Italian Project

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Italian Project
Crystal Erb 10/9/05 pd. 2 Mr. Matwejic
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Trevi Fountain
The Trevi fountain was built by the architect
Salvi in 1735 and decorated by several artists of
Bernini's school. The fountain is not only
celebrated for its excellent water but for the
legend that whoever throws a coin in the
fountain, will return to Rome.
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Roman Forums
The monumental complex lies between the Capitol,
the Imperial Forums, the Colosseum and the
Palatine. The Roman Forum was the center of the
civic and economic life of Rome in the Republican
era.
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Colosseum
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater was begun
by Vespasian, inaugurated by Titus in 80 A.D. and
completed by Domitian. Located on marshy land
between the Esquiline and Caelian Hills, it was
the first permanent amphitheater to be built in
Rome. The amphitheater is a vast ellipse with
tiers of seating for 50,000 spectators around a
central elliptical arena.
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Basilica Julia
The Basilica Julia was built in 54-48 BCE by
Julius Caesar . It is located on the S. side of
the main square of the Forum Romanum, between the
Temple of Saturn and the Temple of Castor and
Pollux.
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Temple of Saturn
The Temple of Saturn is the oldest temple in the
Forum Romanum, consecrated for the first time in
c. 498 BCE.
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The Uffizi Palace
An architectural work of great importance, that
shelters masterpieces of inestimable
value.Comissioned by Cosimo I, it was designed by
Giorgio Vasari around the middle of the 16th
century. In 1993 the Palace was involved in the
bombing attack at the Accademia dei Gergofili
undergoing damages and loses of inestimable
value.
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Cathedral
The present building was designed by Arnolfo di
Cambio (1245-1302), one of the greatest
architect-sculptors of his age. Finished in
around 1367 it was completely covered with
coloured marbles
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The dome is surprisingly modern in this double
shell, the lighter exterior cupola protects the
inner cupola from the elements, while the two
work together thanks to the powerful connecting
ribs. Completed in 1436, the Cupola is the most
characteristic feature of the Florentine skyline,
symbolising a great cultural tradition and the
city's civic awareness.
Cupola
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San Miniato Al Monte
This church is one of the finest examples of
Tuscan Romanesque architecture, built between the
11th and 13th centuries. In the interior, the
altar preserves the bones of St. Miniato.
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Basilica of San Lorenzo
Consecrated by St. Ambrose in 393, it is the
oldest church in the city. It was then rebuilt
along Romanesque lines in 1060. The present
building dates to 1423 and was designed and built
by Brunelleschi.
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