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Visiting 3 churches in Trastevere.

THE CHURCH OF SANTA CECILIA IN TRASTEVERE – ROME The magnificent basilica of Santa Cecilia is located on the homonymous square of the Trastevere district and lies on the ancient home of the Roman martyr Cecilia and her husband Valeriano. … Continue reading

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Giordano Bruno, profession heretic.

This is a sad story, the typical story of the horrors committed by the “established power” when it feels threatened; and, you know, the worst danger for the established power does not come from violent acts, but from ideas and … Continue reading

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The Queen of Heaven.

In Rome there are 10 basilica and 58 churches dedicated to the worship of the Virgin Mary, more than in any other city in the world. Perhaps the most famous, because the oldest, is the basilica of Santa Maria in … Continue reading

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The fury of the Last Judgement.

Michelangelo had returned to Rome, aged 59, at the request of Clement VII who had asked him to decorate the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel. He had not wanted to accept this commission, since he was desperately anxious to … Continue reading

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Renting one of our Piazza Navona apartments to start discovering Rome

Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and beautiful squares in Rome and maybe in the world. It is full of history and was founded during the Roma Empire as the Stadium of Domitian, an arena where the ancient … Continue reading

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