Founded at the beginning of the 4th century by the Emperor Constantine, converted to the Christian religion after the miraculous vision he had during the Battle of Ponte Milvio against Massenzio, the Basilica of St. John Lateran was consecrated by Pope Miltiades in 312. Damaged and rebuilt several times, its actual look dates back to […]
by Emanuele Buffa
Located in the point where eight of the original eleven roman aqueducts converged, we find the spacious Porta Maggiore Square, a fundamental area in the road network of the city, point of convergence of via Prenestina, via Casilina, the Esquilin area and San Lorenzo district. The square derives its name from one of the ancient […]
by Emanuele Buffa
The Lateran Apostolic Palace was built in 1585 by the architect Domenico Fontana on order of Pope Sixtus V Peretti to substitute the original Patriarchio, seat of the papal residence throughout the Middle Age until the so-called Avignon exile (1309-1377). In fact, after their return to Italy in 1377, the Popes went to live to […]
by Emanuele Buffa
Surrounded by a silent and peaceful garden, close to the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and the Castrense Amphitheatre, the Museum of Musical Instruments in Rome boasts one of the largest musical collection in Europe. The majority of the extraordinary pieces come from the Evan Gorga collection, a famous tenor as well as […]
by Emanuele Buffa
