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Villa Borghese
The Villa Borghese represents the perfect balance between building and nature.
It is a vast, English-style, naturalistic garden situated in Rome and is rich in buildings, museums, and attractions.
It was built for want of Cardinal Scipione Borghese in ...
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Temple of Portunus
The Temple of Portunus is situated in Piazza Bocca della Verità , in Rome.
The construction of the Temple dates back to the VI century a.C., however its present aspect is due to a reconstruction which was carried out during the II century ...
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Temple of Apollo Sosianus
The Temple of Apollo Sosianus or Tempio di Apollo in Circo (it takes its name from the area indicated as Circo Flaminio) is a Temple from antique Rome and is to be found close to the Teatro di marcello.
The first Temple dedicated to Apollo Medico was ...
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Temple of Hercules Victor
The Temple of Hercules Victor or Ercole Oleari (Hercules Protector of the Oleari) rises inside the Foro Boario, in Rome.
It is the oldest, surviving, marble building. Its construction dates back to 120 a.C. and it was restored during the Tiberian ...
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Fountain of the Old Boat
The Fountain of the Old Boat is situated in Rome in Piazza di Spagna, at the feet of the Trinit$agrave; dei Monti stairway.
It was realised by Bernini in 1627 together with his son Gian Lorenzo, and was commissioned by Pope Urbano VII.
It was seemingly ...
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Theatre of Marcellus
The Theatre of Marcellus is one of the oldest surviving Roman theatres.
Nowadays, it is partially only conserved. The theatre is situated close to Campo Marzio in Rome, and is known as Circo Flaminio.
It was built for want of Augusto in 13 a.C. and was ...
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Temple of Sntoninus and Faustina
The Temple of Sntoninus and Faustina was built in 131, after the death of the wife of the Emperor, Faustina Maggiore. In 161, the Senate dedicated it to the new "star", Emperor Antonino Pio, after his death.
It is a Temple of the Foro Romano in Rome, and ...
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The Basilica of Saint Mary and of the Martyrs
The Basilica of Saint Mary and of the Martyrs is situated in Piazza della Repubblica, in Rome.
It was projected by Michelangelo, commissioned by Pope Pio IV and, in 1750, on the occasion of the Holy Year, it was re-adapted by Vanvitelli and hosted the ...
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San Giorgio al Velabro
San Giorgio al Velabro is a church situated in Rome in Piazza della Cloaca Massima.
It is famous for being the place where the she-wolf and the twins, Romolo and Remo, were found.
Its origins are not well known; it is presumed it was built before the VI ...
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Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is situated about 1 Km East of the Lateran, as it was here that the Palaces of Empress Elena, mother of Costantino, were to be found.
It is one of the seven churches of Rome that had to be visited in one day by ...
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