdere che vincere e non amare mai. (da Mai più come te di Claudio Baglioni) It is better to love and to lose that to never win and not to love. (from “Never more like you” than Claudius Baglioni)
Heaven`s Above
Made by Heaven`s Gate (John)
Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome Italy. This interior photo shows one of the two huge domes. Santa Maria Maggiore is a patriarchal basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The appellation of this church is confusing to many - it means that this is Rome's major or principal church dedicated to St Mary. S. Maria Maggiore was built in 431 A.D. and the apse was rebuilt in the 13th century. The basilica is rich in works of art, among them the frescos by Guido Reni (1575 - 1642) and the coffered ceiling by Giuliano Giamberti, called Giuliano da Sangallo (1443 - 1516). Under the altar is a crypt containing the remains of St. Matthais, who was the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. In front of the confessional, which holds the relics of the Nativity, is a kneeling statue of Pope Pius IX. It lies on the summit of the Esquiline Hill, which was mainly laid out as gardens in ancient times. Legend claims that the plan of the church was outlined by a miraculous snowfall in August (possibly in 358). The legend is commemorated every year on August 5th, when white rose petals are dropped from the dome during the festival Mass
Sacred & profane
Made by klausthebest
This is Antoninus and Faustina temple, which has been able to keep in very good condition until today, thanks to its conversion into a church (San Lorenzo in Miranda) between the seventh and eighth centuries A.D. The temple was built in 141 A.D. by emperor Antoninus Pius in memory of his wife Faustina and thereafter was dedicated to the emperor by the Senate after his death in 161 AD, as an inscription on the architrave. The temple stands on a high podium made of peperino marble blocks (peperino is a particular kind of marble), preceded by a staircase (rebuilt on the old) in the middle which you can see the remains of marble brick. The pronaos consists of ten cipolin marble columns, six on the front and two on each side, 17 metres high and with bases and corinthian capitals in white marble. On top of the columns, visible angular grooves were traced to hold the strings with which It tried in vain to bringing down the building in order to recover materials. The cell, as amended by the Baroque facade of the church, was also made by peperino blocks and was covered with marble.
Aurorus Reflectus Colosseo
Made by Stuck in Customs
If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks! Ahhh Rome! I love it there. Everywhere I walked was filled with art and inspiration. One of my hobbies is ancient Roman history, so the city had forever held a mythical romanticism place in my mind. I have a bad (good) habit of circumnavigating structures before taking photos to find the right angle. I say bad because some of these structures are so big that it's a major commitment to walk around the thing. Finally, however, it paid off and I found some wet pavement just outside one of the subways. That purple streak in the upper left is very mysterious. I don't really remember what happened during the shot to cause that, but it was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. from my daily photo blog at www.stuckincustoms.com
Roman Forum
Made by MarcelGermain
Rome (Italy). A walk through the Roman Forum is really a walk through history... a unique experience! The Roman Forum is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill. It is the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed. Citizens referred to the location as the Forum Magnum or just the Forum. The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located in the forum. It served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice and faith. The forum was also the economic hub of the city and considered to be the center of the Republic and Empire. [Texts adapted from Wikipedia]
«Eravamo percorsi da impulsi opposti, caldo e gelo e distacco e frenesia; ci sembrava di essere in ritardo su tutto e di essere ancora in tempo per qualsiasi cosa, di andare molto veloci e di restare incollati all'asfalto.»
Made by Valentina_A
Canon Eos 450D con obiettivo 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. IS ISO 200, F/7.1, 2,5sec, 24mm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- «Ti ricordi ancora di Roma, cara Lou? Com'è nella tua memoria? Nella mia rimarranno un giorno solo le sue acque, queste limpide, stupende, mobili acque che vivono nelle sue piazze; e le sue scale, che sembrano modellate su acque cadenti, tanto stranamente un gradino scivola dall'altro come onda da onda; la festosità dei suoi giardini e la magnificenza delle grandi terrazze; e le sue notti, così lunghe, silenziose e colme di stelle.» Rainer Maria Rilke
O Roma o morte (l'alba dal Gianicolo)
Made by Geomangio
Where contest Winner and pubblied. Gianicolo. The places of I besiege. It was the 1849, this man, with to the others that to the Gianicolo have lost the life, tried to rebel itself to the papal power and to found one true Roman Republic. The world would be changed... Gianicolo. I luoghi dell'assedio. Era il 1849, quest'uomo, insieme agli altri che al Gianicolo hanno perso la vita, provò a ribellarsi al potere papale e a fondare una vera Repubblica Romana. Se solo ci fossero riusciti, oggi il mondo sarebbe diverso..
Orange mood
Made by Pensiero
Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome www.stefanocorso.com Orange is a combination of yellow and red. Orange is considered a warm color like red, but to a lesser extent; orange expresses energy. It has luminous qualities and has been used for attention-getting purposes, such as on caution signs. Orange brings up memories of fall leaves, pumpkins and Halloween. It symbolizes balance, warmth, enthusiasm, vibrance, flamboyancy, and is demanding of attention. Excerpt from Colors and Moods
Trevi Fountain - Rome, Italy
Made by DiGitALGoLD
Hello Everyone! I wish everyone a smooth and easy new week. Here is one more of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. I walked by during the daytime and this site was a madhouse. I asked a local store owner across the way if the lights stay on all night and he said yes. My friend and I returned at around 12:30 - 1:00 and there were only around 25-30 people there. we both set up our tripods right in front of the fountain and started cliking away. Camera Data for this shot: Camera: Nikon D3 Lens: Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 F Stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 0.6 seconds ISO: 200
San Pietro e Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II
Made by dujarandille
Agua de Roma Oyes correr en Roma eternamente, en la noche, en el día, a toda hora el agua, el agua, el agua corredora de una fuente a otra fuente y otra fuente. Arrebatada, acústica, demente, infinita insistencia corredora, cante en lo oscuro, gima bullidora, es su fija locura ser corriente. Ría de un ojo, llore de unos senos, salte de un caracol, de entre la boca de la más afilada dentadura. O de las ingles de unos muslos llenos, correrá siempre, desbandada y loca libre y presa y perdida en su locura. Rafael Alberti
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO's)
Made by James Rye
CM Aim: I wanted to capture the sense of celestial beings flying/floating on air. See my blog on this photograph. Taken in a church in Rome - I think it might have been the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva but can't remember. So do let me know if I am right or wrong. We were 'arted and churched out' at the time. This just seemed so surreal. Although perhaps the architect intended us to see flying celestial beings.
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Angels Bridge - Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome - Italy (HDR) [Explore Front Page]
Made by paperinikkio
The photos were shooted at sunset time in front of Ponte Sant'Angelo (built in 134 AD) facing the Saint Peter basilique. The bridge is surrounded with statues of Angels, that's why its nickname is Angels Bridge, I guess. Canon 450d Canon 17-40 L View Awards Count ----------------------------------------------------- Explore Front Page - 8 February 2011 -----------------------------------------------------
ROMA: TEMPIETTO DE SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIO
Made by Miguel_CD
EL EDIFICIO: Construido por Donanto Bramante (1502) por encargo de los Reyes Católicos, junto a la iglesia de San Pietro in Montorio: Tempietto_of_San_Pietro_in_Montorio LA FOTO. Una de las complicadas de este viaje, por el contraste entre luces y sombras, independientemente de la hora, y por el limitado espacio del patio que contiene el edificio. Suerte de los 12 mm y del CS3.
Piazza del Campidoglio
Made by MarcelGermain
Rome (Italy). Designed by Michaelangelo, the Piazza del Campidoglio, on the Capitoline Hill, is among the most beautiful places in Rome... The magnificent Cordonata, a monumental wide ramped stair, is the best way to walk up to the square from the west. But the fact that the piazza faces west also means that there are amazing sunset views of the city... a must for any visitor! ;-) HDR, 3xp.
Layers...
Made by Trapac
FujiFinepix F450 (Point & Shoot Digicam). Another aerial shot from the roof of the Venerable English College down to the streets below - layers of colour, texture, history and human stories one on top of the other. This one appealed to the voyeur in me - you can have a good uninterrupted nose of those terraces from here....scrutinised implaccably by yet another church cupola on the horizon!
the ghosts of our past
Made by Ąиđч
another long exposure shot.... i don't have time to shoot in daylight anymore :-) the interesting lighting effect is caused by cars headlights going past and illuminating only the bottom part of the path. it was actually completely dark and i had to guess the focus manually. i know it's not straight, but since i had no tripod i put it on a bench and i kind of like it this way
Darkness Falls in Rome
Made by Storm Crypt
About twenty centuries ago, the Roman empire used slaves to construct this building to last. It did. But the empire and the emperors did not. Sometimes, the magic of twilight can tell how humans always fail short trying to fathom cosmic time. Shot at the same angle, but a bit farther than the previous one. Stitched three photos. The Colosseum Rome, Italy
