by cinzia possenti | Feb 6, 2017 | Medieval art
The site is more known for the Holy Steps preceding the chapel which according to tradition are the 28 steps ascended by Christ when he met Pilate to be judged in the Praetorium of Jerusalem. The popular belief is still so strong and felt that pilgrims kneel down...
by cinzia possenti | Jan 31, 2017 | Archaeology
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme is one of the seats of the National Roman Museum: the second floor is entirely dedicated to amazing frescoes from the heyday of the Roman empire. Just around the corner from Rome’s Termini train station, Palazzo Massimo is the perfect place...
by cinzia possenti | Dec 8, 2016 | Archaeology
Santa Costanza is a haven of peace in the midst of a bustling city. A magical space, no wonder it is one of the most popular sites for weddings. A new metro stop on line B (Sant’Agnese/Annibaliano), only 4 stops from Termini station, renders its access much...
by cinzia possenti | Jan 20, 2013 | Archaeology
One of the highlights at Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, main seat of the National Roman Museum, is undoubtedly the Boxer at rest: a magnificent bronze statue long attributed to Apollonius (1st century BC). Recent studies prove that it is certainly by Lysippus (340 BC),...
by cinzia possenti | Jan 20, 2013 | Archaeology
The original bronze statue of a Crouching Aphrodite by the famous Greek sculptor Doidalsas (3rd century BC) no longer survives but it served as a model for many Roman copies. One of the best versions is considered to be the one at Palazzo Massimo alle Terme (National...
