Category Archives: Churches

A Heavenly Day in Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Ahhhh, spring! Possibly the only thing lovelier than spring in Rome is summer in Minnesota. But, alas, we’re not in Minnesota, we’re in Rome. And I’ve got to share this beautiful excursion in the center of the city. Where: Piazza … Continue reading →

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Review: Tintoretto at le Scuderie del Quirinale

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

In a major coup for the Roman art scene, the Scuderie del Quirinale is currently playing host to the great Venetian artist Tintoretto for the first time. A great proponent of Mannerism and a prodigious experimenter with form and style, … Continue reading →

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Santo Stefano Rotondo

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

I like circles. Squares are bad. But for some odd reason (practicality, most likely), we as a species have shunned the circular building in modern times. The obvious exception to this would be stadiums, but their raucous atmosphere defeats the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: San Carlino

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Photo of the Day: Michelangelo’s Christ the Redeemer

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Photo of the Week: Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s

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Photo of the Week: A Pope and his Popemobile

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Piazza Spagna yesterday, December 8th, to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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Gaudi in Rome

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Passing through St. Peter’s Square lately, you might have noticed quite a bit of scaffolding dominating the south arm of the colonnade. And then, you might have taken a closer look, and noticed a large “Gaudi: La Sagrada Familia de … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Bernini’s “Elefantino”

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Photo of the Day: Sant’Agnese

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