The place we planned for our honeymoon trip with Gülnur was Rome. This plan was exciting because we both loved the history, Mediterranean culture and tastes, and indeed our trip was like that. Naturally, we compared Rome to Istanbul in many ways, at which point Rome might disappoint you; so I wouldn't recommend it.
I still have to say this; When you compare Istanbul with Rome, you will see that Istanbul remains like a "space city". When you see the airport, train station, subways, trains and buses, you can come to you to give alms to the people by crying and crying.
But! When it comes to history, the roles are changing suddenly. Yes, of course there are places that got their share from the sack; for example the Colosseum. However, after seeing Rome about keeping the history alive and preserving, you can sit next to a sidewalk for Istanbul and cry over your bosom "Vahaleeeey". Here are the travel notes;
Fontana di Trevi
Or the "Fountain of Love" as it is known by us. Here's the mistake; Fontana di Trevi actually means Trevi fountain or Three road fountain; because, as you can imagine, it was built at the intersection of three streets. It has become customary for people who come here to throw money in the pool over their left shoulders. It is said that about 3000 € per day is collected from the pool. Wherever this money goes, it is wasted to needy people in Rome.
XII for the design of the fountain. Clement opens a contest and an artist named Niccolo Salvi wins the contest. The construction, which started in 1732, lasts 30 years. This is located on Piazza di Spagna, Spagna square. At the starting point of the stairs is the Baroque La Fontana della Barcaccia fountain, dated 1627.
Spanish stairs It is said that the name of the stairs would be French instead of Spanish, because the stairs lead to a French church called Trinita dei Mondi, which was also mostly French. 19th century Enthusiastic young people who want to be models for artists throughout the year come here and show themselves. Today, it is an international posing place and also a dating place for young people.
Kolezyum or as the Italians says "Kollosseum"
The charming amphitheater that has preserved its splendor despite being plundered for nearly 2000 years. It is designed in such a way that 60 thousand people can sit and 10 thousand people can stand. The purpose of the design is that the new emperor wants to suppress the name of the old one.
The seating arrangement was determined by very strict rules. While the most beautiful places were divided into emperor, entourage and nobility, the level of the house was sitting further down. Today, the strongest of the most beautiful places in any stadium, the more strange people sitting in more crunchy places shows that this rule has not changed in the past 2000 years.
Sir, in the middle of the square, there were demonstrations such as gladiator fights, realistic indications in which various victories (even sea victories) were revived, execution of criminals, wild animal fights, killing and raping criminals by wild animals.
This is actually a place of emperors' socialization. Normally, the emperor who did not have the chance to see the emperor and the emperor, who could not see the people constantly, saw each other here. The emperor distributes bread, food, etc., the poor people get rid of their stress and the control of the people's head is minimized by keeping them under control.
Under the square in the middle were many rooms and galleries connected by labyrinths. These were places where criminals, gladiators and animals were kept before the war (corpses were lowered during demonstrations). These ups and downs were made with door-shaped doors and elevators in various parts of the square. The ground of the square was covered with tent cloth to prevent water from leaking down, and covered with a few inches of sand to absorb blood on it.
Now the word "arena" that we actually use today comes from the Latin "harena" used for sand. On the master floor, which can also be reached by elevator today, there is also a place where the belongings of freemasonry from the Colosseum are exhibited. Finally, the Colosseum was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world in 2007.
St. Peter's Basilica
It is the largest church in the world. Originally named “Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano”, this wonderful building has a capacity of 60 thousand people. This exquisite statue in front of him is the statue of St. Paul. The story of St. Paul is not alien to us. Born in Tarsus, St. Paul was a Jew before he became a Christian by seeing the silhouette of the prophet and devoted his life to spread Christianity in Anatolia.
Health, SPQR, Bon appetit
You can see the SPQR inscription everywhere in Rome, from the logar caps. At first I thought he was writing sports. This abbreviation, meaning “The Senate and People of Rome”, meaning the people and the Senate of Rome, refers to the ancient Roman Republic. So I don't know what the federal is like the FBI instead. Today's Roman government continues to use this abbreviation.
Vatikan
The smallest state in this world in Rome has a population of approximately 1000 people. Most of them are Pastors, nuns and Swiss guards from various countries.
The Vatican, and in fact Italy in general, is the center of the Catholic faith.
Besides, Italy has no official religion today; Italy is governed by a secular regime. Although 87% of the Italian people state themselves as Catholic, only 36% of them said that they went to the church regularly.
What is the largest population of beliefs after the Catholic faith in Italy? Protestant? Orthodox? The correct answer is "Islam". There are more than 1 million Muslims in Italy. Most immigrants can already see plenty of North Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East around.
Apart from that, Calvinist, Lutheran etc. There are around 200 thousand Protestants, about 50 thousand Jews, Buddhists and Orthodox people living there.
Castel Sant’Angelo
With its circular shape and huge volume, it represents the Vatican border. Rumor has it that in the 6th century Pope Gregory the Great was here. He sees a copy of Michael, which ends a big epidemic. Papal authorities turn this place into a fortress and unite it with a Vatican through a passage to take refuge in siege or during an epidemic. So it is used as a shelter for Popes.
The castle was also used as a prison, dungeon and a torture center. Here, a palace is constructed in the magnificence befitting the Papal inhabitants. We did not enter, but it is said that "Festina Lante", which is the personal motto of Pope in every corner and all ceilings inside the building, is "hurry slowly!" Writes.
100 Swiss Protection
1In the 500s, the Pope at that time requested a military force from Switzerland for the security of himself and the Vatican. At that time, Swiss soldiers had a reputation of their own. Although they are few in number, these soldiers are soldiers that everyone respects and demands with their courage, strength, loyalty and tactical mastery.
Switzerland does not break this request and sends out an elite union of 100-odd people. These are blessed by the Pope and they start working. Thus a tradition is born. It is said that during this first blessing ceremony, a red belt was cut by the Pope and the task of the Swiss soldiers was officially initiated. In today's openings, the number of cutting the red belt with scissors came from here.
The Vatican was occupied by the Spanish in the 1520s. In those dark days, Swiss soldiers demonstrate an unforgettable defense example and manage to protect their Pope in one piece. However, the price of this will be heavy. Two thirds of the 190-strong unit was massacred. However, this event proved their courage and loyalty. Everyone who goes to the Vatican immediately notices these special soldiers with their colorful clothes. These clothes were drawn on time by a guard commander named Jules Repond.
As many of the Vatican's secrets are entrusted to them, these intelligent, agile and moral soldiers are selected from the best candidates. Being a Swiss citizen and Catholic, they have to speak at least four 4 languages as their mother tongue. It is forbidden to marry. Although they are famous for their loyalty, it is stated that there are several incidents of betrayal in history. It is said that in these betrayals they did not reveal an important Vatican secret. In other words, whatever information they sell for money is not the secret information of the Vatican.
It is said that the secrets learned in the Vatican are not revealed even in the other world. Because neither his own life nor his family's property and property will be safe for generations. A complete mafioso approach, huh? Swiss guards can authenticate whenever they want, and they may not let someone they suspect in.
City of Firenze (Florence)
In the spring of every year, Caesar had festivities for his lover Cleopatra in the concept of "holiday of flowers". As Caesar passed through Firenze, or Florence, as we called it, he was fascinated by the flora of this place (how did we get into our language?) And Florentia, which means the city of flowers, means the region.
Piazza Di Santa Croce
This is the most important church of the Franciscan sect. Also, the tombs of some famous Italians such as Galileo, Machiavelli are here. This place was built by a Jewish architect named Niccola Matas.
Meanwhile, after Matas died, he wanted to be buried here with his own counterparts, but since he was a Jew, this was not allowed and he was buried somewhere outside. The elaborate workmanship on the wooden door of the building is simply amazing. I haven't seen such a beautiful wood carving for a long time.
Fontana del Nettuno
The Neptune Fountain, the work of Ammanati, is in Piazza della Signoria. This wonderful fountain has stood there for a long time. It was even used as a laundry place in the late 1500s. He was attacked and damaged many times by medals.
Finally they took the original to the national museum and left this copy instead. In the middle of the pool is the marble statue of the sea god Neptune, horses and mermaids and male sea gods around it. Right next to Fontana del Nettuno, the statue of the 1st Cossimo, the first Medici Grand Duke, stands.
Il Gelato Di San Crispino
I am a bit surprised when I saw 4-5 kinds of ice cream in San Crispino, while there are many types of ice cream in almost all of Rome and there are many kinds of them all. Moreover, their prices were more than others. We have given 8-9 € for 3 balls of ice cream. That means it happens when it's the best. If Ye! says the guys in short.
Meanwhile, their logos caught my attention. The logo was taken from a picture of St Crispin, the protector of shoe repairers. What are you going to say? The guys explain this as follows; We, as craftsmen, were inspired by this saint in our logo. We hope to be helped by St Crispin with our humility and diligence in our professional life ”. What should we say? May Allah bring about His works. Did Gülnur like to fill up with the money we gave? Like. It is finished.
Circus Maximus
The biggest hippodrum and entertainment place of its time in Rome. This is the area where horse-drawn carriages, which we will remember from some historical movies, compete wildly and hard. About 12 cars were competing in a race, and as you can imagine, the number of cars it started could not finish the race. You can see it as the ancestor of today's Nascar races.
The point where the race started was a little wider than other places, so everyone started the race with equal chance. Meanwhile, ranking is also important. Because being in the inner lanes is always an advantage. Therefore, in these races, there were serious bribes in order to get a good turn.
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument made of pure white marble with its magnificent architecture and sculptures. It is located between Venice Square and Capitoline Hill. This is the place where we built the 2nd Vittorio Emanuele, the first king of the United Kingdom of Italy.
The most eye-catching details are the long Corinthian columns, the statue of Vittorio Emanuele on a horse, and the four-horse statue of Victorian (Nike), the goddess of victory on the right and left top.
Great Roman Synagogue
(Tempio Maggiore di Roma). It is located on the banks of the Tiber river, where it used to be the Italian ghetto. The most important religious center of Italian Jews. In 1986 Pope John Paul II made a surprise visit here. Thus, for the first time in Roman Catholic history, a Pope visited a Synagogue. The Pope prays there with the Roman chief rabbi.
Improving the relationship between Catholics and Jews was one of Pope John Paul's important political goals, and this step was taken with this visit. Behind this historical building is a museum that is open to visitors for some days.
Constantine's Triumphal Arch
Right next to the Colosseum, a name that is not alien to us; There is a giant triumphal arch built by Emperor Constantin.
San Pietro In Vincoli
One of the simplest churches of Rome. When an important holy relic was put in Mammertine prison in Jerusalem, St. It was built to host two sets of chains (vincoli) that are connected to Peter and miraculously merged when they come into contact with each other.
Michelangelo's statue of Moses, Leah and Rachel is also here. Moses statue is so alive and magnificent that Michelangelo hit the knee with a hammer and said, "Talk, damn it!" he is said to scream. Also Pope II. Julius's grave is also here.
Cappella Sistina
One of the most important historical sites in the Vatican is the Sistine Chapel. This is also the Pope's official residence. The ceiling of the chapel, which has a rectangular architecture, is covered with pictures drawn by Michelangelo. In addition, Botiçelli and many other artists have contributed to frescoes. Michelangelo finished painting in four years.
They don't allow taking photographs inside, there are even a lot of top-beard security guards who are around and constantly warning, but most people don't wear them. The man has come to see and walk all the way, never take a photo? By the way, I think 80% of the police or security guards you will see in Rome have a beard. The fact that the cops have a beard turned into an unwritten rule.
They say it is one of the most viewed and seen paintings in the world for Sistina paintings. When you calculate with so many visitors, it is not wrong. Of course, you are constantly in the crowd of tourists and you can reach here by passing a lot of places and corridors. So "Enter the Vatican, turn left from the corner, there you are!" It is not a place you can reach. You can reach the chapel in half an hour by guessing the most polyanna.
No matter how comfortably you can watch in that tiredness and in the crowd ... No one would be sure to lay back on the floor without watching any sound and watch it as much as possible.
If we go back to history, it is said that Mikelanj did not accept the task at first by saying "I am a sculptor, not a painter" and that he was "forced" by a little force. In fact, he is a very fast working artist, but since he works alone, the work still ends in 4 years. Sometimes in the light of the candles in the headdress he wore, and often by working on his back.
Meanwhile, the Pope who gave the task to him is in the records that he constantly quarreled with. The Pope always says, "Come on! lets!" It is said that he eats the flesh of his head and that Mikelenaj sometimes does not take the Pope inside. Or to Pope, who wants to make some parts of the picture unpleasant and say, "Go fix the world first!" It is said to have made fine words from its tribe.
The Sistina chapel has an important function. Host the election of the new Pope. When the new Pope is elected, the cardinals gather here. Around 150 cardinals from all over the world choose the Pope with secret voting inside. Swiss guards lock the door from the outside - which is called "conclave", that is, locked, and the door is prohibited to open until the Pope is selected. The cardinal who gets two thirds of the vote becomes the new Pope. If there is still no election at the end of the process, the person who gets the most votes is selected.
what? ySense! yeeah!
I still have to say this; When you compare Istanbul with Rome, you will see that Istanbul remains like a "space city". When you see the airport, train station, subways, trains and buses, you can come to you to give alms to the people by crying and crying.
But! When it comes to history, the roles are changing suddenly. Yes, of course there are places that got their share from the sack; for example the Colosseum. However, after seeing Rome about keeping the history alive and preserving, you can sit next to a sidewalk for Istanbul and cry over your bosom "Vahaleeeey". Here are the travel notes;
Fontana di Trevi
XII for the design of the fountain. Clement opens a contest and an artist named Niccolo Salvi wins the contest. The construction, which started in 1732, lasts 30 years. This is located on Piazza di Spagna, Spagna square. At the starting point of the stairs is the Baroque La Fontana della Barcaccia fountain, dated 1627.
Spanish stairs It is said that the name of the stairs would be French instead of Spanish, because the stairs lead to a French church called Trinita dei Mondi, which was also mostly French. 19th century Enthusiastic young people who want to be models for artists throughout the year come here and show themselves. Today, it is an international posing place and also a dating place for young people.Kolezyum or as the Italians says "Kollosseum"
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| Kolezyum |
The seating arrangement was determined by very strict rules. While the most beautiful places were divided into emperor, entourage and nobility, the level of the house was sitting further down. Today, the strongest of the most beautiful places in any stadium, the more strange people sitting in more crunchy places shows that this rule has not changed in the past 2000 years.
Sir, in the middle of the square, there were demonstrations such as gladiator fights, realistic indications in which various victories (even sea victories) were revived, execution of criminals, wild animal fights, killing and raping criminals by wild animals.
This is actually a place of emperors' socialization. Normally, the emperor who did not have the chance to see the emperor and the emperor, who could not see the people constantly, saw each other here. The emperor distributes bread, food, etc., the poor people get rid of their stress and the control of the people's head is minimized by keeping them under control.
Under the square in the middle were many rooms and galleries connected by labyrinths. These were places where criminals, gladiators and animals were kept before the war (corpses were lowered during demonstrations). These ups and downs were made with door-shaped doors and elevators in various parts of the square. The ground of the square was covered with tent cloth to prevent water from leaking down, and covered with a few inches of sand to absorb blood on it.
St. Peter's Basilica
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| Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano |
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| The Senate and People of Rome |
You can see the SPQR inscription everywhere in Rome, from the logar caps. At first I thought he was writing sports. This abbreviation, meaning “The Senate and People of Rome”, meaning the people and the Senate of Rome, refers to the ancient Roman Republic. So I don't know what the federal is like the FBI instead. Today's Roman government continues to use this abbreviation.
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| Vatikan |
The Vatican, and in fact Italy in general, is the center of the Catholic faith.
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| Vatikan |
Besides, Italy has no official religion today; Italy is governed by a secular regime. Although 87% of the Italian people state themselves as Catholic, only 36% of them said that they went to the church regularly.
What is the largest population of beliefs after the Catholic faith in Italy? Protestant? Orthodox? The correct answer is "Islam". There are more than 1 million Muslims in Italy. Most immigrants can already see plenty of North Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East around.
Apart from that, Calvinist, Lutheran etc. There are around 200 thousand Protestants, about 50 thousand Jews, Buddhists and Orthodox people living there.
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| Castel Sant’Angelo |
With its circular shape and huge volume, it represents the Vatican border. Rumor has it that in the 6th century Pope Gregory the Great was here. He sees a copy of Michael, which ends a big epidemic. Papal authorities turn this place into a fortress and unite it with a Vatican through a passage to take refuge in siege or during an epidemic. So it is used as a shelter for Popes.
The castle was also used as a prison, dungeon and a torture center. Here, a palace is constructed in the magnificence befitting the Papal inhabitants. We did not enter, but it is said that "Festina Lante", which is the personal motto of Pope in every corner and all ceilings inside the building, is "hurry slowly!" Writes.
100 Swiss Protection
1In the 500s, the Pope at that time requested a military force from Switzerland for the security of himself and the Vatican. At that time, Swiss soldiers had a reputation of their own. Although they are few in number, these soldiers are soldiers that everyone respects and demands with their courage, strength, loyalty and tactical mastery.Switzerland does not break this request and sends out an elite union of 100-odd people. These are blessed by the Pope and they start working. Thus a tradition is born. It is said that during this first blessing ceremony, a red belt was cut by the Pope and the task of the Swiss soldiers was officially initiated. In today's openings, the number of cutting the red belt with scissors came from here.
The Vatican was occupied by the Spanish in the 1520s. In those dark days, Swiss soldiers demonstrate an unforgettable defense example and manage to protect their Pope in one piece. However, the price of this will be heavy. Two thirds of the 190-strong unit was massacred. However, this event proved their courage and loyalty. Everyone who goes to the Vatican immediately notices these special soldiers with their colorful clothes. These clothes were drawn on time by a guard commander named Jules Repond.
As many of the Vatican's secrets are entrusted to them, these intelligent, agile and moral soldiers are selected from the best candidates. Being a Swiss citizen and Catholic, they have to speak at least four 4 languages as their mother tongue. It is forbidden to marry. Although they are famous for their loyalty, it is stated that there are several incidents of betrayal in history. It is said that in these betrayals they did not reveal an important Vatican secret. In other words, whatever information they sell for money is not the secret information of the Vatican.
City of Firenze (Florence)
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| Firenze |
Piazza Di Santa Croce
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| Piazza Di Santa Croce |
Meanwhile, after Matas died, he wanted to be buried here with his own counterparts, but since he was a Jew, this was not allowed and he was buried somewhere outside. The elaborate workmanship on the wooden door of the building is simply amazing. I haven't seen such a beautiful wood carving for a long time.
Fontana del Nettuno
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| Castel Sant’Angelo |
Finally they took the original to the national museum and left this copy instead. In the middle of the pool is the marble statue of the sea god Neptune, horses and mermaids and male sea gods around it. Right next to Fontana del Nettuno, the statue of the 1st Cossimo, the first Medici Grand Duke, stands.
Il Gelato Di San Crispino
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| Il Gelato Di San Crispino |
According to many people, the Kaaba of ice cream is Rome. Rome's best ice cream is considered to be San Crispino. Its location is on Panetteria street, slightly above the Trevi fountain. I have nothing to do with ice cream, but since I know that Gülnur is an ice cream patient, I specifically searched for this place and went with Gülüm.
I am a bit surprised when I saw 4-5 kinds of ice cream in San Crispino, while there are many types of ice cream in almost all of Rome and there are many kinds of them all. Moreover, their prices were more than others. We have given 8-9 € for 3 balls of ice cream. That means it happens when it's the best. If Ye! says the guys in short. Meanwhile, their logos caught my attention. The logo was taken from a picture of St Crispin, the protector of shoe repairers. What are you going to say? The guys explain this as follows; We, as craftsmen, were inspired by this saint in our logo. We hope to be helped by St Crispin with our humility and diligence in our professional life ”. What should we say? May Allah bring about His works. Did Gülnur like to fill up with the money we gave? Like. It is finished.
Circus Maximus
The point where the race started was a little wider than other places, so everyone started the race with equal chance. Meanwhile, ranking is also important. Because being in the inner lanes is always an advantage. Therefore, in these races, there were serious bribes in order to get a good turn.
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument
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| Vittorio Emanuele II |
The most eye-catching details are the long Corinthian columns, the statue of Vittorio Emanuele on a horse, and the four-horse statue of Victorian (Nike), the goddess of victory on the right and left top.
Great Roman Synagogue
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| Tempio Maggiore di Roma |
Improving the relationship between Catholics and Jews was one of Pope John Paul's important political goals, and this step was taken with this visit. Behind this historical building is a museum that is open to visitors for some days.
Constantine's Triumphal Arch
Right next to the Colosseum, a name that is not alien to us; There is a giant triumphal arch built by Emperor Constantin.
San Pietro In Vincoli
One of the simplest churches of Rome. When an important holy relic was put in Mammertine prison in Jerusalem, St. It was built to host two sets of chains (vincoli) that are connected to Peter and miraculously merged when they come into contact with each other.
Michelangelo's statue of Moses, Leah and Rachel is also here. Moses statue is so alive and magnificent that Michelangelo hit the knee with a hammer and said, "Talk, damn it!" he is said to scream. Also Pope II. Julius's grave is also here.
Cappella Sistina
One of the most important historical sites in the Vatican is the Sistine Chapel. This is also the Pope's official residence. The ceiling of the chapel, which has a rectangular architecture, is covered with pictures drawn by Michelangelo. In addition, Botiçelli and many other artists have contributed to frescoes. Michelangelo finished painting in four years.
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| Cappella Sistina |
They don't allow taking photographs inside, there are even a lot of top-beard security guards who are around and constantly warning, but most people don't wear them. The man has come to see and walk all the way, never take a photo? By the way, I think 80% of the police or security guards you will see in Rome have a beard. The fact that the cops have a beard turned into an unwritten rule.
They say it is one of the most viewed and seen paintings in the world for Sistina paintings. When you calculate with so many visitors, it is not wrong. Of course, you are constantly in the crowd of tourists and you can reach here by passing a lot of places and corridors. So "Enter the Vatican, turn left from the corner, there you are!" It is not a place you can reach. You can reach the chapel in half an hour by guessing the most polyanna.
No matter how comfortably you can watch in that tiredness and in the crowd ... No one would be sure to lay back on the floor without watching any sound and watch it as much as possible.
If we go back to history, it is said that Mikelanj did not accept the task at first by saying "I am a sculptor, not a painter" and that he was "forced" by a little force. In fact, he is a very fast working artist, but since he works alone, the work still ends in 4 years. Sometimes in the light of the candles in the headdress he wore, and often by working on his back.
 |
| Cappella Sistina |
The Sistina chapel has an important function. Host the election of the new Pope. When the new Pope is elected, the cardinals gather here. Around 150 cardinals from all over the world choose the Pope with secret voting inside. Swiss guards lock the door from the outside - which is called "conclave", that is, locked, and the door is prohibited to open until the Pope is selected. The cardinal who gets two thirds of the vote becomes the new Pope. If there is still no election at the end of the process, the person who gets the most votes is selected.
what? ySense! yeeah!
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