The Capuchin Crypt or “Church of the Bones” is located near the Piazza Barberini under the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini in Rome. It contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars buried by their order. While it’s not meant to be macabre, it’s comprised of six separate chapels each containing thousands of bones displayed in various ways. Some are nailed to the walls in intricate patters, there are full skeletons mummified in their […]
Although you are not supposed to take photos inside the Sistine Chapel…I have been known to sometimes break a rule or two (not proud….just saying). From my lap with my lens pointing up, I managed to get just this one photo. Not too bad for a lap shot don’t you think? The crowds can be a bit overwhelming and being herded into the room a bit underwhelming but despite all that, once inside, it’s absolutely […]
Magnificent is the one word I would use to describe St. Peters Cathedral. With the largest interior of any Christian church in the world (holding up to 60,000 people), it is truly a site to behold. You could very easily spend an entire day here and whether you choose to explore every nook and cranny of beautiful religious artwork and history or just sit in quiet solice you will not be disappointed. My personal two favorites are […]
No trip to Rome would ever be complete without a visit to Vatican City and the Vatican Museum. Some people travel there for that reason alone. This was actually my second trip; my first being when I was just sixteen years old. I have to say, I enjoyed it much more this time and was more interested in the ancient art and history than I was back then. We spent the better part of the […]
The Trevi Fountain in Rome is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the whole world. Located at the junction of three roads (tre vie) marks the terminal point of the “modern” Acqua Vergine, the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome. While navigating these cobbled roads in search of the fountain, it’s probably easiest to just follow the thunder […]