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Temple of Apollo Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompei Napoli, Italy ☎ +39 081 857 5347 Last Updated: 09/19/2022 |
| The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is a Roman temple built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, southern Italy. The sanctuary was a public space influenced by Roman colonists to be dedicated to Greco-Roman religion and culture. | |
| This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. in the lonely heights of the Arcadian mountains. The temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, which has the oldest Corinthian capital yet found, combines the Archaic style and the serenity of the Doric style with some daring architectural features. | |
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Castello di San Giorgio Place » Historical Place The Castello di San Giorgio is part of the Ducal palace of Mantua. It is a moated rectangular castle, each of which's four corners has a large tower and the moat is crossed by three drawbridges. This moat is part of the network of canals and lakes that surround Mantua and give the city its special character. 115 views 💖 1 👍 0Piazza Sordello, 40, 46100 Mantova MN, Italy |
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Brunnenburg Castle Place » Historical Place Brunnenburg Castle is located in South Tyrol, which is a region in northern Italy. Specifically, Brunnenburg Castle is in the village of Dorf Tirol or Tirolo, near the town of Merano. The castle has a rich history and is known for its medieval architecture and picturesque setting in the Italian Alps. 270 views 💖 1 👍 0Ezra-Pound-Straße, 3, 39019 Tirolo BZ, Italy |
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Scaligero Castle Place » Historical Place Scaligero Castle, also known as Castello Scaligero, is a historic fortress located in Sirmione, a picturesque town on the southern shore of Lake Garda in northern Italy. The castle is strategically positioned at the entrance to the harbor, providing both protection and control over the waterways. 434 views 💖 1 👍 0P.za Castello, 34, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy |
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Castel del Monte Place » Historical Place Castel del Monte is a unique and iconic medieval castle located in the Apulia region of southeastern Italy. It stands as a remarkable example of medieval architecture, and its unique design and historical mysteries make it a fascinating destination for travelers and historians alike. 293 views 💖 1 👍 0Andria BT, Italy |
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Castel Sant'Angelo Place » Historical Place The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. This architectural masterpiece has a rich history that spans nearly two millennia and has served various purposes throughout the centuries. 593 views 💖 11 👍 1Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy |
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Leaning Tower of Pisa Place » Historical Place The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply, the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry. 831 views 💖 11 👍 1Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa, Italy |
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Italy Place » City Italy is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it, whose territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy had a population of 60 million in 2020. Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome's 2020 population was estimated at 4.2 million in 2020. 803 views 💖 2 👍 0Italy |
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Piazza dei Miracoli Place » Historical Place Begun in 1093, Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa) is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Despite its proximity to the eye-catching and tourist-attracting Leaning Tower, the Duomo still dominates the monumental Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. 531 views 💖 5 👍 0Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56010 Pisa, Italy |