Also known as Mausoleo di Adriano (Mole Adrianorum). Begun by Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD, as a funeral building, it was completed by Antonino Pio in 139 AD. The Mausoleum owes its current name to an episode that took place in 590 AD: in that year, Rome was struck by a serious plague; to put an end to it, a penitential procession was organized in which Pope Gregory I also participated. Near the Mole Adriana, the Pope had a vision of the Archangel Michael sheathing his sword: this fact was interpreted as a divine sign that heralded the end of the epidemic, which, in fact, happened.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left. When you reach Piazza Cavour, turn right and reach Castel Sant’Angelo. Proceed in the direction of Basilica di San Pietro to reach the entrance of the castle.
Today’s building stands above the remains of the ancient basilica, commissioned by the Roman emperor Constantine I in the fourth century. In this place, tradition has it that St. Peter, the first of Jesus’ apostles, was buried. The present basilica was begun under Pope Julius II in 1506 and concluded, in 1626, under Pope Urban VIII.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left. When you reach Piazza Cavour, turn right and reach Castel Sant’Angelo. Walk along the castle: after a few minutes, on the right you can admire Basilica di San Pietro.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left until Piazza Cavour. Cross the square and take Via Vittorio Colonna. Follow it up to the bridge, cross it and proceed to the end of Via Tomacelli: you will cross Via del Corso. Once you reach Via del Corso, if you turn left you will reach Piazza del Popolo; on the right, instead, you will find Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum.
It is one of the most characteristic urban complexes of Baroque Rome. The square is bordered by the buildings that were built on the remains of the Stadium of Domitian, whose track are preserved the shape and size. Three fountains adorn the square: the Fontana del Moro, so named for the statue of the Ethiopian fighting with a dolphin, the Fontana de’ Calderari, also known as the Fontana del Nettuno, both works by Giacomo della Porta and, in the center, the imposing Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left until Piazza Cavour. Go past the square and take Via Ulpiano to the Umberto I bridge. Cross the bridge and take Via Zanardelli: after the fourth street, you will find Piazza Navona.
Also known as Mausoleo di Adriano (Mole Adrianorum). Begun by Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD, as a funeral building, it was completed by Antonino Pio in 139 AD. The Mausoleum owes its current name to an episode that took place in 590 AD: in that year, Rome was struck by a serious plague; to put an end to it, a penitential procession was organized in which Pope Gregory I also participated. Near the Mole Adriana, the Pope had a vision of the Archangel Michael sheathing his sword: this fact was interpreted as a divine sign that heralded the end of the epidemic, which, in fact, happened.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left. When you reach Piazza Cavour, turn right and reach Castel Sant’Angelo. Proceed in the direction of Basilica di San Pietro to reach the entrance of the castle.
Today’s building stands above the remains of the ancient basilica, commissioned by the Roman emperor Constantine I in the fourth century. In this place, tradition has it that St. Peter, the first of Jesus’ apostles, was buried. The present basilica was begun under Pope Julius II in 1506 and concluded, in 1626, under Pope Urban VIII.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left. When you reach Piazza Cavour, turn right and reach Castel Sant’Angelo. Walk along the castle: after a few minutes, on the right you can admire Basilica di San Pietro.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left until Piazza Cavour. Cross the square and take Via Vittorio Colonna. Follow it up to the bridge, cross it and proceed to the end of Via Tomacelli: you will cross Via del Corso. Once you reach Via del Corso, if you turn left you will reach Piazza del Popolo; on the right, instead, you will find Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum.
It is one of the most characteristic urban complexes of Baroque Rome. The square is bordered by the buildings that were built on the remains of the Stadium of Domitian, whose track are preserved the shape and size. Three fountains adorn the square: the Fontana del Moro, so named for the statue of the Ethiopian fighting with a dolphin, the Fontana de’ Calderari, also known as the Fontana del Nettuno, both works by Giacomo della Porta and, in the center, the imposing Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Leaving Vatican Domus, proceed right until Via Crescenzio. At the intersection with Via Crescenzio turn left until Piazza Cavour. Go past the square and take Via Ulpiano to the Umberto I bridge. Cross the bridge and take Via Zanardelli: after the fourth street, you will find Piazza Navona.
The metro station “Lepanto” is 8 minutes from Via Orazio. From here you can reach any place in the historic center in just 5 minutes.
Nearby attractions include Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo (0.5 km), The Basement – Pub. Cocktail Bar. Events. (0.4 km) and Castroni (0.3 km).
Conveniently located restaurants include Porcadella, L’Arena del Gelato, and Su & Giu Cucina Romana.
Many travellers enjoy visiting Basilica di San Pietro (1.1 km), Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (2.9 km), and Colosseo (2.8 km).
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