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Travel to the magnificent Altar of the Fatherland

JourneysBy Felix Andries July 5, 2019 Leave a comment

The Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria), also known as the Vittorio Emanuele II National Monument, is a monument built in honor of Victor Emmanuel, the first king of united Italy. The colossal monument, which has a width of 135 meters and a height of 70 meters, is composed of dozens of majestic Corinthian…

Sant’Angelo Castle – Photo Gallery

Journeys, Europe, Travel TipsBy Otilia Andries June 13, 2018 Leave a comment

In Rome, the Hadrian’s Mausoleum is known as Sant’Angelo Castle and is a cylindrical building located in Adriano Park. Roman Emperor Hadrian originally ordered the castle as a mausoleum for himself and his family. Popes later used the building as a fortress and castle, and now it is a museum. The Museo Nazionale exhibits its…