Third Rome

Apostolic Ministry in Rome According to tradition, there are two apostles who ministered in Rome. While some modern scholars question whether the Apostle Peter was ever in Rome, he is certainly the most celebrated Apostle of the city. A simple example of this is that the largest basilica in Rome (and one of the largest in the world) is named in honor of Saint Peter. The Apostle Paul's existence in Rome is less disputed and even though he is less commemorated nearly two millennia later.

12/__/2017 Masayda Saint Catherine of Siena was born in Siena, Italy, March 25, 1347. She later became part of the Third order of Saint Dominic, at first against her parents’ wishes. She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970. She obtained this title by writing over four hundred letters to the current pope and various leaders, trying to restore the Papacy to Rome and bring peace among the whole of Italy. Catherine also provided for the poor and took care of the sick for endless hours.

Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in Rome Italy between 70-82 BC, the Colosseum stands at a whopping 159 feet tall, and is 510 feet wide. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it is the largest arena in the world, holding 48,000 spectators for a variety of events. This massive amphitheater was created as a gift for the Roman people from their Emperor. The Roman Colosseum is important for many reasons. The main one being that it was an arena for all the games of the time such as chariot races,

Careening through Rome on a Vespa, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck are famous for their outstanding contributions to the classic film, Roman Holiday, but too often a third key player, the eternal city itself, whose role adds meaningful allegories and timeless appeal, is overlooked as merely a backdrop. The movie opens with a grand introduction to the life of young Princess Ann, who is traveling on a goodwill tour through Europe. Later, the film pans up from the crowded winding streets to a struggling

Greece and Rome: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Hippodromes. The Colosseum is one of the greatest buildings ever built. It was built around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian (Colosseum). In A.D. 80 the Colosseum was opened up for games (Colosseum). Some of the games being played were gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights (Colosseum). After going strong for four centuries about 2/3 of the Colosseum fell down (Colosseum). Yet, not much remains the Amphitheater still is a symbol for Rome and a very

Italy is located in the southern part of Europe and it comprises the long boot-shaped it is also a peninsula the largest city in Italy is Rome which also happens to the capital too.The climate varies considerably from the north to the south of Italy the area between the Alps and Tuscan-Emilian Apennines is harsh with cold winters and hot humid summers. Four different seas surrounding the country they are the Mediterranean sea from three sides the Adriatic sea in the east and the Ionian sea in the

The Pantheon introduction This essay will show you the development of architecture over the years, and the influence it has had on modern day design. The influence this design has had from 2000 years ago, on our modern day designs is shown in the follow extracts. We will also look at how the design and architecture of the pantheon had an influence on the buildings that were built at a later stage through time. The Pantheon is a circular building with a portico of large granite columns after 2000

The Vatican: Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18 Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is one of the most exquisite churches in the world. The Basilica's importance is derived from the Bible, from the book of Matthew. The Apostle Peter is buried under the High Altar of Saint Peter's Basilica, providing fulfillment to the directive

received the name “Colosseum” from the nearby statue of Nero, called the “Colossus”(Lubell).  The building was part of a wider construction programme begun by Emperor Vespasian in order to restore Rome to its former glory prior to the turmoil of the recent civil war. Located in the heart of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum was constructed over the former site of the lake that was part of Nero’s Domus Aurea, after it was drained (Lubell). Vespasian survived to see

of Lazarus (Fig. 8) and the Adoration of the Shepherds (Fig. 9), “you leave oratoria behind, and encounter cantana di camera in the intimate, psychologically taut atmosphere” . As Caravaggio’s last days were spent in fervent attempts to return to Rome, it is completely reasonable that his art, and his own self-portraits, would reflect that. He was hollowed by fear and desperate for redemption, but also on the cusp of death. Catherine Puglisi points out in her hardcover, Caravaggio,