In the 6th century BC, the central site of the Forum was a busy marketplace frequented by the citizens of Rome. Over time, the Patricians added temples, and with the growth of the Republic, government buildings eventually covered the hilly landscape that backs up to the famous Coliseum. The monuments and skeletal remains of the ...
In a city with hundreds of churches, most of which are architectural gems, three churches in Chicago have been chosen by the Vatican as Catholic Basilicas. Two of Chicago’s basilicas have had this honor since they were designed, but the third was only chosen as a basilica in 2003 by Pope John Paul II one ...
Since the pope first came to worldwide prominence in the late Middle Ages, he has been recognized as both a political and spiritual leader. His religious clout alone demands that the Vatican, the papal state fully under his control, would be filled with breathtaking structures and artwork. As visitors to the Vatican progress through St ...
Visiting the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome is like peeling back the layers of history. This church is as much a prime archaeological site as a place of worship. The 12th century church that appears today was actually constructed on top of a church from the 4th century, which was built atop a temple ...
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