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In My Dreams

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:25:42 +0000

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Isola Tiberina, Roma

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Pantheon

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:07:48 +0000

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The Pantheon (Latin Pantheon, from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheon, meaning "Temple of all the gods") is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt circa 125 AD during Hadrian's reign. The intended degree of inclusiveness of this dedication is debated. The generic term pantheon is now applied to a monument in which illustrious dead are buried. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world. It has been in continuous use throughout its history. The design of the extant building is sometimes credited to the Trajan's architect Apollodorus of Damascus, but it is equally likely that the building and the design should be credited to the emperor Hadrian or his architects. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Catholic church. The Pantheon is currently the oldest standing domed structure in Rome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres (142 ft).

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Fori Imperiali

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:08:52 +0000

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Fori Imperiali, Rome
- The area of Fori Imperiali marks the birth of civilization and the occidental culture. Often confused with the Foro Romano (the old republican square) the Fori Imperiali marks the passage from republican age to the imperial one, in which every emperor had his own dedicated foro...

Sunset 6

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:11:28 +0000

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Vlore, Albania

Colosseum

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:27:30 +0000

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The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre 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 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century. As well as the traditional gladiatorial games, many 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 eventually ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such varied purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine.

Although it is now in a ruined condition due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. Today it is one of modern 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.

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Fori Imperiali 2

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:49:31 +0000

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Fori Imperiali, Rome

Vatican Obelisk

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:09:49 +0000

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At the center of the ellipse (St. Peter) stands an Egyptian obelisk of red granite, 25.5 meters tall, supported on bronze lions and surmounted by the Chigi arms in bronze, in all 41 meters to the cross on its top. The obelisk, of the 13th century BC, was moved to Rome in AD 37 by the Emperor Caligula to stand in the central spina of the Circus Gai et Neronis, which lay to the left of the present basilica. It was moved to its current site in 1586 by the engineer-architect Domenico Fontana under the direction of Pope Sixtus V; the engineering feat of re-erecting its vast weight was memorialized in a suite of engravings. The Vatican Obelisk is the only obelisk in Rome that has not toppled since ancient Roman times. During the Middle Ages, the gilt ball on top of the obelisk was believed to contain the ashes of Julius Caesar. Fontana later removed the ancient metal ball, now in a Rome museum, that stood atop the obelisk and found only dust. Though Bernini had no influence in the erection of the obelisk, he did use it as the centerpiece of his magnificent piazza.

Holy Places

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:35:27 +0000

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St. Peter, Vatican

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Show Must Go On

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:01:50 +0000

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Discover Queen!

Incubus

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:11:32 +0000

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Castel Sant'Angelo 3

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:59:27 +0000

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Castel Sant'Angelo, Roma

Thoughtful

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:16:52 +0000

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Piazza di Spagna, Rome
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Rome wasn't Built in a Day

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:21:48 +0000

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Discover Morcheeba!

Half View

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:02:37 +0000

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Saint Peter, Vatican

Nothing Left

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:45:09 +0000

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Colosseo

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:44:40 +0000

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Colosseo, Roma

St. John Lateran

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:58:15 +0000

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The Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome

my heart in her hands psioniks

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:59:51 +0000

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Loneliness

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:18:48 +0000

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Discover Tomcraft!

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Hallway

nobody@ipernity.com (psioniks) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:44:33 +0000

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The Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome