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Ara Pacis or Altar of Peace in English, is a Roman monument of the Imperial period. It´s one of the oldest in the world because it was built from the years 13 BC to 9 BC. The altar is dedicated to the goddess of Peace because it was ordered to build by emperor Augustus after he managed to impose peace in two regions. The legend tells that every year at the Altar of Peace, they had to sacrifice two oxes and a ram so that the goddess carried on protecting them. But not only the story of this monument is interesting but also its materials and architecture. Made out of Carrara marble, the Ara Pacis is not very tall and has no roof. It´s made especially for the sacrifice of animals and so it has two main doors, a front one for the priest orientated to the east and another one at the back for the animals to go in, orientated to the west. Today the Altar of Peace is covered by a building that was constructed to protect it from any impact. And although its structure isn´t complete or stable, you can appreciate the work of art of its wonderful figures cut into the marble. Rent apartments in Rome and go out to enjoy the city, its monuments and its fascinating...
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The Monasteries of the Jerónimos of Belém are considered one of the most famous works of Lisbon and the whole of Portugal. Faithful representatives of the Manueline style, it´s the construction that stands out the most in this architectonic category from the time where Gothic and Renaissance mixed. Located in the famous district of Belém, the church/monastery was designed by Juan del Castillo in the 16th century. It´s importance is because it contains the remains of Manuel I and all of his family, among many other kings of Portugal who rest in peace there. Also poets, writers and great navigators lay in the Monasteries of the Jeronimos, giving it special relevance to its lives and works. In 1850 two museums were added to the building: the Museo de la Marina and the National Archeology Museum, which are found on the different wings of the construction. Recently, in 2007, the Treaty of Lisbon was signed there, which replaces the European Constitution, which makes it a historical building of yesterday and today. There isn´t a tourist that passes through the city and who doesn´t know the monasteries. For this, get Lisbon accommodation and enjoy the city and all of its history and...
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The Tower of Belém is a unique point in the city of Lisbon because it had a fundamental role of the port in the city. Built in 1515, it was a fortress that protected and regulated the ships that came and went through the great port of the city. Important in the voyages of discovery because it was the starting point and because it was the last thing that the sailors saw of mainland and of their country. As a symbol of Portugal, UNESCO named the Tower of Belém as World Heritage and, for that, it´s visited by thousands of tourists every day. In charge of the construction was Francisco de Arruda, who built various Manueline architectural works for Portugal and the Tower of Belém is one of the most famous in the world. The exterior façade of the fortress is peculiar and that makes it a unique monument. Adorned with towers, spheres, ropes cut into stone, a rhinoceros and the cross of the Order of Christ, it defines the style of the artist. Inside the Tower of Belém, we can observe a Gothic style and an extensive lounge that used to be used to store arms, prison and as a collection point. But the most significative of the tower is the sculpture of Nuestra Señora de la Fiesta de Seguridad, that represents protection and care to those who sailed out to sea was the last image that they saw and they prayed to her for a good voyage. If you want to have a beautiful day with a view of the sea, visit...
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Campidoglio Square or Capitol Square is on a hill that carries the same name in the city of Rome, the smalles of the seven that the Italian capital has (or had). But in ancient times, the place was devaluated and abandoned because it was a place where goats pastured. But subsequently after a visit by King Charles V, Pope Paul III ordered Michelangelo to reconstruct the place. He wanted that the square was a public place and nice to be in. During the reform, Michelangelo totally changed the structure of the square, directing its orientation towards St. Peter´s Square in The Vatican. But Michelangelo never saw his work finished and, after his death, they carried on working arduously to finish the construction that today counts with three huge and beautiful buildings: The Palazzo Nuovo, the Palazzo Senatorio and the Palazzo dei Conservatori. And if you want to see this unique work of Michelangelo, rent apartments in Rome to be able to take advantage of the cultural and historical offer of this city. Capitol Square is a place that you must...
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The Gulbenkian Museum is one of the most important in the world thanks to the amount of treasures that it houses. The place is part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and it possesses Egyptian, Roman, Islamic, Asian and European art collections. It was renovated and modernized noticeably in 2001 and it´s one of those places that you can´t not visit in Lisbon because it´s one of the most important private art collections in the world that the oil tycoon Calouste Gulbenkian put together during 40 years and that in 1955 at the age of 86, donated the whole collection to the Portuguese Government. Some of the most important objects are an Egyptian golden mask, a vessel which is over 2700 years old and a striking collection of Hellenic coins. In the European art section you can find pieces from Rembrant, Peter Paul Rubens, Claude Money, Van Dyck, Renoir and many others. There´s also a statue of Lady Diana made by French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon which is outstanding. For all of these reasons visisting the Gulbenkian Museum is practically an obligation. You can do it finding Lisbon...
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