A blog about Basilica di San Clemente in Rome--a great Rome attraction and archaeological site.
Tag: Roman history
Rome Attractions—Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Discover Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome — a Gothic basilica with Michelangelo’s “Christ the Redeemer,” frescoes, burial sites of saints, and the quirky Bernini elephant & obelisk.
Beware the Ides of March! Visiting Largo di Torre Argentina
A blog about Torre di Largo Argentina, a square with cool archeological remains, in Rome, Italy.
Rome Attractions: Nero’s Golden Palace
Roman history is filled with colorful characters, but few are so universally disliked as Nero. He is portrayed as cruel and debauched—a morally depraved man whose ego was more important than the citizens of Rome. The empire was appalled when he had his own mother put to death. If a man could be this brutal… Continue reading Rome Attractions: Nero’s Golden Palace
Best Attractions in Rome—the Appian Way
The Appian Way (via Appia) is an ancient roadway that highlighted the greatness of Rome. Today, it is one of the best attractions in Rome. Strategically important, it intimidated foes and friends alike since it meant that Roman legionnaires could mobilize and move out quickly. The Appian Way was one of Rome’s earliest roads—the first… Continue reading Best Attractions in Rome—the Appian Way