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...
