Virtual walks in Italy. Virtual guide to the sights of Italy. Villa Borghese, which became an art museum

Venice is a unique city in east coast Apennine Peninsula in the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy. The 118 islands on which the city is located are connected by 400 bridges.

A virtual tour of Venice will help you get acquainted with the unique heritage of the past, captured in the facades of ancient streets, preserved palaces and temples.

The city owes its location on the water to the consequences of the weakening of the Roman Empire, the brutal capture and plunder of the island part of Venice by the Huns under the leadership of Atilla in 452.

To escape the conquerors, part of the local population fled to the islands of the lagoon around Rialto.

Over time, taking advantage of the city's unique location, the Venetians turned it into a powerful maritime republic.

The city of Venice today is the administrative center of the Venice region with a population of about 330 thousand people.

Venice is connected to the mainland by a four-kilometer road bridge.
In island Venice there are no roads or the usual transport for us. Here you either walk or travel on boats, speedboats and gondolas.

Island Venice - a popular center international tourism, seaside resort, location international festivals, exhibitions and carnivals.

Gondolas are a popular means of transportation among tourists. Exotic boats have been used by the residents of Venice for many centuries as urban transport.

Today, boats deliver goods to stores, they are used for garbage collection, red boats are fire boats, white boats are used for ambulances, and the police race in high-speed blue boats.


Grand Canal(Canal Grande) - crosses the whole of Venice and divides it into two parts. The canal was originally the main artery of the city.
The canal is flanked on both sides by the palaces of the Venetian nobility, built from the Renaissance style with Gothic elements to the stately buildings of the High Renaissance.


Doge's Palace(or Palazzo Ducale) is unique monument Gothic architecture of Italy from the XIV-XV centuries.
Today, the Doge's Palace is the main Venetian building that shapes the appearance of the city, and in former times the residence of the Doges, the rulers of the republic, was located here.
On the northern façade of the Doge's Palace there is a clock dial, niches with antique statues, lion's mouths into which secret denunciations used to fall are visible everywhere.

Bell tower of St. Mark located in the heart of Venice, in Piazza San Marco.
The height of the Bell Tower of St. Mark, the tallest bell tower in Italy, is 98.6 meters.
The tower is a square brick structure with a wall length of 12 meters.
Above the marble belfry are female figures representing Justice and Venice, surrounded by winged lions.


Bridge of Sighs– probably the most popular attraction in Venice.
The Bridge of Sighs was built in 1602 in the Baroque style by the architect Antonio Continono.
It owes its name to the fact that at one time it connected the courtroom and the prison building. It was along this route that the guards led the convicts to serve their sentences.
According to another version, the name of the bridge has a romantic origin. Floating under the bridge of sighs, couples in love kiss for happiness.


Murano Island- one of largest islands in the Venetian Lagoon.
Since the 16th century, wealthy Venetians had fun on the island of Murano: there were luxurious villas with gardens and magnificent fountains.
Later, glass factories were moved here to protect the secrets of craftsmen from competitors, and city buildings from fires that periodically occurred in hot production.
It was glass production that brought worldwide fame to the island of Murano.
In the Murano Glass Museum you can see numerous products, from antiquity to modern works.


Murano Glass Museum – most interesting museum Opened in Venice in 1861, it is dedicated to the history of the formation and development of glassblowing art, collecting unique examples of glass production, Renaissance jewelry, as well as a collection of antiquities from the Oenone necropolises.

Currently, the threat of destruction looms over the city - Venice is gradually sinking under water. According to experts, Venice may become uninhabitable as early as 2028, and by 2100 it will completely disappear under water.
In order to save the “Pearl on the Water,” a system of hermetic barriers is being built around Venice.

Thanks to the technology for creating spherical 3D panoramas with a 360° view, it has become possible to virtual travel to remote sights around the world without leaving your home!

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Today I invite you to combine education and a virtual tour! We will go to Italy and see all its famous sights! We will visit dozens of cities and see more than 200 virtual 3D panoramas of famous architectural masterpieces!

ItalyGuides is an online resource dedicated to sights of Italy. You will be able to see thousands of photographs of different parts of Italy, learn a lot of interesting things about each city, and watch excellent videos in HD quality.

But most importantly, you will be able to wander through the ruins of the Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, enjoy the Boboli Gardens and the beauty of the statue of David in Florence, walk the ancient streets of Palermo, sail in a gondola along the canals of Venice and much more! The beauty of Italy has never left anyone indifferent!


On the main page of the site is where Italian cities are indicated by small icons with a photo. Choose any of them and a pop-up link will take you to a page entirely dedicated to the city and its attractions.

By clicking on the preview of any of the attractions, you will be taken to its virtual 3D panorama. You can look around, zoom in and out, and open a full-screen panorama. All this completely allows you to believe in the reality of what you see).

Besides photos of Italy and 3-D panoramas of the wonderful corners of this amazing country On the website you can also download for free audio guides(in English) for Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa and Naples.

By downloading them to any mp3 player, you will actually receive your personal guide and guide and will be able to travel to Italy absolutely calmly, without fear of missing a single significant attraction!

Before you take a virtual tour of Italy, watch an interesting video about one of its most beautiful cities - Florence:

Friends, have you already been to Italy? What are your impressions?

“Guide to Italy” - The education system is complex and consists of several links. The unification of Italy ended in 1871. Then there is a 3-year lower secondary school. Story. Flag. Italy is located in the extreme south of Europe. Guide. Leaning tower in the city of Pisa. Capital. Many others also made history. The capital of Italy is Rome (2.6 million inhabitants).

"Renaissance in Italy" - Culture in the Renaissance. 1. The earlier Renaissance roughly coincides with the 15th century. Sounds like frottola. Stages of the Renaissance. Madonna and Child by Albertinelli Mariotto. Sandro Botticelli Madonna with a book. 2. High Renaissance, first quarter of the 16th century. The works of Michelangelo and Titian acquire dramatic tension and tragedy.

“Political system of Italy” - Suffrage in Italy is valid from the age of 18, except for presidential elections in the Senate, where suffrage begins at the age of 25. The legal system is based on the principles of civil law. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of Italy and approved by Parliament. The Senate (Senato della Repubblica), consists of 315 people (232 people are directly elected, 83 are proportionally regional representatives, and several people are elected for life);

"Country Italy" - Map of Italy. Capital - Rome. The right bank of the canal ends with the building of the Chiesa della Salute church. The main waterway of Venice, crossing the entire city, is almost 4 km long. In terms of population, Italy is second only to Germany in Europe. Italy. There are compact groups of Slovenians and even a German-speaking population in the north of the country.

“Italy is a country” - Population is about 58 million people. Official language– Italian. Italy. And, of course, everyone knows the Tomato Festival. By religion - mostly Catholics (84%). Tourist infrastructure well developed in the country. In Italy, about 98% are Italian. About 60% of Europe's cultural treasures are concentrated in Italy.

"Italy" - PISA – hometown Galileo Galilei. Biggest active volcano Europe - ETNA is located on the island of Sicily. Rome. Here are the monuments and museums that constitute the world's artistic heritage. Venice. Hobbies. Let's get to know the country. Carnival. In 1990, the tower was closed to the public.

Message quote Today our path lies to the capital of ITALY - ROME. One of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the oldest cities in the world, ancient capital Roman Empire. Even in antiquity (3rd century AD), Rome was often called the Eternal (lat. Roma Aeterna). For the first time, the Roman poet Albius Tibullus (1st century BC) called Rome this way in his second elegy. Ideas about the “eternity” of Rome were largely preserved even after the fall of ancient Roman civilization, bringing the corresponding epithet into modern languages.



Port of Civitavequia. We booked the excursion on the Internet. A minibus arrived straight to the ship for us, and we headed to Rome.


The framing of the road alternated between flowering bushes, behind which one could see mown fields and rolled straw, and trees. Often we came across coniferous trees like these with umbrella hats. At the bottom right are the “rolls” from the wheat fields.


At the entrance to the Eternal City, our guide Vika greeted us, and the history lesson began. Looking ahead, I will say: it was presented professionally, passionately, and interestingly. The only thing that saddened us was that the day was cloudy, and it was drizzling every now and then (the pictures turned out to be cloudy too, please don’t hit me).


Cathedral of St. Paul, or Ostien Cathedral
The church was founded by Emperor Constantine on the site of the supposed burial of St. Paul (in 2006, archaeologists announced that they had found his sarcophagus under the temple). In 386, Theodosius I considered that church unworthy of such sacred place and began construction of a much more impressive temple. When Pope Leo I completed construction, there was no larger basilica in Rome.


Unlike other patriarchal basilicas, the Cathedral of St. Paul outside the wall did not undergo significant changes either during the Renaissance or the Baroque era, but on July 15, 1823 it burned down almost to the ground. The restoration of the temple continued until 1840, and a completely new classicist facade was built. Malachite and lapis lazuli were sent by Tsar Nicholas I to recreate the altar. The re-consecration of the temple took place only in 1855.


Pyramid of Cestius, on the right - Gate of St. Paul / Porta S. Paolo

The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman mausoleum in the shape of an irregular pyramid on the Aventine in Rome. Built between 18 and 12 AD. BC e. for Gaius Cestius Epulo. It is a perfectly preserved structure made of concrete, lined with brick and marble. The height is 36.4 meters, the length of the base is 30 meters. There is a crypt inside the pyramid. Nearby is a non-Catholic cemetery with the graves of Shelley, Keats and Bryullov.

The Porta San Paolo is part of the Aurelian Wall, which was built in 272-275. In the ring of the wall there were 7 hills, the Campus Martius and the Trastevere region on the left bank of the Tiber


The Temple of Portunus is an ancient Roman temple in the Forum Boarium in Rome, dedicated to the god of ports, Portunus.

VENICE SQUARE


Palace of Venice
Piazza Venezia (Piazza Veneto) is located in the very center of Rome, at the foot of the Caritolian Hill. The palace of the same name was built in 1455 by the will of Cardinal Pietro Barbo, the future Pope Paul II. Being one of the first buildings in the city from the early Renaissance period, the building is distinguished by its extreme severity of form.

Vittoriano (Italian: Il Vittoriano), or Monument to Victor Immanuel II


Monument to Vittoriano on Pl. Venice was erected in honor of the Unification of Italy. Called to glorify the Fatherland, the Risorgimento (that is, the movement for the reunification of the country) and Military valor. Construction of the complex began in 1885, but it took forty years to complete. The wide central staircase leads to the Altar of the Fatherland and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the ashes of a nameless warrior who gave his life for his Motherland in the war of 1915-18 are buried. There is always a guard of honor there. Above the chapel in the niche is a statue of Rome, and to the left and right of it is a bas-relief by the sculptor Angelo Zanelli, glorifying work and love in the fatherland. There are fountains on both sides of the main staircase. The right fountain depicts the Tyrrhenian Sea, the left - the Adriatic.


In the center of the ensemble stands an equestrian statue of King Victor Emmanuel II by sculptor E. Chiaradia. The massive bas-relief of the base of the statue, created by Maccagnini, represents the main cities of Italy.


The extensive colonnade, decorated with allegorical groups representing the regions of Italy, ends with two propylaea with bronze quadrigas carrying the winged Victoria.

Temple of Santa Maria in Araceli (Church of Our Lady of the Heavenly Altar)


Rome is called "the city on seven hills." On one of them, Capitol Hill, the Temple of the Mother of God is located. It looks modest from the outside, but is known for its rich decoration.

Around the COLISEUM


The Colosseum greeted us with this weather


The Colosseum is an outstanding architectural monument of Ancient Rome, the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, a symbol of the greatness and power of Imperial Rome.


Initially, the Colosseum was called the Flavian Amphitheater (lat. Amphitheatrum Flavium), the current name (lat. Colosseum, Colosaeus, Italian. Colloseo) was subsequently adopted for it, starting in the 8th century, and came either from the enormity of its size, or from the fact that it was nearby stood him giant statue, erected by Nero in honor of himself.
The construction of the amphitheater was begun by Emperor Vespasian after his victories in Judea. Construction was carried out over 5 years, from 75-80, and was completed in 80 by the latter’s son, Emperor Titus. The opening of the Colosseum was marked by games.


The Flavian Amphitheater was built on a concrete foundation 13 meters thick and could accommodate up to 87,000 spectators. For a long time, the Colosseum was for the residents of Rome and visitors the main place for entertainment spectacles, such as gladiator fights, animal persecution, naval battles (naumachia).


Under Emperor Macrinus, it was badly damaged by fire, but was restored by order of Alexander Severus. In 248, Emperor Philip still celebrated the millennium of Rome's existence there with great spectacle. Honorius in 405 banned gladiatorial battles as being inconsistent with the spirit of Christianity, which became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire after Constantine the Great; however, animal persecution continued to occur in the Colosseum until the death of Theodoric the Great. After this, sad times came for the Flavian Amphitheater.


The barbarian invasions left the Flavian Amphitheater desolate and marked the beginning of its destruction. From the 11th century until 1132, it served as a fortress for noble Roman families who competed with each other for influence and power over their fellow citizens, especially for the families of Frangipani and Annibaldi. The latter, however, were forced to cede the Colosseum to Emperor Henry VII, who donated it to the Roman Senate and people.


Back in 1332, the local aristocracy organized bullfights here, but from that time on the systematic destruction of the Colosseum began. It became a source of production of building materials. Although the building as a whole was disfigured, a significant part of the amphitheater survived.


The first to take the building under his protection was Benedict XIV (1740-58). Subsequent Popes continued to take care of the preservation and strengthening of the ancient monument.


The ancient theater is called the "Coat of Arms of Rome" quite deservedly - despite the long-term destruction and vandalism to which it was subjected historical monument, it still produces indelible impression for those who have the good fortune to see the Colosseum for the first time.


To the right of one of the entrances to the Colosseum is the Triumphal Arch of Emperor Constantine I the Great


The Arc de Triomphe is no less crowded


At the top of each column are figures of Dacians


On the northern side, from left to right, are depicted: the emperor’s return to Rome from a military campaign, the emperor leaving the city and being greeted by the personified Via Flaminia, the emperor distributing money to the people, the emperor interrogating a captured German. On the southern side (also from left to right): the German leader and other captives appear before the emperor, the emperor addresses the troops, the emperor sacrifices a pig, a sheep and a bull to the gods.


“People and horses are mixed together...” This driver, apparently hoping to get clients, drove into the very thick of the crowd. It worked out...

ARCH OF TITUS


It is located at the very beginning of the ancient Sacred Road (Via Sacra), and is dedicated to the conquest of Judea and the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in 71. It has one span, vault and facing made of massive slabs of Pentelicon marble.


The arch is decorated with large reliefs. In this picture, soldiers carry on a stretcher objects captured in the Jerusalem temple: the seven-branched candlestick, trumpets and the altar.
Here is the exit to the Forum from the Colosseum.
Via Sacra, or Sacred Road, is the site of triumphal processions of the Republic and Empire. The triumphal procession began on the Campus Martius and, welcomed by the people, went through the entire city to the Forum, where it ended at the Capitol.


Church of Santa Francesca Romana
The Roman Forum was once a commercial, political and religious center Roman Republic. The area was filled with majestic and magnificent temples, palaces, and shops, crowded with people from all over the world. Today it is a series of ruins and marble fragments with scattered crumbling columns. And although it is already difficult to imagine all that former splendor, it still looks impressive. Especially when you take into account the fact that the ruins are nine hundred years old (from approximately the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD). And keep in mind that restoration work is underway


Along the Sacred Road and next to the fence at the Forum are “warriors”. You can take pictures with them (for money).


Be that as it may, these modern legionnaires and gladiators help recreate the era with their costumes


And grass grows through the ruins, flowers bloom



Aqueduct
Feature economic activity The Romans paid attention to the creation of infrastructure that was modern at that time. It was very important to provide drinking and household water to the growing urban population, as well as numerous public baths. For this purpose, aqueducts were built, and a sewerage system was used to drain dirty water, based on the Cloaca Maxima canal network, originally created to drain swamps.


Then we drove some part of the way (photo through the bus window)


And it rains... And we walk - through the streets of Rome


What would Rome be without Fiat and artistic people!


Cafes are at every step. And the rain is not scary!


And here they still removed the cutlery from the tables.

Alberto Sordi Gallery ( shopping mall)


Still, in rainy weather it’s better to drink a cup of coffee under the roof

Column of Marcus Aurelius


The monument to Marcus Aurelius is a triumphal column, built in 176-193 on the model of Trajan's Column

PANTHEON / Pantheon


Pantheon in Rome, on the Campus Martius, in 27-25. BC e. It was built at his own expense by the Roman consul Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of Emperor Augustus. According to legend, from this place, which in ancient times was called the “goat swamp” (Latin Palus Caprae), Romulus, the founder Eternal City, was ascended to heaven by the god Mars. One of the most famous, most impressive and best preserved structures, ancient Rome, “Temple of All Gods” in Rome, the Pantheon is a monument of centric-domed architecture from the heyday of the architecture of Ancient Rome.


The Pantheon consists of sixteen Corinthian columns ten meters high supporting a roof with a triangular pediment.


There is an opening in the dome of the Pantheon from where you can see the blue sky on a clear day and the stars at night


The place under the dome is fenced off so that no one slips - rainwater penetrates here


Many prominent people are buried in the Pantheon. Raphael's Tomb

Today we decided to take you on a short walk around Rome, a city that many call the capital of the world. With the help of three-dimensional panoramas, we can see the main Roman attractions, plunge into Italian life and simply dream about a vacation in the city where all roads lead.

Roman Forum - the cultural, political and economic center of ancient Rome

Few people know that in the very center of Rome you can still see ancient ruins. For me personally, as a tourist, this was a surprise. It is said that during Mussolini's time the Roman Forum was several times larger. And then the dictator got tired of these “slums” in the city center, he left only the most important things, and everything else was demolished and built up.

The guides have another joke about Italian attractions:

— Do you see the ruins in front of you?
- We see!
— These are ruins from the first century BC. Do you see further ruins there?
- We see!
- And these are ruins of the 5th century BC! And further away, do you see something being built?
- We see!
- And these will be ruins of the 10th century BC!

This little anecdote reflects the ability of Europeans (and especially Italians) to develop tourism even in places where little has survived. From medieval castle There could be three stones left, but it will be restored and will carry tourists.

But I've deviated somewhat from the topic. Let's admire what remains of the Roman Forum - the main square of Ancient Rome.

The Colosseum is the most famous (but not the oldest) amphitheater in the world

If you walk a little further, you can see the Colosseum, the most famous arena in the world. Bay leaves grow along the forum. You can quietly pick it up in your bag and bring it from Rome “well, definitely Italian spices.” The Colosseum took about 8 years to build (and then was completed), once it could accommodate more than 50 thousand spectators.

Here, under Emperor Nero, the first Christians were executed (you can read about this in the book “” by Henryk Sienkiewicz). The Colosseum is one of the many symbols of Rome. Let's stop endless conversations for a minute, because you can always read about the history of the Colosseum on Wikipedia, and just admire it ancient building. Don't forget that you can rotate panoramas with your mouse!

When I visited Rome, no one was allowed into the Colosseum. But you and I are Internet tourists and absolutely nothing is impossible for us:

The Pantheon is an ancient Roman temple dedicated to all the Gods.

The Roman Pantheon is one of the main cultural monuments remaining from the ancient Roman civilization. It was once dedicated to all the Roman Gods, collectively called the “Pantheon”. Then, in 609, it was given to Christians and since then it has also been called the Church of St. Mary and the Martyrs.

Many famous Italian figures and thinkers are buried in the Pantheon, such as the artist Raphael and kings Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I.

The main feature of the temple is a round hole in the ceiling, through which on sunny days (and there are a lot of them in Italy) a pillar of light breaks through. This light does not spread throughout the temple, but seems to create a column and becomes almost tangible.

Piazza del Popolo is the most famous square in Rome.

Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous in Rome. There is an obelisk and four fountains here.

Once upon a time, public executions took place on the square, but now, of course, it is just a tourist attraction. By the way, the area is closed to cars. So you and I will have to walk.

Castel Sant'Angelo is the citadel that guards the Vatican.

Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the most beautiful, unusual and history-rich buildings in Rome. What was not here! Initially it was a tomb, then a castle, the residence of the Popes and the repository of their valuables, at the same time a prison and, finally, today it is architectural monument- a museum.

From the Castle of Angels there is a secret passage to the Vatican - Passetto (800 meters long) to St. Peter's Basilica. The history of the name of the castle is very interesting - according to legend, in 590 a terrible plague raged in Rome. People died by the thousands. And then, at the top of the fortress, Archangel Michael appeared. He sheathed his sword, showing that he had overcome the disease, and since then there have been no more sick people in the city.

By the way, in the entire history only one person managed to escape from the castle - the sculptor, jeweler and author of memoirs Benvenuto Cellini.

Let's admire the Castle of Angels from the Bridge of the Holy Angel over the Tiber River.

St. Peter's Basilica is the main Catholic cathedral in the world.

Writing about St. Peter's Basilica is quite difficult. Everyone knows that it is the center of Catholic culture. Many people guess that the cathedral is simply huge - it’s not for nothing that it is the largest historical Christian Church in the world.

Many greatest masters worked on the creation of St. Peter's Cathedral: Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini.

Let's first admire the cathedral from the outside, and then go inside.

St. Peter's Basilica is amazingly beautiful. Many Christian relics are kept here, including: the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called, particles of the life-giving cross, tombstones of Popes and much more.

The Vatican is almost the only famous church where you can free to take photos with flash. And all because there is not a single painting here - only a surprisingly small mosaic, which will not be harmed by the light of the flashes.

I'll tell you one interesting fact. The Vatican has Holy Gate. Every person who passes through them is absolved of all sins. The only problem is that they only open once every 25 years. So the next chance is to visit the Vatican in 2025. Now the doors are closed, sealed with masonry, and there is no way to get through them.

Is my excursion starting to get boring? Then I’ll tell you one tourist story:

Guides in Rome have been using radio equipment for a long time. This is when you are given headphones with a receiver and you can wander around, take pictures and listen as much as you like. Now imagine the situation:

A devout middle-aged woman came to the Vatican and fervently prayed, asking for health and prosperity to be granted to her. At the end of the prayer, a voice is heard from the receiver:

— You have 30 minutes left. Finish your business and go upstairs!

They say that she came out to the tourist group as white as chalk. In general, don't forget about receivers.

Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

Piazza Navona is home to the Fountain of the Four Rivers, the Church of St. Agnes and several palaces. You can also often see artists selling their paintings here. Try to rotate the panoramas and see.

Plaza de España

Plaza de España got its name from the Spanish embassy located here. And she is famous, as you may have guessed, Spanish steps. It is along it that fashion models climb in huge heels during the fashion season.

The fountain in the panorama is called Barcaccia and is made in the shape of a boat.

The Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome.

If we talk about fountains, then the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome is undoubtedly the Trevi Fountain. I don't have enough words to describe this sight.

By the way, if you throw a coin into the fountain, you can see local kids diving for it almost immediately.

Villa Borghese, which became an art museum.

Actually, Villa Borghese is landscape park, made in English style. But there is also a museum here that we can look into.

Vittoriano - a palace-monument built in memory of the unification of Italy

The Vittoriano is a monument built to commemorate the first unification of Italy. The Italians themselves ironically call it “cream cake with a cherry.”

Vittoriano is located near the Roman Forum - on the slope of the Capitoline Hill.

If you turn the panorama, you can see Venice Square, and even the house in which Napoleon Bonaparte’s mother lived for many years.

Suburb EUR - “square Colosseum”

The beautifully landscaped park and complex of business buildings were built by order of Mussolini in preparation for the World Exhibition, which was not destined to take place.

The most notable building here is the Square Colosseum.

 

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