Entrance of the Orange Garden
Entrance of the Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Garden) as known as the Parco Savello (Savello park) located on the Aventine Hill (easily reachable from Hotel Montecarlo), one of the Seven Roman Hills, from where to enjoy an excellent view of the city. On the right at the entrance you can see the fountain of the mask of Santa Sabina, a real example recycling. Put together only in 1936 it combines an ancient Roman bath tub and a mask which was allegedly designed by the famous architect Giacomo della Porta in the late 16th Century...
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Hotel Montecarlo on Instagram
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Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
In the center of Piazza Navona, not far from Hotel Montecarlo, there's the fabulous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), created by Bernini between 1648 and 1651, who designed it as a base for the Egyptian obelisk which was brought here from the Circus of Maxentius. Four figures seated on the rocks represent the rivers Nile, Ganges, Danube and the Rio de la Plata. Easily reachable from our hotel, when in Rome don't miss it!
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Basilica Santa Prassede
Basilica Santa Prassede (Basilica Saint Praxeds) is an ancient church and minor basilica in Rome located to Esquilino Hill, very near to Basilica Santa Maria Maggior (Basilica Saint Mary Major) and only 20 minutes walking from Hotel Montecarlo. The church in its current form was commissioned by Pope Hadrian I around the year 780 and built on top the remains of a 5th century structure and was designed to house the bones of Santa Prassede (Saint Praxedes) and Santa Pudenziana (Saint Pudentiana), the daughters of Saint Pudens, traditionally St. Peter's first Christian convert in Rome. The two female saints were murdered for providing Christian burial for early martyrs in defiance of Roman law. The basilica was enlarged and decorated by Pope Paschal I in the year 822...
The interior has three naves. The church, which can be admired for the splendid floor in the Cosmati style, preserves two masterpieces of the Roman Middle Ages: the mosaics of the triumphal arch of the apse and the Chapel of San Zenone...
The glitter of the mosaics, at the end of the nave, can be seen already from the main entrance. When the church is bathed in evening twilight, the mosaics are artificially lit up: the best time to enjoy their absolute beauty. It is a set of mosaics that is unequaled in the Middle Ages in the Roman Empire, for its imaginative use of color, complexity and richness of symbols: Heavenly Jerusalem where the elected come from, Christ surrounded by angels and saints, and themes of the Apocalypse. The mosaics in the apse were inspired by the wonderful mosaics of the church of St Cosma and Damiano in the Forum: they contain the same blue skies and palms of paradise...
The Chapel of San Zenone was constructed by Paschal I as a mausoleum for his mother Theodora. Located in the right nave of the church, in form of Greek cross, its vault is completely covered with gold mosaics. It is no wonder that it has been called the “Garden of Paradise“: it is an area full of enchantment, the most exquisite mosaic chapel that exists in Rome whose architecture refers to the chapels of Ravenna. To admire the structure, you should go when the lights are off; when your eyes become accustomed to the darkness and begin to identify the reflections of the stones of the mosaics, turning on the lights will enhance the glitter of the gold. The vault is the culmination of the work: four elegant angelic figures hold a garland around the Saviour’s shoulders and head...
All pictures taken by our hotel concierge, Franco. Basilica di Santa Prassede (Basilica Saint Praxedes) is not far from Hotel Montecarlo, only 20 minutes walking. When in Rome don't forget to visit it!
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It's next to Santa Maria Maggiore, parallel to Via Merulana, where lies Via di Santa Prassede. On the right, a wall and a inconspicuous door introduce visitors to Basilica Santa Prassede. It is a side entrance which presents the right nave of one of the most charming places in Rome...
Catacombe San Callisto
Today we talk about the Catacombs of San Callisto (Catacombs of Saint Callixtus), founded at the end of the 2nd century, the largest, most famous and busiest of Rome's catacombs, easily reachable from our hotel, in less than half an hour, by subway metro B Line from Castro Pretorio stop to Circo Massimo stop, then Bus 118
The Catacombe di San Callisto are the largest, most famous and busiest of Rome's catacombs. Founded at the end of the 2nd century and named after Pope Callixtus I, they became the official cemetery of the newly established Roman Church
In the 20 km of tunnels explored to date, archaeologists have found the tombs of 500.000 people and seven popes who were martyred in the 3rd century
The patron saint of music, St Cecilia, was also buried here, though her body was later removed to the Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
When her body was exhumed in 1599, over 1000 years after her death, it was apparently perfectly preserved, as depicted in Stefano Moderno's softy contoured sculpture, a replica of which is here.
Easily reachable from Hotel Montecarlo, when in Rome don't miss to visit the Catacombe di San Callisto (Catacombs of Saint Calixtus), the most famous catacombs in Rome ❤🏛
And not far from the Catacombe di San Callisto (Catacombs of Saint Callixtus), don't forget to take a look to the Porta San Sebastiano, the largest and one of the best-preserved gates passing through the Aurelian Walls in Rome. It was constructed by Emperor Aurelian in 275 AD and originally was known as the Porta Appia, the gate sat astride the Appian Way, the regina viarum (queen of the roads), which originated at the Porta Capena in the Servian Wall. During the Middle Ages probably it was also called Porta Accia and Porta Domine Quo Vadis. The present name Porta San Sebastiano is attested only since the second half of 15th century, due to the vicinity to the Basilica of San Sebastiano and its catacombs
It's not far from Hotel Montecarlo and very close to the catacombs of Rome along Appian Way ❤️🇮🇹
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The Catacombe di San Callisto are the largest, most famous and busiest of Rome's catacombs. Founded at the end of the 2nd century and named after Pope Callixtus I, they became the official cemetery of the newly established Roman Church
In the 20 km of tunnels explored to date, archaeologists have found the tombs of 500.000 people and seven popes who were martyred in the 3rd century
The patron saint of music, St Cecilia, was also buried here, though her body was later removed to the Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
When her body was exhumed in 1599, over 1000 years after her death, it was apparently perfectly preserved, as depicted in Stefano Moderno's softy contoured sculpture, a replica of which is here.
Easily reachable from Hotel Montecarlo, when in Rome don't miss to visit the Catacombe di San Callisto (Catacombs of Saint Calixtus), the most famous catacombs in Rome ❤🏛
It's not far from Hotel Montecarlo and very close to the catacombs of Rome along Appian Way ❤️🇮🇹
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Basilica S. Pietro in Vincoli
When in Rome dont't forget to visit Church of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chairs), very near to our hotel. It was built between 432-440, and best known to be the home of the amazing statue of Moses, created between (1513-1515), one of the most important masterpieces by the greatest Italian High Renaissance artist, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
If you like to discover something more about Rome follow also the Facebook page of Hotel Montecarlo Roma where to find everyday interesting information, news, events, pictures and video about the most beautiful city in the world. Stay tuned!
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Hotel Montecarlo is also on Instagram!
Don't forget to check all the fantastic offers on our official website www.hotelmontecarlo.it make true your dreams and come to visit us! The wonders of Rome are waiting for you!
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